Co-operative Accounting for the Non-Accountants
This course is designed to assist those persons who are interested in cooperatives or are already cooperative members, to better understand the financial management of local cooperatives.
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Course Information
This course is designed to assist those persons who are interested in co-operatives or are already co-operative members, to better understand the financial management of local co-operatives. Ensuring sound financial practices, and understanding basic accounting principles are vital to achieving and maintaining co-operative financial health.
This programme is aimed to empower non-financial persons to develop the needed knowledge and skills at forming and maintaining a co-operative, and will be delivered in a simple and relatable manner, without unnecessary financial jargon.
Certification will be provided to all participants upon completion of course.
Course Details
Duration
Part-Time - 3 hrs
What you'll learn
- The local cooperative regulatory framework and governing bodies
- Cooperatives' financial requirements as per current legislation
- The financial structure of cooperatives, including options of participation as members as well as distribution of shares
- Budgeting
- Basic and sound accounting practices
- Analysing financial statements
- Analysing financial audits
- Equity management
- Local and available sources of funds and other financial support
Experience Needed
This course is open to all those who wish to gain an understanding of the financial requirements of a cooperative, including council members, sub-committees and managers
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Certification
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