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Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional

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LCPA Member Center Two Lakeway Building

3850 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1650
Metairie, LA 70002

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $199.00

Price will increase by $50 after 11/21

Non-Member Price $249.00

Price will increase by $50 after 11/21

Overview

In today’s rapidly changing world, finance professionals are required to wear many hats and are often the keys to the success of the organization. On one hand, they need to be abreast of the latest proven financial skills for making the best decisions, and on the other hand they need the best skills to motivate, manage, and lead people. Being pigeon-holed into one area or another is neither good for career building nor good for the organization. We’ll cover the latest issues that all CFOs and controllers need to know about and provide how-to guidance to allow for immediate use in their organizations.

Highlights

Economic update Leadership and management changes as a result of the pandemic Managing for productivity Metrics and benchmarking Social media’s place in our organizations

Prerequisites

Experience in financial management of a small or midsize company

Designed For

CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals

Objectives

Understand the current issues and latest trends impacting CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals Understand how domestic and global economic conditions could impact an organization Apply what we have learned from recent economic and political changes to have a positive impact on an organization Be familiar with the results of the case studies and exercises that reinforce key learning points throughout the course

Preparation

None

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Kerry Roberts

Kerry E. Roberts, CPA is a frequent public speaker and presenter. In addition to presenting for Surgent, Kerry chairs the Tennessee Senate Committee for Government Operations, which oversees 260 governmental agencies in the state of Tennessee. Prior to working with the Tennessee General Assembly, Kerry was a business owner and CEO for 25 years. His background includes being president and chairman of a national business association, partner in a CPA firm, audit staff for a Big 8 accounting firm, and adjunct accounting faculty for Lipscomb University. Kerry is a 1983 graduate of Lipscomb University (accounting major). Married since 1987, Kerry and his wife are the parents of three kids and live in Springfield, Tennessee. His hobbies include cycling, a vintage motorcycle, two antique Triumph convertibles, and tending to a 155-year-old home. 

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Non-Member Price $249.00

Member Price $199.00