Course Outline

• Practical Accounts Preparation with basic disclosure (working examples)
• Preparation of cashflow statements (FRS 1)
• A practical review of key UK Accounting standards
• FRS 3 - Exceptional items and STRGL
• FRS 5 - Substance over form
• FRS 8 - Related party transactions
• FRS 10 - Goodwill
• FRS 12 - Provisions and contingent liabilities
• FRS 15 - Fixed Assets
• FRS 18 - Accounting Standards
• FRS 21 - Post balance sheet events
• Understanding the differences between UK/US/IFRS GAAP
• Accounting for Finance Leases (SSAP 21)

Course Objectives

This course provides a stimulating refresher to accountants, either qualified or qualified by experience.

Target Audience / Entry Requirements

This course would be of particular benefit to CAT qualified/part-qualified accountants wishing to refresh their knowledge; experienced individuals wishing to update their knowledge and techniques; bookkeepers wishing to further their knowledge.

Further Details

Will Morgan qualified with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland before joining BPP Professional Education. He then spent several years tutoring the full suite of ACCA, ACA, CIMA, IMC and ICSA exams. Two years ago Will set up Offshore Consulting Guernsey to work predominantly as a consultant within the fund industry. Will has also completed a variety of other projects including management consultancy, business health checks and office setups. Will has an exceptional knowledge of UK, US GAAP and IAS as well as being adept with a number of accounting systems. He is an expert in presentation and has a deep understanding of current accounting issues.