Understanding financial training

What do Kylie Minogue, David Beckham and Brad Pitt have in common with the businessman who takes the Piccadilly line to work every morning? 

They all understand finance.

A sound grasp of finance is essential for long-term success in any career. Even the "creative" businesses - music, the media or computer games - operate on the same basic financial principles as banks or car factories.

Of course, the well-paid stars have managers and agents to advise them; the rest of us have to learn it for ourselves. But finance training is never wasted - even if you end up choosing to run a safari camp in Africa, you'll need to be able to balance your books and plan strategically if you're going to be successful. 

How do you get training in finance?
Some people acquire it along the way. But for those who want to make finance their careers, a formal qualification is essential. In fact, the importance of financial training has been recognised by the Government, which now provides funds to enable 16-24 year old school-leavers to take certain courses for free.

There is a very wide variety of courses available, and the choice can be bewildering. Choosing the right course to match your ambitions is obviously essential - and so is choosing the right trainer for you.

That's why ATC has partnered with Infomat to bring students a free advice service. Whether you're planning a career in finance or just taking the first steps to learn more about financial training, we'll listen to your needs and advise you accordingly. Call us on 020 7324 1435. The advice is free and without any commitment on your part.

ATC stands for Accountancy Training Centre - and that's exactly what we do. We train more than 10,000 people every year - some of them are school-leavers, and some are senior businesspeople re-training for new skills. We train the staff of one of the biggest accountancy firms in the world, and of leading businesses in Britain and Europe.

If you'd like us to help you learn more about financial training, you can visit our website at www.atc.co.uk, or call 020 7324 1435 for more personalised information.

www.atc.co.uk