COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course introduces participants who are new to the sector (and who may not necessarily have an understanding of financial systems) to the specific regimes within which a Registered Social Landlord (Housing Association) is governed, managed, regulated and financed.
At the end of the course participants will understand the unique way in which an RSL is governed, financed and regulated and be able to discuss finance-related matters with colleagues more confidently.
COURSE CONTENT
- Overview of the financial structures within which RSLs work
- Explanation of the financial frameworks involved, including basic accounting concepts
- The capital and grant funding regimes
- The role of private finance
- The income and expenditure account
- Reading and interpreting published financial information
- An introduction to basic financial management
- Key board responsibilities
- Unravelling some of the jargon
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Staff newly from outside the sector to any level within an RSL finance team. The course is also appropriate for Board Members wishing to gain a greater understanding of some of the issues faced by their organisations.
"A good overview of RSL finance which was presented in an interesting way."
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