Leading and Managing the Accounting Department
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Business Management & Organization - Non-technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- James T. Lindell, CPA, CSP, CGMA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Welcome to a management course that helps CFOs and Controllers lead the Accounting Department. It is essential that the Accounting Department have a Vision which is aligned with the Business goals. Controllers must also be comfortable with wearing multiple 'hats' in the business. The head of the Accounting Department must be skilled in a variety of leadership skills, technical skills, managerial skills and current management techniquest.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Understand and describe their Vision for the Accounting Department
- Leverage ChatGPT (Generative AI) to improve the accounting department in all areas of process, systems, employee performance and leadership.
- Understand the tradeoff of wearing Multiple Hats
- Learn Servant Leadership concepts as well as Leadership characteristics
- Learn the importance of implementing Lean Office techniques within the Accounting Department
- Understand their role in managing Employees
- Recruit Retain Develop and Correct Mistakes
Major Subjects
- Accounting
- Leadership
- Management
Course Materials
| IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_2025 Update (434.2 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Leading and Managing the Accounting Department Handout (10.7 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
James T. Lindell, CPA, CSP, CGMA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
President
Thorsten Consulting Group, Inc.
Jim Lindell is President of Thorsten Consulting, a strategic and financial consulting firm that offers professional speaking, training, and executive coaching. Over the past two decades, Jim has delivered over 5,000 hours of C-suite executive coaching. His professional experience includes Chief Financial Officer, VP-Finance, Corporate Controller, and Corporate Assistant Controller. Industries include manufacturing, healthcare, not-for-profit, distribution, and food processing.
Jim is a CPA and has received the Certified Speaking Professional designation, the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association. Jim is a Vistage Chairman (Executive Coach and Facilitator) and responsible for two groups in the Milwaukee area.
Jim has authored Controller as Business Manager, Controllers Annual Update (Best Seller,) Analytics and Big Data for Accountants, and many other courses on strategic and financial leadership. Jim has been published by the AICPA and Wiley.
Jim is a twelve-time recipient of the AICPA’s Outstanding Discussion Leader Award.
Dates
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 8:44 PM CDT
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Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Sep 24, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Oct 01, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Wed, Oct 15, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Thu, Nov 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CST
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CST
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CST
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:44 PM CST
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CST
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Mon, Dec 29, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CST
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:44 PM CST
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CST
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Thu, Jan 22, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 5:44 PM CST
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CST
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CST
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:44 PM CDT
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:44 PM CDT
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Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CDT
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Thu, Apr 09, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Apr 15, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:44 PM CDT
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Wed, May 13, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CDT
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Sat, May 23, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:44 PM CDT
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Wed, May 27, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Jun 10, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CDT
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:44 AM CDT
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:44 PM CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesNone
Advanced Preparation
None
Designed For
CPAs and corporate financial managers
Original Recording Date
May 2025
Course Developer
Jim Lindell
Date Added to Catalog
3/28/25
Yellow Book
No
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
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