Self-Study
Controller’s Role in Payroll, Budget, and Management
Understand the roll of the Controller with proven strategies for department management and system implementation.
$174.00 – $204.00
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Without FlexCast, you must start with enough time to finish. (1 Hr/Credit)
Secure Transaction CPE Credits
6 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
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? The Controller’s Role in Payroll, Budget, and Management 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 controller accounting CPE 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.
This controller accounting course covers material also contained in The New Controller Guidebook.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
- 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
Chapter 2
- Describe how to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department, as well as how to account for common payroll transactions
Chapter 3
- Explain the techniques available for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the work flow of the accounting department
Chapter 4
- Describe how the various components of the budget are assembled to create a complete budget package
Chapter 5
- Explain the various methods for reviewing and subsequently evaluating a capital budgeting proposal
Chapter 6
- Describe the steps required to select and install an accounting computer system
Course Specifics
1143401
September 26, 2022
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Compliance Information
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CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.
Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. 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 …
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