Author: John L. Daly
The title “Chief Financial Officer” is not an accurate description for what many financial managers do because the word “chief” implies the company has more than one degreed accountant. This seminar covers four major topics of importance to the financial manager who must do it all.
We have designed Only Financial Officer 3.0 to give financial managers in small to medium-sized companies the high-level skills needed to act as a member of top management.
Topics Discussed
Managing People
- Learn to inspire your people
- Create a collaborative environment
- Develop your team’s skills
MS Word Advanced Features
- Use feedback features to become a better writer
- Make your documents look more professional
- Learn time-saving tips
Pricing for Profitability
- Where organizations make pricing mistakes
- Why pricing must involve finance
- How finance can save the bottom line
Negotiating with Your Banker
- Be your bank’s best customer
- Understand your bargaining position
- Negotiate your covenants effectively
Cases and Group Discussion
This seminar includes group discussion of five cases.
Target Audience
For people who are the only degreed accountant in small to medium-sized companies
Level of Knowledge
Intermediate
Acronym
OFO3
CPE Credit
8 hours group live
Area of Study
6 hours: Business Management & Organization
2 hours: Computer Software & Applications
Prerequisite
Participants should have at least six months of industry experience and thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices. Participants with minimal support staff will benefit the most.
Advanced Preparation
Bring a calculator
CFO Series Day 1
Advanced Skills, Made Easy!
Topics Discussed | Credits |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Corporate Performance Management | 2 Accounting |
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics | 2 Accounting |
Driver-Based Budgeting | 2 Accounting |
Effective Management Accounting | 2 Accounting |
Scheduling
Schedule this seminar with the CFO Series to make a 2-day series.