Project Manager’s Guide to the Accounting and Finance World
Gold Seal: 4 Credits * BC Housing: 12 CPD Points
Description
COURSE OVERVIEW
This Gold Seal accredited course is designed for project management professionals who want to bridge the gap between field operations and accounting practices. By the end of this course, participants will walk away with the tools and insights to:
· Understand Project Financials. Clarify financial roles and improve team accountability.
· Navigate Industry-Specific Challenges Identify common construction risks, contract types, and operational hurdles.
· Read and Interpret Financial Reports Understand revenue and cost accruals—and how they impact financial statements.
· Forecast Cash Flow & Equipment Acquisition Planning Strengthen cash flow management, receivables strategies, and fixed asset planning.
· Comprehend Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP Get comfortable with accounting terms and the core principles of GAAP.
· Control Labour Costs & Boost Productivity Address productivity issues, and tackle labour shortages head-on.
· Recruit Smarter Explore inclusive hiring practices to attract youth, women, and newcomers.
· Reduce Overhead & Manage Risk Learn cost-control techniques and how to leverage and risk-reduction.
· Streamline Project Close-outs Improve forecasting, close projects efficiently and evaluate final costs.
Why choose this course?
· Learn from a seasoned instructor who blends deep financial knowledge with real-world construction experience.
· Join a growing network of leaders who have transformed their project outcomes with Wayne’s guidance.
· Complete 3 engaging half-day sessions and earn 4 Gold Seal Credits – a mark of your commitment to advancing your skills and your career.
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Platform
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.
This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to this course.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for construction professionals who play a key role in project performance, financial oversight and strategic decision making. It is specifically designed for:
· Project Managers & Coordinators – seeking to better understand financial reports and improve project profitability.
· Construction Superintendents & Site Foremen – who want to align field operations with financial targets and improve cost control.
· Estimators & Planners – looking to reduce profit leaks and improve cost accuracy.
· Controllers & Accountants – who need deeper insight into project operations to strengthen financial reporting and cash flow management.
· Department Heads & Division Managers – responsible for labour, equipment and operating budgets.
· Company Owners & Senior Executives – aiming to reduce overhead, boost productivity and improve company-wide financial health.
Technical Requirements
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Computer or laptop
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This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate.
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Windows 10 or Mac iOS.
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Webcam (Mandatory)– in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
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Microphone (Mandatory)
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Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
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A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
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Comfortable chair
Course Credit Information
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The course is eligible for 4 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 12 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.
Registrants seeking BC Housing CPD credits for this course must complete all course components before a certificate showing BC Housing CPD credits earned will be issued.
Registrants seeking gold seal credits for this course will be required to complete an assessment during the course to qualify to have the gold seal credit endorsement appear on their certificate of completion.