Introduction to Journals Finance
Tuesday 23 September 2008, London
Join us for this course which receives fantastic reviews:
'Good introduction to the important areas of the discipline, helpful and
well informed speakers.' D. Mole, Mineralogical Society
'I wanted to demystify journal finances as a relative newcomer and was not
disappointed.'
Michael Alexander, European Society of Cardiology
'Exercises very useful to consolidate what had been taught.'
Lara Dora, Professional Engineering Publishing
'Excellent introduction to journals finance for anyone involved in
publishing.'
H Slater, New Phytologist
'Both speakers were excellent, and very approachable. The content was very
clear.
S. Maloney, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Tutors:
Martin Delahunty <http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aID=530> ,
Doctors.net
Paul Campbell <http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aID=1263> ,
Elsevier
Programme:
* Understanding profit and loss statements
* Journal budgeting
* The balance sheet and cash flow
* Financial ratios
* Reforecasting
* Your finance director's perspective
* Journal publishing: future financial challenges
Learning objectives: review the financial performance of 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; understand and
better influence a finance director's perspective; and develop a better
appreciation of how new business models might impact on journal finances.
Who should attend: This course is designed to provide an introductory
overview for non financial managers with responsibilities in journal
publishing (eg publishing editors, managing editors and marketing managers)
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 profitablity eg product managers,
production editors. The course is practical with worked examples
(calculator required!). This course is not suitable for qualified
accountants.
For further information:
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=1638
Amanda Whiting, Training Coordinator
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
email: [log in to unmask], telephone: 01865 247776 www.alpsp.org
<http://www.alpsp.org/>
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