Befuddled by Budgets? Leverage ASIS Upskill Sessions

If budgets and financial reports are hampering your professional growth as a security leader, it might be time to review the basics.

ASIS International now offers select business and leadership education from the American Management Association (AMA) eLearning Library to ASIS members for free. This ASIS Upskill series is tailored for security professionals and the core skills they need to lead today’s organizations in an uncertain and complex world.

In conjunction with this Security Management series on financial literacy and budgeting, ASIS launched new modules intended to help security professionals come to grips with budgeting processes and financial statements.

ASIS Upskill: Financial Acumen

Core budgeting skills can help security professionals navigate the financial landscape, and the four modules in this package provide a comprehensive introduction to financial acumen.

Creating and presenting operational budgets. Learn the different elements of a budget and how to present them effectively in this module.

The role of the controller. What does a controller do? Today, they are no longer expected to spend most of their time resolving accounting issues—instead, they leverage soft and technical skills to influence key aspects of the organization, including your security function.

Accounting 101. Understanding basic accounting helps you keep your security department—and your personal finances—on track. These lessons will give learners a basic understanding and confidence around the fundamentals of accounting.

Balancing the books: Booking journal entries. Does double-entry accounting intimate you? This module is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to balance the books and discuss finances at a high level.

ASIS Upskill: How to Understand and Analyze Financial Statements

If P&L sheets are difficult for you to navigate and understand, you’ll have difficulty connecting with C-suite executives about the organization’s standing and security’s potential value. This deep dive session will equip learners with the knowledge and tools to navigate financial reporting, empowering you to make informed decisions about finances.

Other ASIS Upskill modules include time management, business writing, communication skills, Microsoft Excel formulas and functions, taking effective and accurate meeting minutes, and what you need to know about artificial intelligence. Learners can earn CPE credits for completing these courses.