Small Business e-Learning FCAN (2021)
Foundations of Small Business
Financial Counselling e-Learning Series
Part 1: Small Business Fundamentals
Module 1 – Small Business Fundamentals
This module introduces financial counselling in a small business context, covering key business structures, an overview of working with small business owners and scope of practice, and an outline of FCVic’s definition of a small business.
- Published: 28 Jul 2021
- Resource type: e-Learning
- Topics: fcan part 1
Part 2: Credit Issues
Please note: in this version of the e-Learning Series, modules 2.2-2.5 are currently unavailable. The intention is that they will be made available once they have been customised to reflect NSW legislation. You may encounter references to those modules in other parts of the Series; however, the absence of these modules will not adversely affect your ability to complete all parts of this Series.
Part 2 summarises key differences in legal protections for small business owners, along with potential options and negotiation tactics for small business clients where there are issues with creditors and suppliers.
Module 2: Introduction to the legal system and how it pertains to small business credit issues
This module summarises the different legal framework for small businesses which often do not qualify for the same protections as retail consumers under the consumer credit laws.
- Published: 28 Jul 2021
- Resource type: e-Learning
- Topics: fcan part 2a
Part 3: Financial Fundamentals
Module 3: Financial Fundamentals
This module provides an elementary introduction to key financial statements and tools for assessing the financial situation of the business. A financial assessment is often critical if time is needed to re-organise finances, or to negotiate changed repayments, or to provide breathing space to allow owners to make bigger decisions about future direction.
- Published: 28 Jul 2021
- Resource type: e-Learning
- Topics: fcan part 3
Part 4: Insolvency
Module 4: Insolvency
This module provides information on insolvency for companies, including key duties of directors and their liabilities in insolvency. It stands on its own.
Bankruptcy material, which is applicable to sole traders and partners, can be found in the Bankruptcy Toolkit on the FCA Toolkit site.
- Published: 9 Aug 2021
- Resource type: e-Learning
- Topics: fcan part 4
Resource Index
Resource Index
The Resource Index is a compilation of useful reference material and webinar recordings from the whole e-Learning Series.
Additional material will be added over time. Some resources, such as bookmarks, cannot be continually updated. We recommend that financial counsellors monitor and update to maintain currency.
- Published: 15 Jul 2021
- Resource type: Learning Material
- Topics: Resource Index
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While every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate, the material does not constitute legal or financial advice. References are provided to relevant sections of the law including links. These are provided for information only.
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