Understanding and interpreting financial information are essential for all levels of personnel, both within and outside the finance function, if they are to properly contribute to the success of the business.
At the end of this conference the participants will be able to:
Understand the basic areas of accounting and finance, the terminology and the structure
Learn a range of practical analytical skills for interpreting and handling financial information
Understand the key mechanics of accounting in the context of a practical working environment
Be more confident about dealing with financial information, particularly when reviewing your company or others’ financial data
Be able to read and confidently interpret complex information presented in financial reports
Enhance decision support skills
Anyone who needs to acquire a broader understanding of finance to improve their current role or plan their future career
Financial staff who need to expand their knowledge beyond their current experience, particularly if they are considering taking up professional qualifications or broaden their mandates
Non-financial personnel who use financial information in their job and are called on to make financial decisions
Particularly useful for staff working in a smaller company where they are required to take on financial responsibilities alongside an operational role
The different types of financial information
The flow and hierarchy of information in a company regulated and non-regulated information
Distinguishing different types of information and what it is derived from
Basic accounting terminology explained
The significance of different accounting terms
Reporting formats and opportunities to enhance their effectiveness
Cash vs. profit
The flow of money in and out of a company
How this is managed and controlled
Customers & Suppliers: the collection and payment processes
Basic cash flow statements – creating it and using it to interpret performance
How to establish the value of a companies’ inventory
Different methods of valuation
How fixed assets are recorded
Asset lives and depreciation choices
The physical verification of assets
Firm value vs book value
Ratios to measure asset effectiveness
Understanding the composition of the income statement (P&L account)
Computing profitability, liquidity, and gearing ratios
The Balance Sheet explained
Interpreting results and making comparisons between companies
How we classify costs and set standards
Different costing methods used in business
Using cost information to determine break-even profitability points
Basic forecasting techniques
Comparing actual performance against the budget- variance analysis
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