Certification Program

Lean Accounting Certification Courses

BMA’s online, self-paced certification courses are designed to demonstrate individual competency and knowledge in understanding the principles, practices and tools of a lean accounting system. You will validate your knowledge by taking quizzes at the end of each class.

Upon completion of each certification course you will receive a certificate.

These certification courses are based on BMA’s proven approach to implementing lean accounting in all types of companies in any industry.

Lean Accounting Certification
Special Offer Extended!

Due to great response, special pricing continues through November — plus a new group discount!

Individual Pricing:
• $100 for one course
• $200 for both courses
Choose your own schedule.

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Group Discount (3+ from same company):
• $80 per person – one course
• $160 per person – both courses

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Lean Management Accounting Certification

A management accounting system is designed to deliver relevant & reliable information to managers to make good business decisions. When a company commits to a lean transformation, the definition of relevant and reliable information changes because users need information that supports the lean strategy and lean operations. In this certification course, you will learn the principles, practices and tools of a lean management accounting system and how to apply them in any lean company.

  • Class 1: The Lean Management Accounting System
  • Class 2: The Lean Performance Measurement System
  • Class 3: Measuring Capacity
  • Class 4: Value Stream Income Statements
  • Class 5: Using a Box Score

Continuing Education Credits for CPAs: Upon successful completion of a certification course, BMA can provide any CPA with a continuing education certificate for 5 hours of credit.

Reference material – this certification course closely follows The Lean CFO book. There is no obligation to purchase the book to take the course, but it may be helpful as reference material.

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Lean Accounting Process Improvement Certification

Lean principles, practices and tools can be applied in all types of processes, but the starting points and sequence in which they are used to unlock their benefits are different. This course is structured specifically for the accounting function and how its processes work. In this certification course, you will learn how to apply lean principles, practices and tools in accounting processes to eliminate waste, improve productivity and serve your customers better.

  • Class 1: Lean Thinking for Accounting
  • Class 2: The Daily Lean Management System
  • Class 3: Improving Accounts Payable
  • Class 4: Improving Accounts Receivable
  • Class 4: Improving Month-End Close and Budgeting

Continuing Education Credits for CPAs: Upon successful completion of a certification course, BMA can provide any CPA with a continuing education certificate for 5 hours of credit.

Reference material – this certification course closely follows the Practicing Lean Accounting book. There is no obligation to purchase the book to take the course, but it may be helpful as reference material.

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Each certification consists of five 1-hour classes with a quiz after each class. Classes must be taken in sequential order. 

  • Watch entire videos of each class.
  • Respond to 3 of 4 Review Questions during each class.
  • Complete the 10-question multiple choice quiz after each class and score 70% or better on each quiz.
  • Must complete a certification course in 20 calendar days from receiving the login to the learning management system. If you fail to complete the course in 20 calendar days, your account will be temporarily inactivated until you are ready to complete the course.
  • Preparation: 15 – 30 minutes to download class materials and review.
  • Watch video of class: 1 hour.
  • Take the quiz: 15 – 30 minutes. It is highly recommended that you download the class presentation before taking the class to use as reference materials for taking the quiz.

None are required, but it is recommended to have a general understanding of lean and lean accounting because the courses use lean and lean accounting terminology & phrases.