Objectives
Lawyers are often called upon to assist with understanding the financial position of a client. Whilst the provision of financial services is a specially regulated area, a basic knowledge of financial management, what to look at and how to interpret it, is a useful tool in the lawyer’s skills armoury.
To help you get to grips with finance and how it works in practice. To be able to recognize and chart the impact of various activities on financial performance.
Content
- Business finance and financial jargon
- The regulated sector – what you can and can’t do
- Annual reports and accounts
- Profit and loss account and balance sheet
- Cash flow statements
- Cash v profit
- Measuring profitability
- Ratio analysis
- Principles of budgeting
Testimonials:
“I found the course really useful on a practical level and the tutor engaging”
“As a junior corporate lawyer, I have previously attended a handful of understanding accounts type courses. This was by far and away the best. The tutor and his delivery were excellent and everything was easily understandable and relevant. I cannot recommend this course highly enough”
Who should attend: Junior fee earners and trainee solicitors
How To Book
Please contact your Learning & Development Manager if you are interested in this course.