Financial Close and Month End Discipline
Month end runs long because the same problems recur and tasks depend on each other in ways nobody mapped. This course covers shortening the close without weakening control.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why month end runs long
- 02Mapping the close, its tasks and dependencies
- 03Moving work before period end
- 04Standardising reconciliations and supporting schedules
- 05Accruals, cut off and provisions discipline
- 06Late adjustments, journals and approval control
- 07Measuring and shortening close time safely
What you will gain
- Map the close process and its dependencies
- Identify what causes the close to run long
- Move work before period end where possible
- Standardise reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Control late adjustments and their approval
- Improve close time without weakening control
Who should attend
- Financial accountants and controllers
- Finance managers
- Accounts payable and receivable supervisors
- Internal auditors reviewing close
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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