Client Accounting Services has been recognized as one of the fastest growing service areas for accounting firms for the foreseeable future. CAS Associates play a major role in this rewarding area. In this course participants will learn how the CAS services integrate with other service lines within a firm. This course provides the knowledge and skills to get you started in the business of CAS, and provides the CAS Associate with an in-depth tour and some specialized training to gain mastery and confidence as part of the CAS Industry.
Course ID: ICAS
Introduction to Client Accounting Services
For live and in-person events, this course is available for up to 16.0 CPE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the functions and roles of CAS services and how to execute these services.
- Identify what CAS services are and apply them to your service line.
- Distinguish primary functions within CAS and workflow of SMART reporting.
- Identify the basic definitions of the common factors with the firm and how CAS reinforces the opportunity to serve your clients.
- Recall many of the important details regarding performance as a CAS Associate or Transaction Specialist as part of an organization that provides both Client Accounting Services and Client Advisory Services
Major Topics
Product details:
- Learn about the various roles and common workflows within the CAS service line as well as the primary functions within CAS, such as primary accounting functions and transactional work.
- Additional modules include Critical Thinking, Project Management, Communication, Listening, Feedback and Risk management.
Key Topics:
- Overview of the changes in the business economy resulting from the growing demand for CAS
- Overview of traditional accounting department role(s) prior to the growth of CAS
- Overview of the roles within the CAS service line
- Participants professional development opportunities with CAS
- Key objectives and components of CAS services
- Provide more in depth coverage of areas that CAS Associates should gain proficiency, including soft skills, reconciliations, communication, feedback and the professional growth opportunities
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Bookkeepers, finance professionals, entry level staff, and accountants. CAS Associates as well as their direct supervisors.
Fields of Study
Specialized KnowledgePrerequisites
None