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What you will learn

Why Attend
Finance and accounting knowledge is essential for making sound business decisions, controlling performance, and supporting sustainable growth. Professionals across all functions need to understand financial statements, budgeting, costs, financing options, and investment evaluation. This course provides participants with practical finance and accounting tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, financial exercises, group discussions, ratio analysis, budgeting workshops, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand core accounting principles and financial systems
  • Read and interpret financial statements confidently
  • Apply management accounting tools for decisions
  • Prepare budgets and analyze performance variances
  • Evaluate financing options and financial risks
  • Use investment appraisal techniques effectively
  • Improve financial decision-making skills
  • Support business growth through value-focused finance practices

Target Audience

  • Finance and Accounting Staff
  • Non-Finance Managers
  • Business Owners
  • Department Managers
  • Budget Holders
  • Project Managers
  • Anyone seeking practical finance knowledge

Target Competencies

  • Financial Literacy
  • Accounting Principles
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Cost Analysis
  • Investment Appraisal
  • Risk Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Performance Analysis

Benefits

Why attend this seminar

  • Build current, practical knowledge in accounting and finance.
  • Translate the course ideas into actions you can use immediately at work.
  • Review real schedule options across 12 venues and live dates.
  • Connect course detail, venue, and category routes in one workflow.

Methodology

How the course is delivered

  • Structured seminar input and guided discussion.
  • Applied examples using current business situations.
  • Focused explanations based on the stored overview and outline.
  • Clear next steps for implementation after the course.

Target audience

Who this is for

  • Professionals responsible for accounting and finance.
  • Managers, specialists, and team leads who need applied skills.
  • Participants looking for a focused route into Certificate in Practical Finance and Accounting.

Seminar details

Detailed outline

Day 1: The Business Accounting System

  • Why we need accounting systems
  • Identification, recording and understanding transactions in the accounting system
  • The income statement (statement of comprehensive income)
  • The balance sheet (statement of financial position)
  • The statement of cash flows
  • Applying accounting concepts, financial reporting standards, and professional judgment

Day 2: Analysing and Interpreting the Annual Financial Report

  • Presentation of the financial statements
  • Differences between assets and expenses
  • Depreciation of long-term assets
  • Inventory costs and cost of goods sold (COGS)
  • Analysis of the financial statements
  • Interpretation of the financial statements

Day 3: Management Accounting

  • Management accounting for effective communication and decision-making
  • Identifying product costs and measuring output
  • Cost-volume-profit (CVP) and break-even analysis
  • Preparing and using budgets to plan and control the organization
  • Actual to budget performance comparison
  • Using variance analysis to drive performance improvement

Day 4: Financing and Hedging Financial Risk

  • Overview of financial institutions and markets
  • Sourcing and raising finance
  • Choice of the most appropriate financing
  • Return on investment and cost of capital
  • Foreign currency transactions
  • Managing exchange rate and interest rate risk

Day 5: Maintaining Growth Through Value-Adding Investment

  • Identifying value-adding capital investment opportunities
  • Investment appraisal using ARR and payback
  • Discounted cash flow techniques: NPV and IRR
  • Making investment choices when funds are limited
  • Risk and uncertainty
  • Incorporating risk into the investment decision

Dates and locations

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Course certificate

Certificate awarded on completion

Every participant who completes this seminar receives a professional course certificate from INFORAMTECH.

  • Participants receive an INFORAMTECH certificate for completing Certificate in Practical Finance and Accounting.
  • The certificate recognises attendance and successful participation in the seminar.
  • It can support professional development records within accounting and finance and related functions.
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Frequently asked questions

When is my seat confirmed?

Your seat is confirmed once full payment has been received.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we offer the following discounts for group bookings:

  • 2 participants: 20% discount
  • 3 participants: 35% discount
  • 5 or more participants: 50% discount
Can discounts be combined with other offers?

No, discounts cannot be combined unless explicitly stated.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and selected online payment methods.

When do I need to pay?

Full payment must be completed before the course start date to secure your participation.

Is VAT included in the course fee?

VAT treatment depends on your location and status:

  • EU Companies (with valid VAT number): VAT may be reverse charged (0%)
  • EU Individuals (without VAT number): VAT is applicable based on local regulations
  • Non-EU Participants: VAT is generally not applicable (0%)
Can I get a VAT invoice?

Yes, all participants receive an official invoice. EU companies must provide a valid VAT number.

Can I cancel my registration?

Yes, cancellations must be submitted in writing.

What is your refund policy?
  • More than 14 days before the course: Full refund
  • 7-14 days before the course: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before the course: No refund
Can I transfer my seat to another person?

Yes, substitutions are allowed at no extra cost if requested before the course start date.

What happens if the course is postponed or canceled?

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you may:

  • Transfer to another date
  • Receive full refund
Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending the course.

Is attendance mandatory?

Yes, full attendance is required to receive certification.

Are your courses online or in-person?

We offer both in-person and virtual (live online) training options.

Will course materials be provided?

Yes, all participants receive training materials in digital format.

Are travel and accommodation included?

No, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation unless otherwise stated.

Can you deliver customized or in-house training?

Yes, we offer tailored training programs based on your organization's needs.

How can I contact you for support?

You can reach us via email info@inforamtech.uk or through our contact form. Our team will respond promptly.

Testimonials

Course participant

The structure of Certificate in Practical Finance and Accounting made the topic practical and easy to apply immediately.

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The venue and date options made planning the right session straightforward.

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Venue on request
Learning manager

Clear content, relevant examples, and useful follow-up topics for the next training step.

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Professional development

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