The IAMI GUEST: Principles of Yacht Financial Management course is your guide to running the financial side of a senior interior role with clarity and calm. From understanding ownership structures and approval flows to managing budgets, APA, reconciliation and VAT, you’ll gain the confidence to protect the yacht, earn the trust of management and lead your department like a true professional.
What is GUEST?
The IAMI GUEST Program is the only internationally Recognised Large Yacht Industry Qualifications and Assessment Standard.
What are the course requirements?
To ensure you get the most out of this course, there is a requirement of minimum operational experience, we encourage you to reach out to our team at [email protected] to find out if it is the right fit for you.
Welcome to Thinkific!
1.1 Legal Awareness
1.2 Ultimate Beneficial Ownership & Authority in Practice
1.3 Power of Attorney (POA) Onboard
1.4 UBO Wealth vs Operational Funds
1.5 Decision-Making & Responsibility Distribution
1.6 Jurisdiction & Company Registration
Module 1 Quiz
2.1 Overview of Third-Party Stakeholders
2.2 Family Office Structures
2.3 Corporate Providers and Fiscal Representation
2.4 Broker Roles Across Charter, Sales and Refit
2.5 Maritime Agents: Operational and Financial Interface
2.6 Crew Employment and Payroll Structures
2.7 Insurance Considerations and Risk
2.8 Legal Advisors, Disputes and Escalation
Module 2 Quiz
3.1 Basic Accounting Principles
3.2 Bookkeeping vs Accounting
3.3 Accounting Systems Overview
3.4 Introduction to KYC (Foundational)
3.5 Financial Documentation and Escalation
3.6 VAT Fundamentals in Yacht Operations
3.7 SOPs in Yacht Finance
3.8 SOP Example
Module 3 Quiz
4.1 Understanding Budgets and Reading Reports
4.2 Cash Flow and Budgets
4.3 Asset vs Expense Classification
4.4 Static vs Rolling Budgets
4.5 Building Your Departmental Budget
4.6 Cost Centre Tracking and Expense Allocation
Module 4 Quiz
Assessment Scenario
Assessment Part 1
Assessment Part 2
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Yes! You will receive an official IAMI GUEST certificate.
The IAMI GUEST Program is the only internationally Recognised Large Yacht Industry Qualifications and Assessment Standard.
You have a full year to complete the course, having all assignments submitted and marked before the 365 days are over.
