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Project Management

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Prerequisites ● Program Outline ● Learning Objectives ●

Who Should Take This Course?

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Project Management:              4 hours                        4 CPE credits
Project Management is a process, as well as a procedure. It begins with project authorization and ends with the effective and timely closeout of each project task. This module takes you through the planning, operational, contract compliance, and closeout stages.

Level:
Introductory

Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of construction accounting and how project management affects the financial management of a construction company.

Program Outline

• The project life cycle

• Contract award and contract documents

• Dispute resolution

• Risk management issues

• The project schedule and billing

• Change orders

• Managing the process

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the financial element of project management

• Identify potential risks and roadblocks

• Explain the project life cycle from the CFP perspective

• Generate ideas on project team communication

Who should take this course?

• CFOs and Controllers

• Project Managers

• Construction Managers

• Construction Financial and Accounting Managers

• Accounting department support staff

• CPAs who need a better understanding of the project management process

• Professionals in other areas (Risk, Project Management, IT, etc.) who need a better understanding of the financial implications of project management

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