Understanding Financial Reports Accounting for non-accountants A 2-day Short Course with Marty Perkinson When and where? Wednesday 13 June 2012:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Thursday 14 June 2012:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM   Location - The Business School, Owen G Glenn Building 12 Grafton Road Auckland City Standard price - $1,895.00 excl GST Overview An enjoyable and well-proven Short Course designed to help managers, executives and any users of accounting information better understand the language of accounting and what accounting reports really mean. It begins with some basics of accounting then moves quickly into the format, content and meaning of accounting reports applicable to small, medium and large businesses. Topics Covered The language of accounting The accounting process The format of a Statement of Financial Performance and what the numbers tell us The format of a Statement of Financial Position and what the numbers tell us The format of a Statement of Cash Flows and how cash flows differ from measuring profit The theory and preparation of budgets Relevant case studies Who should attend Managers, executives and any users of accounting information will better understand the language of accounting and what accounting reports really mean. Outcomes Explain some of the terminology used by accountants Explain how "the accounting process" works Familiarise you with the structure and presentation of accounting reports Explain the  techniques used from reading the accounting reports to evaluate financial performance, operating efficiency, solvency and cash flows Demonstrate how these techniques assist in the preparation of budgets What Participants Say "I had heard that 'Understanding Accounting' was an excellent course and I was not disappointed. The lecturer was great and took a potentially dry subject and turned into an informative and entertaining session. This course was an excellent way to provide some additional tools to the general business toolkit. I have found that basic concepts of being able to interpret financial statements have had a flow on effect to many other areas of work also." Sam McCready - Commercial Manager @ Vodafone New Zealand "A brilliant top down view of the key accounting reports, without getting bogged down in the minutiae of how they are created." Richard Davis - General Manager, Sales & Marketing @ Metlifecare Ltd "The Understanding Accounting course was fantastic and I can thoroughly recommend it to non-financial professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of accounting information and the story it imparts. Marty's style was excellent; the best teacher I have ever been taught by. He gets the information across in an engaging and informative way that works well with mature professionals. He uses practical exercises and hands-on examples to ensure real learning." Jacquie Sherborne - HR SAP Project @ Fonterra Presenter Marty Perkinson Marty Perkinson is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand and has a Master of Commerce Degree and a Diploma in Teaching. He has taught at The University of Auckland since 1971 and won the inaugural Department of Accounting and Finance Teaching Award in 1993. He recently retired as the Director of the Diploma and Degree Awarding programmes in Executive Programmes at The University of Auckland. In 1994 he was awarded one of the University of Auckland Distinguished Teacher Awards. Marty has owned a number of businesses and advises clients on income tax and business planning. His humorous approach to budgeting makes this potentially dull subject interesting and easy to understand. Marty has taught our "Understanding Accounting" and "Budgeting" Short Courses several times and always receives exceptionally strong reviews from participants.

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All notification of withdrawals, transfers, and substitutions must be sent in writing via email to The University of Auckland Business School Executive Development Team at shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Full refunds can be obtained up to 30 days before the program start date. Due to the costs incurred for program preparation and administration, any cancellations or requests for transfers or deferrals received 14 days or less from the program start are subject to penalty fees as described below.

• More than 14 days notice: 0% Cancellation
• 7 to 14 days notice: 50% Cancellation
• Less than 7 days notice: 100%

If you do not attend the course and have not advised us in writing or by email before the start date the full fee will apply.

Transfers: Transfer requests must indicate the new dates and/or new program the participant wishes to attend.  If the transfer request is made at more than 7 days from the original course dates - a service fee of $300 is applied, but the 50% cancellation fee is waived. A transfer request made with more than 14 days' notice can be made with no penalty. Transfers are valid only within one year of the original program start date. Your current cancellation policy is intact until you have attended your Short Course or the original penalty will be imposed.

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1. The registrant or substitute does not enrol in another program within one year of the original start date, and/or
2. The registrant or substitute defers or transfers more than two times.

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ENROLMENT FORM - Understanding Financial Reports

Standard price: $1,895.00 +GST ($2,179.25 incl. GST)

Wednesday 13 June 2012:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 14 June 2012:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM