Against a backdrop of change and uncertainty, there’s an immediate need for the finance and accounting function to evolve. The mega trends of technology, demographics, and regulations and standards are driving massive changes in the finance function. Most finance chiefs feel constrained by a lack of technology and C-level support and staffs that are under-skilled for the changes they face. The opportunities have never been greater, the stakes have never been higher, and the risk of doing nothing is growing every day. What’s a CFO to do? This session offers tips and techniques to manage the present and future.
Course ID: FAEVOLVE
The Finance and Accounting Evolution: Don’t Get Left Behind
Learning Objectives
- Identify the critical skills needed for the future of accounting and finance
- Recognize the latest trends facing business and finance
- Leverage emerging technologies to increase efficiency and impact
- Create a strategic approach to improve processes continuously
Major Topics
- Hard trends (aka “future facts) impacting the profession
- How to anticipation future trends
- The skills CPAs will need to succeed going forward
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Finance professionals and business / industry CPAs who want to remain relevant in a changing and complex world
Fields of Study
Business Management & OrganizationPrerequisites
None