Creating reports is an essential skill for the controller - the quality and content of your reports is one of the benchmarks by which the accounting department will be judged. This course covers the preparation of financial statements, management reports, public company financial reporting, and closing the books. Each section walks you through the necessary steps to create accurate, reliable, informative reports, outlining streamlined processes to save you time and effort. You'll hone the skills needed to achieve this necessary task effectively and efficiently.
This 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
Recognize terminology, steps, and key issues associated with the process of closing the books and issuing financial statements.
Chapter 2
Identify the different types of financial statements and the information reported on them.
Recognize how to classify assets on the balance sheet.
Recognize characteristics, terms, and the methods of presentation associated with the statement of cash flows and statement of retained earnings.
Chapter 3
Recognize the reporting requirements and issues associated with interim period information.
Recognize the responsible parties, tests, and key reporting requirements for segment reporting.
Identify the elements in the calculation of earnings per share.
Recognize the closing process and reporting requirements for public company reports.
Chapter 4
Recognize the types and associated line items of management reports.
Identify the elements of a variance reporting system its associated issues.
Calculate the selling price variance.
Major Topics
Closing the Books
Financial Statements
Public Company Financial Reporting
Management Reports
