Beyond Debits and Credits: Mastering the Art of Quality Journal Entries

Establishing and maintaining high-quality journal entry practices is essential for accounting teams aiming to deliver accurate, audit-ready financial data. This webinar offers a deep dive into journal entry excellence, presenting a framework that integrates effective documentation, robust review procedures, and strong internal controls. Tailored for internal accounting departments and client accounting service providers alike, this session guides participants through practical methods to elevate the integrity and efficiency of their journal entry processes.

Led by Shana Cooper, CPA and founder of The Accountability Team LLC, this session leverages over 30 years of real-world accounting expertise from firms including RSM and BlackLine. Through practical case studies and interactive exercises, attendees will examine the core elements of the “Journal Strong” framework and gain strategies to enhance their team’s accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Special attention will be given to identifying common challenges, improving review workflows, and aligning journal entries with organizational goals.

• Characteristics of effective journal entries
• Documentation strategies that add value without adding complexity
• The “Journal Strong” framework: preparation, review, support, and controls
• Resolving common journal entry challenges
• Establishing effective review processes and standards
• Implementation strategies for continuous journal entry improvement

• Recognize the importance of high-quality journal entries and their role in financial reporting accuracy
• Determine how to create clear, well-supported journal entries that withstand audit scrutiny
• Explore leading strategies for improving journal entry documentation, review, and internal controls

This webinar is your opportunity to sharpen your journal entry processes, reduce errors, and boost confidence in your team’s financial reporting. Gain actionable insights that translate directly into more efficient and reliable accounting practices.

This session is ideal for accounting professionals across all levels—from staff preparers to reviewers and accounting managers. Whether working in-house or serving multiple clients, this webinar provides proven methods to ensure journal entries are accurate, compliant, and process-optimized.