This course corresponds to our Controllership series. Within this course, we specifically address the Controllers role and pro-active potentials in organization Strategic and Annual Planning. This series of courses is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role and stepping out of the box to identify areas where the Controller can add strategic value to their organizations.
Controllers are essential to the day-to-day accounting for organizations. Yet, the role is not often readily understood. In today’s world of acronyms such as CFO, CEO, COO, CAO, etc. the Controller function may get lost in the shuffle. However, they are a critical group of professionals who ensure the adequacy and transparency of accounting and financial reporting information.
When it comes to the task of strategic planning, many feel this role is primarily the responsibility of the executive team and board. However, in this course, we delve into the various steps of the strategic plan and explore where the Controller can add strategic value through providing functional input and insight.
Strategic planning is a process used to identify goals, the strategies necessary to accomplish those goals, and the internal performance management system that will be used to monitor and evaluate progress.
Below courses are currently available on the site:
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Process Part 1
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Process Part 2
- The Controllership Series: Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation
Learning Objectives
- Defining strategic planning.
- The controller’s challenges in the strategic planning process.
- Risk Management and internal controls.
- The controller role in strategic planning.
- Step One - Determine your strategic position.
- Step Two - Establishing prioritize objectives.
- Step Three - Set the strategic plan.
- Step Four - Execute and manage the plan.
- Step Five - Review and revise the plan.
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
18 CoursesThe Controllership Series Certification
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
- GAAP Principles, Assumptions and Considerations
- The Treasury Function Part 1: Cash, Liquidity and Investments
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
- ASC 842 Accounting for Leases - Deep Dive
- Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606) Standard Overview
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 2 - Inventory Valuation, Physical Inventory Methods and Inventory fraud
- The Controllership Series: Overhead, Direct and Indirect Costs and Allocation Methods
- The Controllership Series: Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation
- Analyzing Financial Ratios - Leverage
- Analyzing Financial Ratios - Performance And Efficiency
- The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Data Analytics and Big Data
- The Controllership Series: The Financial Close Process
- The Controllership Series: Managerial Accounting Basics and Cost Principles
- The Controllership Series: Sales, Collections and Customer Credit
- Tools for The Controllership Series Certificate
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Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
It is recommended to take Other Segments of The Controllership Series courses by Lynn Fountain.
1. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
2. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
3. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
4. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
5. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 2
6. The Controllership Series: Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation
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