AAT Essentials

Who are they for?

Fully understanding the key fi nancial aspects of business is a regular challenge faced by individuals who do not have an accounting and fi nance background.With this in mind, System Training Financial’s AAT Essentials courses aim to provide business professionals with the practical expertise required to manage their organisation’s fi nances more eff ectively.

The courses

All delivered by highly qualifi ed, experienced tutors, the AAT short courses equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work confi dently and competently within their daily role.On completion of each course, individuals will achieve an AAT certifi cate evidencing their newly attained, up-to-date, relevant abilities, whilst also demonstrating commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and the success of their business.

Duration

Each AAT Essentials course has a duration of 1 day

Budgeting for the small businessThis course helps individuals to action simple budgeting techniques, enabling businesses to keep track of their fi nances and avoid the potential risks which could prove detrimental to an organisation. Budgeting for the small business will also equip individuals with the knowledge required to make informed budgeting decisions, eff ectively communicate budgeting information, and ultimately understand the importance of completing budgets.

Finance for non-financial managers

This course enables managers to make sense of financial documentation, a task which can prove difficult for individuals without any accounting experience. Non-financial managers will understand and learn how to use information from the profit and loss account and balance sheet, how to effectively control cash, and how to use budgets to manage business activity.Making sense of financial documentsMaking sense of financial documents helps individuals to understand the importance of keeping accurate financial records, in turn ensuring businesses run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

This course specifically enables staff to understand and use: customer documentation and records (e.g. sales invoices and sales credit notes); supplier documentation and records (e.g. purchase invoices and supplier accounts); the cash receipts book; and the bank statement.It is recommended that applicants for these courses have basic skills in literacy and numeracy.

Managing cash flow, keeping your business healthy

This course helps individuals to effectively manage the flow of cash in a business, ultimately ensuring an organisation’s health and survival. Individuals will specifically learn how to prepare a cash budget, how to monitor a cash budget, and why cash is important in a business.

Benefits to the individual

Develop your skills Expand your knowledge Evidence CPDEnhance your employment opportunities Demonstrate commitment to your organisation

Benefits to the employer

Knowledgeable, skilled, professional employeesImprove staff retention

Promote cost-effectivenessKeep your business financially secureMaintain a competitive edge.