Basics of Construction Accounting

Monday & Tuesday, April 21st - 22nd, 2025 & Monday & Tuesday, April 28th - 29th, 2025
Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM (ET), 12:00PM - 2:00PM (PT)

The Basics is designed for accounting professionals who are new to the construction industry as well as construction industry professionals who want or need a better understanding of construction accounting processes, construction cost management systems, job costs and job cost reporting, work-in-progress (WIP), and the most important elements of a contractor’s financial statements. This course introduces the key processes and practices that make construction accounting unique.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this session, you will be able to:

Discuss the importance of a job cost system
Calculate earned revenue
Identify what a construction company expects from its financial professional
Use industry data to benchmark your company

Level & Prerequisites
This is a group-internet course at the Basic Level. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required.

CPE information
Earn 8 CPE credits in the field of Accounting.

CCIFP Information
Earn 8.0 Professional Development credits toward the General or Construction Requirement.

Who should attend?

Accountants and CPAs who are new to the construction industry
Accounting Department Support Staff
Construction Managers
Controllers
Financial Services Providers
Owners
Project managers

Price
$320 for CFMA Members
$490 for Non-Members

Speakers:
Rod Barbour, CPA, CFO, Lawson Mechanical Contractors
Linda Clifford, MBA, Construction Contractor
Tim Long, CPA, Controller, Vasko

Group Viewing:
If you plan to view this program as part of a group and need to earn CPE credit, please contact CFMA at education@cfma.org at least one day before the start of the program.

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