Managing the Accounting Department
Overview
Welcome to a management course that helps CFOs and Controllers lead the Accounting Department. It is essential that the Accounting Department have a Vision which is aligned with the Business goals. Controllers must also be comfortable with wearing multiple 'hats' in the business. The head of the Accounting Department must be skilled in a variety of leadership skills, technical skills, managerial skills and current management techniquest.
Highlights
- Accounting
- Leadership
- Management
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Certified Public Accountants and professionals in Industry
Objectives
- Understand and describe their Vision for the Accounting Department
- Understand the tradeoff of wearing Multiple Hats
- Learn Servant Leadership concepts as well as Leadership characteristics
- Learn the importance of implementing Lean Office techniques within the Accounting Department
- Understand their role in managing Employees
- Recruit Retain Develop and Correct Mistakes
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN).
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
James Lindell, President, Thorsten Consulting Group Inc
James (Jim) T. Lindell is the president of a Wisconsin based provider of strategic and financial consulting and executive coaching. Jim has an extensive background in senior management including positions as CFO and corporate assistant controller. He has worked with a variety of industries including: manufacturing, health care, non-profit, distribution and food processing. Jim has been involved in more than 50 M&A projects. He is a CPA with experience at several local and regional accounting firms. He is a TEC Chairman (The Executive Committee), a member (and instructor) for the American Institute of CPA’s, the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs and a member of Wisconsin Chapter of National Speaker Association. Jim a 12-time recipient of the AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader Award. Jim has received the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation and is one of less than 10 CPAs to hold this credential.
Non-Member Price $159.00
Member Price $129.00