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What do engineers and project managers need to know of finance? 'Nothing - leave it to the accountants!' No, no, no! Engineers must be conversant with the terminology and statements that accountants use. Technical expertise in projects, service delivery, production or other areas can only really be harnessed if the managers understand the accounting and reporting that drives businesses. This course gives the necessary understanding to project, production and technical managers. It develops their skills in understanding financial and management accounting. Accountants may not always like it but a major part of their work is to be the 'servants of business' and to gather, compile and present your figures. So you must understand the figures - they belong to you, your processes or projects. There are many reasons for maintaining accurate accounts. This course focuses on the strategic issues (those over-used words) - what figures reveal about the drivers of business and what they reveal about the day-to-day issues that accountants bother you with. The course will enhance your understanding of finance and of the accounting issues which affect your projects, production and technical areas of business. This course will help you: Understand the business world in figures - make sense of what the accountants are telling you Appreciate what drives business - and how this affects your role in your part of the business Relate your activities to the success of the business - through figures Gain the skills to advance in management - financial awareness is a 'must have' if you are to progress in your career 1 What do accountants do? The finance function, types of accountant, financial v management accounting and the treasury function Understanding the role of the finance function and how the information you provide may be used 2 The basic financial statements Balance sheets and income statements (P&L accounts) What they are, what they contain and above all what they can reveal - how to read them The accounting process - from transactions to financial statements What underpins the statements - accounting systems and internal controls 3 Why be in business - from a financial perspective The driving forces behind financial information Performance measures - profitability, asset utilisation, sales and throughput, managing capital expenditure 4 Accounting rules - accounting standards Accounting concepts and the accounting rules: accruals, 'going concern' - substance over form and other 'desirable qualities' Accruals - why the timing of a transaction is so important to the finance function Depreciation and amortisation - the concepts and practice Accounting standards - the role of International Financial Reporting Standards 5 Cash The importance of cash flow - working capital management Cash flow statements - monitoring overall cash flows Raising cash - levels of borrowing, gearing Spending cash - an outline of capital expenditure appraisal 6 Budgeting Why budget? - good and bad practice Determining why budgets play a key role and should not be simply an annual ritual Justifying your budgets - the link between the strategic plan and day-to-day budgeting - alignment of company culture Budgets as motivators - the importance of the right culture Techniques to improve budgeting - whether day-to-day or capital budgeting 7 Costing The type and detail of costing very much depends on your business - eg, manufacturing piston rings is quite different from the construction of a power plant Issues with overhead allocation Accounting for R&D 8 Reading financial statements Annual financial statements - why they are produced, what's in them and what you should look for Learning what a set of accounts reveals about a company's current situation, profitability and future prospects 9 Performance measurement - analytical reviews and ratio analysis ROI/ROCE Profitability, margins and cost control Sales - asset turnover Efficiency (asset / stock turnover, debtor / creditor days) 'City' measures Investment (interest / dividend cover, earnings per share, dividend yield)

Businesses that don't control their costs don't stay in business. How well are you doing? Is everyone in your organisation sufficiently aware of costs, managing them effectively and maximising opportunities to reduce them? If there is scope for improvement, this course will help get you back on track. It will demonstrate that cost reduction is so much more than cost control and cost cutting. True cost management is about being aware of costs, seeking to reduce them through good design and efficient operating practices whilst taking continuing action on overspending. This course will develop the participants' skills in: Being aware of costs at all times Seeking cost reduction from the start (including life-cycle costing) Appraising projects / production to identify and take out risk Understanding real budgeting Using techniques such as ZBB and ABC where appropriate Ensuring cost reports lead to action Managing a cost reduction process that delivers Benefits to the organisation will include: Identification of cost reduction and business improvement opportunities Better reporting and ownership of costs Greater awareness and control of everyday costs 1 Introduction - the cost management process The risks of poor cost control Capital and revenue costs The importance of cost awareness The importance of cost reduction Cost management - the key aspects How to build a cost management and control process checklist for your areas of responsibility 2 Cost removal - taking out costs Cost awareness Costs of poor design / poor processes Value engineering Removing redundant costs 3 The need for commercial, technical and financial appraisals Understand the problems before cash is committed and costs incurred Making the effort to identify commercial and technical risk The time value of money - DCF techniques for long term projects Cost models for production processes and projects Costing models - project appraisals The use of spreadsheets to identify sensitivity and risk How to focus on risk management 4 Budgeting - proper budgeting challenges costs The philosophy of the business - are costs an issue? The importance of having the right culture The need for detailed business objectives Budgetary control measures Designing budget reports - for action 5 Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) - the principles Much more than starting with a clean sheet of paper What ZBB can achieve The concept of decision packages - to challenge business methods and costs Only necessary costs should be incurred A review of an operating budget - demonstrating what ZBB challenges and the costs it may lead to being taken out 6 Awareness of overheads and other costs Definitions of cost - direct and indirect Dealing with overheads - what is meant by allocation, absorption or apportionment? The apparent and real problems with overheads Different ways of dealing with overheads Review of overhead allocation methods and accounting and reporting issues 7 Overheads and product costing Activity-based costing (ABC) - the principles Where and how the ABC approach may be helpful Know the 'true' cost of a product or a project Should you be in business? Will you stay in business? Identifying weaknesses in a traditional overhead allocation How ABC will help improve product or service costing Identifying which products and activities should be developed and which abandoned 8 Cost reduction culture The need for cost reports What measures can be used to identify over-spends as early as possible Cost control performance measures and ratios 9 Design of cost control reports Reports should lead to action and deliver Selecting cost control measures which can be acted upon Practice in designing action reports 10 Course summary - developing your own cost action plan Group and individual action plans will be prepared with a view to participants identifying their cost risks areas and the techniques which can be immediately applied to improve costing and reduce costs

This is not a single course but a set of menu options from which you can 'pick and mix' to create a draft programme yourself, as a discussion document which we can then fine-tune with you. For a day's training course, simply consider your objectives, select six hours' worth of modules and let us do the fine-tuning so that you get the best possible training result. Consider your objectives carefully for maximum benefit from the course. Is the training for new or experienced credit control staff? Are there specific issues to be addressed within your particular sector (eg, housing, education, utilities, etc)? Do your staff need to know more about the legal issues? Or would a practical demonstration of effective telephone tactics be more useful to them? Menu Rather than a generic course outline, the expert trainer has prepared a training 'menu' from which you can select those topics of most relevance to your organisation. We can then work with you to tailor a programme that will meet your specific objectives. Advanced credit control skills for supervisors - 1⁄2 day Basic legal overview: do's and don'ts of debt recovery - 2 hours Body language in the credit and debt sphere - 1⁄2 day County Court suing and enforcement - 1⁄2 day Credit checking and assessment - 1 hour Customer visits and 'face to face' debt recovery skills - 1⁄2 day Data Protection Act explained - 1⁄2 day Dealing with 'Caring Agencies' and third parties - 1 hour Debt counselling skills - 2 hours Elementary credit control skills for new staff - 1⁄2 day Granting credit and collecting debt in Europe - 1⁄2 day Identifying debtors by 'type' to handle them accurately - 1 hour Insolvency: Understanding bankruptcy / receivership / administration / winding-up / liquidation / CVAs and IVAs - 2 hours Late Payment of Commercial Debts Interest Act explained - 2 hours Liaison with sales and other departments for maximum credit effectiveness - 1 hour Suing in Scottish Courts (Small Claims and Summary Cause) - 1⁄2 day Telephone techniques for successful debt collection - 11⁄2 hours Terms and conditions of business with regard to credit and debt - 2 hours Tracing 'gone away' debtors (both corporate and individual) - 11⁄2 hours What to do if you/your organisation are sued - 1⁄2 day Other topics you might wish to consider could include: Assessment of new customers as debtor risks Attachment of Earnings Orders Bailiffs and how to make them work for you Benefit overpayments and how to recover them Cash flow problems (business) Charging Orders over property/assets Credit policy: how to write one Council and Local Authority debt recovery Consumer Credit Act debt issues Using debt collection agencies Director's or personal guarantees Domestic debt collection by telephone Exports (world-wide) and payment for Emergency debt recovery measures Education Sector debt recovery Forms used in credit control Factoring of sales invoices Finance Sector debt recovery needs Third Party Debt Orders (Enforcement) Government departments (collection from) Harassment (what it is - and what it is not) Health sector debt recovery skills Hardship (members of the public) Insolvency and the Insolvency Act In-house collection agency (how to set up) Instalments: getting offers which are kept Judgment (explanation of types) Keeping customers while collecting the debt Late payment penalties and sanctions Letter writing for debt recovery Major companies as debtors Members of the public as debtors Monitoring of major debtors and risks Negotiation skills for debt recovery Old debts and how to collect them Out of hours telephone calls and visits Office of Fair Trading and collections Oral Examination (Enforcement) Pro-active telephone collection Parents of young debtors Partnerships as debtors Positive language in debt recovery Pre-litigation checking skills Power listening skills Questions to solicit information Retention of title and 'Romalpa' clauses Sale of Goods Act explained Salesmen and debt recovery Sheriffs to enforce your judgment Students as debtors Statutory demands for payment Small companies (collection from) Sundry debts (collection of) Terms and Conditions of Contract Tracing 'gone away' debtors The telephone bureau and credit control Taking away reasons not to pay Train the trainer skills Utility collection needs Visits for collection and recovery Warrant of execution (enforcement)

AAT Accounting Training Course Fast Track: AAT Level 2 & 3 are the Beginner and Intermediate levels of AAT qualification in Accounting. These two levels are a part of three mandatory qualification levels required to be an AAT Certified Accountant.  AAT Level 2 course covers the foundational areas and is suited for people with limited or no accounts knowledge. It is the first step for aspirants intending to build a successful career in accounting. The course by taking you through basic accounting principles will enable you to work in an entry-level role in the accounting or finance department.  AAT Level 3 is an intermediate or advanced level of AAT accounting qualification. By the end of this course, you'll be competent enough to work in finance, accountancy, or bookkeeping role. Why Take This Course? Build a remarkable reputation: Complete all the three AAT Levels to earn the highly regarded 'MAAT' status. A bright future: With an opportunity to progress to chartered accountancy. Increase your salary: Up-skill yourself and increase your earning potential. Work overseas: AAT qualifications are recognised internationally, giving you the freedom to work abroad. The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers the following areas: Bookkeeping Transactions Bookkeeping Controls Elements of Cost Work Effectively in Finance Using Accounting Software (i.e SAGE) The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting covers the following areas: Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Indirect Tax Management Accounting: Costing Ethics for Accountants Spreadsheets for Accounting

VAT Accounting, Preparation and Submission Training Course Overview: Knowledge of how to prepare and submit VAT Return can help you to stand out from the crowd of job seekers. Moreover, if you are running a business or thinking of running a business, the vat training course will help you to understand the issues relating to vat more clearly and help process VAT Return more accurately and efficiently. Our VAT Training courses are eligible CPD Training for accountants and attending this course can give you a more detailed understanding of how to do a VAT return correctly. What is VAT Return? Almost every business has to submit a VAT Return. VAT Return contains Output VAT and Input VAT information to be submitted to Taxman (HMRC). Through the VAT return, HMRC knows exactly how much the business owes to HMRC. Moreover, HMRC can pay back any VAT amount overpaid which only can be determined through an accurate VAT return. How to do VAT Return Firstly, businesses need to register with HMRC before they can process a VAT Return. Businesses must fulfil the criteria to become VAT registered and to get a VAT Registration no. Once the business is registered they can then regularly submit the VAT return using specified VAT forms. There are many VAT Schemes available in general. There are some specialised VAT schemes available only for specific industries. Certificate of Attendance Understanding VAT Principles Analysis of different VAT Scheme Preparing VAT in Spreadsheet Reconciliation of VAT Completing a VAT return Import and Export VAT analysis Calculating VAT for a business with mixed zero-rated and standard-rated sales, using Spreadsheet Introduction of TOMS (Tour Operator Margin Scheme) Submission Steps of VAT Return to HMRC Introduction to Making Tax Digital(VAT) scheme

Overview Knowledge of how to prepare and submit VAT Return can help you to stand out from the crowd of job seekers. Moreover, if you are running a business or thinking of running a business, the vat training course will help you to understand the issues relating to vat more clearly and help process VAT Return more accurately and efficiently. Our VAT Training courses are eligible CPD Training for accountants and attending this course can give you a more detailed understanding of how to do a VAT return correctly. What is VAT Return? Almost every business has to submit a VAT Return. VAT Return contains Output VAT and Input VAT information to be submitted to Taxman (HMRC). Through the VAT return, HMRC knows exactly how much the business owes to HMRC. Moreover, HMRC can pay back any VAT amount overpaid which only can be determined through an accurate VAT return. How to do VAT Return Firstly, businesses need to register with HMRC before they can process a VAT Return. Businesses must fulfil the criteria to become VAT registered and to get a VAT Registration no. Once the business is registered they can then regularly submit the VAT return using specified VAT forms. There are many VAT Schemes available in general. There are some specialised VAT schemes available only for specific industries. Understanding VAT Principles Analysis of different VAT Scheme Preparing VAT in Spreadsheet Reconciliation of VAT Completing a VAT return Import and Export VAT analysis Calculating VAT for a business with mixed zero-rated and standard-rated sales, using Spreadsheet Introduction of TOMS (Tour Operator Margin Scheme) Submission Steps of VAT Return to HMRC Introduction to Making Tax Digital(VAT) scheme

This workshop is being run jointly by LMI UK and LMI Ireland and offers a framework and toolkit for setting and achieving personal goals in all all areas of your life.

Want a new direction for your career? Think Accountancy, according to statistics, the average salary for Accountants is £50,000, it is the sector where the employability rate is higher than any other sector. Whether you're a school leaver, already employed or simply looking for a career change a career in accountancy could be a real option for you. What is AAT? The AAT is an internationally recognised accounting qualification and over 100,000 people are currently benefiting from gaining an AAT qualification and full AAT membership. Gaining the qualification will help you support yourself throughout your accountancy career. AAT Accounting Courses Overview: First of all, the AAT qualification consists of four progressive qualification levels (1, 2, 3 & 4) which will cover the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Report Writing. Although you can start from Level 1, you may start from Level 2 if you have basic math and numeracy skills. In order to complete the full AAT Accounting qualification and gain full membership of the AAT, you will need to complete Level 3 and Level 4. Level 2 is recommended as an entry-level if you have no experience or knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. The AAT qualification for accounting is broken down into three levels: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (5 Papers/Subjects) AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Finally AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Hence, the AAT Accounting Qualification gives you practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills that can open doors for you in many industries across the world. Finally, AAT offers a range of benefits for student members (including study support, career advice to help find the perfect job and exclusive discounts), as well as a route to progress into chartered accountancy. Moreover, if you choose to further your studies with any of the leading chartered accountancy professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA etc. your AAT qualification could make you eligible for generous exemptions. A Certificate of Attendance. A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Moreover, the AAT member will have been earning throughout their training and will have avoided student debt. Accounting technicians work at all levels of finance and accounting, depending on the level of their career. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks, others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self-employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become Accredited.

Why Study AAT Want a new direction for your career? Think Accountancy, according to statistics, the average salary for Accountants is £50,000, it is the sector where the employability rate is higher than any other sector. Whether you're a school leaver, already employed or simply looking for a career change a career in accountancy could be a real option for you. What is AAT? The AAT is an internationally recognised accounting qualification and over 100,000 people are currently benefiting from gaining an AAT qualification and full AAT membership. Gaining the qualification will help you support yourself throughout your accountancy career. What are the benefits after I finish AAT Courses? A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Moreover, the AAT member will have been earning throughout their training and will have avoided student debt. Accounting technicians work at all levels of finance and accounting, depending on the level of their career. Some accounting technicians work as accounts clerks, others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become Accredited. AAT Qualification AAT provides a range of accounting and bookkeeping qualification. If you prefer to pursue your career as an accountant you may choose to go for AAT Accounting qualification. However, if you prefer to build your career as a bookkeeper, you may choose to go for AAT Bookkeeping qualification. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider with centres in London , Watford, Birmingham and various other locations. In taking the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification with our Institute, you will make one of the greatest decision of your career. AAT Accounting Courses First of all, the AAT qualification consists of four progressive qualification levels (1, 2, 3 & 4) which will cover the key areas of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit and Report Writing. Although you can start from Level 1, you may start from Level 2 if you have basic math and numeracy skills. In order to complete the full AAT Accounting qualification and gain full membership of the AAT, you will need to complete Level 3 and Level 4. Level 2 is recommended as an entry-level if you have no experience or knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. The AAT qualification for accounting is broken down into three levels: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting (5 Papers/Subjects) AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Finally AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (6 Papers/Subjects) Hence, the AAT Accounting Qualification gives you practical, internationally recognised finance and accountancy skills that can open doors for you in any industry across the world. Finally, AAT offers a range of benefits for student members (including study support, career advice to help find the perfect job and exclusive discounts), as well as a route to progress into chartered accountancy. Moreover, if you choose to further your studies with any of the leading chartered accountancy professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA etc. your AAT qualification could make you eligible for generous exemptions.

Before you can effective lead others, you must first lead yourself. This 12 module program will help you develop in the following areas: Self Knowledge & Emotional Intelligence Identifying your strengths and building on them Values and Personal Mission Statement Self-motivation and personal goals Taking personal responsibility Discovering your purpose Authentic leadership and influencing others