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>>24 Hours Left! Don't Let the Winter Deals Slip Away - Enrol Now!<< Podcasting has become a vital medium in the UK, with over 14 million people in the UK tuning in to podcasts every week and 250,000 active podcasts. That's a lot of ears hungry for engaging, informative, and entertaining audio content. But do you have the skills to join the ranks of these audio creators? This comprehensive Podcasting Diploma equips you with everything you need to launch your own successful podcast. From crafting compelling narratives to mastering recording and editing techniques, this course is your gateway to audio storytelling mastery. This Diploma in Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4 course is endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme and accredited by CPDQS (with 120 CPD points) to make your skill development and career progression related to Podcasting substantial and easier than ever! Ready to transform your voice into a powerful broadcasting tool? This Podcasting course will hone your on-air presence with dedicated Power Voice coaching, ensuring your delivery is captivating and professional. Key Topics To Be Covered in this Podcasting Course: Power voice coaching Recording a Podcast Publishing Podcast Podcast Outsourcing This Podcasting Diploma course is designed to empower you to turn your passion for audio storytelling into a thriving career. So, what are you waiting for? Take the first step towards podcasting success today! Learning Outcomes of Podcasting Diploma Understand the fundamental principles and dynamics of successful podcasting. Plan and organise podcast content for maximum audience engagement. Utilise various tools and techniques for high-quality podcast recording. Master voice coaching to enhance your podcast's audio presentation. Edit and refine podcast episodes for professional-grade production. Learn strategies for effectively promoting and marketing your podcast. You'll get a Free Student ID card by enrolling in this Podcasting course. This ID card entitles you to discounts on bus tickets, movie tickets, and library cards. Why Choose Our Podcasting Diploma Course? Chance to earn a Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4 certificate Get a free student ID card with Podcasting Diploma Training Get instant access to this Podcasting Diploma course. Learn Podcasting Diploma from anywhere in the world The Podcasting Diploma is affordable and simple to understand The Podcasting Diploma is an entirely online, interactive lesson with voiceover audio Lifetime access to the Podcasting Diploma course materials The Podcasting Diploma comes with 24/7 tutor support Start your learning journey straight away with this Podcasting Essentials course and take a step toward a brighter future! *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the curriculum breakdown of the Podcasting Essentials course: >> Diploma in Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4 << Module 01: Fundamentals Module 02: Planning Podcast Module 03: Tools Module 04: Recording a Podcast Module 05: Power Voice Coaching Module 06: Editing Your Podcast Module 07: Publishing Podcast Module 08: Creating a Video Podcast Module 09: Promoting and Marketing Module 10: Podcast Outsourcing Assessment Process of Diploma in Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4: You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass each exam. After passing the Diploma in Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4 exam, you will be able to request a certificate at an additional cost that has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.. CPD 120 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This Podcasting Diploma course is ideal for: Aspiring podcasters Media enthusiasts Digital content creators Marketing professionals Communication specialists Audio production students Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise in this Podcasting Diploma course. Career path This Podcasting Diploma Course will prepare you for the following jobs: Content Curators Marketing Managers Podcast Producers Podcast Researcher Sound Engineers Voice Actors The annual pay in this industry will range between £15,000 and £50,000. Certificates Certificate Accredited by CPD Digital certificate - £10 Diploma in Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4 Hard copy certificate - £99 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme After successfully completing this Diploma in Podcasting Essentials at QLS Level 4, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of - 99 GBP inside the UK 109 GBP (including postal fees) for international delivery Certificate Accredited by CPD 29 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate inside the UK 39 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate outside the UK (international delivery)

Have you heard about the importance of body language? If not, then you must know that if you are able to read and respond to body language and other expressions on an advanced level, you will be able to communicate effectively to anyone. So if you're into this, then this course is for you! Description: From early stages, we start to utilize body language to express our needs and emotions since it is the way we figure out how to get our needs and wants to be met. When we were a baby, while figuring out how to talk, we keep on using a progression of body language signs to engage, have our needs fulfilled or demonstrate a feeling we are feeling that we are not yet ready to express verbally so our guardians get our body language flags effectively and as we age we are more adept at keeping on refining the ability of utilizing body language. In any case, when our body language signals go unnoticed as a baby or all through youth, in adulthood the utilization of body language regularly goes to the wayside. If ever you can't get the subtleties of the body language somebody is giving, the message you might be getting verbally could be very not the same as what they proposed on it being. The more you attempt to utilize and figure out how to get on body language signs, the better you will understand it. This course is also designed for you to be able to understand more about the different types of body language. Who is the course for? Professionals who work in the communications industry or part of the communications and human resources department. People who are interested in learning more about communication through body language to decipher people who have a hard time in communication and expressing Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. However, a sound educational background or previous experience in communications and psychology will be an advantage. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hard copy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: This Body Language Secrets Course is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers: Body Language Trainer Counsellors Teachers Psychologists Psychotherapists And Other Kinds of Therapists and Communication Specialists. Body Language Secrets Introduction 00:15:00 Aggressive Body Language 00:15:00 Attentive Body Language 00:15:00 Closed Body Language 00:30:00 Deceptive Body Language 00:30:00 Defensive Body Language 00:15:00 Dominant Body Language 00:15:00 Emotional Body Language 00:30:00 Evaluating Body Language 00:15:00 Greeting Body Language 00:30:00 Open Body Language 00:15:00 Relaxed Body Language 00:15:00 Power Body Language 00:15:00 Ready Body Language 00:15:00 Romantic Body Language 00:15:00 Submissive Body Language 00:15:00 Conclusion 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Body Language Secrets 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Body Language Secrets 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

The demand for financial engineers is skyrocketing. Did you know that the demand for financial engineering professionals is rising? In today's ever-changing economic landscape, having a solid foundation in financial analysis, business finance, and data analytics is crucial for success. Our comprehensive bundle of 15 courses in Financial Engineering is designed to equip you with the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills necessary to excel in this field. With our bundle, you'll embark on a transformative learning journey, expanding your financial intelligence and gaining valuable insights into financial analysis, business finance, investment strategies, and risk management. Explore the fascinating realm of FinTech and its impact on the industry, from digital banking to cryptocurrencies. Dive into the world of data analytics, unlocking the power of business and data analytics for informed decision-making. • Course 01: Financial Analysis • Course 02: Basic Business Finance • Course 03: Improve your Financial Intelligence • Course 04: FinTech • Course 05: Investment • Course 06: Business and Data Analytics for Beginners • Course 07: Corporate Finance: Profitability in a Financial Downturn • Course 08: Statistics • Course 09: Economics • Course 10: Business and Financial Modeling Specialisation • Course 11: Making Budget & Forecast • Course 12: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training • Course 13: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency • Course 14: Stock Market Day Trading Strategies • Course 15: Risk Management • Course 16: Career Development Plan Fundamentals • Course 17: CV Writing and Job Searching • Course 18: Learn to Level Up Your Leadership • Course 19: Networking Skills for Personal Success • Course 20: Ace Your Presentations: Public Speaking Masterclass Learning Outcomes: Develop a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis, business finance, FinTech, investment strategies, statistics, economics, business and data analytics, corporate finance, budgeting, anti-money laundering, blockchain and cryptocurrency, stock market day trading strategies, and risk management. Acquire the knowledge and intelligence needed to make informed financial decisions, assess risks, and maximise profitability. Gain proficiency in statistical analysis, enabling you to extract meaningful insights from data and make data-driven decisions. Understand the principles of economics and their impact on financial markets and decision-making processes. Master the art of financial modelling, constructing accurate models to evaluate business performance and forecast future outcomes. Explore essential topics such as anti-money laundering practices, blockchain and cryptocurrency, stock market day trading strategies, and risk management to broaden your understanding of the finance industry. Embark on an enriching journey through financial engineering with our comprehensive bundle of 15 courses. Designed to provide a theoretical understanding of key financial concepts, this bundle covers a wide range of topics, including financial analysis, business finance, FinTech, investment strategies, statistics, economics, business and data analytics, corporate finance, budgeting, anti-money laundering, blockchain and cryptocurrency, stock market day trading strategies, and risk management. Begin by diving into financial analysis, where you'll learn to interpret complex financial statements and evaluate investment opportunities. Gain a solid understanding of basic business finance, equipping yourself with the knowledge to manage finances effectively and make sound financial decisions. Enhance your financial intelligence and explore strategies to improve profitability in a financial downturn. Stay ahead of the curve with our FinTech course, where you'll discover how technology is reshaping the finance industry. Explore the potential of digital banking, payment systems, and automated investment platforms. Develop the skills to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of FinTech and leverage technology to drive financial success. Unlock the secrets of investment strategies and master the art of portfolio management. Learn to assess risks, evaluate asset profitability, and construct diversified portfolios that align with your financial goals. Enhance your analytical skills through our statistics and data analytics courses, enabling you to extract meaningful insights from financial data and make data-driven decisions. Understand the principles of economics and their influence on financial markets and economic trends. Explore supply and demand, market equilibrium, and macroeconomic factors that shape the business landscape. Delve into business and financial modelling, where you'll gain the skills to construct accurate models for budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating investment prospects. Gain insights into the binding domain of risk management, understanding how to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks. Explore the transformative potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency, learning about their applications and impact on traditional financial systems. Lastly, delve into stock market day trading strategies, equipping yourself with techniques to navigate the fast-paced world of stock trading. Enrol in our Financial Engineering bundle today and unlock the knowledge and insights that will set you apart in this competitive field. Position yourself for success and open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the finance industry. CPD 120 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course is Ideal for: Aspiring financial professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in financial engineering. Business students or graduates are looking to gain a competitive edge in finance. Finance professionals who want to expand their expertise and stay updated with the latest trends. Entrepreneurs or individuals interested in understanding financial dynamics for their business ventures. Anyone with a keen interest in finance and a desire to make informed financial decisions. Requirements Our Financial Engineering course is fully compatible with PCs, Macs, laptops, tablets and Smartphone devices. Career path The career paths you can pursue with this bundle and their salary ranges in the UK are: Financial Engineer: £50,000 - £100,000 Quantitative Analyst: £40,000 - £80,000 Risk Analyst: £30,000 - £60,000 Portfolio Manager: £40,000 - £80,000 Investment Banker: £60,000 - £120,000 Financial Consultant: £30,000 - £60,000 Financial Planner: £30,000 - £60,000

Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Online Learn how to become a dietitian and nutritionist by mastering the knowledge and skills in this course. Learn about weight loss secrets and how to create a diet and nutrition plan for yourself or your clients. This Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course provides a comprehensive guide to becoming a dietitian and nutritionist in the future. So, enrol now and learn the secrets of health and fitness. The Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course explains nutritional balance, how much food we should consume daily, and the proper way to keep your body fit and sound with an in-depth understanding of the food and nutrition system. It also emphasizes weight-loss techniques, workout plans, and effective diets, as well as practical guidelines and strategies. The Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course is equally beneficial for those who want to gain knowledge about health and nutrition systems and those who want to pursue a career as a professional. Throughout the Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course, you will be guided through a wide range of subject matter to develop skills to become a valuable healthcare professional or start your own business in this sector. Special Offers of this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course This Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. Lifetime access to this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Instant access to this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Get FREE Tutor Support from Monday to Friday in this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Courses are included in this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Bundle Course Course 01: Level 1 Diet and Nutrition Course 02: Level 5 Diet and Nutrition Advanced Diploma Course 03: Nutrition Course (Level 3 Certificate) [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course] Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Online Industry Experts Designed this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course into 04 detailed modules. Course Curriculum of Diet and Nutrition Level 1 Course Module 01: Introduction to Diet and Nutrition Module 02: Dietary Nutrition Module 03: Food Composition Module 04: Principles of Healthy Eating Assessment Method of Diet and Nutrition Course After completing each module of the Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification of Diet and Nutrition Course After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Online Our Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course is ideal for anyone looking to build a rewarding career in the field. Successful candidates may choose to continue their education at a higher level, increasing their employment opportunities. An accredited award may also be useful for candidates interested in working as freelance or self-employed dietitians or nutritionists. With a Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Award on your CV, you will be looking at a brighter future for life, no matter your current position or objectives! Once again, our exclusive Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Courses are open to candidates from all backgrounds, with no geographical restrictions or deadlines to contend with. So, make your study schedule, working at a time and pace that works for you. And, with no additional fees at any time, our Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Courses offer unbeatable value for money. Requirements Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Online Students who intend to enrol in Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course must meet the following requirements: Diet and Nutrition: Good command of the English language. Diet and Nutrition: Must be vivacious and self-driven. Diet and Nutrition: Basic computer knowledge. Diet and Nutrition: A minimum of 16 years of age is required. Career path Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course Online Diet and Nutrition: Diet and Nutrition Course is a field with virtually limitless opportunities for self-employment and freelance work. Successful candidates may also pursue a more particular stance which includes: Sports Nutritionist Health Coach Nutritionist Holistic Health Nutritionist Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

If you prefer the convenience of learning from home, or live outside the UK, join our online hypnotherapy training. We welcome students from all over the world* and you can study at either Foundation or Practitioner levels. If you want to train during the week, our midweek class offers a blended option, including both online and in-person students. This involves attending for one full day, then thirty-eight half days (one per week in term time only). It starts in September, so the Foundation level ends in January and the Practitioner level in July. Availability of blended places is limited, so please complete the enrolment form in good time.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Solutions architects, cloud engineers, including security engineers, delivery and implementation engineers, professional services, and Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) Overview In this course, you will learn to: Design and implement a secure network infrastructure Design and implement compute security Design and implement a logging solution Currently, the average cost of a security breach can be upwards of $4 million. AWS Security Best Practices provides an overview of some of the industry best practices for using AWS security and control types. This course helps you understand your responsibilities while providing valuable guidelines for how to keep your workload safe and secure. You will learn how to secure your network infrastructure using sound design options. You will also learn how you can harden your compute resources and manage them securely. Finally, by understanding AWS monitoring and alerting, you can detect and alert on suspicious events to help you quickly begin the response process in the event of a potential compromise. Module 1: AWS Security Overview Shared responsibility model Customer challenges Frameworks and standards Establishing best practices Compliance in AWS Module 2: Securing the Network Flexible and secure Security inside the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) Security services Third-party security solutions Module 3: Amazon EC2 Security Compute hardening Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) encryption Secure management and maintenance Detecting vulnerabilities Using AWS Marketplace Module 4: Monitoring and Alerting Logging network traffic Logging user and Application Programming Interface (API) traffic Visibility with Amazon CloudWatch Enhancing monitoring and alerting Verifying your AWS environment Additional course details: Nexus Humans AWS Security Best Practices 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 AWS Security Best Practices 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.

The Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been developed to give learners a sound knowledge and understanding of health and safety. Who is this course for? This elearning course has been designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders, or those who are preparing to start work at this level, to gain a good understanding of health and safety that would be relevant within their workplace. What does the course cover? The topics covered in this course include: Introduction to health and safety Accidents, injuries and work-related health Legal aspects of health and safety Risk assessment Hazardous substances (COSHH) The workplace Using equipment safely Fire safety Ergonomics, manual handling and display screen equipment Measuring and monitoring performance The role of line managers and supervisors How is the course delivered? Learners receive access to Caldiston Academy's learning portal where they can access their interactive elearning course and Highfield Level 3 Supervising Health and Safety e-book. Total qualification time (TQT) for this course is 30 hours. These hours include time spent: Working through the interactive e-learning course Reading the Highfield Level 3 Supervising Health and Safety e-book Completing a mock exam How is the course assessed? To acheive the Highfield Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace learners must complete a 2 hour remotely invigilated exam.

English as a foreign language Prepare to pass the citizenship English language test (IELTS life skills) Classes from A1 to B1 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) . A1-A2 Elementary This course is designed for students of English who have little knowledge of the English language and want to achieve a better level. The course will focus on speaking practice, reading comprehension and pronunciation skills, writing and grammar. The syllabus: countries, numbers, possessive pronouns, days of the week, pronunciation skills (linking, stress, intonation). Family vocabulary and everyday objects; present tense of most common regular and irregular verbs. Asking questions and talking about activities, can and can’t, transports, some and any, how much and how many. Past simple, regular and irregular verbs, ordering food and drinks, dates and other past time phrases, buying tickets, asking politely, past simple, negative forms and questions, shops and shopping for clothes. Comparative adjectives, use of articles, going out and staying in, might and will, education and careers, filling a form, present perfect and sentence stress. Prepositions of movement, going places and describing things in a town, real life: for example, telephoning; consolidation activities. A2 - B1 Pre-intermediate This course will develop further your English language skills acquired with the Elementary course. This course will help you with the preparation for the citizenship test. Each lesson will focus on a grammar topic, vocabulary, reading and pronunciation practice, writing. The syllabus: revision of questions; present simple and frequency phrases. Talking about leisure activities and games, past simple, positive and negative, time phrases (at, on, in ago), describing feelings, talking about daily routines and jobs; should and shouldn’t, present continuous for future arrangements; inviting people; Comparative and superlative adjectives, questions with: how, what and what … like? Describing people; vowel sounds and silent letters, weak forms of prepositions. Quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns, asking and giving directions. Present tense after if, adjectives for describing places, talking about how things were in the past, used to, past continuous, talking about health. Like and would like, conditional sentences with would, present simple passive and past simple passive, talking about products and personal items, writing a review, giving your opinion. Present perfect continuous and past perfect. Job interviews, getting a job and personal characteristics, meeting people; making suggestions. B1 - B2 Intermediate Asking and answering questions: everyday activities, people around you. The difference between have and have got. Speaking practice. E-mail writing (informal). Pronunciation and stress sounds activities. Past simple and continuous. Pronunciation of the -ed sound for past simple endings. Vocabulary: remembering and forgetting. Listening and speaking: first meetings and childhood memories (used to). Real life: showing interest. Pronunciation: sounding polite. Speaking practice. The sound /w/. Comparatives and superlatives. Describing towns and cities. Readings and discussions topics about travel and places to visit. Phrases for comparing. Design your own tour. Real life: booking a flight. Present perfect simple: strong and weak forms of ‘have’. Describing life events. Speaking: talking about people you admire. Writing task: curriculum vitae. Vocabulary: ‘take’. For, since and ago and the present perfect continuous. Pronunciation: linking. Comparing the past and the present. Future forms and future clauses with if, when etc. Talking about work. How to write a covering letter. Real life: a formal telephone call. Adjectives: -ed/-ing. Extreme adjectives. Write a review of a book/concert. Writing a consumer review. The passive forms. Speaking practice. Ripetizioni d’inglese Who these courses are for: Italian speakers who live in the UK who want to improve their skills to pass the UK citizenship exams (IELTS life skills). for Italian schoolchildren who need to prepare for exams (such as ‘esame di maturita’). for Italian students who want to improve their grades at school or simply need help with homework. for adults who want to improve their English for work or travel. IELTS – International English Language Testing System Life in the UK Test

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No-one in business will succeed if they are not financially literate - and no business will succeed without financially-literate people. This is the ideal programme for managers and others who don't have a financial qualification or background but who nonetheless need a greater understanding of the financial management disciplines essential to your organisation. This course will give the participants a sound understanding of financial reports, measures and techniques to make them even more effective in their roles. It will enable participants to: Overcome the barrier of the accountants' strange language Deal confidently with financial colleagues Improve their understanding of your organisation's finance function Radically improve their planning and budgeting skills Be much more aware of the impact of their decisions on the profitability of your organisation Enhance their role in the organisation Boost their confidence and career development 1 Review of the principal financial statements What each statement containsOutlineDetail Not just what the statements contain but what they mean Balance sheets and P&L accounts (income statements) Cash flow statements Detailed terminology and interpretation Types of fixed asset - tangible, etc. Working capital, equity, gearing 2 The 'rules' - Accounting Standards, concepts and conventions Fundamental or 'bedrock' accounting concepts Detailed accounting concepts and conventions What depreciation means The importance of stock, inventory and work in progress values Accounting policies that most affect reporting and results The importance of accounting standards and IFRS 3 Where the figures come from Accounting records Assets / liabilities, Income / expenditure General / nominal ledgers Need for internal controls 'Sarbox' and related issues 4 Managing the budget process Have clear objectives, remit, responsibilities and time schedule The business plan Links with corporate strategy The budget cycle Links with company culture Budgeting methods'New' budgetingZero-based budgets Reviewing budgets Responding to the figures The need for appropriate accounting and reporting systems 5 What are costs? How to account for them Cost definitions Full / absorption costing Overheads - overhead allocation or absorption Activity based costing Marginal costing / break-even - use in planning 6 Who does what? A review of what different types of accountant do Financial accounting Management accounting Treasury function Activities and terms 7 How the statements can be interpreted What published accounts contain Analytical review (ratio analysis) Return on capital employed, margins and profitability Making assets work - asset turnover Fixed assets, debtor, stock turnover Responding to figures EBIT, EBITEDIA, eps and other analysts' measure 8 Other key issues Creative accounting Accounting for groups Intangible assets - brand names Company valuations Fixed assets / leased assets / off-balance sheet finance