Business Essentials: Concepts and Tools FLEXCAST

Overview

This online self-study CPE course is an invaluable resource for professionals seeking a thorough understanding of the various aspects of business operations. It covers a broad range of topics, from management and human resource management to accounting, finance, and marketing. Participants will benefit from insights into economic systems, business structures, production processes, and the purchasing-supplier relationship. The course also includes an exploration of information technology, financial statement analysis, data collection methods, and key business statistics. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the Federal Reserve System’s role in banking, various stock exchanges, marketing strategies, and the complexities of international business and trade. By completing this CPE course, you will acquire a comprehensive overview of business concepts, enhancing your ability to make informed decisions and effectively contribute to various business functions.

Highlights

The economic basis and legal structures of business. Management and organization. Production and purchasing. Information technology and accounting. Business statistics, finance, and managerial control. Financial markets. Marketing and sales. International business and the government.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CFOs, controllers, leaders, and managers.

Objectives

Recognize attributes of economic systems and resource constraints. Recognize the different types of business structures. Recognize the concepts and functions of management. Differentiate among the types of psychological needs and types of leadership. Identify labor goals, labor-management problems, and key labor legislation, and more.

Preparation

None.

Notice

This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.