Certificate in Budgets & Financial Reports - Online CPD Training Course & Certification
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Certificate in Budgets and Financial Reports - Online Training Course & Certification – CPD Accredited
Money matters can be intimidating for even the smartest people. However, having a solid understanding of basic financial terms and methods is crucial to your career.
When terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation join the conversation, you'll want to know what people are talking about, and you'll want to be able to participate in the discussion.
Study method - Online, self-paced (4 to 6 study hours)
Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular
Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)
Qualification - Certificate of completion
Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones
Awarded Body – The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
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Course aims
The budgets and financial reports online course will give you a solid foundation in finance. We'll cover topics like; commonly used terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and financial legislation.
Course objectives
The objectives of this budgets and financial reports online course are to:
- Identify financial terminology
- Understand financial statements
- Identify how to analyze financial statements
- Understand budgets
- How to make budgeting easy
- Understand advanced forecasting techniques
- Understand how to manage the budget
- Identify How to make smart purchasing decisions
- Identify the legal aspects of finances
What’s covered in this course?
This budgets and financial reports e-learning course covers the following:
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Glossary
- What Is Finance
- Commonly Used Terms
- Key Players (People, Jobs)
- Important Finance Organizations
- Understanding GAAP
Module Three: Understanding Financial Statement
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements (AKA Profit And Loss Statements)
- Statement Of Retained Earnings
- Statement Of Cash Flows
- Annual Reports
Module Four: Analyzing Financial Statements, Part One
- Income Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios
- Working Capital Ratios
- Bankruptcy Ratios
Module Five: Analyzing Financial Statements, Part Two
- Long Term Analysis Ratios
- Coverage Ratios
- Leverage Ratios
- Calculating Return On Investment (ROI)
Module Six: Understanding Budgets
- Common Types Of Budgets
- What Information Do I Need?
- Who Should Be Involved?
- What Should A Budget Look Like?
Module Seven: Budgeting Made Easy
- Factoring In Historical Data
- Gathering Related Information
- Adjusting For Special Circumstances
- Putting It All Together
- Computer Based Methods
Module Eight: Advanced Forecasting Techniques
- Using The Average
- Regression Analysis
- Extrapolation
- Formal Financial Models
Module Nine: Managing The Budget
- How To Tell If You"re On The Right Track
- Should Your Budget Be Updated
- Keeping A Diary Of Lessons Learned
- When To Panic
Module Ten: Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
- 10 Questions You Must Ask
- Determining The Payback Period
- Deciding Whether To Lease Or Buy
- Thinking Outside The Box
Module Eleven: A Glimpse Into The Legal World
- A Brief History
- The Sarbanes Oxley Act
- CEO/CFO Certification
- Thinking Outside The Box
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
What are budgets & financial reports?
"A budget is a financial plan for a defined period of time, usually a year. It may also include planned sales volumes and revenues, resource quantities, costs and expenses, assets, liabilities and cash flows"
"A financial statement is a formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity. Relevant financial information is presented in a structured manner and in a form easy to understand"
Why choose our online training courses?
All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 4 to 6 hours recommended study time
- 1 year access to course & learning materials
- Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
- Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
- Additional references and downloadable materials available
Certificate in Budgets and Financial Reports - Online Training Course & Certification – CPD Accredited
Who is this course for?
Our leadership, management and soft skills e-learning courses are suitable for those looking to improve their skills and advance their career.
Requirements
Access to desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device.
Career path
Our management, leadership and online courses range from introductory modules at Level 1 to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6
All our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors to meet mandatory and statutory requirements
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