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Learn How to Establish Financial Goals - 5 Courses in this Bundle
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Managing Personal Finances
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Budget and Financial Reports
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Budgets and Managing Money
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Basic Bookkeeping
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Archiving and Records Management
1. Managing Personal Finances : Learn To Master And Understand Your Personal Expenses
There are millions of American citizens struggling with debt. A lot of debt can be alleviated if you have the right tools. This course will provide you with the tools you need to reduce or eliminate debt, and give you the financial stability you need. The guide teaches you the benefits of having a budget and how to build a budget that fits your needs, and lifestyle. You will discover how you can cut costs, pay off debts, and live within your budget.
By the end of this Certificate In Managing Personal Finances Online Course, you will be able to:
- Discover how to establish financial goals
- Evaluate where financial cuts can be made
- Learn the basics about expenses
- Determine what tools you need to stick with your budget.
2. Budget and Financial Reports: Back Your Business with Bulletproof Finance
The Budgets and Financial Reports Online Certificate course offers people a basic understanding of budgets and financial reports so they can hold relevant discussions and render decisions based on financial data.
Our Budgets and Financial Reports Online course will define key terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation. Furthermore, this course will discuss commonly used financial terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and laws that regulate the handling of financial information.
Key Learning Objectives
- Identify financial terminology
- Understand financial statements
- Identify how to analyze financial statements
- Understand budgets8u
- How to make budgeting easy
- Understand advanced forecasting techniques
- Understand how to manage the budget
- Identify how to make smart purchasing decisions
- Identify the legal aspects of finances
3. Budgets and Managing Money: Review The Fundamentals Of Finance
We all play a role in our organization’s financial health, whether we realize it or not. This course will give you the skills that you need to speak knowledgeably about budgets and managing money, and to contribute to the bottom line. We recommend also studying “Accounting Skills for New Supervisors” before beginning this course.
To start this course, you will review the fundamentals of finance (including basic terms, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial roles in an organization). Then, you will learn about different types of budgets and a six-step budgeting process. You will also learn how to monitor budgets, perform basic ratio analysis, and compare investment opportunities.
After you complete this Budgets and Managing Money course, you will be able to:
- Define basic financial terminology.
- Prepare a budget of any type or size.
- Get your budget approved.
- Perform basic ratio analysis.
- Make better financial decisions.
4. Basic Bookkeeping: Understand and Implement Basic Bookkeeping Principles
We make it simple for you! Learn the fundamentals of balancing your books and develop the skills to professionally handle finances with our Basic Bookkeeping Course.
Our Basic Bookkeeping course will give you all the information that you need to record business transactions accurately. More importantly, our course provides essential information that is easy to apply in real situations. Our comprehensive course will give you all the bookkeeping skills needed to help you manage all important financial matters.
By studying our Basic Bookkeeping Online Course, you will learn how to handle financial matters clearly. At Courses For Success, our training programs have been carefully developed by leading professionals and validated by industry experts to guarantee you are getting the most up-to-date experience. By enrolling in this course, you can be confident you are getting the best education possible.
What you will learn with our Basic Bookkeeping Course
- Have an understanding of basic accounting terms
- Be able to recognize the different accounting methods - accrual and cash accounting.
- Be able to keep a close eye on the health of your business by developing a familiarity with accounts payable and receivable
- Be able to document financial business movements using a journal and general ledger
- Read, understand and use a balance sheet
- Recognize the different types of financial statements
- Understand the importance of creating and monitoring a budget
- Understand the principles of internal and external auditing
5. Archiving and Records Management: Discover the Basic Elements of Records Management Programs
Be an effective record keeper and become an indispensable member of any organization’s operations. Our Records Management Course will help you create, organize, and maintain a professional records system. Our comprehensive course will assist you in running a cohesive, efficient, successful business.
A record is anything (document, electronic storage device, database) that contains information. For any organization, keeping records is essential in its day-to-day operations. Our Records Management Course will teach you how to handle records so they can easily be accessed for future use. Records must be properly handled from the time they are created, accessed, and updated until they are archived for future reference.
Enrolling in our Records Management Course will give you all the records management training needed to gain a thorough understanding of these principles. At Courses For Success, our training programs have been carefully developed by leading professionals and validated by industry experts to guarantee you are getting the most up-to-date experience. By enrolling in this course, you can be confident you are getting the best education possible.
What you will learn with our Records Management Course
- Correctly define and label record archive and electronic records
- Consider and evaluate records in the proper context
- Categorize and classify records
- Appreciate and recognize different record management and records retention systems
- Preserve and convert records where appropriate
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Managing Personal Finances 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Managing Personal Finances
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: The Benefits of Budgeting
- Getting Rid of Debt
- Generating Savings
- Reducing Stress and Anxiety
- Lessening Family Conflicts
Module Three: What to Consider Before Creating a Budget
- Understand Your Income
- Determine a Budget Duration
- Determine Expenses
- Track What's Being Spent
Module Four: Types of Fixed Personal Expenses
- Utility Bills
- Housing Bills
- Transportation
- Debt Payments
Module Five: Types of Fluctuating Personal Expenses
- Personal Care
- Entertainment
- Eating Out
Module Six: Establish Your Goals
- Short Term vs Long Term
- Be Realistic
- Actually Get Rid of Debt
- Save for the Future
Module Seven: Determine Where Cuts Can Be Made
- Cut Bad Habits
- Decrease Transportation Costs
- Reduce Utility Bills
- Decrease Entertainment Expenses
Module Eight: Tools
- Software
- Phone Applications
- The Envelope System
- Expenditure Notebook
Module Nine: Stick With Your Budget
- Use Cash for Weekly Allowance
- Accountability to Family or Friends
- Set Up a Different Account for Savings
- Remind Self of Benefit to Sticking with Budget
Module Ten: Additional Ways to Make Money
- Make and Sell Items
- Sell Unused Items
- Small Part-Time Job
- Recycle for Money
Module Eleven: Paying Off Debt
- Get Three Credit Reports
- Start with Small Stuff and Work Your Way Up
- Credit Card Hacks
- Investigate Student Loan Repayment or Consolidation Options
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Budget and Financial Reports
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Glossary
- What is Finance?
- Commonly used Terms
- Key Players
- Important Financial Organisations
- Understanding GAAP
Module Three - Understanding Financial Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements (AKA Profit and Loss Statements)
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Statement of Cash Flow
- Annual Reports
Module Four - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 1)
- Income Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios
- Working Capital Ratios
- Bankruptcy Ratios
Module Five - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 2)
- Long - Term Analysis Ratios
- Coverage Ratios
- Leverage Ratios
- Calculating Return on Investment (ROI)
Module Six - Understanding Budgets
- Common types of budgets
- What information do I need?
- Who should be involved?
- What should a budget look like?
Module Seven - Budgeting Made Easy
- Factoring in historical data
- Gathering related information
- Adjusting for special circumstances
- Putting it all together
- Computer based methods
Module Eight - Advanced Forecasting Technigues
- Using the average
- Regression Analysis
- Extrapolation
- Formal Financial Models
Module Nine - Managing the Budget
- How to tell if you're on track
- Should your budget be updated
- Keeping a diary of lessons learned
- When to panic
Module Ten - Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
- 10 questions you must ask
- Determining the Payback period
- Deciding whether to lease or buy
- Thinking outside the box
Module Eleven - A Glimpse into the Legal World
- A brief history
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- CEO / CFO Certification
- 8th Company Law Directive
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Budgets and Managing Money
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Finance Jeopardy
- Questions and Answers
Session 3: The Fundamentals of Finance
- Recording Financial Transactions
- Financial Statements vs. Financial Reports
- Types of Costs
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Budgeting Terms
- Your Role in Company Finances
- Your Role in Company Finances
- The Key Players
- Identifying the Key Players in Your Organization
Session 4: The Basics of Budgeting
- Defining a Budget
- Budget Responsibilities
- Key Budgeting Points
- Types of Budgets
- Sales Budget
- Expense Budget
- Production Budget
- Manufacturing Budget
- Labor Budget
- Capital Budget
- Cash Budget
- Understanding Where Your Budget Fits In
Session 5: Parts of a Budget
- The Planning Parts
Session 6: The Budgeting Process
- Overview
- Step One: Gather the Budget Package
- Step Two: Lay the Groundwork
- Case Study, Part One
- Budget Template
- Step Three: Identify Your Goals
- Case Study, Part Two
- Step Four: Gathering Your Resources
- Accounting Checklist
- Marketing and Sales Checklist
- Budget Management Team Checklist
- Checklist for Your Supervisor Checklist
- Checklist for Your Team
- Steps Five and Six: Planning and Doing
- Step Six: Do It!
- Case Study, Part Three
- Budget Template
Session 7: Budgeting Tips and Tricks
- Top Ten Excuses for Being Over Budget
- Up-Front Budget Maneuvers
- Not-So-Nice Budget Maneuvers
Session 8: Monitoring and Managing Budgets
- Making Connections
- Making Connections Answer
Session 9: Crunching the Numbers
- Understanding Ratio Analysis
- Sample Balance Sheet
- Current Ratio
- Quick Ratio
- Debt Ratio
- Net and Gross Profit Margin
- Return on Sales Ratio
- Debt to Net Worth Ratio
- Cash Turnover Ratio
- Collection Ratio
- Investment Turnover
- Return on Investment
- Making Connections
Session 10: Getting Your Budget Approved
- Introduction
- Tips to Get Your Budget Approved
Session 11: Comparing Investment Opportunities
- The Importance of Analysis
- Payback Period
- Break-Even Point
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Return on Investment
Session 12: ISO 9001:2008
- What is ISO 9001:2008?
- Making Connections
- Company Two
- Company Three
Session 13: Directing the Peerless Data Corporation
- Task Explanation
- The Decision-Making Process
- Background
- Company Information
- Salary Information, Part One
- Salary Information, Part Two
- Decision One: Office Relocation
- Decision 1 – Analysis, Part One
- Decision 1 – Analysis, Part Two
- Decision
- Decision Two: Reproduction Backlog
- Decision Two: Analysis
- Hire Reproduction Aid
- Purchasing New Copying Equipment
- Decision
- Decision Three: Improving Supervision
- Decision Three: Analysis
- Decision
- Decision Four: Job Enrichment
- Decision Four: Analysis
- Decision
- Decision Five: Staff Expansion
- Decision Five: Analysis, Part One
- Decision Five: Analysis, Part Two
- Decision
Session 14: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Basic Bookkeeping
Module One - Introduction
Module Two - Basic Terminology (Part 1)
- Balance Sheet
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
- Income Statement
- Revenue
- Cost of Goods Sold
- Expenses
- Accounting Period
Module Three - Basic Terminology (Part 2)
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Depreciation
- General Ledger
- Interest
- Inventory
- Journals
- Payroll
- Trail Balance
Module Four - Accounting Methods
- Cash Method
- Accrual Method
- Differences between Cash and Accrual
Module Five - Keeping Track of you Business
- Accounts Payable
- Account Receivable
- The Journal
- The General Ledger
- Cash Management
Module Six - Understanding the Balance Sheet
- The Accounting Equation
- Double-Entry Accounting
- Types of Assets
- Types of Liabilities
- Equity
Module Seven - Other Financial Statements
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Capital Statement
- Budget vs Actual
Module Eight - Payroll Accounting / Terminology
- Gross Wages
- Net Wages
- Employee Tax Withholding's
- Employer Tax Expenses
- Salary Deferrals
- Employee Payroll
- Employee Benefits
- Tracking Accrued Leave
- Government Payroll Returns / Reports
Module Nine - End of Period Procedures
- Depreciating your Assets
- Reconciling Cash
- Reconciling Investments
- Working with the Trial Balance
- Bad Debt
- Posting Adjustments and Corrections
Module Ten - Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control
- Reasons for Budgeting
- Creating a Budget
- Comparing Budget to Actual Expenses
Module Eleven - Auditing
- What is an Audit?
- When and Why would you Audit?
- Internal
- External
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Archiving and Records Management
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Learn How to Establish Financial Goals - 5 Courses in this Bundle
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Managing Personal Finances
-
Budget and Financial Reports
-
Budgets and Managing Money
-
Basic Bookkeeping
-
Archiving and Records Management
1. Managing Personal Finances : Learn To Master And Understand Your Personal Expenses
There are millions of American citizens struggling with debt. A lot of debt can be alleviated if you have the right tools. This course will provide you with the tools you need to reduce or eliminate debt, and give you the financial stability you need. The guide teaches you the benefits of having a budget and how to build a budget that fits your needs, and lifestyle. You will discover how you can cut costs, pay off debts, and live within your budget.
By the end of this Certificate In Managing Personal Finances Online Course, you will be able to:
- Discover how to establish financial goals
- Evaluate where financial cuts can be made
- Learn the basics about expenses
- Determine what tools you need to stick with your budget.
2. Budget and Financial Reports: Back Your Business with Bulletproof Finance
The Budgets and Financial Reports Online Certificate course offers people a basic understanding of budgets and financial reports so they can hold relevant discussions and render decisions based on financial data.
Our Budgets and Financial Reports Online course will define key terms like ROI, EBIT, GAAP, and extrapolation. Furthermore, this course will discuss commonly used financial terms, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and laws that regulate the handling of financial information.
Key Learning Objectives
- Identify financial terminology
- Understand financial statements
- Identify how to analyze financial statements
- Understand budgets8u
- How to make budgeting easy
- Understand advanced forecasting techniques
- Understand how to manage the budget
- Identify how to make smart purchasing decisions
- Identify the legal aspects of finances
3. Budgets and Managing Money: Review The Fundamentals Of Finance
We all play a role in our organization’s financial health, whether we realize it or not. This course will give you the skills that you need to speak knowledgeably about budgets and managing money, and to contribute to the bottom line. We recommend also studying “Accounting Skills for New Supervisors” before beginning this course.
To start this course, you will review the fundamentals of finance (including basic terms, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial roles in an organization). Then, you will learn about different types of budgets and a six-step budgeting process. You will also learn how to monitor budgets, perform basic ratio analysis, and compare investment opportunities.
After you complete this Budgets and Managing Money course, you will be able to:
- Define basic financial terminology.
- Prepare a budget of any type or size.
- Get your budget approved.
- Perform basic ratio analysis.
- Make better financial decisions.
4. Basic Bookkeeping: Understand and Implement Basic Bookkeeping Principles
We make it simple for you! Learn the fundamentals of balancing your books and develop the skills to professionally handle finances with our Basic Bookkeeping Course.
Our Basic Bookkeeping course will give you all the information that you need to record business transactions accurately. More importantly, our course provides essential information that is easy to apply in real situations. Our comprehensive course will give you all the bookkeeping skills needed to help you manage all important financial matters.
By studying our Basic Bookkeeping Online Course, you will learn how to handle financial matters clearly. At Courses For Success, our training programs have been carefully developed by leading professionals and validated by industry experts to guarantee you are getting the most up-to-date experience. By enrolling in this course, you can be confident you are getting the best education possible.
What you will learn with our Basic Bookkeeping Course
- Have an understanding of basic accounting terms
- Be able to recognize the different accounting methods - accrual and cash accounting.
- Be able to keep a close eye on the health of your business by developing a familiarity with accounts payable and receivable
- Be able to document financial business movements using a journal and general ledger
- Read, understand and use a balance sheet
- Recognize the different types of financial statements
- Understand the importance of creating and monitoring a budget
- Understand the principles of internal and external auditing
5. Archiving and Records Management: Discover the Basic Elements of Records Management Programs
Be an effective record keeper and become an indispensable member of any organization’s operations. Our Records Management Course will help you create, organize, and maintain a professional records system. Our comprehensive course will assist you in running a cohesive, efficient, successful business.
A record is anything (document, electronic storage device, database) that contains information. For any organization, keeping records is essential in its day-to-day operations. Our Records Management Course will teach you how to handle records so they can easily be accessed for future use. Records must be properly handled from the time they are created, accessed, and updated until they are archived for future reference.
Enrolling in our Records Management Course will give you all the records management training needed to gain a thorough understanding of these principles. At Courses For Success, our training programs have been carefully developed by leading professionals and validated by industry experts to guarantee you are getting the most up-to-date experience. By enrolling in this course, you can be confident you are getting the best education possible.
What you will learn with our Records Management Course
- Correctly define and label record archive and electronic records
- Consider and evaluate records in the proper context
- Categorize and classify records
- Appreciate and recognize different record management and records retention systems
- Preserve and convert records where appropriate
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Managing Personal Finances 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Managing Personal Finances
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: The Benefits of Budgeting
- Getting Rid of Debt
- Generating Savings
- Reducing Stress and Anxiety
- Lessening Family Conflicts
Module Three: What to Consider Before Creating a Budget
- Understand Your Income
- Determine a Budget Duration
- Determine Expenses
- Track What's Being Spent
Module Four: Types of Fixed Personal Expenses
- Utility Bills
- Housing Bills
- Transportation
- Debt Payments
Module Five: Types of Fluctuating Personal Expenses
- Personal Care
- Entertainment
- Eating Out
Module Six: Establish Your Goals
- Short Term vs Long Term
- Be Realistic
- Actually Get Rid of Debt
- Save for the Future
Module Seven: Determine Where Cuts Can Be Made
- Cut Bad Habits
- Decrease Transportation Costs
- Reduce Utility Bills
- Decrease Entertainment Expenses
Module Eight: Tools
- Software
- Phone Applications
- The Envelope System
- Expenditure Notebook
Module Nine: Stick With Your Budget
- Use Cash for Weekly Allowance
- Accountability to Family or Friends
- Set Up a Different Account for Savings
- Remind Self of Benefit to Sticking with Budget
Module Ten: Additional Ways to Make Money
- Make and Sell Items
- Sell Unused Items
- Small Part-Time Job
- Recycle for Money
Module Eleven: Paying Off Debt
- Get Three Credit Reports
- Start with Small Stuff and Work Your Way Up
- Credit Card Hacks
- Investigate Student Loan Repayment or Consolidation Options
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Budget and Financial Reports
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Glossary
- What is Finance?
- Commonly used Terms
- Key Players
- Important Financial Organisations
- Understanding GAAP
Module Three - Understanding Financial Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements (AKA Profit and Loss Statements)
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Statement of Cash Flow
- Annual Reports
Module Four - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 1)
- Income Ratios
- Profitability Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios
- Working Capital Ratios
- Bankruptcy Ratios
Module Five - Analysing Financial Statements (Part 2)
- Long - Term Analysis Ratios
- Coverage Ratios
- Leverage Ratios
- Calculating Return on Investment (ROI)
Module Six - Understanding Budgets
- Common types of budgets
- What information do I need?
- Who should be involved?
- What should a budget look like?
Module Seven - Budgeting Made Easy
- Factoring in historical data
- Gathering related information
- Adjusting for special circumstances
- Putting it all together
- Computer based methods
Module Eight - Advanced Forecasting Technigues
- Using the average
- Regression Analysis
- Extrapolation
- Formal Financial Models
Module Nine - Managing the Budget
- How to tell if you're on track
- Should your budget be updated
- Keeping a diary of lessons learned
- When to panic
Module Ten - Making Smart Purchasing Decisions
- 10 questions you must ask
- Determining the Payback period
- Deciding whether to lease or buy
- Thinking outside the box
Module Eleven - A Glimpse into the Legal World
- A brief history
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- CEO / CFO Certification
- 8th Company Law Directive
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Budgets and Managing Money
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Finance Jeopardy
- Questions and Answers
Session 3: The Fundamentals of Finance
- Recording Financial Transactions
- Financial Statements vs. Financial Reports
- Types of Costs
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Budgeting Terms
- Your Role in Company Finances
- Your Role in Company Finances
- The Key Players
- Identifying the Key Players in Your Organization
Session 4: The Basics of Budgeting
- Defining a Budget
- Budget Responsibilities
- Key Budgeting Points
- Types of Budgets
- Sales Budget
- Expense Budget
- Production Budget
- Manufacturing Budget
- Labor Budget
- Capital Budget
- Cash Budget
- Understanding Where Your Budget Fits In
Session 5: Parts of a Budget
- The Planning Parts
Session 6: The Budgeting Process
- Overview
- Step One: Gather the Budget Package
- Step Two: Lay the Groundwork
- Case Study, Part One
- Budget Template
- Step Three: Identify Your Goals
- Case Study, Part Two
- Step Four: Gathering Your Resources
- Accounting Checklist
- Marketing and Sales Checklist
- Budget Management Team Checklist
- Checklist for Your Supervisor Checklist
- Checklist for Your Team
- Steps Five and Six: Planning and Doing
- Step Six: Do It!
- Case Study, Part Three
- Budget Template
Session 7: Budgeting Tips and Tricks
- Top Ten Excuses for Being Over Budget
- Up-Front Budget Maneuvers
- Not-So-Nice Budget Maneuvers
Session 8: Monitoring and Managing Budgets
- Making Connections
- Making Connections Answer
Session 9: Crunching the Numbers
- Understanding Ratio Analysis
- Sample Balance Sheet
- Current Ratio
- Quick Ratio
- Debt Ratio
- Net and Gross Profit Margin
- Return on Sales Ratio
- Debt to Net Worth Ratio
- Cash Turnover Ratio
- Collection Ratio
- Investment Turnover
- Return on Investment
- Making Connections
Session 10: Getting Your Budget Approved
- Introduction
- Tips to Get Your Budget Approved
Session 11: Comparing Investment Opportunities
- The Importance of Analysis
- Payback Period
- Break-Even Point
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Return on Investment
Session 12: ISO 9001:2008
- What is ISO 9001:2008?
- Making Connections
- Company Two
- Company Three
Session 13: Directing the Peerless Data Corporation
- Task Explanation
- The Decision-Making Process
- Background
- Company Information
- Salary Information, Part One
- Salary Information, Part Two
- Decision One: Office Relocation
- Decision 1 – Analysis, Part One
- Decision 1 – Analysis, Part Two
- Decision
- Decision Two: Reproduction Backlog
- Decision Two: Analysis
- Hire Reproduction Aid
- Purchasing New Copying Equipment
- Decision
- Decision Three: Improving Supervision
- Decision Three: Analysis
- Decision
- Decision Four: Job Enrichment
- Decision Four: Analysis
- Decision
- Decision Five: Staff Expansion
- Decision Five: Analysis, Part One
- Decision Five: Analysis, Part Two
- Decision
Session 14: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Basic Bookkeeping
Module One - Introduction
Module Two - Basic Terminology (Part 1)
- Balance Sheet
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
- Income Statement
- Revenue
- Cost of Goods Sold
- Expenses
- Accounting Period
Module Three - Basic Terminology (Part 2)
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Depreciation
- General Ledger
- Interest
- Inventory
- Journals
- Payroll
- Trail Balance
Module Four - Accounting Methods
- Cash Method
- Accrual Method
- Differences between Cash and Accrual
Module Five - Keeping Track of you Business
- Accounts Payable
- Account Receivable
- The Journal
- The General Ledger
- Cash Management
Module Six - Understanding the Balance Sheet
- The Accounting Equation
- Double-Entry Accounting
- Types of Assets
- Types of Liabilities
- Equity
Module Seven - Other Financial Statements
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Capital Statement
- Budget vs Actual
Module Eight - Payroll Accounting / Terminology
- Gross Wages
- Net Wages
- Employee Tax Withholding's
- Employer Tax Expenses
- Salary Deferrals
- Employee Payroll
- Employee Benefits
- Tracking Accrued Leave
- Government Payroll Returns / Reports
Module Nine - End of Period Procedures
- Depreciating your Assets
- Reconciling Cash
- Reconciling Investments
- Working with the Trial Balance
- Bad Debt
- Posting Adjustments and Corrections
Module Ten - Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control
- Reasons for Budgeting
- Creating a Budget
- Comparing Budget to Actual Expenses
Module Eleven - Auditing
- What is an Audit?
- When and Why would you Audit?
- Internal
- External
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Archiving and Records Management
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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