Fin Ess online 2-External Financial Reporting Obligations

Course description

This module will explore key pieces of financial reporting legislation and framework which outline the requirements for Public Benefit Entities and For-Profit Entities.

We also explore the external audit requirements in relation to the Companies Act 1993 for opting and in and out of external auditing, keeping and maintaining proper accounting records and the role and scope of an audit.

This is the second of five modules that form the Finance Essentials online module series. Purchase the whole series

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Duration

One to two hours

Available for six months

Content covered

• To know and understand the director’s roles and responsibilities for external financial reporting
• To know and be able to identify the key legislation that set out director duties
• To know and understand the purpose and requirements of an external audit
• To know and understand non-financial reporting requirements.

Additional information

Pay by credit card when you register for the online module. We accept all major credit cards.

We will send you a username and password for the module to the email address you give when you register.

These modules can be completed using Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari internet browsers on a desktop computer, tablet or other mobile smart devices. Internet Explorer is not supported.

Who should attend

• New and aspiring directors embarking on a governance career
• More experience directors improving their finance skills.
• Senior executives who want to work with their boards more effectively