Finding Company Data

minal — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:15:42 +0000

Learn how to mine for company data and shed light on financial irregularities

City University London

6 Jul 2013 - 7 Jul 2013

This two-day course - taught by Martin Tomkinson and other experts in the field - will show you where to find company data and to shed light on the hidden depths of the financial world. The emphasis will be on teaching practical skills rather than a series of lectures. The objective of this course is to ensure that all participants know where and how to look for relevant information. The course will take in company information available in the UK, Europe, the United States, Asia, Australia and assorted offshore tax havens.

Understanding Company Accounts - Advanced

minal — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:03:43 +0000

A closer look at company accounts for the experienced investigative journalist

City University London

20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

With Raj Bairoliya, UK's leading forensic accountant

This course is ideal for those who have completed the beginners course held in March or the strand at the Summer School. As this is an advanced class, particpants need to be comfortable with the fundamentals of accounting and have experience in the arena of financial journalism.

Book your place

You can book for either Company Data, or Advanced Accounts (providing you have previous knowledge) at a cost of £275 full price or £225 NUJ, or the full Accounts package for £750 full price or £650 NUJ. The full package includes the two weekend courses as well as a one day beginners accounts course at the Summer School which will be Friday 12 July.

Single Course
Full price: £275
NUJ member: £225

Accounts Package
Full price: £750
NUJ member: £650

This is an advanced two-day intensive course with one of Britain’s top forensic accountants Raj Bairoliya. Raj will demonstrate how to understand advanced company accounting. You will learn not only where to find the accounts but what to look out for and how to get beyond the corporate PR spin. The emphasis will be on teaching practical skills rather than a series of lectures. The objective of this course is to ensure that all participants feel comfortable with a set of complicated accounts and know where and how to look for relevant information.