Business Accounting: A Road Map to Profitability - Live Online 2025 - March 11

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/11/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

This live class is intended to be interactive. Please ensure you are in an environment that allows you to participate and that your camera and microphone are working.  

Due to the live, interactive nature of this course, no recordings will be available. 

By completing this course, participants in this course will be able to: 

  • Define concepts and terminology basic to construction business accounting
  • Describe the value and use of common financial reports in measuring business performance, job cost accounting and variance analysis
  • Explain the importance and process of measuring and analyzing job cost against performance
  • Identify the essentials of operating capital funding methods
  • Identify common construction and permanent mortgage products and the relative builder/client positions
  • Recognize the differences between active and passive income endeavors
  • Access templates for a personal budget, a company budget, a chart of accounts, an income statement and balance sheet reports

 NAHB Credit: This class is eligible for  3 continuing education credits 

Additional Credit Information: 

3 AIA/CES LU: NAHB is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this course will be reported to CES Records for AIA members by NAHB. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request. 

 Important Registration Details:  

This course is non-transferable. Do not use another individual’s login information to register for this course. You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course. If you are not registered on nahb.org, create your login  now. If you are having issues with your login, please contact our help desk at nahbsupport@nahb.org or 202.266.8313 

To get access to membership pricing as a peer member under an employer’s membership, please reach out to our help desk at nahbsupport@nahb.org or 202.266.8313 

You will have access to course materials, including the course test, for 30 days after the conclusion of the live sessions.  

Cancellation and Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration and request a refund by emailing elearninghelp@nahb.org until the day of the scheduled live class. If requested after the class has begun a fee will be charged ($25 for a 3-hour class, $50 for a 6-hour class).  

Bob Cain

Business Unit Leader, BuildTools and Bolt, Residential Construction Division

ECI Software Solutions

Bob Cain is a Business Unit Leader in the residential construction division for ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services. Cain brings 26 years of experience in residential construction to his role, where he’s focused on expanding business growth, customer success and driving software development to improve the overall customer experience.  

Previously, Cain served in senior management positions for MarkSystems®, ECI’s flagship enterprise resource planning software for residential home builders. Additionally, he holds a Certified Graduate Associate designation (CGA) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and is a Certified NAHB Instructor with the University of Housing.  Cain has also been involved in his local Home Builder Associations, BLSJ and state association NJBA since 2004 serving as Committee Chair on the Leadership Development Committee and BLSJ 2nd Associate VP.   

Cain received his bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey with a major in Business Information Systems Management and his associate degree from Rowan College at Burlington County in Liberal Arts and Science.

Bob has a wife, three kids and a dog.  He is active in his community’s youth sports programs.  Bob serves on his town’s tackle football board where he also coaches each Fall. 

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Live Class
03/11/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
03/11/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
Course Evaluation
6 Questions
6 Questions Please fill out the evaluation with your feedback about the course. You must complete the evaluation to receive your Certificate of Completion.
Certificate of Completion
Live Viewing: 3.00 Continuing Education credits and certificate available
Live Viewing: 3.00 Continuing Education credits and certificate available