Understanding and Interpreting Accounts – Day 1

Course

In City of London

£ 545 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    City of london

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

For non-financial staff needing financial literacy

This is day one of a two-day programme which provides delegates with the core accounting principles they need to be aware of to read and analyse a set of accounts effectively. Day 1 aims to demystify company accounts and covers basic accounting principles and explains the real meaning of accounting jargon. Day 2(which can be booked separately) applies this foundation knowledge to financial analysis skills and how to measure financial performance. The course is intended for those with no previous accounting experience who need to be able to understand and interpret a set of accounts.

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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138-142 Holborn, EC1N 2NQ

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open
Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Non-financial managers and anyone who needs a foundation in financial literacy, understanding and analysing a set of financial statements.

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Subjects

  • Interpreting
  • Accounts
  • Financial Accounting
  • Cash Flow
  • Balance Sheet
  • Accounting
  • Financial
  • Accountancy
  • Financial Training
  • Financial Statement
  • Profit and Loss
  • Loss Account
  • EBIT
  • Proft
  • Loss and Profit

Teachers and trainers (1)

Deborah Morton-Dare

Deborah Morton-Dare

Teacher

Deborah Morton-Dare is a Chartered Accountant who specialises in financial and strategic management training for all levels of financial background, from beginners to advanced, and to audiences ranging from SME’s to FTSE 100 board level. Deborah started her professional career in Corporate Finance gaining wide ranging experience in a variety of corporates and financial institutions.

Course programme

Demystifying a set of accounts: the accounting foundations – what is financial information?

Understanding the basics

Components of financial statements

  • Profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flow
  • Introduction to financial analysis

Financial jargon – what do the words really mean?

  • capital expenditure, working capital, gearing, EBIT profitability and many others will be clearly explained in context

What are the key messages I need to get from accounts?

What non-financial factors should I be considering to gain a real understanding?

Understanding and Interpreting Accounts – Day 1

£ 545 + VAT