Trade barriers are going up across the globe. And cybercrime is on the increase. The link between the two? The value of trade secrets. As countries become increasingly protectionist as regards international trade, so their IP law has been changing, with the result that companies that previously would have sought protection through patents are opting to go down the trade secret route instead. But is this a high-risk strategy? Technology is changing and this is having an impact on forms of commercial co-operation. Collaborative or open forms of innovation by their very nature involve the sharing of intellectual property (IP), and in many instances this IP is in the form of valuable confidential business information (ie, trade secrets). Little surprise, then, that trade secrets disputes have increased accordingly. At the same time, the changes in technology make trade secrets more vulnerable to attack, misappropriation, theft. So just how effective are the legal protections for trade secrets? How can organisations safeguard the value in their IP (increasingly, the single biggest line in their balance sheets)? This programme is designed to help you address these issues. Note: this is an indicative agenda, to be used as a starting point for a conversation between client and consultant, depending on the organisation's specific situation and requirements. This session is designed to give you a deeper understanding of: Emerging trends in trade secrets protection and exploitation The current situation in key jurisdictions Recent case law How leading companies are responding The importance of trade secret metadata Different external stakeholders and their interests Key steps for effective protection of trade secrets Note: this is an indicative agenda, to be used as a starting point for a conversation between client and consultant, depending on the organisation's specific situation and requirements. 1 What are trade secrets? Definitions Examples Comparison with other forms of IP (patents, confidential information, know-how, copyright) 2 Current trends The various changes taking place affecting trade secrets - legal changes, trade wars, cybercrime, technology, commercial practice The current position in the UK, Europe, USA, China, Japan, Russia Corporate best practice 3 Trade secret disputes - how to avoid them Trade secret policies, processes and systems Administrative, legal and technical protection mechanisms The role of employees The sharing of trade secrets with others 4 Trade secret disputes - how to manage them Causes Anatomy of a trade secret court case 'Reasonable particularity' 5 Related issues Insurance Tax authorities and investigations Investor relations 6 Trade secret asset management roadmap Maturity ladder First steps Pilot projects
Overview 2 day course on scorecards, rating agency frameworks, regulation and integration and quantification of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) analysis into equity and credit investing / lending for / to corporates, banks and other financial institutions, applied to many case study companies and industries Who the course is for Investors and analysts – equity and credit; public and private Bank loan officers M&A advisors Restructuring advisors Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
The core principles gained from this course will help delegates have a better understanding of how to manage the relationships between sales and marketing stakeholders on the demand side and the manufacturing and other operational stakeholders on the supply side. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Take a different perspective on traditional data such as sales history and forecasts, as well as time-phased inventory projections and production capacity. • Recognise how their forecasts impact manufacturing schedules and inventory levels. • Assess whether they are producing enough products to meet sales demand. • Recognise how production is tied to finance and see the financial impact of production decisions, so appropriate adjustments may be then undertaken. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: What is S&OP? – Introduction – Definition and benefits S&OP processes – What information is required? – The stages of the S&OP process (including inputs & outputs) The integration of S&OP into a business – Critical success factors for an effective implementation – Typical roles and responsibility matrix
Overview Understand the structure and mechanics of Target Redemption Notes (TARNs), autocallables, accumulators, and faders. Who the course is for CEOs, CFOs, COOs with responsibility for Strategic Management Investment bankers Real estate consultants Management consultants Private Equity investors Financial analysts Institutional Funds and Portfolio Managers Retail investors Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here. To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options speak to a course specialist now
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Overview This is a 1 Day Product course and as such is designed for participants who wish to improve the depth of their technical knowledge surrounding Exotic Options. Who the course is for Equity and Derivative sales Equity and Derivative traders Equity & Derivatives structurers Quants IT Equity portfolio managers Insurance Company investment managers Risk managers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now
Sage Accounting Courses Every business, no matter how large or small, is required legally to 'keep books'. Bookkeepers play a vital role in organisations. Thus, they ensure accurate records of individual financial transactions in an orderly, up to date and comprehensive method. Sage 50 Accounts software is widely used in various business sectors in the UK and internationally. If you are organised and like working through documents and enjoy seeing a set of figures add up properly, then bookkeeping or accountancy with Sage 50 Accounts is the career for you. If you're looking to gain competency in the world's most popular bookkeeping software, the Sage 50 Computerised Accounts course will teach everything you need to know, while helping you gain a recognised qualification. At the end of the training you have the option to gain some practical experience in accounting by joining the optional job placement with our sister company, Osborne certified accountants.
Total Accounting Training Course Package - With Guaranteed Job Placement It is a comprehensive practical accounting training program designed to build the bridge between knowledge and practical aspects of accounting and tax. With this accounting courses many modules of tax and accounting are covered as well as Computerised Accounting & Payroll. Moreover, After completing the modules you will have the chance to get hands on experience which will open the door for lucrative Accounting, Tax & Payroll sector. CompletOsborne Trainingion of this training program will earn you valuable verified CPD points. As an accountant, it is vital to gain CPD points to retain your accounting membership and to comply with Professional Accounting Bodies (such as ACCA, AAT, CIMA, ICAEW etc.) requirements. Advanced Excel Bookkeeping VAT Training - Preparation and Submission Personal Tax Return Training Company Accounting and Tax Training Sage 50 Accounting Training Sage Payroll Training
Why do you need CPD Courses? CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development. As an accountant, it is vital to gain CPD points to comply with Professional Accounting Bodies (such as ACCA, AAT, CIMA, ICAEW etc.) requirement and to retain your membership. CPD Course Overview You can join various practical accounting cpd courses designed to build the bridge between knowledge and practical aspects of accounting and tax. With this cpd courses many modules of tax and accounting are covered in addition to Computerised Accounting & Payroll. After completing the cpd training you will have the chance to get hands on experience which will open the door for highly paid jobs in Accounting, Tax & Payroll sector. CPD Training Method Classroom Based - Osborne Training offers Daytime or Weekend sessions for accounting CPD Training Courses in London. Online Live - Osborne Training offers Evening or Weekend sessions for online CPD Training Courses through Virtual Learning Campus. A course certificate from Osborne Training, confirming CPD Points and Completion. Total Accounting Training with Job Placement Total Taxation Training Corporation Accounting and Tax Return Income Tax Return Advanced Excel Training
Personal Tax Return and Self Assessment training Course Most self-employed people and directors of companies have to do submit a Tax Return every year. If you are a self-employed person you may learn how to do tax return yourself. As a result, you can save money by not having to pay an external agent. Don't forget You can also save more money as you will know more about how to apply for a tax rebate. According to statistics, more than 60% of taxpayers not sure how to do tax return correctly and lose money for not knowing how to apply for a tax rebate correctly. If you want to offer tax services to the general public, then skills in this sector can dramatically improve your job prospect or business prospect. How to do a tax return Firstly, you need to be registered with HMRC to process your tax return. You should get a UTR (Unique Tax Reference) no, which is your personal identification no for tax purpose. Once you have details for all incomes and expenditure, you can submit them electronically to HMRC. The deadline for submitting a personal tax return is 31 January for the previous tax year. Apply for a Tax Rebate It is possible that you could be eligible for a tax rebate. The most possible scenarios are When you pay more tax than required Submitting an incorrect tax return Claiming special Tax relief There could be many more reasons why should you get a tax refund. It is vital to know the scenarios under which you should apply for a tax rebate. Identify the type(s) of returns that may be completed Understand the duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper / tax agent when completing self-assessment tax returns Calculating the taxes on profits for Self Employed & on income for Employed individuals Understanding differences between Drawings & Dividends Introduction to UTR and NI Classes Understanding Tax Return submission procedures to HMRC (using 2 individual Scenarios) Analysing Class 2 & Class 4 NIC Analysing Personal Allowance Analysing Income from Self Employments Employment benefits Analysis Analysis of Car & Fuel benefits Analysis on savings and investment income and tax implications on them. Introduction to Capital Gains Tax analysis Introduction to Inheritance Tax Analysis Understanding the procedure for payment and administration of both tax and National Insurance Contributions