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Big Picture Mega-Trends, Big Data, and World We Now Face WEBCAST

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2.0 Credits

Member Price $79.00

Non-Member Price $109.00

Overview

It is easy for us to get caught up in our work, but it is better to examine the big picture by studying the outside factors that impact our business beyond our internal processes and day to day responsibilities. We are sometimes so busy with our tasks that we miss new developments until the developments have a profound impact on us and the organization. This session is designed to review many of these current trends, while thinking and discussing how these trends can impact our organizations and us. This is a fun and lively session that is intended to be interactive with participants either live, virtual or both. Our ever-changing world is evolving more than many realize.

Highlights

On-going world economic trends. Demographic changes and their impact on the economy. Global technology influences. Post Covid workplace. Big data understanding and where is it going. Learn to adapt to changing situations.

Prerequisites

At least six months of professional financial statement analysis experience, or at least six credit hours of corporate finance classwork at an accredited university.

Designed For

CEOs. Corporate financial leaders. Corporate financial managers. CFOs. Controllers. accountants. Board members. advisors. and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners. entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in exploring the trends that are shaping our future.

Objectives

Recognize the impact of external factors and trends that have a direct impact on our organizations. Recognize our key role in applying reasoning, improvement, and methodologies to our day-to-day duties.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Bob Mims, The Knowledge Institute, LLC

Bob Mims, CPA, is currently serving as a CFO and Chief People Officer for a startup venture. A three-time national instructor of the year for KPMG, Bob has also authored multiple courses for Fortune 500 brands in leadership, strategy, and accounting. He served terms on two advisory councils for FASB and currently chairs the Environmental Roundtable. Bob lives in Memphis, TN with his wife and large family with multiple pets.

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Non-Member Price $109.00

Member Price $79.00