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Construction Accounting and Contract Management


Gain an understanding of basic accounting concepts and how they apply to the construction industry using a team approach to cost management. Construction management teams must anticipate, monitor and control the various components of every job. Beginning with an introduction to accounting, learn cost accounting principles and applications. 

Examine profit and loss statements, cash flow evaluation, revenue projection, job management and closeouts. Learn to monitor construction progress and payment schedules, and to administer contracts and computer applications for the construction industry.

 

Instructor(s):

Linda Clifford

has more than 27 years of experience in the financial services field. Since 1986 she has worked for C.C. Myers, Inc., and as their current CFO is responsible for business startups, related entities, patents and real estate ventures. She also sits on their board of directors. Other organizations for whom she has worked include Bank of America and Continental Heller—a nationwide contracting firm—where she assisted in the development of the Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transit, Anheuser Busch Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, and the restoration of the California State Capitol. 


When:

Jan. 4-March 22: Mon., 6-9 p.m. (no meeting Jan. 18 and Feb. 15)

Format:

Please provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password. You will receive your password the day after the first class meeting. Be sure to set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, the email with your password may not reach your inbox. If you do not receive your password in the time frame noted, please email us at adminsupport@extensiondlc.net.

Technical requirements:

Certain elements of this classroom class will be conducted online. Students must have a computer with access to the Internet and an email account in order to complete this course.

Where:

Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA

Directions:

Map

Fee:

$690.00 ($740.00 if postmarked after 12/21/2009).

Special Discount fee:

10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
10% discount for BES, SBE and BIA members

Credit:

3 quarter units academic credit, X415.3

Required textbooks:

Financial Management and Accounting for the Construction Industry, Volumes 1 & 2 ISBN 9780820511535. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.

Section:

093CNM201

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Earn a Certificate

This course is part of these certificate programs:

Construction Management