Accountants Guide to Project Management

Course dates: 2026: Feb. 4 & 5 | May 13 & 14 | Oct. 21 & 22

2 Half-day Interactive Sessions (Live Online)

Gold Seal Accredited: 2 Gold Seal Credits

Turn Financial Expertise Into Project Impact

Construction isn’t just about bricks and budgets—it’s about collaboration. And yet, accountants are often expected to support complex construction projects without the same project management insight as their field-side peers.

This course bridges that gap.

Accountant’s Guide to Project Management equips accounting and admin professionals with the knowledge and tools to better understand, support, and influence project success.

If you’ve ever found yourself:

  • Decoding unfamiliar job cost reports
  • Wrestling with inaccurate cash flow forecasts
  • Questioning how contract types or accruals affect profitability

Then this course will help turn confusion into clarity—and data into decisions.

What You’ll Gain

Delivered over three interactive, half-day online sessions, this course blends practical, construction-specific learning with hands-on financial strategies you can apply immediately.

You’ll walk away ready to:

Collaborate Better Across Teams

Understand the distinct (but complementary) roles of accountants and project managers—and how they can work in sync to drive stronger results.

Connect Financial Data to the Jobsite

Interpret financials through a construction lens—relating project phases, cost codes, contract types, and productivity data directly to forecasting and reporting.

Master Cost Control, Cash Flow & Forecasting

  • Accurately forecast final project costs
  • Justify asset acquisitions based on future value
  • Manage overheads and mitigate financial risk
  • Navigate labour costs and their impact on productivity
  • Identify opportunities during project close-outs

Why This Course Matters for Accountants

In the fast-moving world of construction, understanding how money flows through a project is just as important as knowing how to balance the books. This course is designed to help you:

  • Bridge the Financial & Operational Divide: Speak the language of project managers to foster smoother collaboration
  • Improve Project Performance: Use accounting insights to guide decisions that impact profitability
  • Advance Your Career: Develop industry-specific skills that open the door to more strategic and influential roles

Benefits at a Glance

  • Stronger Forecasting & Risk Mitigation
  • Industry-Specific Cost Control Methods
  • Confidence Interpreting Construction Reports
  • Improved Financial Reporting Accuracy
  • Career Development in Construction Finance

Whether you’re managing the numbers behind the scenes or supporting project teams directly, you’ll come away with tools to strengthen both your role and your organization.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Accountants & Controllers
  • Admin Staff Supporting Projects
  • Finance Professionals New to Construction
  • Anyone Seeking to Align Financial and Operational Objectives

If you contribute to a construction project’s financial success, this course was designed for you.

Recognition You Can Use

Every participant who completes this course earns 2 Gold Seal Credits, affirming your expertise and commitment to ongoing professional growth within the construction industry.

Ready to elevate your accounting skills and contribute more strategically to your projects?

Join professionals across Canada who are stepping confidently into construction project management—with the numbers on their side.

About the Trainer

Meet the Instructor

Wayne Newell has more than 35 years of financial and operational experience in construction, service, and manufacturing. A Certified Management Accountant since 1972, Wayne has trained over 4,000 professionals across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. His workshops are grounded in practical solutions and delivered with clarity and impact.

Ready to turn your role into a results-driver?

Whether you’re leading projects, managing teams, or preparing for the next step in your career, Wayne Newell’s courses deliver practical strategies that drive real improvements.

From profitability and financial management to operational efficiency, every course is designed to help construction professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.

Explore the full range of training options and find the right course to support your professional growth and your company’s success.

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