A structured but informal, open discussion for Controllers and Chief Financial Officers to discuss issues, trends, practices, pressures, etc. while enjoying a full breakfast.
DESIGNED FOR
Private Sector Controllers and Chief Financial Officers in both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations. All attendees are Controllers, Chief Financial Officers, Budget Directors, Assistant Controllers, Accounting Managers, or Senior Staff with a substantial responsibility for the above functions, regardless of formal title. No sales representatives for any service or any product are allowed to attend.
BENEFITS
No CPE will be provided, but 90 minutes of discussion will allow time for attendees to discuss any topics, questions, compare notes, and best practices. The Forum ends prompty at 9 a.m.
HIGHLIGHTS
Topics discussed are determined by the attendees, who have a chance to compare notes with and get questions answered by other Controllers and CFO’s in an informal setting. Sample topics include:
- Budgeting
- Strategies for month-end closings
- Staffing and staff development
- Industry and grant compliance issues
- Management issues
- Strategic planning
- Pressures of reporting deadlines
- Financial statements
- Maximizing relationships with accounting and finance support vendors
- HR issues
- Technology
- Cyber crime protective measures
- Internal controls
- Internal auditing
- Independent auditing
- Mission statements
- Cash flow
- Risk management
- Internal communication and collaboration
- Any topic of interest to the controllers and CFOs in attendance
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
ADDITIONAL NOTES
NOTE: This event is not free — enjoy networking and a great breakfast for the low price of only $12 (payable onsite) for a full breakfast. “Full breakfast” is a full, sit-down-and-served breakfast.
Seating is limited, please register in advance. Not able to attend, but interested? Select "No" to be added to a list for future forums.