Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants
Course
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Bristol
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Duration
2 Days
This course is designed to equip delegates with a basic understanding of financial accounting. Suitable for: Managers or supervisors who require an overview of financial accounting
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Phil Avery
Financial Lecturer
Philip Avery Phil is a Lecturer and Consultant in Business Management and a non practising lawyer. He works as an associate for Bristol Management Centre lecturing in Business and Financial management development programmes. He has experience in working for many sectors both private & public including Hewlett Packard and the Welsh Assembly. His expertise is in business modelling & planning, business systems, financial analysis, project development & control and change planning. Much of this has been in public sector. He has a Masters degree in commercial law.
Course programme
Course Content
The course explores the Accounting Function and its relationship with other business activities. It examines the nature and scope of financial accounting, accounting conventions and standards and the interpretation and analysis of company accounts. It is highly interactive and participation by course delegates is actively encouraged. Delivery involves the use of a comprehensive specially written manual, lectures, practical exercises, case study material and videos.
Topics covered, in detail, during the week include:
Introduction to financial accounting
The recording and reporting of financial information
The Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet
The analysis and interpretation of company accounts
Business ratios/Indicators of performance and financial position
Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants