Understanding Financial Information
Duration: 1 day
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​Many of us can find numbers intimidating. The Understanding Financial Information course assumes no previous knowledge of accounting or finance. It has been designed to empower individuals who are required to have an understanding of finance to undertake their role but who do not come from a finance background. Whether you are a trade union representative responsible for negotiating pay awards, a Board Member overseeing the direction of an organisation or someone involved in the financial oversight of an organisation, this course will fill you with confidence. Participants are introduced to the important concepts and principles underlying accounting information as presented in financial statements and how that information relates to the real world financial performance of a business. ​​​​​​
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The Understanding Financial Information course covers;
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Explanation of basic accounting information.
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Explanation of the principles underlying accounting information and how it is presented in financial statements.
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Understanding and applying basic financial analysis techniques such as ration analysis.
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Please contact us to discuss your training specifications. ​
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Understanding Financial Analysis
Duration: 1 day
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​This course builds upon the skills acquired from the Understanding Financial Information course and assumes a level of basic accounting knowledge and understanding. Participants will learn to interpret aspects of the financial position and financial performance of a business with a specific focus on profitability analysis.
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The Understanding Financial Analysis course covers;
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Explanation and interpretation of financial information as presented in financial statements.
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Financial analysis with a focus on profitability analysis.
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Applying financial analysis in a negotiation scenario.
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Financial forecasting
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Creative accounting
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Please contact us to discuss your training specifications. ​
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