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Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional (TCF4)

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $175

Non-Member Price $225

Overview

In today’s rapidly changing world, finance professionals are required to wear many hats and are often the keys to the success of the organization. On one hand, they need to be abreast of the latest proven financial skills for making the best decisions, and on the other hand they need the best skills to motivate, manage, and lead people. Being pigeon-holed into one area or another is neither good for career building nor good for the organization. We’ll cover the latest issues that all CFOs and controllers need to know about and provide how-to guidance to allow for immediate use in their organizations.

Highlights

  • Economic update
  • Leadership and management changes as a result of the pandemic
  • Managing for productivity
  • Metrics and benchmarking
  • Social media's place in our organizations

Prerequisites

Experience in financial management of a small or midsize company

Designed For

CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals

Objectives

  • Understand the current issues and latest trends impacting CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals
  • Understand how domestic and global economic conditions could impact an organization
  • Apply what we have learned from recent economic and political changes to have a positive impact on an organization
  • Be familiar with the results of the case studies and exercises that reinforce key learning points throughout the course

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Martin Birr, AICPA

Martin J. Birr, CPA, CMA, CIA, MBA is Trustee Lecturer in Accounting in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Indianapolis. He received his MBA in Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies from Indiana University and BS in Accounting from Manchester College. Mr. Birr has taught various financial and cost accounting classes. He is a member of and frequent speaker for the Indiana CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Martin is a past member and chairman of the Indiana CPA Society’s Ethics Committee. He presents various accounting, ethics, and management seminars throughout the year and maintains an active consulting practice.

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Non-Member Price $225

Member Price $175