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Goals
The IOFM Controller's Certification program:
- Provides a certification and ongoing learning program for the professional controller
- Focuses on the core business and operational knowledge required by the corporate controller and controllers of business units
- Builds the foundation for advancement to higher level positions in finance and management
Who Is The Program For?
- Experienced Controllers wishing to expand their skills, knowledge, and professional credentials
- Corporate accounting and finance professionals on a "fast track"
- The program will not replace the CPA, CMS or MBA requirements that many companies require for controller level position
Requirements
- BS/BA or Masters degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
- 3-5 years' experience in a director or management role within the accounting, finance, corporate transaction processing or finance functions
Key Components
The foundation of the exam includes the IOFM Controller's Body of Knowledge. Reference material is available, organized by the following defined core competency modules:
- Best Practices
- Case Studies By Industry and By Business Practice
- Controller's Book of Key Benchmarks
- Controller's Guide to Corporate Security
- Controller's Guide to Managing Credit, Receivables, and Collections
- State Withholding on Non-Resident Employees: What Controllers and pyrll Managers Need To Know Now
- AP and AR Automation to Build Working Capital While Strengthening Supplier Relationships
- Study guide referencing the IOFM Controller's Body of Knowledge with sample questions
- Certified controllers will have the opportunity to attend and lead webinars, roundtables, and knowledge sharing events
Module Outline
Ethics and Compliance
1. Ethics, Tone at the Top and Corporate Compliance
2. Entity Level Controls
Governance, Regulatory, Risk Management, and Controls
3. Corporate Governance
4. Tax and Regulatory Requirements
5. Internal Controls
6. Risk Management
Corporate Transaction Processing
7. Corporate Transaction Processing
Business Planning, Budgets, and Forecasts
8. Business Planning
9. Budgets and Forecasts
IT, Security, and Business Continuity
10. IT and ERP Systems
11. Security and Business Continuity
Shared Services and Outsourcing
12. Shared Services
13. Outsourcing
Leadership Skills
14. Leadership and Change Management
15. Project Management
16. Business Partnerships
17. Corporate Strategy
Measuring Success
18. Metrics and Dashboards
Process Improvement
19. Benchmarking
20. Automation
Educational Partners
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For More Information,
Please Contact
RD Whitney
 CEO, IOFM
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CPC Certification Frequently Asked Questions
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