Principles of Finance

Course Overview

Would you like to learn more about finance, how to plan a budget, or simply understand financial processes better? This practical course will cover key issues in financial management and budgeting.

Suitable For:

• Those new to finance or whose role includes some financial responsibility
• Those working with budgets from assistant to management levels
• Those with some experience of the subject or those looking to refresh their existing skills

Course Outline

This course is designed as an introduction to finance and will provide you with an understanding of financial information, its relevance and how to use it effectively when making decisions. It will give more confidence to those people who have little or no financial experience.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course you will:

• Understand the financial language of business and recognise the importance of planning, control and decision making
• Know how to prepare a simple budget and better understand financial information
• Gain a better understanding of how your budgets fit into a wider organisational structure
• Feel confident to talk about budgets and understand financial jargon
• Gain a basic understanding of VAT, PAYE and NI

Trainer

Mahmood Reza is an experienced working accountant, business advisor, tax professional and educator. He has been actively involved in the charitable and creative and cultural sectors for over 30 years, both in a working, professional and voluntary capacity and currently sits on three charity boards.

Tickets

This is a hybrid course. The trainer will be attending in-person at Rose Street. There are a number of tickets available to attend in-person and a number of live online places available for those who can't attend in-person.

EARLYBIRD - UK Theatre & SOLT Members can book before 6 June 2023*

Refunds and Cancellations

You can cancel up until 10 working days prior to the course, and receive a full refund (not including Eventbrite Fee's, which are non-refundable). Any cancellations after this will not be refunded, but tickets can be transferred to a future course up to one year later. For full terms, please see the section below.

Terms and Conditions

By registering for this course, you agree that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions. Read the Terms and Conditions.

Accessibility Information

If you are attending in-person, please visit the UK Theatre Accessibility page on our website for detailed information.

• Attendees who require a Carer or Personal Assistant to accompany them on the course can book a free Carer ticket by emailing [email protected].
• Ramp access at ground floor level (there is otherwise one step into the building).
• Reception and conference rooms are located on the first floor of the building. This can be accessed by the lift or via 25 stairs. Accessible toilets are available on the first and second floors.
• Assistance Dogs welcome throughout the building and to all events - the nearest park is Jubilee Gardens (by Embankment tube station - a 7 minute walk).
• Hearing loop systems are available in the meeting and conference rooms.
• Regular breaks will be scheduled throughout the day.
• If you are attending online, closed captions will be enabled on screen.

Please email [email protected] if you have any additional access needs or questions.

Thanks to our sponsors, Ecclesiastical, Tysers, Spektrix and Theatre Tokens.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SOLT & UK Theatre, 32 Rose Street, London, United Kingdom