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Accounting for Managers ON DEMAND

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18.0 Credits

Member Price $58.00

Non-Member Price $67.00

Overview

This course offers a comprehensive guide to mastering accounting principles crucial for effective management. This course covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of accounting transactions to the complexities of financial statement analysis and ratio interpretation. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the general ledger structure, the accounting cycle, and the different types of financial statements and their users. The course also delves into specialized areas such as payroll systems, investment analysis, and acquisition structures, providing you with a holistic view of accounting and its application in managerial decision-making. By the end of this online self-study CPE course, you will have a robust understanding of accounting principles, enabling you to make informed decisions that positively impact your organization’s operational and financial performance.

Highlights

Accounting information. Introduction to accounting. Financial statements. Interpreting financial statements. Evaluation of responsibility centers. Overview of selected accounting standards.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CFOs, controllers, financial professionals, and auditors.

Objectives

Cite the types of accounting transactions and where they are recorded, as well as the roles of the controller and chief financial officer. Specify the different accounting principles and sub-ledger types, as well as the structure of the general ledger, and the reasons for the accounting cycle, and more.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

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).

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Non-Member Price $67.00

Member Price $58.00