Controller's Role in Payroll, Budget, and Management FLEXCAST
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6.0 Credits
Member Price $49.00
Non-Member Price $56.00
Overview
Are you struggling to navigate the complex responsibilities of a controller or CFO? Feel overwhelmed by the need to efficiently structure and manage your department? This course is your solution. Dive into the critical aspects of a controller’s role, starting from day one. Learn how to create a robust department structure, implement effective systems, and manage tasks ranging from payroll to budgeting. With a focus on both management and technical skills, you’ll discover how to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness, especially in payroll management. This course also provides practical insights into assembling a complete budget package and evaluating capital budgeting proposals. Finally, gain the knowledge to select and install the most suitable accounting computer system for your organization. Equip yourself with the skills to not just survive but thrive as a financial leader.
Highlights
Controller job description. Payroll management. Department management. Budgeting. Capital budgeting. Computer system selection and installation.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, CFOs, controllers, financial professionals, and auditors.
Objectives
Describe the role of the controller and the chief financial officer, and the activities to address during the controller’s first days on the job. Describe how to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department, as well as how to account for common payroll transactions. Explain the techniques available for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the work flow of the accounting department. Describe how the various components of the budget are assembled to create a complete budget package. Explain the various methods for reviewing and subsequently evaluating a capital budgeting proposal. Describe the steps required to select and install an accounting computer system.
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.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $56.00
Member Price $49.00