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Lean Accounting: A Beginner’s Guide

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Beginner
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2h 44m

Based in Scotland, I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. I am a process improvement consultant and course author.

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Accountants looking to optimize their financial processes
  • CFOs seeking to improve performance management and decision-making
  • Accounting and finance students who want to learn practical applications of Lean principles
  • Lean specialists aiming to integrate Lean Accounting into their workflow

What you’ll learn: 

  • The core philosophy of Lean management
  • The Five Principles of Lean and how they apply to accounting
  • What Lean Accounting is, and how it improves financial decision-making
  • The philosophy behind Lean Accounting and its role in optimizing business processes
  • The seven objectives of Lean Accounting and how they support value creation
  • How Lean performance measures differ from traditional accounting measures
  • The three levels of performance measurement in Lean Accounting
  • A practical starter set of Lean performance measures
  • Strategies for driving performance improvement through Lean Accounting
  • Key Lean Accounting tools and techniques to enhance business operations
  • How Lean Accounting integrates with accounting transactions
  • How to quantify the benefits of Lean improvements in financial terms

Requirements:

  • No prior knowledge of Lean Accounting is required

Effective management accounting is essential for decision-making and performance management within an organization. Lean Accounting is a modern, process-focused approach to contribution costing, designed to help organizations align their financial strategies with business process optimization. By assessing the contribution of each process or value stream to overall profits, Lean Accounting enables smarter, more efficient financial decisions.

Rooted in the Lean management philosophy, Lean Accounting focuses on streamlining processes and improving the flow of work within organizations. This approach provides a range of flexible tools for measuring, managing, and improving financial and operational performance, making it an essential skill for professionals looking to improve both profitability and efficiency.

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in Lean Accounting, backed by real-world applications and examples. It also includes an appendix that introduces the Theory of Constraints and Throughput Accounting—approaches designed to further align management accounting practices with process optimization principles.

Why This Course Is Trusted:

This course is developed by seasoned Lean Accounting professionals with years of hands-on experience, ensuring you receive expert guidance and valuable insights. The content is carefully crafted to reflect the latest industry practices, giving you practical knowledge you can apply immediately. You’ll also receive access to a rich resource of learning materials, designed to reinforce your skills and support your ongoing professional development.

Master new skills and advance your career. Explore my courses today!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of Lean Accounting’s core principles and practical tools, empowering you to implement Lean strategies and improve business performance effectively. Learn from industry experts with years of experience in applying Lean methodologies, and gain the confidence to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked. 

Get started today and learn more about Lean Accounting.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Lean Accounting
What Is Lean 00:00:00
Lean Accounting 00:00:00
Performance Measurement In Lean Accounting 00:00:00
Lean Performance Measures 00:00:00
Improving Flow 00:00:00
Lean Decision Making 00:00:00
A Box Score Example 00:00:00
Streamline Accounting Transactions 00:00:00
Highlighting The Impact Of Process Improvement 00:00:00
Driving Growth With Lean Accounting 00:00:00
Planning By Value Stream 00:00:00
Lean Accounting Key Learning Points 00:00:00
Lean Accounting Assignment 00:00:00
Section 2 - Appendix
The Theory Of Constraints 00:00:00
Throughput Accounting 00:00:00
Throughput Accounting Example 00:00:00
Throughput Accounting An Investment Decision 00:00:00
Downloadable Materials - Throughput And Lean Accounting 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Accountants looking to optimize their financial processes
  • CFOs seeking to improve performance management and decision-making
  • Accounting and finance students who want to learn practical applications of Lean principles
  • Lean specialists aiming to integrate Lean Accounting into their workflow

What you’ll learn: 

  • The core philosophy of Lean management
  • The Five Principles of Lean and how they apply to accounting
  • What Lean Accounting is, and how it improves financial decision-making
  • The philosophy behind Lean Accounting and its role in optimizing business processes
  • The seven objectives of Lean Accounting and how they support value creation
  • How Lean performance measures differ from traditional accounting measures
  • The three levels of performance measurement in Lean Accounting
  • A practical starter set of Lean performance measures
  • Strategies for driving performance improvement through Lean Accounting
  • Key Lean Accounting tools and techniques to enhance business operations
  • How Lean Accounting integrates with accounting transactions
  • How to quantify the benefits of Lean improvements in financial terms

Requirements:

  • No prior knowledge of Lean Accounting is required

Effective management accounting is essential for decision-making and performance management within an organization. Lean Accounting is a modern, process-focused approach to contribution costing, designed to help organizations align their financial strategies with business process optimization. By assessing the contribution of each process or value stream to overall profits, Lean Accounting enables smarter, more efficient financial decisions.

Rooted in the Lean management philosophy, Lean Accounting focuses on streamlining processes and improving the flow of work within organizations. This approach provides a range of flexible tools for measuring, managing, and improving financial and operational performance, making it an essential skill for professionals looking to improve both profitability and efficiency.

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in Lean Accounting, backed by real-world applications and examples. It also includes an appendix that introduces the Theory of Constraints and Throughput Accounting—approaches designed to further align management accounting practices with process optimization principles.

Why This Course Is Trusted:

This course is developed by seasoned Lean Accounting professionals with years of hands-on experience, ensuring you receive expert guidance and valuable insights. The content is carefully crafted to reflect the latest industry practices, giving you practical knowledge you can apply immediately. You’ll also receive access to a rich resource of learning materials, designed to reinforce your skills and support your ongoing professional development.

Master new skills and advance your career. Explore my courses today!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of Lean Accounting’s core principles and practical tools, empowering you to implement Lean strategies and improve business performance effectively. Learn from industry experts with years of experience in applying Lean methodologies, and gain the confidence to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked. 

Get started today and learn more about Lean Accounting.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Lean Accounting
What Is Lean 00:00:00
Lean Accounting 00:00:00
Performance Measurement In Lean Accounting 00:00:00
Lean Performance Measures 00:00:00
Improving Flow 00:00:00
Lean Decision Making 00:00:00
A Box Score Example 00:00:00
Streamline Accounting Transactions 00:00:00
Highlighting The Impact Of Process Improvement 00:00:00
Driving Growth With Lean Accounting 00:00:00
Planning By Value Stream 00:00:00
Lean Accounting Key Learning Points 00:00:00
Lean Accounting Assignment 00:00:00
Section 2 - Appendix
The Theory Of Constraints 00:00:00
Throughput Accounting 00:00:00
Throughput Accounting Example 00:00:00
Throughput Accounting An Investment Decision 00:00:00
Downloadable Materials - Throughput And Lean Accounting 00:00:00

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