2.0 CPE This course is one of the courses dedicated to our Controllership series. This series of courses is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role and stepping out of the box to identify areas where the controller can continue to add strategic value to their organizations. Within this segment of our controllership series, we will discuss the area of inventory. This specific segment in the first part of a two-part series on inventory. We explore how the controller can move these responsibilities into more of a strategic role.
This course takes a look at some of the typical concepts and duties involved in the inventory function that is sometimes viewed as operational roles. We explore how these areas are strongly tied to the importance of the controllership role and how the controller can add value in each area.
Below courses are currently available on the site:
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Process Part 1
- The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Process Part 2
- The Controllership Series: Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation
Learning Objectives
- Explore the basics of inventory.
- Identify and understand inventory terms.
- Identify and understand the purpose and importance of inventory management systems.
- Advantages.
- Disadvantages
- Explore and examine the controller’s strategic role in inventory.
- Exploring management of metrics.
Last updated/reviewed: March 27, 2024
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
22 CoursesThe Controllership Series Certification
39 Reviews (208 ratings)
Reviews
Anonymous
(Compass Consultant)
Very helpful refresh on the basic inventory principals and ratios and how a controller can leverage to improve and enhance their role. Also, learning how to team with inventory management and the various systems that can be put in place to effectively manage.
Anonymous
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This is a great course to get an idea of what the Controller's role is in the inventory process. You'll likely find out the controller plays an immense role in this process. Also, there's plenty of good info shared in here.
Lawrence Hirsch
(Controller at Builders design)
Part i was awesome and jumping right into part 2 INVENTORY. We can do so much from accounting to assist inventory ops and leaning more about this has been very helpful.
Thank you Lynn,
Great course,
Larry
Ryan Nedley
(Senior Finance Manager at Bayer)
I thought this was a very helpful overview. I work in manufacturing controlling however there are concepts that were a good refresher and some new ideas that I can take into my role or future roles.
Anonymous
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Really enjoyed this course talking about inventory and the controllers role. Was a good reminder of the importance of managing the inventory from the stock side and the cost side.
Anonymous
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Good beginning inventory course that covered the basics. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept a good pace. Slides could be edited for spelling and grammar errors.
Kevin Murray
(Business Partner - Strategic Projects at The Wesson Group)
This course covers a lot of information that is related to inventory management. This is a good course for understanding the best ways to manage inventory practices.
Anonymous
(Controller)
A great deep dive into inventory, especially for a Controller who needs to stay on top of this. I recommend this course to anyone involved in inventory accounting.
Anonymous
(CFO)
I just have one suggestion. In pretty much all of these recordings, there are phone dings going off. Silence your phone. Aside from that the content is good.
Anonymous
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good review of best practices and statistics relating to inventory management. best suited for a small to medium sized business case.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
This course helps in understanding the different terms used in inventory and how they affect what inventory is kept in stock.
Maxwell Hassenstein
( at NeoGenomics)
my company has significant inventory and this was a good, succinct overview of how the controller is involved with inventor.
Anonymous
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Overall Great Course! Provides a great introduction to inventory management and the controllership role's potential.
Elyse Perrett
( at Capitol Imaging)
This is important to think through when considering getting a new inventory system or inventory considerations.
Christopher Hole
(Director of Internal Audit at Roseburg Forest Products)
Decent overview of inventory management terminology along with some ratio's likely used by many businesses.
Anonymous
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This course was very helpful and provided a good refresher. I highly recommend this course to other CPAs!
Eric Chapin
(Accounting Manager at Stephen Gould Corporation)
I liked this course it definitely had some good inventory management tips, looking forward to part 2
Abraham Minto
( at Abraham Minto LLC)
Lynn’s Controllership Series is very comprehensive. This segment on Inventory was well presented
Alejandra Haselwood
(Controller at Anonymus)
The section on the metrics is very helpful. I will be able to use the ratios in my line of work.
Anonymous
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Great course I recommend this to everyone that wants to learn more about this topic
Chere Bramer
(Consultant at CLBM Consulting, LLC)
Useful breakdown of strategic planning and methods to deal with inventory issues.
Anonymous
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This was a helpful review of inventory tracking and management methods. Thank you.
Anonymous
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Great course (and instructor) with just the right amount of details and examples.
Anonymous
(Controller)
I really enjoyed how I will be able to apply this knowledge in my current role.
Alan Rayman
( at Self)
This was an excellent course about the basics of Inventory. i enjoyed it a lot.
Anonymous
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This is a good refresher or introduction to the basics of the inventory process.
Sanjay Gaur
( at Caesars General Trading Company)
Good course to understand Inventory management terms used to maintain inventory.
Anonymous
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This is a good overview of inventory. I appreciate the refresher in this area.
Anonymous
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Straightforward introduction to the Controller's role in the Inventory process
Inna Shmukler
(Controller at Fornetix LLC)
Lots of useful information. This course is very well organized and presented.
Anonymous
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Great overview of what's important, this was a good refresher for me. Thanks!
Anonymous
(SVP)
Clear and concise content and material. Objectives of the session were met.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
Great review of Inventory concepts and expansions towards a Controller role!
Mark Eason
( at BVUA)
The pages need to be numbered. I have to go thru and number the pages.
Anonymous
(Accounting Manager)
Good overview of inventory practices, looking forward to part 2.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Excellent introduction course to inventory and its basics.
Sharon King
(Contractor at Self employed)
This is a good refresher course for inventory basics.
Anonymous
(CPA)
Good instructor. Good review on inventory processes.
Anonymous
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Good course and review of inventory basics... Thanks
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
It is recommended to take Other Segments of The Controllership Series courses by Lynn Fountain.
1. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
2. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
3. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
4. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
5. The Controllership Series: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 2
6. The Controllership Series: Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA
95113
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For more information regarding this course, including complaint and
cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to
courses@illumeo.com.
Lynn FountainCPA, CGMA, CRMA, MBA, cPIA, Consultant, Author, Trainer
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