Finance for Non-Financial Staff

PPi Learning Services

Short course

In London

£ 840 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    London

This course will enable delegates to understand profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow statements and operating budgets. It will also help them to read, understand and interpret financial information and remove the myths and fears that surround finance. It will give an understanding of the financial implications of your plans and decisions.

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Location

Start date

London
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3-5 Crutched Friars, EC3N 2HR

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Course contentAccounting and the Law
  • Business entities; accounting principles; accounting policies; terminology.
Profit & Loss Account
  • Types of profit; layout of the profit & loss account; use of the profit & loss account; terminology.
The Balance Sheet
  • What capital and liabilities are; what fixed and current assets are; layout of a balance sheet; use of a balance sheet; terminology.
Cash Flow Statements
  • Importance of cash flow; impact of credit and credit control; problems affecting cash flow; factoring; layout of cash flow statement.
Interpreting Reports and Accounts
  • Types of report; layout of reports; legal requirements; how to use profit & loss accounts and balance sheets to interpret accounts; use of accounting ratios to assess a company's performance; stock market indexes and reports.
Costs
  • Cost types; cost behaviours; impact of decisions.
Budgetary Construction
  • Types of budget; terminology; budget guidelines; budget periods; budget manuals; formats.
Budgetary Control
  • Use as a management tool; variance analysis; forecasting.
Action Plan
  • Participants plan and discuss what they will do on return to work.

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