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The Importance of Money in Business - University of Leeds

This free online course gives you the opportunity to delve into the exciting world of business, and gain the skills that are required by employers for a successful career in accountancy, finance and business. Learn from the real life experiences of business professionals Over four weeks, you will get insights from business professionals and entrepreneurs at leading global brands including Adidas, PwC, Fit Flop, Cobra Beer, Ryecroft Glenton, ICAEW, Save the Children, WOW Company, Tea Huggers, Tesco, M&S and NHS. By the end of the course, you will be able to: demonstrate your commercial awareness to employers; have confidence in dealing with financial matters; appreciate the impact of cash flow on a business; and understand the strategies used for growing a business.

Gain the business, finance and accounting skills needed to succeed. Institute of Financial Accountants. IfsLearning - Homepage. Homepage. IAQF - International Association for Quantitative Finance. Anti Money Laundering & Compliance Training, and Fraud Prevention Courses. International Monetary Fund Home Page. PQ Magazine: part qualified accountants' news, advice, & careers. Free! Accountancy, banking and finance. Accountancy, banking and finance sector. Accountancy, banking and finance sector Could you be one of the two million people employed in the finance sector?

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Discover what it's like to work in the industry What areas of finance can I work in? Employment opportunities in accountancy, banking and finance are grouped into: Accountancy and finance - these types of jobs employ more than 1 million people who work in audit, tax and accountancy businesses as well as in financial functions within other organisations. There are about 34,000 businesses providing financial services, such as banking, insurance and financial advice, and more than 37,000 businesses registered to provide accountancy services, including audit, assurance, tax and advisory services. For examples of job roles in this sector, see graduate jobs in accountancy and finance. Who are the main graduate employers? The 'big four' accountancy and financial services firms are: Deloitte LLP EY KPMG PwC In retail banking, employers include well-known high street brands, such as:

Top 10 Student Uses of Bloomberg. About the Prudential Regulation Authority. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is a part of the Bank of England and responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.

About the Prudential Regulation Authority

It sets standards and supervises financial institutions at the level of the individual firm. The PRA has two statutory objectives: to promote the safety and soundness of these firms and, specifically for insurers, to contribute to the securing of an appropriate degree of protection for policyholders. It makes an important contribution to the Bank’s core purpose of protecting and enhancing the stability of the UK financial system.

There are also statutory requirements – Threshold Conditions – that firms must meet. These include firms maintaining appropriate capital and liquidity, and having suitable management. The PRA advances its objectives using two key tools. Business & Financial News, Breaking US & International News. Scottish Financial Enterprise - Home - The representative body for Scotland's Financial Services Industry. Home. The Wall Street Journal & Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News and Video.