Efficient Finance and Accounting Operations

Introduction:

Stop what you are doing, take a step back, and look at how you perform your work. You will probably agree that things are currently effective but could be more efficient. 

This course will provide you with the tools and techniques necessary to enhance all the building blocks of accounting and finance. From accounts payable and cash management to budgeting and financial statements, we will show you best practices in tools and techniques that will make your job easier and help you deliver more value. The course will also cover behavioural concepts related to the day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate how they can enhance the operations of the finance and accounting departments
• Apply internationally implemented best practices in the following areas: accounts payable, billing, budgeting, cash management and treasury, costing, filing, financial statements, general ledger, inventory and policies and procedures
• Leverage their accounting cycle skills
• Use new tools to make their job efficient and smart
• Apply their knowledge through hands-on workshops and group presentations
• Identify the main elements of a vision for finance and accounting
• Evaluate and improve accounts payable process
• List the key best practices in receivables, inventory, and cash management
• Assess the budgeting process in their organizations and recommend improvements