176 Accounting & Finance courses in Borehamwood

The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and knowledge for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. Course Overview The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and knowledge for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, CAIA Association advocates for the highest ethical standards. Whether you need a deep, practical understanding of the world of alternative investments, a solid introduction, or data science skills for the future in finance, the CAIA Association offers a program for you. Why CAIA? Distinguish yourself with knowledge, expertise, and a clear career advantage – become a CAIA Charterholder. CAIA® is the globally recognized credential for professionals allocating, managing, analyzing, distributing, or regulating alternative investments. For Level I, the curriculum takes a bottom-up approach to the alternative investments industry. The readings offer detailed insights into the variety of institutional-quality strategies spanning the alternatives universe. Upon completing Level I, Candidates should have working knowledge of the relevant strategies available for investment, along with the basic tools to evaluate them. The CAIA Charter is granted upon completion of two levels of qualifying exams, combined with relevant professional experience. Who will benefit from enrolling in the CAIA program? Professionals who want to develop a deep level of knowledge and demonstrated expertise in alternative investments and their contribution to the diversified portfolio should pursue the CAIA Charter including: • Asset Allocators • Risk managers • Analysts • Portfolio managers • Traders • Consultants • Business development/marketing • Operations • Advisors Curriculum Topics: Topic 1: Professional Standards and Ethics • Professionalism • Integrity of Capital Markets • Duties to Clients • Duties to Employers • Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Actions • Conflicts of Interest Topic 2: Introduction to Alternative Investments • What is an Alternative Investment? • The Environment of Alternative Investment • Quantitative Foundations • Statistical Foundations • Foundations of Financial Economics • Derivatives and Risk-Neutral Valuation • Measures of Risk and Performance • Alpha, Beta, and Hypothesis Testing Topic 3: Real Assets • Natural Resources and Land • Commodities • Other Real Assets • Real Estate and Debt • Real Estate Equity Topic 4: Private Securities • Private Equity Assets • Private Equity Funds • Private Equity Funds of Funds • Evolution of Investing in Private Equity • Private Credit and Distressed Debt Topic 5: Hedge Funds • Structure of Hedge Funds • Macro and Managed Future Funds • Event-Driven and Relative Value Hedge Funds • Equity Hedge Funds • Funds of Hedge Funds Topic 6: Structured Products • Introduction to Structuring • Credit Risk and Credit Derivatives • CDO Structuring of Credit Risk • Equity-Linked Structured Products DURATION 200 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

Overview Objectives Understand the fundamental concepts of credit risk Evaluate and understand internal and external credit ratings Understand value at risk (VaR) and its use in measuring credit risk Explain the counterparty risk for derivatives, particularly over-the-counter derivatives Describe different credit risk models according to the recommendations of the Basel Committee

Overview The credit Risk Assessment course gives participants a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and methodologies in understanding the drivers of credit risk, modelling tools used for the measurement of credit risk, and current best practices in credit risk management techniques. The course focuses on the actual practice of credit risk assessment within financial institutions as well as on the quantitative and methodological tools and procedures that are at the cutting edge of measuring, mitigating and managing credit risk.

Overview This course is specially designed to enhance generic auditing skills and to attain the necessary skills as required and implementation to be a certified Internal Auditor. It is not aimed at any particular ISO Management Standard or process.  Objective Improve their knowledge of best practices in the audit industry Validate their proficiency and skills in audit Differentiate themselves from their peers and create a unique advantage for themselves Set the precedence for continued improvement and advancement Recognise and apply the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Become a more competent professional who is knowledgeable in organizational governance

Overview Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. It is very important for the organisation to have a smooth flow of accounting as it plays a very important role in the development of the organisation. Financial Managers or any person who deals with Accounts need to see that the company accounts are very updated and are free from any risks that can become a problem during the time of Auditing.  This course will feed you with all the skills required to have a good Internal Management process it is important to analyse Risk Management to see if the process is working efficiently and measures the effectiveness of controls put in place to alleviate risks. 

Overview In order to determine if capital investment is beneficial to their organisation, Return on Investment Analysis will provide you with the tools and techniques. This course will teach you the basics of Return on Investment analysis such as estimating future revenues, ongoing expenses, and the initial investment. It will also explore more advanced aspects such as risk, changes in net working capital and the calculation of manufacturing overhead. It then assembles these projected expenses and revenues into a financial - the method experts agree is the best for evaluating capital investments. 

Our training programme will provide those involved at any stage of the process for procuring goods and/or services within their organisations with the knowledge and skillset to identify and mitigate the threat posed by the breadth and multi-layered complexity of procurement fraud and corruption.

Overview Financial Accounting and reporting play a very important role within the organization and its stakeholders. This course is designed to analyze the functions of financial reporting in communication and its effects on decision-making processes or managerial decisions. It will highlight the accounting and financial standards-setting process and its implication on the organization globally. Financial accounting and reporting discuss how accountants act as processors and purveyors of information for decision-making and the needs of those who use accounting information. It also looks at the role performed by accountants and notes the need to be aware of relevant regulatory and conceptual frameworks. 

Our training programme will provide those involved at any stage of the process for procuring goods and/or services within their organisations with the knowledge and skillset to identify and mitigate the threat posed by the breadth and multi-layered complexity of procurement fraud, corruption and associated financial crime and money laundering.

This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study.  Course Overview This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT). Learn enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments. The jobs it can lead to: • Professional bookkeeper • Senior bookkeeper • Accounts manager • Ledger manager Entry requirements Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements: This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. Students will gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation’s accounts using a manual bookkeeping system. Learning outcomes: • Understand the accounting principles underlaying final accounts preparation. • Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping. • Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets. • Prepare and record depreciation calculations. • Record period end adjustments. • Produce and extend the trial balance. • Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships. • Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios. • Prepare accounting records from incomplete information Tax Processes for Businesses: This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop students’ skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue & Customs. The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. Learning outcomes: • Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT. • Calculate VAT. • Review and verify VAT returns. • Understand principals of payroll. • Report information within the organisation.