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Learn from our accounting experts with experience across a range of industries who will present a variety of case studies during the workshop. Through these, you will learn practical skills on how to solve a range of financial queries within your business. In addition. you will be provided with a detailed training manual including workshop activities and various Excel templates to take away and apply within your own business and adapt to fit your financial needs.

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In this workshop you will learn:

The difference between direct and indirect costs
The difference between fixed and variable costs
The importance of Break-Even analysis
How to use Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis to:

calculate break-even points.
plan profits.
perform sensitivity analysis.

The importance of managing and controlling costs in a business

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This workshop is suitable for anyone who:

Has the responsibility of managing an operational budget.
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Attendees should be familiar with the use of Zoom for remote courses.

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Yes, the Victorian Chamber offers 4 WorkSafe approved courses. 1. HSR Initial OHS Training Course 2. HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (Plant) 3. HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (Work-related Violence) 4.HSR Refresher OHS Training Course (Work-related Stress)

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