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San DiegoSEPTEMBER 11-13, 2023

Training

Pre-Conference Training Workshops

Begin your BeyondTheBlack experience early with these optional, CPE/CPD-eligible training workshops. These are designed for organizations that are already live with BlackLine—each description below will specify who will find the most value for each workshop.

Why Attend?

Spend hands-on time learning with BlackLine experts

Address internal and IT controls from a company and audit perspective

Gain process improvement strategies

Understand interrelationships within BlackLine roles

Earn CPE/CPD credits and discounts on BlackLine Certifications

Workshop Perks


BlackLine Account Reconciliations Certification Seat Discount

Workshop participants will receive a 100% off discount code to use for one BlackLine Account Reconciliations Customer Certification seat (a $495 value) in the BlackLine U Market. This self-paced certification program is designed to help users achieve greater proficiency and maximize your organization’s investment in BlackLine. Click here for additional certification information.


Continuing Professional Education/Development (CPE/CPD)

Each of these workshops are eligible for 4 CPE/CPD credits. This is a great opportunity to learn more about BlackLine—a solution you’re already using—and a great way to earn credits. If you’re not a CPA in the United States, this may qualify as credit for your certification, however, you will need to check with your local governing board.

BlackLine Workshops & Certification

Calling All Administrators: Learn Vital Elements of Your BlackLine System

Monday, September 11, 2023 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PT

Price (per person): $399

4 CPE/CPD Credit
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This CPE/CPD-eligible, interactive, live instructor-led workshop is specifically curated for BlackLine Administrators and Super Users. It’s a collaborative exploration and evaluation of your critical BlackLine system settings and business processes to fully maximize fundamental system elements.

Participants will engage in discussion and team activities as well as hands-on exercises. By the end of the session, you should have a completed workbook including notes, ideas, and calls-to-action to further enhance current and future systems.

While not required, we encourage you to bring your laptop so you can access your BlackLine instance during this workshop.

Workshop Discussions & Takeaways

Foundational system design

Entity and workflow structures

Continuous Accounting concepts

Efficiency best practices

Internal control measurements throughout the BlackLine journey

Who Should Attend?

Existing BlackLine Administrators (Local, Business, and System) and Super Users that have been live with BlackLine for at least 3 months or have had prior BlackLine Administrator experience.

Recommended Prerequisites

To get the most out of this learning experience, workshop participants should have a fundamental understanding of Administrator functions and basic accounting concepts and terminology. Below are suggested BlackLine U eLearning courses to complete prior to the session:

  • BlackLine Essentials for System Administrators (for On-Demand Learning Pass customers)

  • Managing BlackLine as a System Administrator (complimentary eLearning)

Space is limited! Secure your seat by registering today.

Make It Happen! Optimize Your Accounting Processes Using BlackLine’s Integrated Platform

Monday, September 11, 2023 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PT

Price (per person): $399

4 CPE/CPD Credit
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Have you ever considered your organization’s accounting processes and thought, “there must be a better way?” This CPE/CPD-eligible, interactive, live instructor-led workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of how BlackLine’s integrated solution can “level-up” and scale your organization’s business processes and will inspire you to make it happen!

Participants will engage in discussion and team activities as well as hands-on exercises. By the end of the session, you should have a completed workbook including personalized notes, ideas, and calls-to-action to further streamline and automate accounting processes.

While not required, we encourage you to bring your laptop so you can access your BlackLine instance during this workshop.

Workshop Discussions & Takeaways

Continuous Accounting benefits

Integration success stories and leading practices

Gaining momentum with quick wins

Managing risk and compliance with automation

Personalized action plan

Who Should Attend?

BlackLine End-Users, Administrators, and Process Owners that are currently live with at least one of the following BlackLine products: Account Reconciliations, Task Management, Journal Entry, Transaction Matching, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting Analytics, Compliance, Dashboards and Reporting.

Space is limited! Secure your seat by registering today.

BlackLine 101: Account Reconciliations Foundations for End-Users

Monday, September 11, 2023 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PT

Price (per person): $399

4 CPE/CPD Credit
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Are you new to BlackLine and responsible for preparing, approving, or reviewing account reconciliations? Or have you been using BlackLine Account Reconciliations for a while, but you’re wondering if you’re using it to its fullest extent?

This CPE/CPD-eligible, interactive, live instructor-led workshop will cover the entire process of preparing, certifying, approving, and reviewing a simple quality reconciliation including the relevant functionality. In addition, you will be introduced to the Homepage Dashboards and Templates. This session also includes an activity guide that can be completed during the class.

While not required, we encourage you to bring your laptop so you can access your BlackLine instance during this workshop.

Workshop Discussions & Takeaways

BlackLine basics

User roles

Basic navigation

Preparer and Approver perspectives

Homepage dashboards

Templates overview

Who Should Attend?

BlackLine End-Users (Preparers, Approvers, and Reviewers) that are currently live with Account Reconciliations or are planning to go live soon. This is also an excellent opportunity for Administrators to walk in the shoes of their end-users and see how the configuration impacts their experience.

Space is limited! Secure your seat by registering today.

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Beyond the Basics. Beyond the Numbers. Beyond Expectations.
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