By AAT Comment CPD Exciting new CPD opportunities coming soon with AAT 19 Jan 2021 With home working and distributed work forces continuing to be popular, AAT has been working on some exciting new digital CPD for 2021. Management Accounting Fundamentals in Action – video series A series of talks on key management accounting principles – budgeting, cash flow, financial analysis and report writing. The talks will centre around a specific case study to illustrate the skills and techniques in a cohesive way. Available in February Getting started: Finance Business Partnering in a Digital Age – video series A series of talks exploring the role of a finance business partner and the necessity to adopt a digital mindset, including: Introduction to Finance Business Partnering Adding value as a Finance Business Partner Addressing common challenges faced by Finance Business PartnersIntroduction to digital finance Linking digital capabilities with finance business partnering Practicalities of getting started with digital Available in February AAT Learning pathway: Financial Reporting The AAT Financial Reporting learning pathway offers a structured and comprehensive sequence of learning materials that will ensure you have the updated knowledge to prepare and produce financial statements and accounts that are compliant with the Financial Reporting Standards. The syllabus includes: Investment propertyProperty, plant and equipmentIntangible assets other than goodwillLeasesProvisions and contingenciesGovernment grantsImpairment of assetsIncome taxEvents after the end of the reporting periodMicro-entities reporting under FRS 105 Available to AAT Licensed members in February as a pilot group AAT Learning pathway: Finance Business Partnering The AAT Finance Business Partnering pathway will provide a comprehensive understanding of what finance business partnering is and how you can adopt a FBP approach that will ultimately help influence decision making and strategy. The syllabus includes: Introduction to Finance Business PartneringConnect and collaborateCommunicating financial informationClear on strategyCommercial acumenChange agent and challenging the status quoDigital finance business partneringCuriosity, creative and can do attitudeCalm, confident and in-controlCompetent finance professional Available to FMAAT members in February as a pilot group. AAT Comment offers news and opinion on the world of business and finance from the Association of Accounting Technicians.