Lesley is an accomplished trainer and business consultant with extensive international experience in accounting, corporate governance, and professional education.
She began her career in public accountancy in Scotland before joining Credit Suisse Trust, where she managed the Client Accounting department.In 2005, she founded OneStudy Training, providing professional qualifications
and tailored development programs for individuals and organizations.
Throughout her career, Lesley has held a diverse range of roles spanning internal audit, operational excellence, post-merger integration, business start-ups, and higher education. She has over a decade of experience designing and delivering training for all levels of the ICSA syllabus, ACCA programmes, and bespoke corporate courses.
A passionate educator and lifelong learner, Lesley is a Certified Accountant, a Chartered Secretary, and holds a Level 2 Teacher Training qualification, a Certificate in International Accounting Standards, and a Lean Six Sigma Project Management qualification. She is dedicated to equipping professionals with the practical knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s evolving business environment.
Course Overview
This three-hour online course provides an introduction to investment funds
and the fundamentals of fund accounting. Participants will gain an
understanding of how funds operate, the key parties involved, different fund
structures, and the purpose of fund accounting. The course also explores fund
financial statements, key accounting concepts, and the calculation of Net
Asset Value (NAV), including an overview of common valuation approaches
used within private equity and real estate fund.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Course CONTENTS
Module 1 - Funds
Topics Covered
Key parties involved
Types of Funds
Module 2 Introduction to Fund Accounting
Topics Covered
Understanding Fund Financial Statements
Understanding Common Line Items
Practical Exercise
Key Terms
NAV