The crux of effective accounting lies not just in crunching numbers, but in clearly communicating vital information to facilitate management decisions. This course, led by Steven Bragg, tackles the common problem of data overload and miscommunication in accounting departments. It highlights the challenges of conveying complex financial data in a simplified format while also stressing the importance of cash protection, effective collection processes, and budgeting systems as spending controls. Learn techniques for managing essential data and enhance the decision-making processes. This course is a must for accounting professionals keen on refining their communication strategies and playing a pivotal role in informed management decision-making.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
List a common line item found in a flash report
Specify when a rate variance may use a different designation
Define a volume variance in direct labor
Calculate selling price variance when given a set of variables
Name a possible cause of poor sales volume variance
Chapter 2
Cite a cause of material yield variance
State a way to eliminate the lag in the daily bank deposit due to cash application
Name a bank lockbox advantage and an alternative to it
Define remote deposit capture
Identify tasks that can be performed by online payment apps
Chapter 3
Identify issues that can be resolved with a courtesy call
Define the grace period
Cite an area where A-B testing is useful
Name a risk that results from freezing customer orders
Define a postdated check
Specify when to use the promissory note approach or file a claim in small claims court
Chapter 4
Identify the necessity for having different budget iterations
List ratios that help to enhance a budget model's reasonableness
Cite an issue that may occur when changing from a material requirements system to a just-in-time system
Calculate direct material purchases
Specify when the crewing method would be used in budgeting
State expenses that are part of specific budgets
Chapter 5
Define constraint analysis and throughput
Name a reason that payback method is helpful for analyzing the capital budget
Cite why a post-installation review is conducted
Major Topics
Management Reports
Cash Receipts Management
Collection Tactics
Budgeting
Capital Budgeting