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Operational and Strategic Risk Assessment ON DEMAND

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2.0 Credits

Member Price $49.00

Non-Member Price $56.00

Overview

This course offers invaluable insights for financial executives grappling with the complexities of the current economic environment. It delves into the multifaceted challenges posed by operational and strategic risk management, particularly in the context of pandemic-related disruptions and evolving workforce trends. Participants will learn to strategically approach risk and crisis management, considering factors such as employee shortages, skill gaps, and the retirement of baby boomers. The course also focuses on the impact of economic uncertainties on operational decision-making in the short and intermediate term. By the end of this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of these challenges and the tools to address them effectively, enhancing your ability to make informed, strategic decisions that safeguard your organization’s financial health and operational stability.

Highlights

Economic pandemonium. Extremes or “tails” not seen before. Greater government intervention. Greater risks at operational and strategic levels. Organizations blind-sided with events outside their control. Profound challenges for the financial team. Widely-taught business principles may not work effectively. Macro-economic events may override all micro-factors.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CGMA, and other accounting professionals.

Objectives

Taking a strategic perspective relative to risk management and crisis management in an uncertain economic climate to include employee shortages, skill set shortages, and baby boomer retirements. Review the impact uncertainty and risk at the operational level relative to short and intermediate term decision making.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Francis Ryan, Semper Finance Inc

The 2009 AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader Award winner!

Frank Ryan is president of a management consulting firm specializing in turnarounds, workouts, crisis management, strategic planning and working capital management. He has extensive experience working with banks in negotiating forbearance agreements, loan workouts, capital restructurings, vendor negotiations and bank lending requirements.

Prior to his consulting business, Mr. Ryan was the chief operating officer of a mid-sized manufacturing company. Additionally, he is the chairman of the Audit Committees of two publicly traded companies and has extensive board level experience in the for-profit and non-profit arenas.

He is a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, and has served in numerous contingency operations to include Haiti, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He received the “Outstanding AICPA Instructor” award in 1994-95 and again in 2005-06.

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Non-Member Price $56.00

Member Price $49.00