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Corporate Essentials - Understanding accounting systems and controls

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    Use internal controls within financial systems to proactively safeguard business assets.
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    Detect errors and fraud using data analysis.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

This training course shows you how to implement controls within the accounting system that can be used to protect your organisation from theft and errors before they take place. All organisations are at risk of fraud and this course aims to assist staff who need to protect their organisation’s assets.

This course covers:
•Internal control systems covered by SOAPSPAM.
•Fraud.
•Cash, sales, purchases, payroll and expenses systems.
•Techniques for identifying issues

This course is designed for non-finance professionals or those at the start of their finance journey, with no prior knowledge or experience required. Also suitable for those who work in the finance department but have limited experience or need a fast-track grounding in Accountancy & Finance. This is not a qualification and there are no exams or formal assessments included in this course, making it ideal for learners who prefer a relaxed and practical learning environment.

Delivery method
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Face to face

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Virtual

Course duration
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3.5 hours

Competency level
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Foundation

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Delivery method
  • face to face icon

    Face to face

  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

Course duration
Duration icon

3.5 hours

Competency level
  • Foundation icon

    Foundation

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