Short Courses in Finance: Understanding Financial Statements (on campus and online)

This module aims to explain the conceptual and regulatory framework of accounting systems and how to control them by preparing participants to interpret accounts as well as calculate and understand fundamental ratios.

This course is the cornerstone of a career in accounting and also stands as the perfect introduction to managers in other disciplines who need to be familiar with the fundamentals of management accounting. We recommend that those with a particular desire to specialise in this function explore the more advanced techniques delivered in the Accounting for Performance & Control course.

HOW WILL I BENEFIT?
An understanding of financial statements is a valuable asset in controlling any business.  Using ratios to set targets and then to monitor performance will help you to know, at all times, the financial position of a business. Ratios can be used to monitor targets in relation to sales as well as in keeping control of costs.

For more information on the syllabus please look under Key Facts.

For information on Understanding Financial Statements online please click here