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Fundamentals of Journals Finance
Friday 18 September 2009, London
Delegate comments:
'Excellent introduction to journals finance for anyone involved in publishing.' H.
Slater, New Phytologist
'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
'Both speakers were excellent, and very approachable. The content was very clear.' S.
Maloney, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
'Good introduction to the important areas of the discipline, helpful and well informed
speakers. Excellent speakers, v. helpful and understanding.' D. Mole, Mineralogical
Society
'This course was perfect as an introduction to a newcomer.' Aske Muuh-Jorgensen,
Wiley-Blackwell
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.
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
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 profitability e.g. product managers,
production editors.
The course is practical with worked examples (calculator required!). This course is
not suitable for qualified accountants.
Further information at: <http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=28824>
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=28824
Other forthcoming events:
Project Management for Publishing -
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=28618
Commissioning Book and Journal Content -
<http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=33309&st=&oaid=-1>
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=33309&st=&oaid=-1
Journal Development - http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=
<http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=28870&st=&oaid=-1>
&did=47&aid=28870&st=&oaid=-1
Barbara Holmes
Training Administrator
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
Tel: +44 (0) 1993 772 727
ALPSP Web Site: <http://www.alpsp.org/> www.alpsp.org
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