***************Apologies for cross posting********************** TFPL are running these two courses as part of their March 2006 training programme. If you would like to secure a place on either course then please follow the links below to the booking form. If you would like further information then please contact Jacky Berry on 02 7332 6000 or email [log in to unmask] We look forward to seeing you at TFPL. UNDERSTANDING COMPANY ACCOUNTS Date: 13-14 march speaker: Tudor Spencer Starting with simple examples of financial reporting, the main financial statements are introduced. Their purpose is explained and some of the fog of accounting jargon cleared away. Having gained an understanding of what the financial statements mean, delegates practice using a basic toolkit for the interpretation of financial data. The basic rules and standards governing the preparation of published financial information are also covered. outcomes: * an understanding of the purpose and meaning of the main financial statements * the ability to interpret financial data using a basic toolkit of analysis techniques * identify the standards which are followed in the preparation of accounts * an awareness of the subjectivity of much financial information course fee: £650.00 + VAT (£763.75) includes buffet lunch and refreshments. http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=TR939 INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION date: 21 march speaker: Ian Thomson Introduction to the European Union is a one day course which will introduce to you the European Union and the key information sources on the web for following its activities. This will include legislation and other policy-making information, keeping up-to-date, policy information, contact information and bibliographical sources. Hands-on time will be allocated to allow you to examine the sources demonstrated. While primarily free access websites will be featured there will also be a round-up of the commercial products available in this area. outcomes: * understand the function of each of the EU Institutions, the policy making process, legislative acts, which policies are dealt with at an EU level and what role the Member States play in EU policy making * be able to trace EU law and track legislative proposals and other initiatives in the policy making process * be able to find information on EU policies and people * be able to keep up to date with what is happening in the EU course fee: £295.00 + VAT (£346.63) includes buffet lunch and refreshments http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=TR933 Jacky Berry Training Manager TFPL Ltd 2nd Floor, Times Square 160 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4BF email: [log in to unmask] web: http://www.tfpl.com tel: +44 (0)20 7332 6000 TFPL Ltd, 2nd Floor, Times Square, 160 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BF Tel: +44 (0)207 332 6000 Fax: +44 (0)870 333 7131 Sign up for TFPL job alerts to keep informed of any new exciting opportunities at http://www.tfpl.com/temporary_recruitment/candidates/cjob_alert.cfm http://www.tfpl.com/permanent_recruitment/candidates/pjob_alert.cfm ______________________________________________________________________ Confidentiality Notice This message may contain information and/or attachments private and confidential to TFPL. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. Any information contained herein is not to be passed to any third party. If you are not an addressee, any disclosure or copying of the contents of this e-mail or any action taken (or not taken) in reliance on it is unauthorised and may be unlawful. If you are not an addressee, please inform the sender immediately.