
Project Manager's Guide to Accounting & Finance World
November 18, 2025 1:00 PM - November 20, 2025 5:00 PM (NST)
Description
Build Financial Confidence in Construction Project Management
This Gold Seal accredited course is designed for project management professionals who want to bridge the gap between field operations and accounting practices. By the end of this course, participants will walk away with the following insights and profitability tools.
Course Details:
Tuesday, November 18; Wednesday, November 19; and Thursday, November 20
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Classroom: 3 Sessions of 4.0 hours each (total 12 hours)
Gold Seal Accreditation: This workshop is accredited for 4 Gold Seal Credits
Pricing: Member Rate: $599.00 plus hst / Non-Member Rate: $699.00 plus hst
Profitability tools:
- Understand Project Financials
Clarify financial roles and improve team accountability. - Navigate Industry-Specific Challenges
Identify common construction risks, contract types, and operational hurdles. - Read and Interpret Financial Reports
Understand revenue and cost accruals—and how they impact financial statements. - Forecast Cash Flow & Equipment Acquisition Planning
Strengthen cash flow management, receivables strategies, and fixed asset planning. - Comprehend Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP
Get comfortable with accounting terms and the core principles of GAAP. - Control Labour Costs & Boost Productivity
Address productivity issues, and tackle labour shortages head-on. - Recruit Smarter
Explore inclusive hiring practices to attract youth, women, and newcomers. - Reduce Overhead & Manage Risk
Learn cost-control techniques and how to leverage and risk-reduction. - Streamline Project Close-outs
Improve forecasting, close projects efficiently and evaluate final costs.
Who will benefit by attending?
This course is ideal for construction professionals who play a key role in project performance, financial oversight and strategic decision making. It is specifically designed for:
Project Team Members • Estimators • Site supervisors • Field Superintendents • Senior Managers • Controllers and Accountants • Company Owners • Gold Seal Candidates.
Whether you work on-site or in the office, this course will enhance your leadership abilities in Canada’s construction industry.
Successful completion and attendance of the three days training is worth 4 Gold Seal credits. Please click here for more information on gold seal certification and how you can become certified.
About the instructor: Wayne Newell has over 35 years of experience in financial and operational management across construction, manufacturing, and service sectors in Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. A CMA since 1972, Wayne has trained more than 4,000 construction professionals in the past 20+ years. His courses are known for being clear, relevant, and results-focused, helping contractors improve performance and profitability.
Tuesday, November 18; Wednesday, November 19; and Thursday, November 20
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Classroom: 3 Sessions of 4.0 hours each (total 12 hours)
Gold Seal Accreditation: This workshop is accredited for 4 Gold Seal Credits
Pricing: Member Rate: $599.00 plus hst / Non-Member Rate: $699.00 plus hst