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Finance for the non-financial managerThis course is designed to demystify finance and financial terms. The course explains clearly and simply what key financial statements mean, how they work and how they relate to each other and most importantly how your actions as a manager affect them and your business
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Corporation TaxThis course will remind you about how corporation tax works and also give you a brief update on VAT and the taxation of employee benefits.
Download Course Outline
Tax issues for companiesThis course will both highlight recent changes in tax legislation and allow you to understand their impact on the company’s tax liabilities. It will cover HMRC interpretations and cases impacting on the company, its shareholders and the employees.
Download Course Outline
Tax for the Finance DirectorThis course will help Finance Directors and Managers to recognise tax problems before they become serious and taxsaving opportunities before they are closed off.
Download Course Outline
IFRS - first time adoptionMany accountants are currently not involved in the preparation of accounts under IFRS. An increasing number were examined using IFRS and may have used this information only rarely since qualification. Individuals’ CPD requirements have historically been addressed by attending an annual IFRS update but, as the real prospect of IFRS in the UK approaches, something more is needed – a practical, hands-on course on how to implement EU adopted IFRS from UK GAAP.
Download Course Outline
IFRS fundamentalsThere is now a real prospect that some form of IFRS will apply in the UK in the next few years for all except small companies. This course is designed to address the fundamentals of full IFRS a separate course (IFRS for SMEs/ FRSME has been prepared for those entities likely to move to the system of IFRS for non-publicly accountable entities).
Download Course Outline
Current macroeconomic issuesThe UK economy is currently at the early stages of recovery from a severe recession. The cause of the recession was a financial crisis created by the so-called credit crunch. This has resulted in the implementation of a variety of policy initiatives to deal with the crisis. This course will examine the causes of the crisis, the techniques and policies used to try and deal with it, the current position of the UK economy, and then examine the outlook for the short and medium term. Essentially, will the UK recover or is there still a danger of a ‘double dip’ recession?
Download Course Outline
The credit crunch and its aftermathThe phrase ‘credit crunch’ has passed into everyday language and its impact has gone far beyond the realms of the financial world. This has been the biggest financial shock for 80 years. Why have countries like Greece and Ireland come under so much pressure about financing their fiscal deficit? This course will explain the linkages between subprime to toxic debt, onto the banking sector through to Government bond markets and thence to the ‘real’ economy.The impact on the economy and into the realms of everyday life will be explained in a simple, clear way.
Download Course Outline
Company Law updateIt is vital that you are fully up-to-date with the implications of commercial and company law for your business. You need to know whether, and if so how, it limits your room for manoeuvre when negotiating commercial agreements. You need to know how it can help you, and how it can hinder you. This course will demonstrate how to avoid falling foul of the regulatory authorities and ensure that you are operating in accordance with today’s interpretation of the law, whilst still maintaining your organisation’s success.
Download Course Outline
Corporate GovernanceThere has been an increasing interest in corporate governance and fraud during the current economic crisis, compounded by recent high profile fraud cases. In addition, research has shown that companies and groups with better corporate governance provide increased returns on investments.
Download Course Outline
Mergers and acquisitions70% of mergers or acquisitions fail to create shareholder value and yet our appetite for “transactions” continues unabated! A strategic rationale, understanding value and being able to identify risks are all key to being part of the “30% club”!
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Personal TaxThis course will remind and update you on the taxes which have most impact on individuals, namely Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance tax.
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VAT refresher/updateThis course will summarise the most recent changes in the operation of Value Added Tax
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Estate planningThis course will update you on the main tax issues that should be considered when planning to minimise taxes on death.
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Property TaxationAny important commercial property agreement has a tax angle to it but, all too often, those structuring the deal are insufficiently aware of it. This course has been designed to give you that awareness and is an ideal opportunity for professionals looking for an authoritative briefing.
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IFRS adoption for UK entitiesThis course sets out the latest rulings and proposals concerning IFRS adoption in the UK and goes on to explain and illustrate the effects of IFRS adoption, the choices available and the potential consequences.
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IFRS updates for Central GovernmentThe dust has settled on the process of convergence to IFRS in Central Government. However, you will no doubt appreciate the importance of keeping up to date with changes to International Standards and the impact of these changes on the Treasury’s Financial Reporting Manual.
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IFRS updates for Local GovernmentThe first year of reporting under IFRS is upon us. 31st March 2011 marks the end of UK GAAP and the start of compliance with International Standards. This course is designed to help you ensure that you have fully considered all the reporting aspects in this first year of reporting under IFRS. The course also provides a detailed review of the changes being implemented for 2011/12.
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IFRS updates for the NHSThe dust has settled on the process of convergence to IFRS in the NHS. However, you will no doubt appreciate the importance of keeping up to date with changes to International Standards and the impact of these changes on the NHS and Monitor Financial Reporting Manual/FReM.
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IFRS vs US GAAPUK GAAP remains the dominant reporting regime for the majority of financial statements filed at Companies House. Until such time as the ASB finalises its proposals to move to an IFRS-based GAAP system, this situation will continue. In the current dual reporting regime, it is crucial for all finance professionals to be aware of the key differences between IFRS and UK GAAP.
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US GAAPIn spite of the rapid increase in the useage of IFRS, US GAAP is still used by a large number of companies, and is the only acceptable GAAP regime for the reporting of US companies. This course considers the fundamentals of US GAAP in all key areas, and is heavily tailorable to different potential audiences.
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UK GAAPThis course is different. Although UK GAAP appears doomed later on this decade, most UK entities continue to apply it and what this course provides is a programme that does not concentrate on the most recent standards. Instead, it includes the earlier standards still in issue, including the remaining SSAPs, and the practical problems encountered in their application and interpretation.
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Behavioural financeThe emphasis of this program will be to introduce delegates to much of the terminology used in behavioural financeand outline some of the impacts that this could have on the investment decision making process.
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Derivatives in actionA practical jargon-busting day that introduces how derivative instruments are traded, used and valued. No matter how exotic they may appear, all derivatives contracts can be reduced to the basic building blocks of the forward contract and the option contract.
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Alternative investmentsThere is no doubt that alternative investments have become an increasingly important aspect of the investable assets landscape. Asset and portfolio managers have become aware of the fact that these alternative investments can offer attractive returns without significantly adding to the risk of their portfolio, in fact due to their correlation with conventional asset classes it can be demonstrated that they could reduce the overall risk of the portfolio.
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Equity marketsThis course will seek to get delegates thinking about the forces affecting the valuation of shares in the real world, including supply and demand factors and the difficulties involved. It will make extensive use of the FT and published data.
Download Course Outline
Foreign Exchange and money marketsThis course will give an overview of how the currency markets work and who uses them. It will introduce the trading methods and explain how money is won and lost in currency transactions.
Download Course Outline
The City and financial marketsThis course will ensure you have a clear understanding of the main aspects of the City and key financial markets. You will gain a solid technical foundation for further research or study.
Download Course Outline
Corporate Insolvency - an introductionThis course introduces delegates to formal insolvency procedures for companies – ie. Adminstrations, Receiverships, CVAs and Liquidations. The course explains the language of insolvency law in a practical context through the use of examples and case studies. The course also covers key numerical analyses including Statements of Affairs, Deficiency Accounts & Estimated Outcome Statements.
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Clarity ISAsThe International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) have been completely revised and, in some cases, redrafted. The UK and Irish versions of these ‘clarified’ ISAs become effective for years ending on or after 15 December 2010.
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External audit supervisory skillsThe shift to audit supervisor brings with a step change in terms of role and responsibilities. This programme covers the key technical and leadership skills required of the new audit team leader.
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Further aspects of internal auditThis course will allow internal auditors to further develop their skills in order to develop and take greater responsibility for leading an audit. It will explore technical aspects such as audit planning, audit working papers and review as well as the interpersonal skills required in managing and coaching an audit team and managing your audit clients.
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External audit - an introductionThe introduction to external audit provides delegates with a structured and rigorous approach to conducting an external audit. Using a mixture of instruction, case study and practical application, it is the perfect programme for somebody new to the world of external audit.
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Internal auditsIntroduction to internal audit provides newcomers to the area with a rigorous and structured approach to an internal audit. Covering the entire process from scoping to reporting this is a step by step guide to carrying out an audit.
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Writing effective audit reportsUnfairly or otherwise, the audit report is the document by which the quality of an audit is assessed. An incisive, clear, powerful document lies at the heart of the credibility of the internal audit function.
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Finance for the non-financial managerThis course is designed to demystify finance and financial terms. The course explains clearly and simply what key financial statements mean, how they work and how they relate to each other and most importantly how your actions as a manager affect them and your business
Download Course Outline
Measuring performanceThis popular course looks at the performance development process. It addresses the common questions that managers new, and not so new, to the process ask.
Download Course Outline
Negotiation skillsThis practical and engaging course will introduce you to a range of tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness in any negotiation situation, ensuring you achieve your key objectives and are more successful in your dealings with colleagues, customers, suppliers and staff.
Download Course Outline
Persuasion and influencing skillsThis intensive and interactive course will teach you the principles of persuasion and influence. You will become more influential by creating better and more committed relationships.
Download Course Outline
An introduction to general managementThis specially developed course caters for the needs of both prospective managers soon to make the transition to management and those already in management, but still ‘new’ to it.
Download Course Outline
Beyond budgetingThe traditional budgetary control model is a management tool loved by many, but increasingly it is seen as causing dysfunctional behavior and poor decisions. The Beyond Budgeting movement offers an alternative model which is claimed to avoid these dysfunctional behaviours and promotes dynamic, empowered decision making.
Download Course Outline
Delivering more for lessWith all areas of the public sector facing a period of intense budgetary scrutiny and pressure, the need to achieve more with less is greater than ever. This course will consider techniques to tackle these challenges and achieve longterm sustainable improvements.
Download Course Outline
Effectively presenting financial informationIn business we are constantly being bombarded with financial information. How do you make your information stand out and communicate your key messages? This one day event will look at how to identify what information to communicate, how to effectively present it and to draw out key messages in a user friendly format.
Download Course Outline
Writing winning proposalsThis course will equip you with the skills to employ different techniques for writing a business proposal and identify relevant and practical approaches that you can use.
Download Course Outline
Using Excel to solve business problemsThis course will increase your ability to use Excel in dealing with complex financial problems, to run sensitivity analysis on the results and to present your findings in a highly effective way.
Download Course Outline
Project managementThis course has been developed to meet the needs of those who are managing tasks, assignments or even parts of formal projects who need to meet challenging targets under time and resource constraints. Quite possibly this project role will be seen as a supplementary part of their ‘real job’. Equally, this course will help those who are just embarking on a career in project management and who are in need of a short, intensive introduction to the concepts, methods and techniques that help projects succeed.
Download Course Outline
Reporting writingThis popular course will guide you through the important elements for effective report writing.
Download Course Outline
Managing changeThis insightful programme will enable you to explore your own change experiences and the changes undertaken byyour organisation; how frequently the changes occur and the impact of these changes on the organisational culture; key tools, techniques and methodologies for delivering successful change.
Download Course Outline
Introduction to managing business riskThis programme will help you deliver your business objectives in a structured manner covering the area of risk management related to those objectives.
Download Course Outline
Corporation TaxThis course will remind you about how corporation tax works and also give you a brief update on VAT and the taxation of employee benefits.
Download Course Outline
Tax issues for companiesThis course will both highlight recent changes in tax legislation and allow you to understand their impact on the company’s tax liabilities. It will cover HMRC interpretations and cases impacting on the company, its shareholders and the employees.
Download Course Outline
Tax for the Finance DirectorThis course will help Finance Directors and Managers to recognise tax problems before they become serious and taxsaving opportunities before they are closed off.
Download Course Outline
IFRS - first time adoptionMany accountants are currently not involved in the preparation of accounts under IFRS. An increasing number were examined using IFRS and may have used this information only rarely since qualification. Individuals’ CPD requirements have historically been addressed by attending an annual IFRS update but, as the real prospect of IFRS in the UK approaches, something more is needed – a practical, hands-on course on how to implement EU adopted IFRS from UK GAAP.
Download Course Outline
IFRS fundamentalsThere is now a real prospect that some form of IFRS will apply in the UK in the next few years for all except small companies. This course is designed to address the fundamentals of full IFRS a separate course (IFRS for SMEs/ FRSME has been prepared for those entities likely to move to the system of IFRS for non-publicly accountable entities).
Download Course Outline
Current macroeconomic issuesThe UK economy is currently at the early stages of recovery from a severe recession. The cause of the recession was a financial crisis created by the so-called credit crunch. This has resulted in the implementation of a variety of policy initiatives to deal with the crisis. This course will examine the causes of the crisis, the techniques and policies used to try and deal with it, the current position of the UK economy, and then examine the outlook for the short and medium term. Essentially, will the UK recover or is there still a danger of a ‘double dip’ recession?
Download Course Outline
The credit crunch and its aftermathThe phrase ‘credit crunch’ has passed into everyday language and its impact has gone far beyond the realms of the financial world. This has been the biggest financial shock for 80 years. Why have countries like Greece and Ireland come under so much pressure about financing their fiscal deficit? This course will explain the linkages between subprime to toxic debt, onto the banking sector through to Government bond markets and thence to the ‘real’ economy.The impact on the economy and into the realms of everyday life will be explained in a simple, clear way.
Download Course Outline
Company Law updateIt is vital that you are fully up-to-date with the implications of commercial and company law for your business. You need to know whether, and if so how, it limits your room for manoeuvre when negotiating commercial agreements. You need to know how it can help you, and how it can hinder you. This course will demonstrate how to avoid falling foul of the regulatory authorities and ensure that you are operating in accordance with today’s interpretation of the law, whilst still maintaining your organisation’s success.
Download Course Outline
Corporate GovernanceThere has been an increasing interest in corporate governance and fraud during the current economic crisis, compounded by recent high profile fraud cases. In addition, research has shown that companies and groups with better corporate governance provide increased returns on investments.
Download Course Outline
Mergers and acquisitions70% of mergers or acquisitions fail to create shareholder value and yet our appetite for “transactions” continues unabated! A strategic rationale, understanding value and being able to identify risks are all key to being part of the “30% club”!
Download Course Outline
Competitive bid managementThis focused course will help you win more business – an invaluable opportunity for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills at the same time as improving their contribution to the bottom line.
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Planning, forecasting and budgetingThis course will help you review your forecasting and budgeting processes and help you ensure that it becomes an essential management tool rather than an ad-hoc and disjointed approach.
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Behavioural financeThe emphasis of this program will be to introduce delegates to much of the terminology used in behavioural financeand outline some of the impacts that this could have on the investment decision making process.
Download Course Outline
Equity marketsThis course will seek to get delegates thinking about the forces affecting the valuation of shares in the real world, including supply and demand factors and the difficulties involved. It will make extensive use of the FT and published data.
Download Course Outline
Foreign Exchange and money marketsThis course will give an overview of how the currency markets work and who uses them. It will introduce the trading methods and explain how money is won and lost in currency transactions.
Download Course Outline
The City and financial marketsThe City and financial markets This course will ensure you have a clear understanding of the main aspects of the City and key financial markets. You will gain a solid technical foundation for further research or study.
Download Course Outline
Corporate Insolvency - an introductionThis course introduces delegates to formal insolvency procedures for companies – ie. Adminstrations, Receiverships, CVAs and Liquidations. The course explains the language of insolvency law in a practical context through the use of examples and case studies. The course also covers key numerical analyses including Statements of Affairs, Deficiency Accounts & Estimated Outcome Statements.
Download Course Outline
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Choose a training Course
Finance for the non-financial managerThis course is designed to demystify finance and financial terms. The course explains clearly and simply what key financial statements mean, how they work and how they relate to each other and most importantly how your actions as a manager affect them and your business
Download Course Outline
Measuring performanceThis popular course looks at the performance development process. It addresses the common questions that managers new, and not so new, to the process ask.
Download Course Outline
Effective time managementThis highly practical one-day seminar will enable you to manage your workload more effectively, increase your productivity and help you achieve the results you want by the end of the day.
Download Course Outline
Being effective in meetingsThis popular course will enable you to improve your presence and effectiveness in meetings.
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Effective writing skills for businessThis intensive course will enable you to communicate effectively through the written word and help you portray yourself in a professional, considerate and capable manner. It will cover a variety of forms including letters to customers, memos to staff, communications to suppliers and reports to the board, as well as more technological messaging such as emails
Download Course Outline
Negotiation skillsThis practical and engaging course will introduce you to a range of tools and techniques to increase your effectiveness in any negotiation situation, ensuring you achieve your key objectives and are more successful in your dealings with colleagues, customers, suppliers and staff.
Download Course Outline
Perfect presentationsThis intensive and highly practical course will enable presenters to develop their skills in handling demanding presentation situations. The emphasis is on the use of structured techniques and the development of self-confidence.
Download Course Outline
Persuasion and influencing skillsThis intensive and interactive course will teach you the principles of persuasion and influence. You will become more influential by creating better and more committed relationships.
Download Course Outline
The high performance managerThis intensive and highly practical programme will help you upgrade your key skills and competencies for managing, leading, motivating and developing your team. It is a valuable opportunity for you to review your core management skills and identify areas for improvement in productivity and performance of both yourself and those around you.
Download Course Outline
An introduction to general managementThis specially developed course caters for the needs of both prospective managers soon to make the transition to management and those already in management, but still ‘new’ to it.
Download Course Outline
Beyond budgetingThe traditional budgetary control model is a management tool loved by many, but increasingly it is seen as causing dysfunctional behavior and poor decisions. The Beyond Budgeting movement offers an alternative model which is claimed to avoid these dysfunctional behaviours and promotes dynamic, empowered decision making.
Download Course Outline
Delivering more for lessWith all areas of the public sector facing a period of intense budgetary scrutiny and pressure, the need to achieve more with less is greater than ever. This course will consider techniques to tackle these challenges and achieve longterm sustainable improvements.
Download Course Outline
Effectively presenting financial informationIn business we are constantly being bombarded with financial information. How do you make your information stand out and communicate your key messages? This one day event will look at how to identify what information to communicate, how to effectively present it and to draw out key messages in a user friendly format.
Download Course Outline
Writing winning proposalsThis course will equip you with the skills to employ different techniques for writing a business proposal and identify relevant and practical approaches that you can use.
Download Course Outline
Using Excel to solve business problemsThis course will increase your ability to use Excel in dealing with complex financial problems, to run sensitivity analysis on the results and to present your findings in a highly effective way.
Download Course Outline
Project managementThis course has been developed to meet the needs of those who are managing tasks, assignments or even parts of formal projects who need to meet challenging targets under time and resource constraints. Quite possibly this project role will be seen as a supplementary part of their ‘real job’. Equally, this course will help those who are just embarking on a career in project management and who are in need of a short, intensive introduction to the concepts, methods and techniques that help projects succeed.
Download Course Outline
Report writingThis popular course will guide you through the important elements for effective report writing.
Download Course Outline
Managing changeThis insightful programme will enable you to explore your own change experiences and the changes undertaken byyour organisation; how frequently the changes occur and the impact of these changes on the organisational culture; key tools, techniques and methodologies for delivering successful change.
Download Course Outline
Introduction to managing business riskThis programme will help you deliver your business objectives in a structured manner covering the area of risk management related to those objectives.
Download Course Outline
Assertiveness for maximum impactThis highly relevant and impactful course will give you the skills and techniques needed to increase your personal effectiveness.
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Building effective teamsThe importance of teamwork to an organisation’s success is incalculable. Teams are fundamental to an organisation functioning and flourishing. Yet frequently, groups of people can be seen to be achieving less than could have been accomplished by the individual members working alone. This popular course will explore many techniques to ensure that your teams are successful.
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Interpersonal skillsThis intensive and highly practical course will help you improve your interpersonal skills and develop better relationships within your team and with other people.
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Effective talent management This course is designed to help participants develop a clear understanding of what an integrated talent management strategy looks like, or as we call it, a ‘Talent Valued Culture’. This programme provides participants with knowledge and tools required to create and manage a successful talent management strategy.
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The essential management skills for the senior secretary & PAThis dynamic course will equip you with the essential management skills for fulfilling your role as a senior secretary or PA.
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