Understanding and Interpreting Accounts – Day 1
Course
In City of London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
City of london
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Class hours
6h
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
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
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Start date
Start date
About this course
Non-financial managers and anyone who needs a foundation in financial literacy, understanding and analysing a set of financial statements.
Reviews
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
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