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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

Overview of Third-Party Stakeholders

Family Office Structures

Corporate Providers & Fiscal Representation

Broker Roles Across Charter, Sales & Refit

Maritime Agents: Operational & Financial Interface

Crew Employment & Payroll Structures

Legal Advisors & Dispute Escalation

Escalation Procedures for Disputes and Delays

Module 2 Quiz

Basic Accounting Principles

Bookkeeping vs Accounting

Accounting Systems Overview

Introduction to KYC (Foundational)

Financial Documentation and Escalation

VAT Fundamentals in Yacht Operations

SOPs in Yacht Finance

SOP Example

Module 3 Quiz

Understanding Budgets and Reading Reports

Cash Flow & Budgets

Asset vs Expense Classification

Static vs Rolling Budgets

Creating Departmental Budgets

Cost Centre Tracking and Expense Allocation

Module 4 Quiz

Assessement Scenerio

Assessement Part 1

Assessment Part 2

*Module Review 1-4

5.1 Yacht Operational Funding Flow

5.2 Use of Operational Accounts and Onboard Cards

5.3 Cash to Master (CTM): Timelines, Denominations, Bank Requirements

5.4 KYC Obligations and Timing

Module 5 Quiz

6.1 Approval Flows

6.2 Internal Communication: Captain, Officers and Owner Channels

*Purchase Flow and Documentation

Step-by-Step Purchasing Protocols

*Supplier Invoicing Procedures

Document Flow – From Request to Payment and Returns

External Communication – Vendors, Agents, and Contractors

Supplier Relationship Management

Managing Inventory and Critical Items

*Shipping and Customs Overview

Module 6 Quiz

Payment Types and Methods

*Payment Authorisation Processes

Wire Transfers, Banking Info & International Rules

Card Types – Physical, Virtual, Multi-Currency

Cash Use Onboard & Limitations

*Fraud Risks and Safety Protocols

Lost, Stolen, and Expired Cards

Virtual Wallets and Digital Tools

Module 7 Quiz

Financial Documentation

Professional Data Entry

Archiving Documentation – Originals vs Digital

Cash Reconciliation

Card Reconciliation and Statement Tracking

Troubleshooting Accounting Errors

Module 8 Quiz

Assessment Scenerio

Assessment Part 1

Assessment Part 2

*Module Review 5-8

Onboard & Ashore Reporting Roles

Corporate Reporting Deadlines and Expectations

*Budget vs Actuals Reporting

Key Financial Report Types (Balance Sheet, P&L, General Ledger)

Module 9 Quiz

Private vs Charter Yacht Financial Context

Time Charter vs Transport Contracts

Key Charter Parties – Brokers, VAT Agents, UBOs

*APA vs Operational Funds

*APA Banking, Reporting & Best Practices

Module 10 Quiz

Fiscal and Customs Definitions

VAT Status – Exempt vs Not Subject

Importation and Customs Considerations

Importation Scenarios – Equipment, Provisioning, Uniforms, Wine

VAT on APA and Stock

Working with Customs Agents and Fiscal Representatives

*Real-World VAT Scenarios

Module 11 Quiz

Assessment Scenerio

Assessment Part 1

Assessment Part 2

*Module Review 9-11

Exit Survey

Putting your Skills to Use

Certificate