The Basics of Finance

Essential knowledge to improve your value in the workplace

1 Day - Non Residential

This one-day workshop is for those who do not directly manage a budget but who want to be more confident in situations where finance is discussed (such as meetings). As such it is particularly useful for PAs, administrative and support staffand will ensure they are better able to support the management team.

On this fun but practical course you will gain an understanding of basic concepts of business finance: the jargon will be untangled, the concepts clearly explained and your questions answered.

“Fantastic - educational and fun”

No other introduction to business finance workshop gives you more…

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Non-residential Courses

The course fee includes all course materials, use of video and other training equipment as required. Lunch and light refreshments are included in the fee for all courses of one day, or longer, in duration. The number of delegates attending each course is limited in order to ensure individual participation. If overnight accommodation is required we can provide details of local hotels.

 

Programme Contents

• Demystifying the Jargon
• Introducing the Basic Concepts
• - Profit
• - Cash
• - Revenue
• - Capital
• Financial Statements - and how to read them
• - The profit and loss account
• - The balance sheet
• - Cash flow statement
• Understanding Management Accounts
• Budgeting
• -The what and the how

 

You will get from this course:

• 1. An understanding of basic concepts of business finance
• 2. The ability to contribute positively in situations where finance is discussed
• 3. Increased confidence
• 4. A Course Certificate
• 5. A CD of up to date self-development and reference materials to reinforce your learning
• 6. On going support via e-train, Spearhead’s scheduled e-communications of additional tips and advice to sustain your motivation and support your personal development when you are back at work
• 7. Access to the Spearhead telephone Help-line so you can get individual post-course support from your tutor when you want it

Description of Course:

Using a mixture of tutor input, exercises and case studies delegates will be guided through the basic concepts and principles of business finance.