The controller position has many responsibilities, which can seem overwhelming to someone new to the job. This course eases the transition into the controller role by describing each responsibility, noting which ones are the most critical, and showing you how to manage them properly. Instructor Steven Bragg addresses the key management aspects of the job, including the management of cash, billings, collections, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll, and management of the accounting department as a whole. All aspects of reporting, such as closing the books, financial statements formats, extra reports to be issued by a publicly-held company, and a variety of management reports are covered in depth. Planning considerations, with discussions of the entire system of budgets and capital budgeting, are discussed, along with how to select and install an accounting computer system.