Classroom & Online Based
The comprehensive financial analysis course encompasses a broad spectrum of financial topics, including financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, valuation methods, bookkeeping, and VAT. Participants will also gain expertise in payroll management, functioning as an accounts assistant, and mastering basic to advanced Excel techniques.
Additionally, the course offers insights into management accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting. It includes instruction in SQL for data analysis and utilizes data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau to enhance participants' skills in data presentation and interpretation.
Whether you are a finance professional looking to expand your knowledge or someone seeking to develop a well-rounded skill set in financial analysis and related areas, this course equips you with the comprehensive skill set necessary to excel in the field.
This course is suitable for
The bookkeeping module covers fundamental skills and concepts, including HMRC regulations on VAT and Making Tax Digital. You'll acquire practical skills applicable across industries and learn essential principles, including double-entry bookkeeping and unadjusted trial balance preparation.
Topics to be covered in Bookkeeping & VAT
*Using sage as an example, the module structure is as follows:
The Payroll module focuses on fundamental payroll processing, covering employee setup, payslip processing, statutory payments, RTI submission, and deduction calculations using software such as SAGE, XERO, and QuickBooks. It also includes Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme rules, providing a strong foundation in bookkeeping and payroll techniques, and combining theory and practical skills for a competitive advantage in job placement.
Topics to be covered in Payroll
This module covers a wide array of financial tasks, including invoicing, expense tracking, VAT handling, reconciliations, and various Payroll methods using software like SAGE, XERO, QuickBooks, and MS Excel for practical training in a professional accounting context.
Topics to be covered in Account Assistant
Excel skills are crucial for data management and analysis. Topics covered include PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, IF functions, data analysis, and advanced Excel features.
This module focuses on decision-making procedures, performance analysis, budgeting, expense control, revenue enhancement, staffing decisions, bonus allocation, and organizational improvement.
Topics to be covered in Management Accounting
Learn operational and financial budgeting techniques, forecasting, variance analysis, strategic planning, and performance evaluation.
Topics to be covered in Budgeting and Forecasting
Gain proficiency in SQL, including DDL, DML in MySQL, ERD Diagrams, data normalization, basic queries, database manipulation, and advanced SQL concepts like joining, subqueries, views, and database security.
Topics to be covered in SQL
Enhance data presentation skills with Power BI and Tableau, simplifying complex data for informed decision-making.