Shipping Documents Under Control: Examination Rules and International Electronic Standards (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Picture an exporter who has shipped goods worth a fortune, and an importer who has agreed to pay for them, neither of whom fully trusts the other yet. Documentary credits — commonly known as shipping documents — are what let that trade happen anyway, and examining them correctly is what keeps both sides protected. That is the practical skill this course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built to deliver.
In today's international trade landscape, the framework accepted by all parties involved — exporters and importers alike — rests on this simple guarantee: the exporter is assured of collecting the value of the goods once shipment documents are submitted to the bank, while the importer is assured that the issuing bank will not release payment for goods that fail to meet the agreed terms. This course walks through the rules, electronic standards and examination practices that make that guarantee work in practice.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Managers of institutions and companies, and managers of banks and departmental staff in Islamic banks.
- Accountants and assistants in commercial companies.
- Businessmen wishing to develop their skills in the management of Islamic banks.
- Students and graduates of business schools in different universities.
- Anyone wishing to develop their expertise in the field of financial markets.
What Participants Will Gain:
After completing the programme, participants will be able to master the following topics:
- Supervising the preparation of registration bonds, verifying their validity, and approving them before registration in company accounting books.
- Overseeing all documents issued by the accounting office in Islamic banks, and implementing the financial procedures set by senior management.
- Supervising the annual inventory obtained each year and verifying its accuracy.
3Course Content
Module 1: Shipping Documents in International Trade
- The concept of shipping documents and their importance in the work of trading companies.
- Import and export strategies built around documentary credit practice.
Module 2: Accounting Foundations for Trade Finance
- Accounting principles, basic terminology, and recording of financial transactions.
Module 3: Verification and Control Rules
- Double-entry theory and the anti-budget concept.
- Important rules related to accounts.
Module 4: Delivery Formats
- Group training in the centres of the Academy, and individual training according to an integrated curriculum.
- Field training in Islamic banks, and theoretical training in dedicated classes within the Academy.
- A mini-master's track on this programme is available; contact the management of the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy for details.
Dates and Locations:
The course is held in Egypt, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, England, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, as well as Australia and the United States — or at a time and place that suits your schedule.
What Do You Get?
On completion, participants receive a certificate accredited by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy.