The aims of the ICM single-subject Diploma in Finance and Bookkeeping are to give participants a good grounding in the financial aspects of running an organisation. It incorporates relevant book-keeping techniques. Key finance topics include: Financing a Business Sources of Finance Applying for Finance Fixed & Working Capital The Risks of Business Enterprise The Services of Banks to the Business Community Finance-related book-keeping techniques include: Bookkeeping Records & Systems Cash Flow The Profits of a Business The Trial Balance of a Trading Business The Trading & Profit & Loss Accounts The Balance Sheet The Role of Accounting The Interpretation of Final Accounts Calculating various ratios e.g. net profit % Course Aims, Length, Entry and Certification The course is for people who want to understand how to finance a business, deal with various stakeholders and understand the main accounts and terms. Duration: It runs for three hours one evening per week for 5 weeks. Entry is open - no prior qualifications are required to enrol. Certification: On completion of their examination candidates receive the ICM single-subject Diploma in Finance and Book-keeping. |