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The CFO Guidebook ON DEMAND

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22.0 Credits

Member Price $87.00

Non-Member Price $100.00

Overview

In the dynamic world of corporate finance, the role of a CFO encompasses a vast array of responsibilities, from accounting and risk management to strategic planning and acquisitions. With the increasing expectation for CFOs to act as chief advisors to CEOs, the challenge lies in mastering these multifaceted duties while steering the company towards financial viability and growth. This complexity can often seem overwhelming. This course presents a targeted solution to these challenges. Covering essential topics like control environment, mergers and acquisitions, budgeting, and cash management, this online course provides detailed advice on each aspect of the CFO’s role. Furthermore, it addresses contemporary issues like going public and managing information technology risks. By the end of this CPE course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles effectively, ensuring their companies are well-positioned for long-term success in today’s competitive business landscape.

Highlights

The CFO position. Strategic planning. Risk management. The control environment. Performance measurements. Mergers and acquisitions. Budgeting and forecasting. Product pricing, and more.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CFOs, auditors, accountants, controllers, and financial professionals.

Objectives

Identify the key responsibilities of the CFO position, and key aspects of CFO relations with the controller and CEO. Specify the stages in strategy development, strategy types, and the role of the CFO in strategy. Cite the methods for identifying and mitigating risks, especially in regard to foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk, and more.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Steven Bragg, Western CPE

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.

Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).

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Non-Member Price $100.00

Member Price $87.00