Using KPIs in Smaller Entities
This course provides a step-by-step approach to using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve any organization’s bottom line, no matter how big or small. It examines how to establish KPIs in smaller organizations in various industries, including professional services (eg. accounting practice), retail, service, manufacturing, government, etc. It walks business professionals through the process of implementing KPIs in smaller companies, including challenges and benefits that may arise. A case study is used to show how others have used KPIs successfully and to demonstrate how they can be of tremendous benefit to an organization. This course will help CPAs use KPIs in their daily work to improve the bottom line of their smaller organizations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define KPIs and explain how and why they are used.
- Explain the benefits of using KPIs.
- Describe how KPIs relate to the professional accountant’s role and work.
- Define and identify high level and low level KPIs.
- Define and identify financial and non-financial KPIs.
- Identify different KPIs that are used in different industrial sectors.
- Explain who in an organization should be responsible for KPIs.
- Identify the reasons that a KPI analysis can be triggered.
- Summarize the step-by-step process of a KPI analysis and implementation.
- Apply the KPI analysis process to a real life case study.
Content
The topics in this seminar include:
- Definition and guiding principles of KPIs
- How KPIs relate to the professional accountant’s work, internal audit and management
- Benefits of using KPIs
- High level and low level KPIs
- Financial KPIs
- Non-financial KPIs, including customer, human resources and operations-related KPIs
- Common financial and non-financial KPIs used in various industries, including professional practice, retail, service, manufacturing and not-for-profit
- Triggers for a KPI analysis
- Example of a KPI analysis in the public sector, including the process and KPIs developed
- Accounting practice case study, with step-by-step discussion of a KPI consultant’s analysis, proposed solutions and outcomes
Presented by PD Partner: Ultimquest
What to Expect
- Two emails will be sent from CPA Manitoba following your registration: one to confirm your order and one including information on how to access the course through your Learning Hub.
- Once sent, these emails can also be found in the Communication tab of your CPA Manitoba Member Portal.
- This course is designed for participants to view while following along with the course material provided.
- This self-study course allows you to save your progress and return to continue at a later date.
- A certificate of completion can be provided.*
Access to this course will be available for 180 days after registration. After this time, access to the course will no longer be available.
*To receive a certificate of completion, users must complete all course elements including a short quiz at the end of the course. Unlimited quiz attempts are available until a passing grade of 80% or better is achieved. After you have achieved 80% or better, you will no longer be able to access the quiz.
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