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Introduction to Journals Finance
London, Tuesday 10 May 2005
Tutors: Martin Delahunty, Elsevier and Paul Campbell, Elsevier
Venue: The King's Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0AN
Course Overview
What do all those financial terms mean? Can you make any sense of the
financial information provided to you? This course will provide an
in-depth look at journal finances with an overview of profitability,
revenue streams and expenses. By the end of the course participants will
be able to: review the financial performance of their journals; play a
greater role in financial matters; understand financial terminology;
interpret and question profit and loss accounts and balance sheets;
understand the annual cycle for budget and pricing decisions; and
develop a better appreciation of how new business models might impact on
journal finances.
Course Focus
* Understanding profit and loss statements
* Journal budgeting
* The balance sheet and cash flow
* Interpreting financial information
* Financial ratios
* Re-forecasting
* Journal publishing: future financial challenges
Who should attend?
This course is designed to provide an introductory overview for those
with responsibilities in journal publishing (e.g. Publishing or Managing
Editors) or to serve as a refresher for more experienced staff wanting
to update their knowledge. The course will also be relevant to all
publishing staff whose activities impact on overall journal
profitability e.g. Product Managers, Production Editors. The course is
practical with worked examples (calculator required!).
For further information please contact Amanda Whiting, Training
Coordinator, email: [log in to unmask], Tel: +44 (0)1865 247776
Course Fees
Full day including lunch (ex VAT): ALPSP members £290, SFEP individual
members £325, Non-members £410
Register on-line at: www.alpsp.org/training/tIJF100505.htm
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