Finance & Operations for Academy Trust Leaders (December 2016)

Overview

Target Audience

Objectives

• Overview of Academy Finance
• Accounting Terminology
• Academy Financing
• Statutory Duties
• Accruals Accounting and the Accounts Direction (including ‘Dear Accounting Officer’ letters)
• Layout of the Financial Statements and Annual Report
• Overview of Financial Management (Planning, Monitoring and Control)
• This stage is delivered through an online workbook and face-to-face training

• Certificate in Financial Reporting in Academies – Delivered through e-learning and face-to-face training
• Better Business Cases – Introduction** – Delivered through an online workbook
• Education Funding** – Delivered through an online workbook
• The Audit of Academies** – Delivered through an online workbook and face-to-face training
• Procurement and Contract Management – Delivered through face-to-face training and written assessments

• Strategic Financial Planning (Curriculum-Led Funding), Costing and Finance Efficiency in Academies – Delivered through an online workbook and face-to-face training
• Accountability, Assurance and Governance – Delivered through an online workbook and face-to-face training
• Advanced Audit Requirements – Delivered through an online workbook and face-to-face training
• Better Business Case Foundation – Delivered through e-learning and written assessment

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