EB Module 2: Analysing University Finances
Module Overview
This module is divided into 2 parts. The first is a general introduction to the documentation and processes associated with financial statements and records and should be attended by all connected with the enterprise bargaining process.
The second part deals in greater detail with University budgets and related documentation as well as building in time to work closely with participants on documents from their own University. This session is designed for delivery to a single Branch, or in some cases a small number of Branches.
Module Objectives
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Outline the key financial documents related to budgets and accounting practices in general.
- Identify the major components of University budgets
- Critically analyse their own University budget in order to more accurately assess and question the employer’s financial position.
Module Content
- Understanding and reading financial statements
- What are financial statements?
- Different Types of Financial Statements
- Management / corporate structures and budgets
- Major Components of University Budgets
- The Present, Past and Future
- So what is the budget bottom line?
- Analysis session