Financial Planning and Reporting aims to equip learners with an understanding of tools and techniques used in planning, organising, reporting and presenting of financial reports.
Main Topics of Study:
Financial Resources
- The role of the accountant
- ~Compiling financial statements
- ~Performing financial calculations
- ~Analysing financial data
- ~Supervise bookkeepers and accounting assistants
- ~Offer financial advice
Financial Control
- Financial information and decision-making
- Cash Flow
- Implement financial recordkeeping systems
Planning and Decision-Making Accounting for Costs
- Manufacturing accounts
- Assisting with the budget preparation to provide organisations with future planning and decision-making information
The Provision of Financial Information
- Interpretation of Financial Statements
- Preparing Statements of Standard Accounting Practice (SSAP) reports and Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) reports
- Ensuring compliance with financial laws and regulations
- Reporting on financial performance
Example Candidate Response Booklet
Example Candidate Response (ECR) Booklets are a source of crucial information for Centres and Candidates as they use real candidate responses. We ask Senior Examiners to comment on five or more responses in terms of why the mark was awarded with commentary about how to improve the answer (if necessary).
