Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Professional training course
Certificate in Accounting Operations
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 effectiv... The outline covers The importance of best practices, The accounting cycle an...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
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 behavioral concepts related to the day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
Course Methodology
This course uses a mix of exercises, workshops, group case studies, and presentations. Additionally, some time will be devoted to learning practical tools in Excel for reporting, analysis and reconciliation. Conceptual ideas, rules, and best practices will also be discussed in accounting, finance, budgeting and general reporting.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- 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
- Apply MS Excel reporting and analysis techniques for a faster accounting and finance operations
- Develop an enhanced understanding of the behavioral concepts related to the day-to-day finance and accounting operations
Target Audience
Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, managers, supervisors, and finance professionals who desire to understand, apply and implement practical tools to enable them to run the finance and accounting departments more efficiently.
Target Competencies
- Analytical skills
- Accounts payable management
- Accounting and managing accounts receivables and inventory
- Preparing financial statements
- Budgeting
- Excel reporting and analysis
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- 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
- Apply MS Excel reporting and analysis techniques for a faster accounting and finance operations
- Develop an enhanced understanding of the behavioral concepts related to the day-to-day finance and accounting operations
Who should attend
Target audience
- Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, managers, supervisors, and finance professionals who desire to understand, apply and implement practical tools to enable them to run the finance and accounting departments more efficiently.
- Target Competencies
- Analytical skills
- Accounts payable management
- Accounting and managing accounts receivables and inventory
- Preparing financial statements
- Budgeting
- Excel reporting and analysis
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses a mix of exercises, workshops, group case studies, and presentations. Additionally, some time will be devoted to learning practical tools in Excel for reporting, analysis and reconciliation. Conceptual ideas, rules, and best practices will also be discussed in accounting, finance, budgeting and general reporting.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
The importance of best practices
- Effectiveness versus efficiency
- Functions of management
- Finance and accounting vision and mission
- Customer service survey
- Purposes and processes of finance and accounting
Module 2
The accounting cycle and financial statements
- The accounting processing cycle
Module 3
Overview of key financial statements
- Income Statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow
Module 4
Applying best practices in Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts payable life-cycle
- AP common inefficiencies - areas for improvement
- Centralized versus decentralized AP
- AP/supplier portal
- Electronic expense reporting
- Online purchasing catalogue
- Document management system
Module 5
Applying best practices in Accounts Receivable (AR), inventory and Cash
- AR Life cycle
- Accounting for the allowance for doubtful accounts
- Four dimensions in managing AR
- Credit policy
- Billing
- Collection
- AR segmentation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Accounting Operations cover?
This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 11 - 15 May 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Professionals in the field of finance and accounting, managers, supervisors, and finance professionals who desire to understand, apply and implement practical tools to enable them to run the finance and accounting departments more efficiently., Target Competencies, Analytical skills
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris.
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