Let’s Talk Finance is an 8-hour breakthrough introductory finance course that delivers unprecedented financial literacy to underpin your business acumen. It uses a different and fresh approach called Colour Accounting Learning System, which makes the learning intuitive, logical and fun.
The course reveals how accounting, finance and business work, and importantly, how they interrelate. You’ll leave able to read a balance sheet and income statement, confidently telling a meaningful financial story that informs decision-making.
Colour Accounting uses a visual and hands-on approach which has you discover the five essential accounting concepts you must know. At the heart of the approach is a concept map that makes the learning easy and effective. The diagram and a 3D popup board means you can focus on the underlying meanings of accounting terms, and explain them with simple, natural examples.
The course is structured as a series of 3 half day webinars, experienced live and remotely. You will receive a workbook and materials to support your learning throughout the webinars.
DAY 1 (3 HOURS)
This session covers the accounting concepts needed for an overview of accrual accounting.
DAY 2 (3 HOURS)
This hands-on learning session reinforces the foundation with additional accounting transactions using our popup board. This kinaesthetic learning approach is based on a business simulation to give participants a comprehensive understanding of accrual accounting
DAY 3 (3 HOURS)
This session completes the accounting foundation by exploring financial reporting. Participants compile the Trial Balance from their business simulation exercise and then produce their income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
Learning Outcomes
- Truly understand the mechanics and language of accounting.
- See clearly the fundamental structure of financial statements in a way that makes them readily approachable and usable.
- Be comfortable reading and analysing key financial reports to spot potential commercial issues.
- Engage confidently in financial conversations, asking powerful questions based on a rich understanding of financial elements and an all-encompassing concept framework.
- Understand the relevance and uses of key performance measures, such as Return on Equity.
- Spot the high-risk areas of financial statements.
- Be conscious of the ambiguities in the language that accountants and financial professionals use, improving communication and reducing misunderstandings.
- Know the difference between important terms and trivial naming conventions.
- Understand how business works as a value generation cycle.
Adam Wilkinson is a Chartered Accountant and Professional Development trainer, who leads unique and engaging workshops on accounting and financial literacy for a wide range of clients including music companies, media businesses, law firms, publishers, manufacturers and sports clubs. Having qualified in 1999, Adam has 22 years of business experience in finance, including 8 years at EMI Group PLC and 5 years in Financial Director roles in small and medium sized companies.
Registration
Cancellations must be received in writing 14 days prior to the event date. Any cancellations received after the 14 day period will not be subject to refund. Full payment is required in order to confirm the booking.
