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>course date: 03.02.99
>FINANCE AND BUDGETING - FOR NON - FINANCIAL MANAGERS
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>INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE:
>Library and information managers are increasingly expected to manage complex
>financial resources; to develop and interpret budgets and financial
>statements; to make a case for financial resources and also to negotiate
>value-for-money contracts with their suppliers.
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>This intensive and 'hands-on' workshop is intended for those with
>responsibility for managing their own budgets, but who have received little
>or no previous financial skills training. It will be very practical and
>participants will be expected to carry out a range of exercises including
>understanding and interpreting financial statements, using financial
>information for decision making and planning, and making a case for financial
>resources.
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>COURSE OBJECTIVES:
>* feel more confident in understanding, interpreting and presenting financial
>information
>* experience in developing and controlling budgets
>* practical help in developing costing methods
>* obtain value-for-money from internal and external suppliers
>* an exchange of ideas and experience
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>Note for participants: please bring a calculator with you. It would also be
>helpful to bring examples of your financial statements.
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>COURSE LEADERS: KEITH BONSON AND BERYL MORRIS
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>PROGRAMME:
>09.30 Introductions, course outlines and objectives
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>09.45 FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS
>the language of finance
>basic elements of managing finance
>group exercise, discussion and ascertaining the participants' agenda
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>10.15 THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL PLANNING IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
>* financial cycles and timescales
>* planning services and budgets
>* financial information for management decision and control
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>11.00 Coffee
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>11.15 MANAGING BUDGETS 1
>* group work and practical exercises on elements of a budget
>* compiling a budget
>* sources of financial information
>* monitoring and controlling expenditure
>* financial reports and statements
>* developing and managing project budgets
>* costing methods
>* cash flow
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>12.45 Lunch
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>13.45 MANAGING BUDGETS 2
>Group work and practical exercises covering:
>the business case: making a case for resources; identifying costs and
>benefits
>project budgets: compiling a project budget and presenting financial
>information
>on the spot: dealing with difficulties with financial managers
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>15.00 Tea
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>15.15 SMALL CHANGE
>* managing suppliers
>* dealing with tenders and contracts
>* internal corporate accounting systems - charging back for in-house services
>* income generation and other important financial topics
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>16.15 Summary and review of the workshop
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>16.30 Close
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>COURSE FEE:
> £260 + VAT (£305.50) includes buffet lunch and refreshments. Please make
>cheques payable to TFPL Ltd. For further information and to reserve a place
>please below.
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>Professional Development Division
>TFPL Ltd tel: +44 171 251 5522 x2248
>17-18 Britton Street fax: +44 171 490 4984
>London, EC1M 5TL [log in to unmask]
>www.tfpl.com
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