Efficient Finance and Accounting Operations: 2015 Best Practices and Updates

Program Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate how they can enhance the operations of the finance and accounting departments.
• Apply internationally implemented best practices in the following areas: accounts payable, billing, budgeting, cash management and treasury, costing, filing, financial statements, general ledger, inventory and policies and procedures.
• Leverage their accounting cycle skills.
• Use new tools to make their job efficient and smart.
• Apply their knowledge through hands-on workshops and group presentations.

Note: This is a hands-on training program using laptops, which will be made available by Meirc, except for programs outside UAE.

Who should attend:

• Professionals in the field of Finance and Accounting
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Finance Professionals who need to understand, apply and implement practical tools to enable them to run the finance and accounting departments more efficiently.

Course Outline:

• The Importance of Best Practices (BP)
• Accounts Payable (AP) Best Practices
• Billing, Collection, Inventory Cash Management, and Budgeting Best Practices
• Fixed Assets Best Practices
• Reporting Best Practices Using Excel
• Essential Behavioral Concepts for Enhancing Finance and Accounting Operations