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An insightful, enjoyable and experiential programme to help you analyse data and information and make a balanced decision based upon sound commercial reasoning. It will enable you to identify options, make decisions and take actions based on a thorough analysis combined with instinct and intuition to make a positive effect on profitability. This programme will help you: Identify ways to analyse data and sort relevant from irrelevant information Develop analytical and numerate thinking, and consider the financial implications of a decision Make decisions based on sound commercial reasoning - a mix of intuition and analysis Select from a range of tools to analyse a situation and apply these effectively Understand how costs and profits are calculated Use tried-and-tested techniques to manage and control your budgets Appreciate the fundamentals of financial analysis Focus on the bottom line Identify the basics of capital investment appraisal for your business Evaluate results and seek opportunities for improvement to your business 1 The commercial environment What do shareholders and investors want? What do managers want? Profit v non-profit organisations Investor expectations 2 Financial and non-financial information Risk and reward considerations Drivers of commercial decisions 3 Running a business A practical exercise to bring financial statements to life Different stakeholder interests in a business The impact and consequences of decisions on financial statements 4 Where do I make a difference to the organisation? How can I contribute to an improved business performance? Key performance indicators - measuring the right things A 'balanced scorecard' approach - it's not all about money! 5 A 'balanced scorecard' approach Analysing and reviewing my contribution to the business direction What is the current focus of my commercial decisions? Developing the business in the right way - getting the balance right! Where should/could it be in the future? Do my decisions support the overall vision and strategy? 6 Making commercial decisions Left-brain and right-brain thinking Convergent and divergent thinking Analysis and instinct Interactive case study exercise - emotional and rational decisions Reflection - what is my style of making decisions 7 Let's consider the customer! Identifying target markets Differentiating propositions and products Customer service considerations Marketing considerations and initiatives Pricing strategies and considerations 8 Strategic analysis The external environment The internal environment LEPEST analysis SWOT analysis Forecasting Group activity - analysing markets and the competition How do these improve your decisions? 9 Comparing performance Analysing key financial ratios Ways to compare performance and results Break-even analysis 10 Profit and loss accounts and budgeting Managing income and expenditure The budgeting process How does this link to the profit and loss account? Managing and controlling a cost centre/budget The role of the finance department Different ways of budgeting Incremental budgeting Zero-based budgeting 11 Understanding the balance sheet Purpose of balance sheets Understanding and navigating the content What does a balance sheet tell you? How do you affect your balance sheet? Links to the profit and loss account A practical team exercise that brings financial statements to life 12 Business decisions exercise How does this improve your decisions? A practical exercise to apply new knowledge and bring commercial thinking to to life The impact and consequences of decisions on financial statements 13 Working capital Why is this important? The importance of keeping cash flowing Business decisions that affect cash Calculating profit 14 Capital investment appraisal Capex v Opex Payback Return on investment The future value of money The concept of hurdle rate 15 Lessons learned and action planning So what? Recap and consolidation of learning The decisions that I need to consider Actions to achieve my plan

The course is designed for Google Ads (Google AdWords) practitioners that already have basic knowledge in setting up and running AdWords accounts. The course explores advanced techniques and ideas that I have picked up and developed over 10 years running AdWords campaigns for small to large scale clients. I explain the idea behind each technique and I give you ideas and example cases on how I have used it. I then show you how to set it up step by step inside Google Ads. We also look at how to interpret results and how to apply it to your own campaigns, we look at real data and actual results. What you'll learn Google Ads Campaign Experiments: Best Use Cases, Step-by-Step Setup, Analysis, Implementation Access Google Ads tools for forecasting performance Budget Optimisation techniques using regression formula Advanced Concept Testing: moving beyond A/B ad testing to testing concepts Improving Geotargeting for Local Businesses With A Double Campaign Structure How To Setup, Run, Pivot & Interpret the Paid & Organic Report Make A Strong Argument For Running Branded Ads Using the Paid & Organic Report Identify Opportunities Between Organic & Paid Listings Learn to use a free Google Sheets template for automating and tracking budgets in multiple ad accounts How to find the key pitfalls in any Google Ads account How to Audit a new or existing Google Ads account and find issues to improve upon quickly Utilise Dynamic Ad Customisers for more personalised ads Understand the power of using Google Analytics with Google Ads and be familiar with Audience setup and relevant Google Ads reports in GA Understand attribution models and why the default last click is not always ideal Implement Machine Learning features within Google Ads to benefit your account in ways that human optimisation could never reach Develop a multi-funnel remarketing strategy for GDN and search campaign Requirements Able to set up your own Google Ads account Be confident navigating Google Ads accounts Basic exposure to excel filtering & pivot tables Introduction 1. Introduction 00:02:00 Testing to Ad Concepts 2. Introduction to Ad Concepts 00:02:00 3.Example Ad Concepts 00:04:00 4. Label Setup 00:04:00 5. Reporting on Ad Concepts 00:08:00 Google Ads Paid % Organic Interaction Report 6. Understanding the usefulness of this report 00:03:00 7.Linking Google Ads with Search Console 00:04:00 8.Excel Report Setup & Pivot 00:04:00 9.Identifying Google Ads & SEO Search Term Opportunities 00:02:00 10.CTR Interaction between SEO & SEM 00:06:00 Geolocal Campaigns - Double Campaign Structure 11.The theory behind the double campaign 00:04:00 12.A practical example inside Google Ads 00:03:00 Google Ads Campaign - Experiments (Drafts & Experiments) 13.Introduction to Drafts & Experiments 00:05:00 14.Example experiment Ideas for use 00:06:00 15.Draft & Experiment Setup 00:10:00 16.Report Analysis & explanation of symbols 00:05:00 Automate Budgeting for Multiple Ad Accounts 17. Introduction to the Google Spreedsheet template 00:02:00 18. Data Inputs 00:04:00 19. Reading the sheet output 00:06:00 AdWords Audit 20. Audit Overview 00:02:00 21. Auditing the Account Structure 00:08:00 22. Campaign Settings 00:04:00 23. Auditing on the AdGroup Level 00:10:00 24. Other Things to look for in an Audit 00:08:00 Remarketing Strategy & Implementation 25. Why Remarketing Works 00:03:00 26.GDN Remarketing 00:06:00 27.Remarketing Lists for Search Ads (RLSA) & IF Statements 00:04:00 28. Customer Match (Email Retargeting) 00:01:00 29. Dynamic Remarketing 00:04:00 30. Lookalike Audiences 00:02:00 31. GDN Banner Sizes & Other Things to Consider 00:03:00 32. Audience List Sharing 00:14:00 33. Remarketing with Events 00:06:00 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 34.What is AI & ML 00:06:00 35. Auto Rotate for Budgets & Ads 00:03:00 36.Dynamic Search Ads 00:03:00 37.Smart Bidding Strategies 00:07:00 38.Lookalike Audiences 00:02:00 39.Data Driven Attribution Models 00:03:00 Dynamic Ad Customisers 40.Introduction to Ad Customisers 00:04:00 41. Advantages & Example Uses 00:05:00 42.Setting up the Business Data Feed 00:06:00 43.Best Practice for Ads 00:03:00 Google Analytics for Google Ads 44. The Advantages of linking AdWords with GA 00:04:00 45. Linking GA & AdWords 00:02:00 46. AdWords Reports in GA 00:01:00 47. GA Conversion Tracking & Goal Setup 00:07:00 48. Remarketing Segments in GA 00:13:00 49. Attribution Models in Google Analytics 00:07:00 Using Scripts 50. Introduction to AdWords Scripts 00:04:00 51. 404 Link Checker Script 00:07:00 52. Experiment Results Script 00:07:00 53. Google Ads Audit Script 00:06:00 AdWords Editor 54. Introduction and advantages of AdWords Editor over the online interface 00:04:00 55. Example Uses for AdWords Editor 00:04:00 56.AdWords Editor - what you can't do 00:02:00 Competitor Research Tools 57.Auction Insights displayed graphically 00:17:00 58.3rd Party Competitor Research Tools -SEMrush 00:16:00 Landing Page Software 59.Why Use Landing Page Software 00:06:00 60.Unbounce Walk-through 00:08:00 61. Tracking integration for landing pages 00:09:00 New Features in 2018/19 62.Ad Variations 00:06:00 63.Search Responsive Ads 00:05:00 64. Life Events Audiences 00:04:00 65. Custom Intent Audiences 00:04:00

This is a concise, clear, and practical course for learning modern web design, UI/UX design, and mobile app design using the Figma tool. There are various exercises to practice and learn navigating through the course; there are no hardcore prerequisites to join this course.

Thinking about learning more understanding the role of data within an organisation? As data becomes an important currency in the world and an enabler for the future, it is imperative that all organisations have a firm understanding of the data available to them and the power it can hold. The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Data in your Organisation teaches the the terminology, principles, concepts and approaches used within data management, and the overall value of data to an organisation.

Our English pronunciation course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to mastering the English pronunciation. In this course, you will learn to articulate sounds, stress patterns and intonation, hence you will refine your pronunciation skills and enhance your spoken English proficiency. This Course At A Glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Understand how to pronounce correct vowels and consonants to speak meaningful and correct English sentences Learn to pronounce difficult English words in a simpler and systematic way Learn how to include the silent letter in English words to improve pronunciation and vocabulary Develop skills and knowledge required to be understood by native speakers and the ability to follow spoken English Understand features of English pronunciation that are essential for mutual understanding Learn how to effectively link words in phrases and sentences Ability to produce and identify basic rhythm, stress and intonation patterns of English words Identify your strengths and weaknesses with specific sounds patterns due to the influence of your native language Learn how to speak naturally using contractions and reductions English Pronunciation Course Overview Master the art of speaking English fluently with an English Pronunciation Course Online. This online course will help you in speech clarity and listening comprehension. You will learn how to stress the right syllable in a word and the process to modulate your voice in a natural-sounding melody. Speak like a pro in an office meeting, online webinar, educational seminar, or college debate. By the end of this course, you will be a confident and fluent English speaker. You will not feel hesitant and demotivated anymore while communicating with your colleagues, friends, and relatives. Who should take this course? This English Pronunciation Course Online is specially designed for people who want to learn the English language, hone their English pronunciation skills, or people studying for the TOEFL. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This English Pronunciation Course Online assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.   Course Curriculum Introduction Welcome to Clear English Pronunciation Your Journey Starts Here Articulation Place of Articulation Manner of Articulation Short Vowel Sounds Long Vowel Sounds Common Vowels vs. Diphthongs Mastering Vowel Sounds Learning Activity: Ball, Bell, Bill, Bowl, Bull Schwa Consonants - Voiced and Voiceless Pronunciation Practice Mastering the P and B Sounds Mastering the T and D Sounds Mastering the F and V Sounds Mastering the K and G Sounds Mastering the CH and J Sounds Mastering the S and Z Sounds Mastering the L and R Sounds Mastering the M and N Sounds Mastering the TH Sounds Mastering the SH Sound Mastering the W and V Sounds Review and Closing Mastering All the Sounds of English Tongue Twisters Closing Supplementary Resources Supplementary Resources - English Pronunciation Masterclass Assessment Assessment - English Pronunciation Masterclass Recognised Accreditation CPD Certification Service This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.     Certificate of Achievement Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.   FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. 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Duration 2.75 Days 16.5 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for a person with an understanding of project management concepts, as well as general desktop computer skills, and who will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans. This course will give you the fundamental understanding as well as acquiring the advanced knowledge and skills needed to update a project plan in Microsoft Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project. Overview Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft 2. 2. Project Professional. Create a new project plan. Add tasks to a project. Manage task relationships within a project. Manage project resources. fnalize a project plan. Update a project plan. Generate project views to manage a project. Create project reports to share a project's status. Reuse project plan information. Work with multiple projects. This course will familiarize the user with the basic features and functions of MS Project so that it can be used effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. MS project will give the ability to project managers to update a project plan in Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop environment DEFINING A PROJECT Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File Topic B: Set Project Plan Options Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar ADDING PROJECT TASKS Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates MANAGING TASKS Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure Topic B: Define Task Relationships Topic C: Schedule Tasks MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES Topic A: Add Resources to a Project Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts FINALIZING A PROJECT PLAN Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan Topic B: Set a Baseline Topic C: Share a Project Plan UPDATING A PROJECT PLAN Topic A: Enter Task Progress Topic B: Enter Overtime Work Topic C: Edit Tasks Topic D: Update Cost Rate Tables Topic E: Update a Baseline VIEWING PROJECT PROGRESS Topic A: Use View Commands Topic B: Add a Custom Field Topic C: Create Custom Views Topic D: Format and Share the Timeline View REPORTING ON PROJECT PROGRESS Topic A: View Built-in Reports Topic B: Create Custom Reports Topic C: Create a Visual Report REUSING PROJECT PLAN INFORMATION Topic A: Create a Project Plan Template Topic B: Share Project Plan Elements with Other Plans WORKING WITH MULTIPLE PROJECTS Topic A: Share Resources Topic B: Link Project Plans Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft Project training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Microsoft Project course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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Elevate your polymer clay skills with our Intermediate On-Demand Polymer Clay Course, designed for those looking to refine their craft and explore new creative horizons. Led by an experienced tutor, this course offers advanced techniques and innovative approaches to working with polymer clay. Through detailed video tutorials, you'll master complex designs, intricate patterns, and unique texturing methods, perfect for creating sophisticated jewelry, intricate sculptures, and bespoke decorative items. Whether you're aiming to enhance your hobby or take your skills to a professional level, this course provides the expertise and inspiration needed to transform your passion into a thriving business. Unleash your creativity and unlock the full potential of polymer clay with our comprehensive, intermediate course

Nobody can afford to ignore the internet as a medium for connecting with customers, building a brand, or promoting a cause. This course will teach you everything you need to become a digital marketer in 2023 or create a successful online presence for your business. You will learn a strategy-building technique. Customer experience, traffic generation, advertising strategies, analytics, and ROI tracking are all covered in the course. Companies are attempting to stay ahead of the competition with the rise of social media, search engine optimisation, and other digital marketing strategies. A digital marketing course can provide the skills and knowledge required to assist businesses in reaching their objectives. Companies use digital marketing to raise brand awareness and promote their products to their target market. As a result, businesses can reach out to customers in more precise and personalised ways. Digital marketing seeks to reach and engage customers online to increase sales and grow your business. So enrol now and grow your business online with this Digital Marketing training. Key Topics To Be Covered: Strong online presence of the business. Make your website visible in search results through effective SEO Engaging video content will drive traffic to your website. Increase sales with digital marketing like never before by properly targeting and optimising! Utilise your audience data and analytical capabilities in digital marketing. Solid mailing list and a solid revenue-generating marketing channel. To increase traffic, use company profiles, LinkedIn, and blogs. Twitter hashtags, retweets, and analytics! Facebook Ads and interact with your audience through pages and groups. Instagram marketing and ads help grow businesses quickly. Why Prefer this Digital Marketing Course? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Standards-aligned lesson planning Innovative and engaging content and activities Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills Complete the program in your own time, at your own pace Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support Experts created the Digital Marketing course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the Digital Marketing course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you. Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future! *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course: Module 01: Introduction Welcome General Tips & Tricks Series How to register your company How to see Email Sender's Company and Logo in Your Gmail How to Generate a sitemap of a website How to protect a website from Spam on WordPress How to identify registration data of website How to identify duplicate content from the web How to create google alerts How to find the age of the domain How to check if the website server is down How to send google search information to your friends How to find the web host of any website Discover new sites that are similar to what you like already How to easily highlight the important parts of a web page How to get compute level answers without searching The easiest way to Setup email reminders How to corrupt a file you shared online How to create a throwaway email Module 02: YouTube YouTube accounts Setup Account optimization How to create & Setup YouTube channel banner YouTube channel tags, thumbnails & custom thumbnails Analyse YouTube keyword research YouTube SEO techniques What are YouTube cards & how does it work How to optimise comments & reply to them in bulk How to grow your channel with competitor Analysis How to manage multiple YouTube accounts YouTube Paid Advertising How to monetise your YouTube channel Module 03: Google AdWords What are Google Ads & how does it work Account Setup Competitor's analysis Campaign types & how to select the right campaign Bids & Budgets How to target the right audience Google Ads advance campaign settings Choosing the right keywords How to write ads that get more clicks Module 04: Google Analytics How to install tracking code on your website How to add filters & remove internal traffic How to track paid campaigns How to look and analyse different segment data How to configure goals in google analysis How to link google Adwords account How to manage multiple analytics accounts How to remove spam traffic Module 05: Email Marketing Email marketing tools set up How to install signup or popup forms on the website How to collect email addresses without a website How to create a 'Hook' to your signup forms Discover the psychology behind acquiring more leads Email marketing automation process Email analytics Module 06: Twitter Twitter Account Setup Knowing Twitter features Following Twitter accounts Twitter profile optimization How to get Twitter followers Twitter analytics Module 07: Facebook Set your Facebook page Facebook Icon, cover image & description How to get your first page likes Discover how to increase your page likes How to manage multiple Facebook page Facebook comments Leveraging Facebook groups Facebook Auto Posting Run a competition Facebook Ads How to get the best out of Facebook Facebook pixel & Re-marketing Module 08: Instagram Setup Instagram bio & profile image Leveraging Instagram accounts A simple way to create free content on Instagram The secret of hashtags on Instagram Reposting Instagram App How to get genuine Instagram followers Assessment Process Once you have completed all the course modules, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course. CPD 15 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Side Hustlers. Website Owners. Business Owners. Social Media Marketers. Digital Marketers. Newcomers. Brand Owners. Freelancers. Requirements Enrol on Digital Marketing with no formal entry requirements! If you have a passion for knowledge and want to learn something new, register on the course without any delay. We only ask that all students have a passion for learning and literacy, and be over the age of 16. Complete the online from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and learn in a way that suits you. Career path This knowledge will boost the value of your CV and allow you to apply for jobs in a wide range of industries, including Digital Marketing Consultants Entrepreneurs Marketing Executives Digital Marketers Digital Agencies Marketing Consultants Marketing Managers Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - £10

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)