Understanding Finance

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Learn why accounts are so important
• Discover the meaning of numerous accounting terms
• Understand the format in which financial information is presented                                    
• Gain knowledge of the methods used to calculate core figures
• Discover how to make sense of financial statements

COURSE OUTLINE

By the end of this course attendees will be able to:

• Interpret the Accounting Cycle and the analysis of financial statements
• Analyse ledgers
• Understand Assets, Liabilities, Profit & Loss
• Understand the concept of Working Capital & Depreciation
• Recognise Debit vs. Credit
• Contribute with greater confidence to meetings
• Assess financial performance
• Categorise and calculate basic figures

Delegates on the course learn through interactive discussion and practical exercises.  The structure of the course is summarised in a comprehensive manual for use during and after the course