Professional accountants of future generations will require an Agile mentality and additional abilities to get involved in the business development process. This course investigates Agile concepts and mindset and the best approaches for implementing them to enhance financial function outcomes. First, we delve into the role of accountants and how Agile may help reduce risks by increasing transparency, conducting regular reviews and fixing issues immediately.

Next, we look at the traits of the Agile mindset, as summarised by the “Agile Connection” community, which include a positive attitude, a thirst for knowledge and pragmatism. Then, you will learn about getting started budgeting with Agile. Following that, we address how to begin lowering the load of routine reporting and how to free up time by streamlining the period end, starting with a mindset and concluding with a regular discussion group.

Presenting case studies of how the Agile mindset and concepts have been applied to accounting and finance functions marks the course conclusion. You will understand how having the right mentality and working as a team may free up time to do more valuable things. An agile team is end-to-end accountable and genuinely driven to provide the best result possible within the constraints of time and resources. Master your Agile accounting skills with this training. Register right away!