Understanding Annual Reports and Accounts

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Corporate Governance and its impact on the style and content of Performance Reporting will be examined. Particular emphasis will be given to the structure and the content of the Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account. Fundamental ratios and their use in analysing the performance of the business will be explained. All the course content will be reinforced through delegate exercises to ensure participants gain knowledge and skills that they can use in their daily business. Key Benefits of this Course Your business will benefit from your delegates’ enhanced awareness of cost/profit relationship and their improved understanding of the impact of business decisions on the reported figures Delegates will benefit from learning how to examine and analyse the content of the Annual Report and Accounts and how to measure the performance of a business Course Rationale Increasingly executives are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the entire business, the “bottom line” and the balance sheet figures, not just to improve their own company’s results but also to assess the results of other companies. In times of economic hardship, ratio analysis and the problem of overtrading is of key importance. Acknowledging the importance to business of financial awareness in senior executives, this course presents detailed examination of the content, purpose and analysis of the Annual Report and Accounts. Full delegate participation in many practical exercises, personal support from a skilled trainer and a supporting course handbook are designed to provide participants with the financial understanding required to ensure they add value to your business. Course Content What is included in Annual Accounts and why The role of the Finance Function Corporate Governance and Performance Reporting Financial Highlights The Balance Sheet The Profit & Loss Account The Cash Flow Statement Fundamental Ratios Ratio Analysis and the problem of Overtrading Horizontal, Vertical and Trend Analyses Delegate Exercises using published Plc accounts A Note from the Trainer "This a very hands-on, practical course for executives needing the tools to examine the published accounts of any business. The content and meaning of the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account, the calculation of ratios and other methods of analysis are explained in detail. "To ensure a full understanding of the content, all delegates complete many exercises based on published accounts. This course is designed for those without any formal training in accounting. It would also benefit any executives wishing to refresh their skills. Whilst delegates commonly find this a challenging two days, you do not need to be a mathematician or an accountant to understand the content. "I am confident that you will find this an interesting programme which will increase your ability and your self confidence." Delegate Feedback for Finance Courses "This was excellent: Pitched at the right level by an interesting, humorous teacher who brought life to what can be a dry subject." PL, Heritage Lottery Fund "A very useful introduction, extremely well delivered. Inspiring and instructive." AM, Game Stores "It was run at the right level and the trainer was very adaptable. Brain was not frazzled!" JH, New Look Retailers "Very interesting…thoroughly enjoyed it. Trainer did an excellent job of making the subject interesting." SMP, Smiths Detection For more feedback for our courses please click here. Booking this Course Open course: TBC, London, £475+VAT per delegate BOOK HERE In-house courses: This course can be adapted to your needs and delivered at your offices. Please click here for further details of in-house training or contact us for details. Email: info@cambridge-ed.com Call: 0845 2260624	Contact: 0845 2260624 info@cambridge-ed.com Cambridge Executive Development Supports: