Description

This introductory course is designed for individuals with limited experience who are new to business, the construction industry, or accounting. Participants will build a foundation in basic business and accounting concepts while learning how these principles apply to the operations of a construction company.

The course will introduce the role accounting plays in organizing financial information, understanding business performance, and supporting informed decisions. It will explore broader business issues affecting construction companies, as well as accounting considerations specific to construction, including project costs, billing, and cash flow.

Participants will gain a better understanding of common accounting terminology, the relationship between project activities and financial results, and the importance of accurate records. The course will also help participants communicate more effectively with accounting staff and recognize how their daily responsibilities contribute to a company’s financial performance.

No prior accounting experience is required. This course is ideal for entry-level employees, administrative and office staff, new business owners, and construction professionals seeking an introduction to the financial side of the industry.

Instructor:

CARLETON L. WILLIAMS, CPA – Managing Member of Manoa CPA LLC. 

Retired as the Founding partner of CW Associates, CPAs in July 2023. More than 40 years of public accounting experience providing audit and consulting services to businesses and their owners throughout Hawaii and in the Pacific Islands. Carl has a Master’s of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Hawaii and was a 2017 inductee into the Shidler College of Business Hall of Honor. He is a past President of The Pacific Club, the Hawaii Society of CPAs, Easter Seals Hawaii, and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), where he served for several years as the lead instructor for CFMA’s Basics in Construction Accounting class. He recently chaired the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army, Hawaii and Pacific Islands Division. Carl previously served on the Governing Council of the American Institute of CPAs, and on the State of Hawaii, Board of Public Accountancy.