Accounting for Investment
Course
In Dublin (Ireland)
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Dublin (Ireland)
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Duration
2 Days
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Start date
Different dates available
This course gives a complete overview of the accounting procedures in all the major investment areas: Equities, Fixed Interest, Property, Futures and Options etc. Suitable for: Investment accounting staff and their supervisors and managers with daily involvement in investment accounting who want a complete overview. Auditors, both internal and external may also be interested. Delegates will come from Life Assurance and Insurance companies, Fund Managers, Unit Trusts, Pension funds and other investing institutions.
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About this course
While no specific knowledge is assumed, delegates must have at least 3 months' experience in an Investment accounting area. This course is not suitable for those requiring a review of complex problems in the areas covered.
Reviews
Subjects
- Trusts
- Business Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- IAS
- Options
- Investment
- Property
- Insurance
- Equity
- Pension Funds
Course programme
Accounting for Investment Training Course - This course can also be presented at your offices for up to 16 delegates and tailored to meet your needs
Main Content Sections
- Introduction to Accounting and its concepts and the IFRS impact
- Basic Accounting Practices and Terminology
- Investment Types and the impact of IAS 32 on the Equity / Liability equation
- From Double Entry to Trial Balance & the impact of Accounting Systems
- Types of Investment from double entry to trial balance
- Accounting for Corporate Actions
- Recording Investment Activity
- Accounting for Equity Investments including the new hedging rules.
- Accounting for Fixed Interest Investments including Accruals, Accumulations and Amortisation.
- Accounting for Investment Income - The capital problem
- Accounting of Basic Derivatives Overview including IAS 39
- Valuation of Investments, the impact of fair value and financial instruments open market values
Accounting for Investment