Project management is a results-focused concept that needs to be in the accountants’ toolbox. For CPAs in public accounting, every engagement, tax return audit and SOC report is a project. For CPAs in finance, your month in close, and fraud and risk assessment are projects. This course will discuss the project management process from building a business case and planning, to execution and managing your team.
Learning Objectives
Identify the parts of the project management process
Recognize the importance of considering “Personality Styles” when assembling project teams
Identify the five groups of process management
Recognize how project management applies to accountants
Major Topics
Initiating a project
Planning
Executing * Monitoring
Closing
Ten project management knowledge areas
The Triangle of Truth
Change management in project management
Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
Basic
Professional Area of Focus
T Shaped Professional Integration and Collaboration
CPE Field of Study
Management Services
2.0
Who Should Attend
CPAs, corporate finance teams, business leaders and other financial professionals
