Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE)
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
The Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) is the only designation tailored specifically to finance and accounting in the hospitality industry. Earning this prestigious certification is a milestone that showcases your knowledge of hospitality finance. Employers look for this certification when seeking to fill senior-level roles in hotels and clubs. Having a CHAE signals that you have demonstrated mastery of the key financial concepts and practices unique to this field.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
HFTP Members: $150 Non-HFTP Members: $300
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeFormulate strategic financial plans and capital budgets for hospitality operations addressing seasonal fluctuations and market conditions.Advanced
- KnowledgeDesign financial reporting systems and dashboards to support executive decision-making and operational efficiency in hospitality settings.Advanced
- KnowledgeAnalyze complex financial statements and reports specific to hospitality operations in hotel and club environments to assess organizational performance.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate revenue management strategies and pricing models using hospitality industry metrics and key performance indicators.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply hospitality-specific accounting principles and standards to financial reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.Proficient
- KnowledgeAssess internal controls and financial risk management systems within hospitality enterprises to ensure asset protection and fraud prevention.Proficient
- KnowledgeInterpret departmental cost structures and operational variances across food and beverage, rooms, and ancillary revenue centers.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate investment opportunities and property valuation methods using hospitality industry benchmarks and financial modeling techniques.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate ethical financial practices with organizational decision-making when managing stakeholder expectations in senior leadership roles.Proficient
- KnowledgeJustify financial recommendations and forecasts to executive leadership and ownership groups using industry-specific data.Proficient
Skills developed through this program
- Apply financial accounting principles within a hospitality organization
- Apply managerial accounting practices to support decision-making in hospitality operations
- Navigate ethics, fraud, and internal controls in a hospitality finance environment
- Apply hospitality-specific financial concepts and practices in hotel and club operations
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
The Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) is the only designation tailored specifically to finance and accounting in the hospitality industry. Earning this prestigious certification is a milestone that showcases your knowledge of hospitality finance. Employers look for this certification when seeking to fill senior-level roles in hotels and clubs. Having a CHAE signals that you have demonstrated mastery of the key financial concepts and practices unique to this field. This bundle includes all four courses covering the four sections of the CHAE exam: Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Ethics, Fraud, & Internal Controls General & CHAE Each course contains: The CHAE Application, which must be approved to access that section's exam See the calculator below to be sure you qualify The materials necessary to prepare for the exam, such as slides, podcasts, and videos A practice quiz with unlimited attempts The proctored section exam The CHAE exam is proctored with the software Proctorio, allowing you to take the exam at any time. Your enrollment includes two attempts for each section of the exam. The CHAE certification requires candidates to meet specific education and experience requirements.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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