Become Certified

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.

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

Pricing

  • Individual: $150 per course. Register and pay below for the course(s) you want to take.
  • All six courses: $600, one payment. Every certification course in both tracks, for one person. Buy all six
  • Group, 5 or more from the same company: $100 per person, per course. Register here
  • Company purchase: by quote. Companies can make a one-time purchase of any of these courses for internal use forever. Upon purchase you will be able to download the course videos and quizzes for your own use. If you are considering a company purchase, please contact Nick Katko for a quote. Email Nick

Lean Management Accounting Certifications

The management accounting system for a lean company: measuring performance and capacity, accounting by value stream, managing by value stream, and replacing standard costing.

Core Courses

1. Lean Management Accounting System

When a company commits to a lean transformation, people need information that supports the lean strategy and lean operations. This course covers the principles, practices and tools of a lean management accounting system, and how to apply them in any lean company.

Classes
5
Runtime
3h 11m

Advanced Courses

2. Value Stream Management

Value stream management integrates lean accounting with lean practices into a holistic management system that serves customers better, improves productivity and improves financial performance. Essential to sustaining a lean accounting transformation.

Includes: Value Stream Management Assessment

Classes
4
Runtime
2h 29m

3. Solving the Standard Costing Problem

Standard costing was designed for mass production. In a lean company its information leads to poor decisions and the message that lean isn't working. This course explains how to solve your company's standard costing problems.

Classes
5
Runtime
3h 43m

The Continuous Improvement System in Accounting Certifications

Lean applied to the accounting department itself: its processes, how it manages its day, and a system that keeps improving them.

Core Courses

1. Lean Accounting Process Improvement

Built specifically around the accounting function and how its processes actually work. Learn how to apply lean thinking in accounting processes to eliminate waste, improve productivity and serve your customers better.

Classes
5
Runtime
3h 32m

Advanced Courses

2. Advanced Continuous Improvement System in Accounting

Advanced Continuous Improvement System in Accounting is an exercise-based course where you will learn how to build a continuous improvement system inside your accounting department. Exercises focus on the application of PDCA cycles in creating the three components of your continuous improvement system – simple problem solving, daily lean management and continuous improvement events.

Classes
1
Runtime
2h 0m