Managing an Accounting Department  

This course introduces administration of an accounting department in a small- to medium-sized entity. Topics include evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations, the accounting system, the coordination of tasks and responsibilities, as well as managing the accounting department staff. This course also takes a look at the billing cycle and recommendations for successful credit and collections along with processing accounts payable and recommendations for controlling expenses. And, finally, opportunities for improving the efficiency of the general ledger closing process are addressed. This basic level course is most beneficial to professionals who want to ensure their accounting department is being managed efficiently and effectively.