The New Controllership: Keys to Boosting Financial Performance [CL4BFP]
Subject:
Time: 12:30 pm-4:00 pm
Credit Hours:
4.00Price:
Member: $150.00
Non-member: $225.00
Discussion Leader:
Bob WalterBob has been teaching CPE courses for the AICPA for 15 years, and during that time has written seven CPE courses, including Employment Law Update (introduced2016), Advanced Business Law for CPAs (2013 and updated annually), and Real World Business Ethics (2003 and updated annually). Bob has received the AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader award in each of the last three years, placing him among the top 20 instructors for AICPA nationwide. Since 2011, Bob also has served as a senior instructor for IASeminars of London, England, teaching international CPE courses for CPAs, Chartered Accountants, and financial officers in London, Geneva, and Toronto. Bob has authored four multi-day CPE courses for IASeminars, including Detecting and Investigating Financial Statement Fraud, SEC Reporting for International Companies, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Bob has been a practicing securities attorney for over 30 years, specializing in capital market transactions including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and M&A. Recently his practice has expanded to include representation of whistleblowers in referrals to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he now represents whistleblowers in five separate SEC actions. Bob has authored six books on business law, ethics, and governance published by AICPA, CCH, and Barron’s Business Library; multiple articles for Washington Lawyer and the Colorado Lawyer; and numerous articles for state CPA societies, including the AKCPA. Bob served as a member of the Standing Advisory Group to the PCAOB in the first two years following its formation. He received his J.D. degree from the Duke University School of Law and his B.S. degree in business from Colorado State University.
Full Description
The New Controllership: Keys to Boosting Financial Performance (CL4BFP)August 11, 2016 / Afternoon Session
Alaska Society of CPAs Office
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 211 Anchorage, AK
LATE REGISTRATION POLICY
For registrations received less than 21 days from the course date will be charged a late fee of $50 for each 8 hour course and $25 for each 4 hour course.
This program recognizes that the controller must have current technical knowledge of financial subjects such as cash and debt management, planning, the latest accounting department efficiency issues, and new oversight and control concepts. This course makes a clear and important distinction between the older-style organization similar to GM, and the newer organizations like Google or Apple. As the course moves through the subjects, constant contrast is made between how things are done in the modern versus the older-style organization. Make sure you have all the right tools to thrive in todays environment and manage a more successful organization!
Major Topics:
Planning and budgeting
Risk management
Customer service and efficiency
Cash and debt management
Cloud computing
Learning Objectives:
Determine how you, as a finance professional, can influence your organizations success and make the most of your companys potential.
Apply techniques for managing a more successful organization.
Identify new and more efficient ways to run your department.
Distinguish new ways of achieving greater success as an individual
Designed For: CFOs, controllers, and other financial managers
CPE Credits: 4, Management Advisory Services
Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Experience in financial management in a medium or small company
Acronym: CL4BFP
Discussion Leader: Bob Walter