Financial Accounts And Reports

The 5-day Financial Accounts and Reports training course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of preparing, analysing, and interpreting critical financial statements. 

It delves into the importance of accurate record-keeping, the principles of accounting, and the intricacies of financial reporting standards. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills needed to assess an organisation's financial health and make informed business decisions.

Objective:

• Understand the fundamental principles of accounting and financial reporting.
• Acquire knowledge in preparing primary financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Develop skills in analysing and interpreting financial reports to evaluate an organisation's financial position.
• Gain insight into the regulatory environment governing financial reporting and ensure compliance.
• Enhance skills in using financial reports for strategic planning, decision-making, and performance evaluation.

Course Outline:

• Day 1: Introduction to Financial Accounting & Reporting
• The role and purpose of financial accounting in business.
• Overview of financial statements and their importance.
• Principles of accounting: Accrual vs. Cash basis, double-entry system.
• Introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Day 2: Delving into the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position)
• Components of the balance sheet: assets, liabilities, and equity.
• Classification and valuation of assets: current vs. non-current, tangible vs. intangible.
• Understanding liabilities: short-term vs. long-term, contingent liabilities.
• Equity: capital, retained earnings, and reserves.
• Day 3: Income Statement (Profit and Loss) and Statement of Cash Flows
• Structure and elements of the income statement: revenues, costs, gains, and losses.
• Analysing operating, investing, and financing activities in the cash flow statement.
• Importance of cash flow in assessing liquidity and solvency.
• Practical exercises in preparing income and cash flow statements.
• Day 4: Analysing and Interpreting Financial Reports
• Financial ratios: liquidity, solvency, profitability, and efficiency ratios.
• Trend analysis and benchmarking.
• Using financial statements for business forecasting and budgeting.
• Case studies: Interpretation and analysis of real-world financial statements.
• Day 5: Regulatory Environment and Future of Financial Reporting
• Overview of key regulatory bodies and their roles.
• Compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other financial reporting standards.
• Ethical considerations in financial reporting.
• The future of financial reporting: automation, AI, and predictive analytics.
• Course wrap-up, feedback, and evaluations.