BEACH RETREAT: Key Financial and Economic Issues Facing the Financial Executive - Frank Ryan, CPA (171007)

REGISTRATION STATUS: Online registrations are closed for this event. We can take your registration over the phone at 800-782-2036.

Date: Thursday, July 05, 2012
Time: 12:00pm - 3:30pm (Registration at 11:30am)
Facility: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City
CPE Credit: 4 Personal Development
Course Type: Seminars
Provider: Business Learning Institute
Instructor: Francis X. Ryan, CPA, CGMA, MBA
Field of Study: Economics, Personal Development
Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
Fees: $150 MACPA Members, $200 Non-Members
Referral Discount: ($50)
Student Discount: ($50)
Reciprocal Discount ($50)

Description:

The role of the financial executive in turbulent economic times has never been more challenging. The course will explore the current economic trends and analyze their impact on you as the financial executive. Specific recommendations and insights will be offered to you to deal with the challenges ahead in the financial markets, human relations, costs of benefits, impact on pricing and dealing with customers. The effects of regulatory policy as a major impact on an organization’s costs and competitiveness as well as the combined impact of fiscal and monetary policy on financing for organizations are causing CFO/Controllers to understand the impact of decisions well outside their control in order to survive and grow. SPECIAL DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES FOR ATTENDEES: Discounted room rates at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel. Make hotel reservations by June 2, 2012. You must call the Clarion at 800-638-2100 and request the special Maryland Association of CPAs group rate. Two night minimum stay; rates good June 30, 2012 - July 8, 2012. Daily Rates: $189 Standard Double Ocean Front $209 Standard King Ocean Front (Condos are rented by week only) $ 245 One Bedroom Condo $365 Two Bedroom Condo $500 Three Bedroom Condo

Objectives:

At the completion of the course, the student will:

  • Analyze the impact on an organization of current economic trends impact on employment and human relations policies
  • Analyze the impact of the current credit markets on your banking relationship and financial needs of the organization and the organizations ability to raise capital
  • Review the impact uncertainty in the regulatory environment on planning and business expansion
  • Determine the safety and soundness of the financial plans for your organization in an uncertain economic climate
  • Manage the debt and equity mix for your organization in a rapidly changing economic landscape
  • Determine the impact on an organization of competing in a global market place to include steps to take to become more competitive globally
  • Evaluate the impact of federal, state and municipal deficits and unfunded mandates as it relates to tax planning
  • Evaluate programs with Social Security funding as it relates to providing retirement plans for your employees
  • Determine the safety and soundness of your credit and collections processes and selection of customers in an uncertain environment
  • Influencing growth through acquisition of distressed organizations
  • The economic way ahead for the CFO/Controller in 2012 and beyond

    Major Topics:

    Understanding the current economic issues for the CFO/Controller to include:

  • Regulatory, Fiscal and Monetary policies impact on the organization
  • Hiring and human relations in a turbulent market
  • Managing the finances of the organization
  • Managing risk in an uncertain economic climate

    Who Should Attend:

    CEOs, CFOs and Controllers

    Prerequisite:

    Management experience

    Advanced preparation:

    None


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