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The Controllership Series – The Controller’s Skillset


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Accounting - Technical

Average Rating:
   2
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Lynn Fountain
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

This another course in our series on the controllership function. The controller's role encompasses many traditional responsibilities. The breadth and depth of the controller skill set has expanded and will continue to expand as the business world evolves.

The controller position will typically lead teams of financial and accounting experts. Recognizing that leadership and team management skills are must-haves; they need to be able to command their team's respect, inspire them to act, and ensure that such actions are aligned with your organization's overall vision. These skills, along with tactical knowledge will ensure the controller's success.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Define what is a controller
  • Primary roles of controller
  • Explore credentials for a controller
  • Review the skill set needed for a controller
  • Explore the responsibilities of a controller
  • Examine the future of the controller

Major Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Finance Skills

Course Materials

Faculty

Lynn Fountain's Profile

Lynn Fountain Related Seminars and Products


Lynn Fountain has over 45 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance. Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies. In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees. The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials.


Dates

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CDT
Wed, Apr 09, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CDT
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CDT
Mon, May 12, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CDT
Thu, May 22, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CDT
Fri, Jun 06, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CDT
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CDT
Wed, Jul 02, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CDT
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CDT
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CDT
Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CDT
Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CDT
Mon, Oct 13, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CDT
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CDT
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CDT
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CST
Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CST
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 08:00am to 08:56am CST
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 10:00am to 10:56am CST
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CST
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CST
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 08:00am to 08:56am CST
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 10:00am to 10:56am CST
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CDT
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CDT
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CDT
Fri, May 01, 2026 - 08:00am to 08:56am CDT
Tue, May 19, 2026 - 10:00am to 10:56am CDT
Mon, Jun 08, 2026 - 12:00pm to 12:56pm CDT
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 - 02:00pm to 02:56pm CDT
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 - 04:00pm to 04:56pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Controllers, finance professionals, accounting professionals, internal auditors, auditors
Original Recording Date 07/2024
Course Developer Lynn Fountain
Date Added to Catalog 07/31/2024
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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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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