AgExpert Analyst - Level I

KDW Consulting Services Inc.

PO Box 34
Rockhaven SK S0M 2R0

Duration:

More than 2 months

This one-on-one training can be up to four days of training spread over several weeks or months.

Agenda:

Each day consists of six hours of instruction. This agenda provides the participant with personalized training tailored to his/her needs and skills.

Day 1 - Program Setup: Create a data file and setup a chart of accounts to record information customized to the participant's farming operation.  Enter opening balances and create a Trial Balance.

Day 2 - Transaction Entry: Review cash and accrual accounting methods, review the transaction entry windows in AgExpert Analyst. Instruct the participant how to enter his/her business' financial reords.  Have the participant complete a specific period of records (e.g. one fiscal quarter) as homework.

Day 3 - Review, Generate GST/HST, Reports - Review the participant's data entry for accuracy. Answer participant's questions resulting from homework. Process GST/HST return. Process bank reconciliation(s). Review financial reports.

Day 4 - Yearend Process - Provide instruction on how to prepare for the financial yearend. Review yearend checklists.  Process yearend.

 

Cost:

$500 per day

Tuition:  $500 per day plus GST

Training materials:  $50 (one time cost) plus GST

Target Audience:

Farmers and ranchers who want to gain better control of their financial records and generate information to improve their management decisions.

Recognition Provided:

Certificate

A Certificate of Completion will be issued.

Method of Instruction:

On-site/On-farm

Training to be delivered at participant's farm office or trainer's office.

Availability of Program:

Year-round
Daytime

Training dates to be delivered to suit participant's schedule.

Agriculture Business:

Cattle
Tree Fruit and Vine
Other & Non-Traditional
Crops
Other Animal
Field Fruit and Vegetables
Poultry and Egg
General
Aquaculture
Swine
Greenhouse, Nursery, Landscape and Floriculture

Subject of Training:

Financial Management (includes production economics)

The participant will learn the features of the accounting software, basic accounting principles and learn how to track day to day transactions. By having the ability to generate accurate accounting records, the producer wil be able to improve his/her management of income and expenses, payables and receivables plus manage inventory.

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:



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KDW Consulting Services Inc.

PO Box 34
Rockhaven SK S0M 2R0

For information contact:
Karen D. Wright

306-398-3662

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Ralph and Linda Corcoran

Box 36
Langbank SK S0G 2X0
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For information contact:
Ralph and Linda Corcoran

306 532-4778

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Whitestar Livestock Services


Prince Albert SK S6V 5R2
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For information contact:
Brynn Jones Jones

306-960-6523

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Lenz Consulting

PO Box 129
Yellow Grass SK S0G 5J0
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For information contact:
Brenda Lenz

306-861-9092

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CanadaGAP Program

9 Corvus Court
Ottawa ON K2E 7Z4
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For information contact:
Heather Gale

(613) 226-4880 ext. 214

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Ontario Agri-Food Education

8560 Tremaine Road, Box 460
Milton ON L9T 4Z1
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For information contact:
Colleen Smith

(905) 878-1510

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Eco Farm Day 2013

Canadian Organic Growers

39 McArthur Av
Ottawa ON K1L 8L7


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Duration:

Less than one week

February 23rd, 24th, 2013

Ramada Inn, Cornwall, Ontario

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Target Audience:

Organic, transitional, and conventional farmers, market gardeners, and home gardeners.

Method of Instruction:

Workshops

Conference format with keynote speaker and workshops.

Availability of Program:

Daytime

Agriculture Business:

Crops
Field Fruit and Vegetables
General
Other & Non-Traditional
Cattle
Tree Fruit and Vine

Subject of Training:

Business Planning, Strategy and Structure
Crop Production
Equipment / Machine Operation and Maintenance
Financial Management (includes production economics)
Other

Organic farming, field crops, livestock, market gardening.

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

1-888-375-7383
613-216-0741
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Una Huzbasic, Office Manager


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

Canadian Organic Growers

39 McArthur Av
Ottawa ON K1L 8L7
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For information contact:
Una Huzbasic

613-216-0741

1-888-375-7383

Last Updated: 2013-05-03