Corporate financial growth isn’t just about transactional processes, but many contemporary businesses are still stuck in the mud, unable to move forward to focus on functions that support the organization. Transform Grow Innovate in Finance (TGIF) is less a rigid course and more a helpful journey of self-reflection, evaluation, and planning. And by focusing on four key areas of transformation, this course will help you begin to understand how to finally move from where your finance organization currently is to where it needs to go. Course Type: Video. Worth 7.5 PDCs (SHRM) and 7.5 CEUs (HRCI Business Credit).

Course Description: This course covers time value of money, a concept at the heart of economics, finance, and business decision making that also is frequently used by accountants when valuing assets and liabilities. The course consists of a single video that covers interest, future value and present value of various cash flows, and internal rates of return. The applications covered include creating savings plans for future goals, such as vacations and college educations, as well as valuing and accounting for bond investments. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: Because the effectiveness of any business strategy is only told over time, this course throws you to past and future alike. Alongside Sophie, a fellow intern, you’ll learn how to analyze past and present strategic decisions with the added bonus of seeing their impact on future operations. The virtual case studies of two fictional companies, Lion Industries and C.A.T. Enterprises, brings to life the importance of strategic planning and execution. And with a close focus on forecasting, disruption, positioning and branding, Business Strategy is the perfect way to gain a handhold on this vital subject. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 19 CAE Credits (ASAE).

UPDATED 2024: The topic of payroll is often taken for granted by those not responsible for the processes. But it can also be much more complex than expected. The Basics of Payroll helps learners take a step toward understanding this vital organizational task by focusing on different types of pay structures, benefits and insurance policies. And with a story-driven format, the course will explain the topic by showing you how it functions in a real-life setting. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).