BEACH RETREAT: Challenges for CFOs and Controllers – Frank Ryan, CPA (111120-13)
Description
As the economy continues to struggle, the leadership role of the CFO /
Controller has never been more important and governance and effective
management controls become critical in that role. This course provides
guidance to the financial executive in dealing with the financial and
accounting issues of the volatile financial markets in the current
global economy. Useful tools will be explored as they relate to the
major risks an organization faces and how to effectively use those tools
in strategic and operational roles of the CFO / Controller. A case study
approach is used.
Learning Objectives
Develop an effective governance model for the organization to include
board development and communication
Develop an effective leadership
development program for financial professionals
Understand difficult,
emerging accounting issues - including IFRS, ASC, fair value,
derivatives, Dodd-Frank Bill, health care reform - and their impact on
an organization
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Human Resources
programs within an organization to include personnel evaluations, pay,
process controls in hiring
Review programs for dealing with difficult
people
Evaluate the effectiveness of ethics programs and the tone at
the top relative to risk management
Understand factors influencing the
debt and equity mix to manage growth and risk
Be able to manage growth
and right-size an organization in challenging times
Develop a daily
flash report of internal reporting to monitor critical enterprise risks
Major Topics
Organization governance
Accounting and legislative process control
risks
Managing growth and right sizing the firm
Managing the debt
and equity balance
The way ahead for the CFO / Controller in 2011 and
beyond
