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SUMMARY:READING & UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Virtual Courses
DESCRIPTION:You pay all kinds of money to your accountant to prepare annual financial statements for your business\, but do you really know how to read them? This workshop goes through the sections of basic financial statements including balance sheets\, income statements and supporting documents to give you a thorough understanding of the information they contain. You will learn how to use common ratios used by lenders and investors to determine the health of your business\, as well as ways to thoroughly analyze the information contained in the statements. \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives \n\n\n\nTo learn how the double entry accounting system worksTo develop an understanding of the principles of accounting used in financial statementsTo learn what information is included in a balance sheetTo learn what information is included in an income statementTo learn how to analyze the information in financial statementsTo learn how to prepare a statement of cash flows\n\n\n\nCourse OutlineA. Bookkeeping Basics \n\n\n\nDouble entry accounting – a simple explanationAssets\, liabilities\, equity\, income & expense accountsDebits and credits\n\n\n\nB. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) \n\n\n\nCommon GAAPs used in accountingHow does this apply to your business?\n\n\n\nC. Basic Financial Statements \n\n\n\nBalance SheeTIncome StatementStatement of Cash Flows\n\n\n\nD. Understanding the Financial Statements \n\n\n\nHow can you use this information to manage your businessWhat do the numbers tell you?Using financial ratios to analyze the business\n\n\n\nE. Be the Banker \n\n\n\nPractice sessions analyzing a variety of businesses\n\n\n\nDate: November 29 & 30\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Aurora College\, Yellowknife CampusCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/reading-understanding-financial-statements-virtual-courses/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL CLERK/ASSISTANT TRAINING – INTRO TO ACCOUNTING - Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to enhance the knowledge of people presently employed in a bookkeeping or finance position\, or interested in pursuing a career in a bookkeeping position. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nThis 3-day course looks at the theory and the steps involved in preparing books for a business or organization in the NWT. Using an accounting simulation consisting of actual source documents from a fictitious business\, students will enter one month of financial transactions for a small company using the five-journal system. This course will show students who use a computerized software program what is actually happening behind the entry screens on their computer and will give them a better overall understanding of the accounting process. Please note: This class includes intensive\, hands-on work that will require your full attention. It is strongly suggested that if you are participating in these on-line sessions\, you take the class in an environment where you can focus solely on the class. You will need a calculator or adding machine for this session. \n\n\n\nCourse objectives \n\n\n\nAfter completing this course\, you will be able to:Better understand the accounting process used in the 5 Journal manual accounting system \n\n\n\nBe familiar with the steps involved in the annual accounting cycleUnderstand the five account categories used in accountingUnderstand Debits & Credits\n\n\n\nDates: November 15 – 17\, 2022Times: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Aurora College\, Yellowknife CampusInstructor: Heather LyonCost: 750.00
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-clerk-assistant-training-intro-to-accounting-virtual-course/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:EXCEL EXTRAS - Virtual Courses
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: \n\n\n\nWorking with graphicsInserting a screenshotSorting & FilteringUsing hyperlinksUsing commentsDrop-down listsGrouping & SubtotalsQuick Analysis\n\n\n\nDate: November 10\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – NoonCost: $150.00Instructor: Heather Lyon \n\n\n\nABOUT EXCEL TRAINING – INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE SERIES\n\n\n\nThis series of 3-hour sessions are delivered in a live\, online session where students and the instructor can speak and interact with one another. Students will need a computer with internet access and a microphone/speakers for this class. A headset with a microphone is ideal\, but not required. As the instructor demonstrates the exercises\, students can complete the exercises on their own computer\, providing they have a copy of the Excel program installed on their own computer. Otherwise\, they are welcome to take the class and observe the instructor.
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-extras-virtual-courses/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:MINUTE TAKING - Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are responsible for taking minutes in meetings. You will learn how to co-ordinate meetings\, take minutes in formal and informal meetings\, edit the minutes without altering content\, and how to present\, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics include agenda preparation\, minute taking styles & formats for different types of meetings\, some basics on Rules of Order and motions\, what to keep in\, what to leave out\, and more. \n\n\n\nA. Your Role \n\n\n\nMeeting PreparationWorking with the ChairRecordingDistribution\n\n\n\nB. Meeting Preparation \n\n\n\nAgenda PreparationNotifying & Confirming AttendancePreparing the Room\n\n\n\nC. Working with the Chair \n\n\n\nImproved CommunicationUnderstanding ObjectivesFollow-up and Approval\n\n\n\nD. Recording \n\n\n\nMinute Formats (narrative\, action\, resolution)Level of formalityEnhancing your listening skillsRules of OrderWhat to keep\, what to leave outUsing a templateStaying “on track”Identifying decisions and action plansEditing and ProofreadingApprovals and Sign-offs\n\n\n\nE. Distribution \n\n\n\nWho gets a copy?Storing the originalPreparing for next meeting\n\n\n\nDate: November 8\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineTuition: $300.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/minute-taking-virtual-course/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:WRITING & EDITING SKILLS - MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR - Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Good business writing leads to good business decisions\, which leads to good business. This course emphasizes business writing (letters\, memos\, emails\, documents\, web material) with the reader and readability in mind. In two days you will focus on new formats\, writing style\, tone\, clarity\, conciseness and results while exploring new skills and time saving approaches. \n\n\n\nSpend less time writing and more time communicatingMotivate and persuade readers to take actionDevelop an active\, objective and powerful writing styleWrite sensitive or negative messages in a positive wayUnderstand the importance of word choiceLearn the implications of FOIP in written documentationPrepare written information with objectivity and a results perspectiveDevelop time saving approaches to minute taking\n\n\n\nOutline: \n\n\n\nWhy is writing so difficult to do? \n\n\n\nPreparing to Write \n\n\n\nPurposeAudienceTone\n\n\n\nChoosing a Format \n\n\n\nEmails/MemosBusiness LettersReportsAdvertising MaterialInstructional DocumentsHistorical Records\n\n\n\nPutting it All Together \n\n\n\nStart with an OutlineGreetings & IntroductionsMain body of the messageWrapping things upProof-reading & Editing\n\n\n\nEffective and Efficient \n\n\n\nClear & SimpleVocabularySentence length & structureParagraph lengthReadabilityHeadingsLists/TablesPage NumberingUnderlining & ItalicsFont size and weightGraphics & Pictures\n\n\n\nMechanics of Writing \n\n\n\nCorrect word choiceCorrect spellingComma usageCapitalizationNumbersAbbreviationsLatin expressionsSubjects & VerbsColons & Semi-colons\n\n\n\nBest Practices & Practical Application \n\n\n\nEmails/MemosBusiness LettersReportsAdvertising MaterialInstructional DocumentsHistorical Records\n\n\n\nDate: November 2 & 3\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/writing-editing-skills-making-the-message-clear-virtual-course/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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