Understanding how to use common corporate finance tools is a skill that separates those who will become Chief Financial Officers from those who will always remain accountants.
This seminar provides a refresher on corporate finance skills for those who work, or aspire to work, at a CFO level.
Topics Discussed
Financial Statement Analysis – The Core Tool
- Conducting the analysis
- Fundamental approaches
- Horizontal analysis
- Vertical analysis
The CFO and Integrated Planning
- The integrated planning process
- The planning pyramid
- Situation analysis
Operating Metrics for Success
- Things that can be counted
- Business performance management
- Value chain analysis
- The balanced scorecard
Forecasting as a Valuation Tool
- The critical component
- 5 steps to success
- The valuation process
- The capital asset pricing model
- A bottom-line approach
Banker Selection
- Cash management
- Banker relationship
10 Steps for Keeping Your Toolbox Full
Cases and Group Discussion
This seminar includes six cases and exercises for group discussion.
Target Audience
CFOs, controllers and other experienced financial managers
Level of Knowledge
Overview
Acronym
CFC
CPE Credit
8 hours group live
Area of Study
Finance
Prerequisite
Participants should have at least six months of industry experience and thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
Advanced Preparation
None, preferably bring a laptop if you have one, or a calculator. Required.
CFO Series Day 1
Advanced Skills, Made Easy!
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Planning: Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Projections | 2 Accounting |
| Advanced Cost Accounting: Assigning Overhead | 2 Accounting |
| Fixing Your Chart of Accounts | 2 Accounting |
| Avoiding Death by PowerPoint: Create Better Presentations | 2 Software |
Discussion Leader
John L. Daly, Tom Henry, Bill O’Brien or Don Minges
Acronym
CFOS1-20
Scheduling
For John Daly, contact Barb Sullivan: Barb@ExecutiveEducationInc.com, or contact Don Minges, Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 2
Developing Credibility – Inside and Outside the Organization
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Developing Credibility: Earn Respect for Yourself and Your Team | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| It’s All About Action! | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Effective Internal Reporting: Make Your Message Quick and Clear | 2 Accounting |
| Financial Management: 10 Tips for Success and 13 Signs of Failure | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Bill O’Brien, Dana Johnson, Richard Karwic, Tom Henry or Bob Mims
Acronym
CFOS2-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 3
Emotional Intelligence – What Makes Great Leaders Great?
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Emotional Intelligence: The Critical Factor in Success | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Motivating the Right Way: Get the Most from Your Staff | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Business Ethics: Cases from the Real World | 2 Behavioral Ethics |
| Don’t Be the Messenger Who Gets Shot | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Don Minges, Dana Johnson, Bob Mims, Tom Henry or Richard Karwic
Acronym
CFOS3-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 4
Cash Management - Managing The Lifeline Of Your Business
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| A/R and A/P: Effective Management Techniques | 2 Accounting |
| Cash Management Techniques | 2 Accounting |
| Cash Forecasting | 2 Accounting |
| Better Meetings: Make Meetings Fun & Productive | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Richard A. Karwic, Paul Harrison, Brian Maturi, or Don Minges
Acronym
CFOS4-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 5
Become More Effective!
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking for Financial Professionals | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| Effective Networking: Take Control of Your Career | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| The CFO’s Role in Compensation and Bonus Plans | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
| MS Word: Advanced Features | 2 Software |
Discussion Leader
John L. Daly, Bill O’Brien, Don Minges or Bob Mims
Acronym
CFOS5-20
Scheduling
Please contact Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
For John Daly, contact: Barb Sullivan – Barb@ExecutiveEducationInc.com
The five 2020 CFO Series days above plus the following alternate day will be available through December 2020.
Alternate CFO Series Day 6
Corporate Performance Management
| Topics Discussed | Credits |
|---|---|
| Corporate Performance Management | 2 Accounting |
| Business Intelligence and Data Analytics | 2 Accounting |
| Driver-Based Budgeting | 2 Accounting |
| Effective Management Accounting | 2 Accounting |
Scheduling
Schedule with Private Company Accounting or Fraud Alert! to provide a 2-day series.
