FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS
A 2 day Introduction to Business Accounting & Finance

Aim of the course

This course is designed to equip delegates with a basic understanding of financial accounting.

Accounting has an undeserved reputation of being a dull subject. The aim here is to get the information across in a stimulating and entertaining manner but without losing any of the required rigour. The consistent popularity of the course over the years shows how effective this approach has been. The lecturers involved have a wealth of business experience to draw on and a particularly attractive feature is the way in which they use this experience to illustrate and emphasise the subject matter.

The Bristol Management Centre sister course, Management Accounting for Non-Accountants is a natural progression for those successfully completing this course.

Course Content

The course explores the Accounting Function and its relationship with other business activities. It examines the nature and scope of financial accounting, accounting conventions and standards and the interpretation and analysis of company accounts. It is highly interactive and participation by course delegates is actively encouraged. Delivery involves the use of a comprehensive specially written manual, lectures, practical exercises, case study material and videos.

Topics covered, in detail, during the week include:-

• Introduction to financial accounting
• The recording and reporting of financial information
• The Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet
• The analysis and interpretation of company accounts
• Business ratios/Indicators of performance and financial position