Introduction to fund accounting
Professional Development
Overview
This introductory course will give staff an understanding regarding the basics of accounting, introducing double entry booking and the trial balance, using relevant examples for the fund administration world. Income and expenses, including accruals, relevant to funds will also be considered.
Online Classroom
This course will be delivered through Online Classroom Live.
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Suitable For
Junior administrators and fund administrators.
3 CPD hours
3 hours
Jersey
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Learning Outcomes
Having attended this course, delegates will:
- Understand the reason for financial statements
- Be able to understand simple double entry bookkeeping.
- Feel more confident with regard to treatment of fees and accruals
Course Content
- Provides an understanding as to why accounts should be prepared
- Use examples of ledger accounts using double-entry bookkeeping tailored to the fund environment
- Look at examples of typical fees (e.g. management fees)
and income