Wednesday 5 July 2017

Improve your finance skills


Guide your business through financial challenges

The business environment is always evolving and changes happen all the time so we must adapt to keep on top. Some of these recent changes include Making Tax Digital and auto-enrolment, which make the role of the accountant more demanding. Long gone are the days of just preparing the accounts and doing an annual tax return. Whether working in-house or for an agency, accountants need to be armed with the knowledge and skills to navigate through numerous financial challenges.



Technology – having your finger on the pulse
Making Tax Digital is a Government initiative to make HMRC into an online system.
By 2020 most businesses will be required to keep track of their tax affairs digitally. This new digital system will not only tell you how much tax you have to pay, but will help you budget for future business growth.


Connecting – drives business success
Relationship building internally and externally is a great way to identify opportunities
and influence decision-makers. To do this, accountants need to understand the personal impact of financial data and be able to translate and communicate this across all levels of a business. Today, accountants need to review all elements of business through integrated reports to drive business success.

Adapt – skills keep you and your business up-to-date
The ability to adapt and keep up-to-date with technical skills and knowledge will help your business identify future trends, giving you a competitive edge. Through training and apprenticeships for your workforce, we can help you address the critical needs of your business, enabling you to mould an effective and productive workforce.


Upcoming AAT Courses


AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting


Start Dates: 

12 September 2017, 9am to 1pm - Cornwall College, Camborne
12 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm - Cornwall College, St Austell
12 September 2017, 9am to 1pm - Cornwall College, Saltash
14 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm - Cornwall College, Camborne
15 September 2017, 9am to 1pm - Cornwall College, St Austell
What will I learn? 
During the AAT Level 2, you will learn finance administrator skills e.g. double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and purchase, sales and general ledgers. Upon successful completion, you could progress to the AAT Level 3 Diploma.


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AAT Level 3 Advance Diploma in Accounting


Start Dates: 

5 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm - Cornwall College, Camborne
6 September 2017, 9am to 3pm - Cornwall College, Camborne
6 September 2017, 9am to 3pm -  Cornwall College, St Austell
7 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm -  Cornwall College, St Austell
7 September 2017, 9am to 3pm - Cornwall College, Saltash

What will I learn? 
This is a follow on course from the AAT Level 2. During this course, you will learn more complex finance officer processes e.g. final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns, and professional ethics. Upon successful completion, you could progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma.



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Start Dates: 

5 September 2017, 9am to 3.30pm - Cornwall College, St Austell
6 September 2017, 9am to 3.30pm - Cornwall College, Saltash
6 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm -  Cornwall College, Camborne
7 September 2017, 9am to 3.30pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

What will I learn? 
This is a follow on course from the AAT Level 3. During this course, you will learn finance team leader skills e.g. financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.



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Computerised Payroll IAB Award Level 2


Start Dates: 

18 September 2017, 2pm to 5pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

What will I learn? 
This qualification provides the necessary skills to carry out a range of basic day-to-day computerised payroll routines and activities using commercially available computerised payroll software – SAGE Payroll.



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What will I learn? 
This qualification provides the necessary skills to carry out a range of day-to-day computerised payroll routines and activities using commercially available computerised payroll software – SAGE Payroll.



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Management Accounting CIMA Diploma Level 5


Venue: 

Cornwall College, Camborne
Date: 
14 September 2017, 2pm to 6pm

What will I learn? 
The CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting is for anyone wishing to start working towards this highly regarded, internationally recognised, professional management accounting qualification.



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Venue: 
Cornwall College, Camborne
Date: 
12 September 2017, 2pm to 6pm

What will I learn? 
The CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting is for anyone wishing to continue working towards this highly regarded, internationally recognised, professional management accounting qualification.





The benefits of taking on an apprentice
“I find taking on apprentices is the best way to bring employees into the business. They bring fresh minds that absorb and learn so much in the first years of working.”Emma Gilbert, Buttons Accounting Limited

Accountancy New Standard Apprenticeships

New Standard Apprenticeships are perfect for addressing the critical needs of your business, enabling you to mould an effective and productive workforce.
By taking on new staff, or upskilling your existing staff through accountancy apprenticeships, you develop their practical skills to manage finances, budgets and cash flow more effectively. This will ultimately keep your business on a secure financial footing.




Download your copy of our Business Training Guide 2017 to see a complete list of courses available.