VENUES AND DATES September 2004 to January 2005:

Dakar, Senegal

FM1: Practical Financial Management for NGOs: Getting the Basics Right, Monday 27 September to Friday 1 October *** CONDUCTED IN FRENCH (course details also available in French)

FM3: Financial Management for Programme Managers: Working with Local Partners, Monday 4 October to Wednesday 6 October *** CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.

Bangkok, Thailand

FM1: Practical Financial Management for NGOs: Getting the Basics Right, Monday 1 November to Friday 5 November 2004

FM2: Managing for Financial Sustainability: Strategic Financial Management for NGOs, Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 November 2004

New Delhi, India

FM1: Practical Financial Management for NGOs – Getting the Basics Right, Monday 29 November to Friday 3 December 2004

FM3: Financial Management for Programme Managers Working with Local Partners, Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 December 2004

Kabul, Afghanistan

FM1: Practical Financial Management for NGOs – Getting the Basics Right, Sunday 23 to Thursday 27 January 2005.

UK – London and Oxford

FM3: Financial Management for Programme Managers, London, Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 October 2004,

TFT1: Getting The Financial Management Message Across: Training for Finance Trainers, Oxford, Monday 18 to Thursday 21 October 2004

FM4: Financial Management for Field Accountants, Oxford, UK, Monday 15 to Tuesday 16 November 2004

AB1: Field Accounting Basics, London, Tuesday 30 November 2004

BB1: Budgeting Basics, London, Wednesday 1 December 2004

Brief details on our courses follow below. If you wish to find out more about any of our courses or to make a booking, simply reply to this email or log on to our website: http://www.mango.org.uk/training where full course details, booking information and latest calendar can be found.

COURSE OUTLINES IN BRIEF

Notes:

· All courses are delivered in English, except where stated otherwise.

· All courses are non-residential except where indicated.

· GBP = British Pounds Sterling. Prices quoted are valid until 31 December 2004.

· Booking are made on first come, first served basis. Booking conditions apply.

FM1: Practical Financial Management for NGOs – Getting the Basics Right (5 days)

Introduction to financial management for managers and finance officers of small to medium sized NGOs. It takes a practical look at the ‘building blocks’ of financial management: keeping accounts, financial planning, internal control and financial monitoring. It also looks at managing the external audit. Cost: 495.00 GBP

FM2: Managing for Sustainability – Strategic Financial Management for NGOs (3 days)

This course covers the more advanced aspects of financial management for NGOs. It is aimed at senior managers and those responsible for the strategic management of programmes. The workshop focuses on strategic financial management challenges, including financing strategies for sustainability, building reserves, financing core costs and managing donor relationships. Cost: 375.00 GBP

FM3: Working with Local Partners – Financial Management for Programme Managers (3 days)

This course is for non-financial project or programme managers who work with and support local partner NGOs. Course content includes an introduction to the building blocks of financial management; challenges in the field; financial monitoring; and using financial management checklists. No previous financial management training or experience is required. Cost: 375.00 GBP

FM4: Introduction to Financial Management in the Field (2 days)

Aimed at accountants based in Head Office, or those who have little experience of the relief and development sector, this course helps accountants to transfer their skills to the NGO environment. It covers the challenges and practicalities of accounting in field-based operations, including cash accounting systems, internal control, multiple donor reporting and the impact of culture. Cost: 250.00 GBP.

TFT1: Getting the Financial Management Message Across: A short course for Finance Trainers (3.5 days)

This is for those who have to train others – such as field staff or partner NGOs – in how to manage finances more effectively. The course provides an opportunity to design and practice participatory style training, to make finance training more effective and even enjoyable. It requires a background in, or a good working knowledge of, finance but no previous training experience. Cost: 450.00 GBP

AB1: Accounting Basics (1 day)

This workshop provides a practical introduction to keeping simple accounts for field operations. It covers: the cash accounting system, monthly routines, accounting for projects and producing and reading financial reports. Cost: 125.00 GBP

BB2: Budgeting Basics (1 day)

This is for those who need to build and manage effective budgets. The day includes an overview of the financial planning process, the functions and types of budget, cost structures and practical approaches to budgeting. Practical sessions on building a project budget and cash flow forecast are also included. Cost: 125.00 GBP

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