OBJECTIVE
The need for basic knowledge of accounting for non-financial managers cannot be over-emphasized. The increasingly complex financial environment, coupled with the dynamic economic situations, make it imperative for members of management of all organizations to understand their financial operations. This course therefore introduces the participants to some of organizations accounting and finance knowledge.

 CONTENT

• Structure of a Financial Statement.
• Basic computerized Accounting methods
• Judging Financial Values.
• Reading the Balance Sheet
• Reliability and Limitations of Accounting Statements.
• Work and Duties of the Auditor.
• Linking Financial Reports With Strategic Plans.
• Peculiarities of public Sector Accounting
• Peculiarities of private sector Accounting
• Primary book of Accounts.
• Secondary books of Accounts
• Preparation of final accounts ,Analysis and Interpretation of finance and Accounting reports
• Managements of corporate banking activities
• Measurement of the Enterprise's profitability
• Profit & Loss Account (Income Statement).
• Budgeting and budgetary control strategies
• Operating cost management strategies

THE WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR
1.Middle and senior level managers who are not proficient in   accounting and finance, but have reached a level where the knowledge will help them with their responsibilities and business decisions

WORKSHOP METHOD:
Formal lectures, Group discussions and Case study.

WORKSHOP VENUE:           
Nisrel Training and Conference Center,
Elephant Cement House,
(5th floor, B Wing) Alausa, Ikeja- Lagos.

DATE:9-11 march & 6-8 July 2009
                       
FEES: The workshop fee is N55, 500.00 (Forty Five Thousand Five Hundred Naira) only, per participant to cover workshop literature and materials, Executive Bag, Tea/Coffee, Lunch, Photographs, Certificates. Payment may be in cash or Bank draft. Payment may be made before the workshop date or at the venue of the workshop.

DISCOUNTS:
3-5 Participants   5%
Above 5-participants    10%

MODE OF PAYMENTS:
Payments in cash or bank draft should be made to the “Ikeja District Society of ICAN “ and sent to: 
   
The Chairman,
Ikeja District Society,
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria,
4, Araromi Street Aniforwose,
P.O BOX 13392, Ikeja.
Tel: 01-8143025 , 01-7943921,07090058765
For In-house training arrangements, please call Francis on 08035062583; 08075486693