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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

 

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The financial strength of any business organisation depends on efficient acquisition and management of its resources by those who have responsibility and authority to control the use of these resources and accounting for them accordingly.

 

The degree of effectiveness of management control over the use of resources depends on the quality, relevance and timeliness of information available to management.  For the efficient provision of this information, there is the need to enhance the skills of staff in the use of Information Technology.

 

Against this background, the courses offered by the Financial Management and Management Information Systems Department including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Internal Auditing, Stores Management, Purchasing Management, Records Management, Computer Application Packages for Business Operations and Management, among others are designed to help managers at all levels of organisations to develop and improve their knowledge and skills.

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                Basic Accounting for Small Business

                Budgeting and Budgetary Control

                Computer software Application Packages for Business Operations & Management

                Costing & Pricing of Products and Services

                Finance & Accounting for Non-Finance Managers

                Financial Accounting

                Financial Management

                Financing Small and Medium Scale Businesses

                Internal Auditing

                Management Accounting

                Management of Credit Schemes

                Microsoft Access

                Microsoft Excel

                Microsoft Power Point

                Microsoft Project

                Microsoft Word

                Purchasing and Supply Management

                Records Management

                Stores Management

 

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FINANCING SMALL AND

MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESSES

                                                                                                                    

INTRODUCTION

High failure rate of small and medium scale businesses can be largely attributed to inability to adequately determine and apply the financial resources of their businesses.  It is therefore incumbent on entrepreneurs, particularly those going into business for the first time, to equip themselves with the necessary information on how to finance their businesses, the forms of finance available and the sources and the requirements/conditions for accessing such funds.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

        At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§            ­Estimate the financing needs of small and medium scale businesses;

§            Identify the main components of a business plan;

§            State the techniques for managing inventory, debtors and receivables;

§                    Identify profitable forms and sources of financing small and medium scale businesses.

 

CONTENTS:

§        ­        Overview of the Finance Function;

§                                ­Business Plan preparation;  

§        Forms and Sources of Financing;

§        ­        Determining Profit and Cash Flows;

§        ­        Inventory and Debtors Management;

§        ­        Cash Management and Control.

 

INTENDED FOR:

        Owner-managers, Managers of Small and Medium Scale Businesses, Potential Entrepreneurs.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Discussions, Exercises, Syndicate Work

 

DURATION:  1   WEEK                     PERIOD:   APR 14 - APR 18

                                               

VENUE:           ACCRA                       FEE:           ¢360.00

 

 

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MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT SCHEMES

 

INTRODUCTION

Managing Credit Schemes is a skill which has been practiced since the beginning of civilization.  The techniques have constantly changed according to the needs of businesses. High rate of default by credit beneficiaries affect operating profit  and thereby necessitating quality credit management.

 

This course is therefore designed to equip credit managers and officers with the necessary skills to manage their credit schemes in an efficient manner.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

        At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§                                      ­Determine the nature, benefits and cost of credit;

§                                      ­Evaluate risks of credit schemes;

§                                      ­Identify specific credit needs of enterprises;

§                                      ­Design suitable Records Keeping Systems for credit schemes;

§                                      ­Prepare a Business Plan .

 

CONTENT:

§              Nature of Credit Schemes;

§              ­Credit for sustainable development;

§              ­Forms and cost of credit;

§              ­Payment terms and methods;

§              ­Credit Risks;

­      Credit Decision Making;

§              ­Gender and Credit Management;

­      Credit and Entrepreneurship;

§              ­Records Keeping;

§              ­Business Plan Preparation

 

INTENDED FOR:

Credit Officers, Operators of Credit Schemes, Credit Associations and Staff of Credit Departments of Financial Institutions.

 

PRESENTATION:  

Lectures, Discussions,  and Exercises.

               

DURATION:     1 WEEK                    PERIOD: MAY 05  -   MAY 09

               

VENUE:        ACCRA                          FEE:         ¢360.00

 

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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING FOR

NON-FINANCE MANAGERS

                                               

INTRODUCTION:

 

Managers need to understand the financial performance of their businesses in order to be effective. It is therefore imperative for all levels of managers who have had no formal training in finance and accounting to be given a good appreciation of finance and accounting.

 

This course, Finance and Accounting for Non-Finance Managers has been designed to assist managers without formal training in finance and accounting to be equipped with the relevant skills for discharging their duties.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

§        Explain finance and accounting terms and concepts;

§        Determine the differences between financial accounting, management accounting and financial management;

§        Analyse and interpret financial statements;

§        Appreciate the financial implications of managerial decisions.

 

CONTENT:

§        Accounting concepts and terms;

§        Objectives and Uses of Financial Statements;

§        Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements;

§        Accounting for Managerial Decision Making.

§        Budgeting and budgetary control;

§        Investment appraisal.

 

INTENDED FOR:

Non-Finance Managers (Production, Marketing, and Administrative Managers/Officers), and Professionals (Surveyors, Architects, Pharmacists, Surgeons, Medical Officers and Engineers.).

 

PRESENTATION:  

Lectures, Discussions, Exercises, Case Studies, Syndicate Work.

 

DURATION:     1 WEEK    PERIOD: JUN 02  -  JUN 06

                                                        SEP  15 -   SEP 19

 

VENUE:        ACCRA          FEE:         ¢360.00

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MICROSOFT  EXCEL

 

INTRODUCTION

 

This MS Excel course will equip participants with basic skills for processing data and producing reports in spreadsheet format in a timely and effective manner.

 

OBJECTIVE:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

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§        Use the MS Excel to process financial and statistical data to produce appropriate reports.

 

CONTENT:

§                    ­Getting Started with the MS Excel;

§                    ­Using Mathematical Formulae and Functions;

§                    ­Using the Editing Menu;

§                    ­Worksheet Formatting;

§                    ­Printing of Worksheet;

§                    ­Presenting Data with Charts;

§                    ­­Using the “Help” wizard.

 

INTENDED FOR:

All Levels of Staff and persons with little or without computer skills.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Demonstration, and Hands-on Exercises.

 

DURATION:      3 DAYS   PERIOD: JUN 11 – JUN 13

 

VENUE:           ACCRA       FEE:          ¢220.00

 

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COSTING AND PRICING OF

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

Costing and Pricing of products and services provide strong basis for assessing the profitability and sustainability of a business.

 

The course on Costing and Pricing of Products and Services is designed to equip managers and officers with the necessary skills and knowledge in various forms of costing and how pricing can be used for effective decision-making.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

§        ­Classify Costs;

§                                Identify Cost Systems;

§        Compute Cost of Products and Services

§        Determine Break-Even Point;

§        Calculate Variances for Cost Control purposes;

§        Use Costing Systems for Pricing decisions;

 

CONTENT:

§        ­Cost Concepts and Cost Classification;

§        ­Costing Systems;

o       Standard Costing;

o       Marginal Costing and Break-Even Point;

o       Job Order Costing;

o       Process Costing;

§        ­Variance Analysis;

§        ­Costing for Pricing Decisions;

§        ­Cost Control and Cost Reduction;

§        ­Pricing Strategies

 

INTENDED FOR:

Production Managers/Officers/Supervisors and Cost and Management Accountants/Officers.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises, Syndicate Work and Case Studies

 

DURATION:    1 WEEK             PERIOD:   JUN 23 – JUN 27

       

VENUE:           ACCRA                      FEE:          ¢360.00

 

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MICROSOFT  ACCESS

(MS ACCESS)

                                                                               

INTRODUCTION:

 

Database Management Systems (DBMS) are a fundamental component of any management information system. DBMS provide us with a platform to build, store and maintain databases, and provide up-to-date information on clients, personnel, inventory, markets, etc. on timely basis.  

 

The course on Microsoft Access will provide participants with basic skills for creating and managing databases.

 

OBJECTIVE:

 

        At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        ­        Use the MS Access to create and manage databases.

 

CONTENT:

§        ­        Introduction to MS Access;

§        ­        Creating a Database;

§        ­        Customising Forms

§                                Querying the Database;

§        ­        Creating and Customising Reports;

§        ­        Relating Tables;

§        ­        Using the “Help” wizard.

 

INTENDED FOR:

All Levels of staff and persons with little or without computer skills.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Demonstration, and Hands-on Exercises.

 

DURATION:   1 WEEK              PERIOD:   JUN 16 – JUN 20

 

VENUE:           ACCRA               FEE:           ¢360.00

 

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PURCHASING AND

SUPPLY   MANAGEMENT

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The strategic role of purchasing and supply management is widely recognized in government, private and parastatal organizations. There is therefore the need to have  trained purchasing and supply professionals who are capable of managing the  processes of purchasing and supply from specifications, sourcing through to the point of use.

 

The need to have knowledgeable and skilled personnel to undertake the purchasing and supply activities in organisations cannot therefore be over-emphasized.

 

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§              Design a corporate purchasing and supply plan;

§              Develop database on suppliers;

§              Evaluate bids and tenders

§              Negotiate and manage purchasing and supply contracts.

§              Broaden perception in “value for money” concept.

 

CONTENT:

§              Organisation and Management of the Purchasing and Supply Function;

§              Purchasing and supply  Objectives, Policies and Procedures;

§              Local and Overseas Purchasing and Supply;

§              Purchasing Documentation;

§              Verification and Specifications of Material Requirements;

§              Negotiating Terms of Purchase and Supply;

§              Law of Contracts;

§              Bids and Tender Evaluation;

§              Shipping and Transportation Regulations on importation of products

§              Appreciation of the Public Procurement Law

§              Stores planning and administration

§              Stores security and waste control

§              Stock-taking and verification methods

 

INTENDED FOR:

 

Purchasing Managers/Officers, Internal Auditors, Accountants, Project Managers / Officers, Production Managers/Officers, Quality Control Managers /Officers and Storekeepers/ Officers.

       

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Case Studies, Exercises, Syndicate Work, Project Work, Role Play and Film Shows.

 

DURATION:     2 WEEKS          PERIOD:   JUL 07   -  JUL 18

 

VENUE:   ACCRA                       FEE:           ¢700.00

 

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RECORDS MANAGEMENT

 

INTRODUCTION

Efficiently managed records are essential for the provision of timely and accurate information to decision makers.

 

The course on Records Management is therefore designed to update and upgrade the knowledge and skills of those who are involved in managing the records of their organizations.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        Define the scope and purpose of records management;

§        Design a cost-effective records management system;

§        Analyse and suggest improvements to the existing records management system of their organisations.

 

CONTENT:

§        Purpose and Scope of Records Management

§        Historical perspective of records keeping

§        Process of Records Management

o       Generation of records;

o       Classification and Indexing;

o       Records Maintenance and Usage;

o       Records Census;

o       Records Schedule;

o       Preservation of Historical Records.

§        Registry: Functions and Organisation;

§        Types of Records Processing Systems;

§        Records Centre and Archives management

§        Records equipment and security

 

INTENDED FOR:

Administrative and Human Resource Managers/Officers, Records Managers/Officers, Registry Staff and other personnel dealing with records.

 

PRESENTATION:           

Lectures, Case Studies, Exercises, Field Visit and Project Work.

 

DURATION:     2 WEEKS                  PERIOD: JUN 16 - JUN 27

                                                                        OCT 27 – NOV 07

 

VENUE:        ACCRA                          FEE:         ¢700.00

 

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FINANCIAL  MANAGEMENT

 

INTRODUCTION

Financial Management is about assessing corporate financial needs, where to raise the funds from and how to use such funds to increase the value and productivity of the organisation.

 

The Financial Management course is therefore designed to equip managers and officers with the necessary skills to enable them add value to and improve the productivity of their organizations.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        Identify forms and sources of financing;

§        Use financial ratios to measure performance;

§        Appraise investments decisions; 

 

CONTENT:

§        The Finance Function;

§        Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements

§        Financial Planning;

§        Forms and Sources of Financing;

§        Management of Working Capital;

§        Financial and Capital Structure Analysis; and

§        Investment Appraisal.

§        Financial control models

§        Financial Administration Act, 2203 (Act 654)

§        Introduction to MS Excel

 

INTENDED FOR:

Accountants, Financial Managers, Project Managers, Project Analysts, Bankers and Senior Managers.

 

PRESENTATION:           

Lectures, Exercises, Case Studies, Group Discussions and Field Visit.

 

DURATION:     2 WEEKS   PERIOD:        OCT 06 – OCT 17

 

VENUE:           ACCRA        FEE:                ¢700.00

 

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BUDGETING  AND 

BUDGETARY  CONTROL

 

INTRODUCTION:

Budgeting and Budgetary Control is a rational means of allocating and controlling scarce resources of an organisation towards the attainment of set  goals and objectives. 

 

This Course on Budgeting and Budgetary Control is designed to provide  participants with the necessary tools for efficient planning and controlling the resources of their  organisations. 

 

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        Prepare Functional and Master budgets;

§        Design a budgetary control system.

 

CONTENT:

§        ­Planning Versus Budgeting;

§        Prerequisites for Effective Budgeting;

§        The Budgeting Process

o Determining Budget Estimates

o Budget Reconciliation

o Budget Consolidation

o Budget Approval

§        Types of Budgets:

o Functional Budgets;

o Master Budget;                  

§        Budgetary Control Process:

o Setting Standards;

o Measuring Actuals;

o Variance Analysis;

§        Cost Control and Cost Reduction

§        Introduction to MS Excel.

 

INTENDED FOR:

Line Managers, Divisional Heads, Departmental Heads and other personnel in Managerial Positions.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Exercises, Group Discussions and Project Work.

     

DURATION: 2 WEEKS                   PERIOD: JUL 28- AUG 08

 

VENUE:         ACCRA                                  FEE:         ¢700.00

 

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MICROSOFT  POWERPOINT

 

INTRODUCTION

The course on Microsoft PowerPoint (MS PowerPoint) is designed to  provide Trainers, Sales and Marketing staff and other senior managers with basic skills to enable them produce and make effective visual presentations.

 

OBJECTIVE

      At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§  ­  Use the MS Power Point to make effective presentations.

 

CONTENT:

§                                ­Features of MS Power Point;

§                                ­Creating Slides;

§                                ­Adding Visuals to Slides;

§                                                        ­Running Slides Shows;

§                                ­Using Power Point with other Applications;

§                                                        ­Printing a Presentation;

§                                Presentation skills

§                                Project work

 

INTENDED FOR:

Secretaries, Trainers/ Facilitators and professionals with or without computer skills.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Demonstration, Hands-on Exercises and Project work.

 

DURATION:   3 DAYS            PERIOD:   AUG 11 - AUG 13

 

VENUE:          ACCRA              FEE:          ¢220.00

 

 

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FINANCIAL   ACCOUNTING

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

A large part of the information that business managers require for decision making is derived from Financial Statements.

 

This course on Financial Accounting has therefore been designed to help improve the capacity of  participants to enable them provide quality financial  information to all stakeholders.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        Apply the principles of accounting effectively;

§        Prepare Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.

§        Analyse and Interpret Financial Statements; and

 

CONTENT:

§        Accounting Concepts and Conventions;

§        Source Documents and Books of Accounts;

§        Chart of Accounts;

§        Financial Statements;

§        Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements

§        Introduction to MS Excel.

 

INTENDED FOR:

Accounting Managers/Officers, and other Accounting Personnel.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Discussions, Exercises and Project Work.

 

DURATION:     2 WEEKS        PERIOD: AUG 11  - AUG. 22

 

VENUE:        ACCRA                FEE:         ¢700.00

 

 

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INTERNAL  AUDITING

 

INTRODUCTION:

Internal Auditing is an integral part of the control system that ensures the adequacy and effectiveness of an organisation’s system of internal control.   The proper working of an internal control system of an organisation enhances the efficiency of its performance, whilst the inadequacy or ineffectiveness of it could spell the demise of the organisation.

 

This course on Internal Auditing is designed to equip auditors and management personnel with an in-depth knowledge of the function of internal auditing as well as provide adequate skills in evaluating and auditing internal control systems.

 

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        Define the elements of internal accounting control;

§        Evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s systems of internal control;

§        Design and carry out compliance and substantive tests.

 

CONTENT:

§  Purpose and Scope of Internal Audit;

§  ­  The Audit Process;

§  ­  The Internal Audit Function;

§  ­  Financial, Compliance and Operational Audit;

§  ­  Compliance and Substantive Tests;

§  ­  Audit Programmes and Working Papers;

§  ­  Audit of Automated Systems;

§  ­  Audit Sampling;

§  ­  Verification of Assets and Liabilities;

§  ­  Internal Controls and Checks;

§  ­  Audit Investigation and Reporting; and

§  ­  Audit Report

 

INTENDED FOR:

Internal Auditors/Officers, Accountants, Accounts Officers and  Managers.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Exercises, Case Studies and Syndicate Work.

 

DURATION: 2 WEEKS            PERIOD:         AUG 25 - SEP 05

                                                                      NOV 03 – NOV 14

 

VENUE:    ACCRA                    FEE:                 ¢700.00

 

 

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STORES MANAGEMENT

 

INTRODUCTION:

The purchasing, handling and storing of materials to meet the needs of users form part of the fundamental functions of every organization. This range of activities illustrate the strategic role stores play the supply chain of an organisation.

 

In the current highly competitive business environment coupled with economic constraints, every organisation is encouraged to adopt measures that will contribute to minimising  the level of investment in materials stock for realising its corporate objectives.

 

This course in Stores Management  is being organised to equip  participants with up-to-date techniques of managing their organisation’s material stocks.

 

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        State the strategic role and objectives of the Stores Function;

§        Design an effective stock control system; and

§        Formulate a workable Stores Management plan.

 

CONTENT:

§        ­Stores Functions and Procedures;

§        Organisation and Management of the Stores Function;

§        Classification and Indexing of Stores;

§        Introduction To Computer Applications for Stores Management (MS Access);

§        Handling and Storage  Equipment;

§        Receipt, Inspection and Issue of Materials;

§        Stores Records;

§        Stores Accounting

§        Stock Control Systems;

§        Stock-taking and Checking Procedures; and

§        Stores Planning and Layout.

 

INTENDED FOR:

Materials Managers, Stores Managers/Storekeepers, Project Managers, Accountants and Auditors.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises, Syndicate Work , Field visit and Film Shows.

                                                                                             

DURATION:     2 WEEKS        PERIOD: SEP 08 - SEP 19

 

VENUE:         ACCRA                      FEE:         ¢700.00

 

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MICROSOFT WORD

(MS WORD)

 

INTRODUCTION

The course in Microsoft Word  provides participants with basic skills that enable them to produce various types of documents such as reports, memos, tables, forms, and newsletters effectively and efficiently.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

      At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

·  ­        Use MS Word to create, edit and print documents;

·  ­        Merge standard letters to database;

·  ­        Create and use templates.

 

CONTENT

§                                ­Viewing and Moving Documents around;

§                                ­Creating, Saving, Retrieving and Printing Files;

§                                ­Using Spell Check;

§                                ­Moving and Copying Text;

§                                ­Formatting Text;

§        ­        Search and Replace;

§        ­        Headers and Footers;

§                                Page Numbering;

§                                ­Creating Tables;

§        ­        Bullets and Numbering;

§                                ­Creating Columns;

§                                ­Generation of Table of Contents;

§                                ­Mail Merge

 

INTENDED FOR:

 

Secretaries, Trainers/Facilitators and other persons with or without basic computer skills.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Demonstration, Hands-on Exercises and Project work.

 

DURATION:   3 DAYS            PERIOD: AUG 25 - AUG 27

 

VENUE:          ACCRA              FEE:          ¢220.00

 

 

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MANAGEMENT   ACCOUNTING

 

INTRODUCTION

Management Accounting is geared towards providing costing information and  for planning and controlling organisational resources. As an internal decision-making tool, Management Accounting provides the basis for assessing the costs and benefits of a  product,  a service, an activity or a section/department, as well as for planning the allocation, disbursement, and monitoring and evaluation of  the resources of the organisation to ensure organisational effectiveness.

 

The course in Management Accounting is intended to equip managers and officers in production/operational and service businesses in particular with skills in costing and pricing of products and services and budgeting of organisational resources.

 

OBJECTIVES

     

      At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

·      ­  List the types of costing methods;

·      ­  Design a cost structure for their organisations;

·      ­  Prepare Operating and Capital Budgets;

·      ­  Design Budgetary Control Systems;

·        ­Appraise Investment Proposals;

·      ­  Apply appropriate Pricing Methods, and

·  Determine Break-Even Point of a firm’s operations.

·  Introduction to MS Excel

 

 

CONTENT:

§  ­Relationship between Financial Accounting, Financial Management and Management Accounting;

§  ­  Management Accounting as a Management Tool;

§     Types of costing;

§  ­  Break-Even Analysis;

§  ­  Budgeting and Budgetary Control System;

§  ­  Costing Systems

o  Job and Process Costing;

o Absorption and Marginal Costing

o Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

§  ­  Analysis of Investment Decisions;

§  ­  Divisional Performance Measurement; and

§  ­  Management Reports.

 

INTENDED FOR:

Marketing Managers, Accountants, Production Managers, and Project Managers / Analysts.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Discussions, Exercises, Case Studies, and Syndicate Work.

     

DURATION:   2 WEEKS            PERIOD:         SEPT 29 - OCT 10              

VENUE:           ACCRA               FEE:                 ¢700.00

 

 

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      MICROSOFT   PROJECT

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

The course in Microsoft Project (MS Project) will provide participants with basic skills that will enable them to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate projects and other business operations and produce accurate and timely reports.

 

OBJECTIVE:

      At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

§        ­Use MS Project for planning, analysing and monitoring and evaluating of projects.

 

CONTENT:

§        ­        Creating a Project

§        ­        Assigning People and other Resources to project tasks

§        ­        Generating  and Printing Reports

§        ­        Working with Views, Tables, and Filters

§        ­        Working with Costs;

§        ­        Analysing and Adjusting the project schedules

 

INTENDED FOR:

Project Managers/Officers, Operations/Production Managers/Officers, and Credit Officers with or without  basic computer skills.

 

PRESENTATION:

Lectures, Demonstrations, Hands-on Exercises and Project work.

 

DURATION:   1 WEEK      PERIOD:  SEP 22  - SEP 26

 

VENUE:          ACCRA        FEE:          ¢360.00

 

 

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION PACKAGES FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

 

INTRODUCTION:

Computer Software Application packages play a major role in business operations and management.  The global nature of innovations in information technology demands that due recognition is accorded to the role of Computer Software Application Packages.

 

The course will provide participants with a hands-on experience on how computer software application packages automate and support the end-user and contribute to the overall  management of business  organisations.

 

OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

§        ­Perform basic housekeeping functions on the computer;

§        Use a Word Processing package to produce reports and  letters;

§        ­Use a Spreadsheet package to analyse data and generate graphs and reports;

§        ­Use a Database package to process data and generate reports.

§        ­Use a Presentation software to prepare and make effective presentation.

 

CONTENT:

§        ­Introduction to Computers

§        Introduction to MS Windows

§        Introduction to Word Processing - MS WORD

§        Introduction to Spreadsheets - MS EXCEL

§        Introduction to Databases - MS ACCESS

§        Introduction to MS POWERPOINT

     

INTENDED FOR:

Departmental Heads, Sectional Heads, Managers and Supervisors with or without basic computer skills.

 

PRESENTATION:           

Lectures, Demonstration, and Hands-on Experience.

     

DURATION:    2 WEEKS    PERIOD:        OCT 20 - OCT 31

 

VENUE:           ACCRA        FEE:                ¢700.00

 

 

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BASIC ACCOUNTING

FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The business environment is characterized by  decision-making  based on sound accounting principle and business operating plans.

 

This course, Basic Accounting for Small Business, is purposely designed to meet the accounting needs of all small and medium size enterprises.

 

OBJECTIVE

 

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

 

³          Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Basic Accounting

 

 

CONTENT

 

§        Purpose and Scope of Accounting

 

o       Records keeping

o       Types of Accounting Records

o       Accounting Cycles

 

§        Source Documents:

 

o       Revenue Documents

o       Payment Documents

o       Stores Documents

o       Files

 

§        Books of Accounts:

 

o       General Journal

o       Special Journal

o       General Ledger

o       Subsidiary Ledgers

 

§        Sales and Purchase Transactions:

 

o       Cash Sales/Purchase Procedures

o       Credit Sales/Purchase Procedures

 

INTENDED FOR

Business Owners/Managers and Accounting Officers of Small Businesses.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Lectures, Demonstrations, Discussions and Exercises.

 

DURATION:    1 Week      DATE: JUL 21 – JUL 25              

 

VENUE:   ACCRA               FEE: ¢360.00                                    

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