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Prepare for the meeting
Brush up on unfamiliar terms and documents
Finance can seem a bit like alphabet soup with so many acronyms and unusual phrases, e.g. 'virement' and the 'GAG'.
While you don't need to understand all the detail, you should know what key terms mean so you can interpret them correctly in your minutes.
Use our handy glossary of financial terms to get up to speed.
You should also know the purpose of any unfamiliar finance documents and how they support effective governance – this will make it easier for you to keep up. Read our model role description to be clear on what you're expected to know.
About 3 weeks before the meeting, contact the SBM/CFO to clarify any agenda items you're not clear about. This should