Finance Explained Workshop

Course Overview:

This 3.5-hour online course simplifies essential accounting concepts and financial terminology, making them easy to grasp. Tailored for performing arts managers, board members, and professionals without formal financial training, it equips you with the confidence to navigate key financial reports and effectively fulfil your responsibilities.

You’ll learn to understand and interpret vital financial documents such as Management Accounts, Annual Accounts, Trustee/Directors’ Reports, Statements of Financial Activities, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements—all explained in clear, simple language.

Target Audience:

This course is perfect for anyone with financial responsibilities, whether you’re involved in day-to-day finance or not. It’s designed for staff who are new to finance, board members, and senior managers, and can also be helpful to those responsible for taking minutes at board meetings. No prior financial experience is needed, making it ideal for anyone looking to build confidence in understanding financial information.

Approach:

The course is an informal mix of the trainer’s presentation and discussion. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and draw on their own experiences.

Trainer:

Jeremy Smeeth

Jeremy Smeeth is the Chief Operating Officer at Norwich University of the Arts, bringing extensive experience in both financial and operational leadership within the arts sector. He began his career training as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in London, and transitioned to arts financial management in 1997. Prior to his current role, Jeremy served as Director of Finance and Administration at the National Theatre of Scotland from 2008 to 2012. Other previous financial management roles span a range of leading arts organisations, including Mountview Academy, Southbank, Artsadmin, Shared Experience, Company of Angels, International Workshop Festival, Chickenshed, and the Orange Tree Theatre.

Prices:

	ITC members rate	Non-members rate
Early Bird	£ 60 (£50 + £10 VAT)	£ 180 (£150 + £30 VAT)
Standard	£84 (£70 + £14 VAT)	£204 (£170 + £34 VAT)

Special Offer for Non-Members: Join ITC within 30 days after attending this training course and receive £100 + VAT off your first year of membership.

Date and Time:

25th November 2026, 10:30am – 2:00pm

Location: This course will take place Online

Please get in touch with us to discuss reasonable adjustments as far in advance as possible.

Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of the course fee. Due to limited availability, placement on the course is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Unpaid reservations may be cancelled to accommodate others. Please look at our complete booking terms and conditions and our cancellation policy.