Case Studies for the Financial Manager: Real-World Lessons Learned (111226)

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Date: Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Time: 8:00AM - 11:30AM (Registration at 7:30AM )
Facility: Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis
CPE Credit: 4 Business Mgmt & Organization
Course Type: Seminars
Provider: AICPA
Instructor: Jennifer H. Elder, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF
Field of Study: Business Mgmt & Organization
Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
Fees: $150 MACPA Members, $200 Non-Members
Referral Discount: ($50)
Student Discount: ($50)
Reciprocal Discount ($50)

Description:

This innovative new program presents a refreshing way of teaching financial subjects through a problem-solving case study format. While most other programs use primarily lecture, this program relies totally on solving problems through case studies. Some of the financial problems tackled will include financial and operating leverage, increasing department efficiency, planning, and the proper use of metrics. During the program, finance professionals will have an opportunity to face real and simulated problems and then work in small groups to come up with the best solutions. These will be practical problems that are found in an organizational setting every day, and the participants will have the opportunity to hear several different approaches to solutions.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • See different approaches to financial leverage
  • Develop a planning system that works for their company
  • Better use of key performance indicators for management
  • Analyze the value of a customer
  • See new ways to increase financial deartment efficiency

    Major Topics:

    ase studies to be presented will include but not be limited to the following areas:

  • Developing a planning system that is more effective and much more enjoyable
  • Developing a culture that rewards efficiency
  • Bringing senior management together for a common goal
  • Improving departmental efficiency with better delegation
  • Find the best metrics for the department and the company

    Who Should Attend:

    Controllers, CFO's of smaller organizations, owners, managers, public accountants sometimes working as part-time controllers, and all industry financial professionals

    Prerequisite:

    Management Responsibility in finance, accounting, or operations

    Advanced preparation:

    None


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