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In such competitive and fast-paced environment we live in, finance executives must continually be in-the-know with respect to information technology, to be able to properly make decisions. As finance executives, you can no longer rely solely on the expertise of your IT advisors as many systems and programs have features that only you can understand and evaluate. Making the right technology decisions can make or break your tenure at your firm. This live webcast will discuss IT fundamentals as they relate to finance professionals. Our team of experts will address a number of issues including:

- Fundamentals of IT for Finance Professionals
- Major new trends in IT that you should be aware of
- The impact of IT on your department’s success
- Common systems and programs you should have knowledge of.

The Knowledge Group is producing a 2-hour LIVE Webcast entitled “IT for Finance Executives LIVE Webcast – What You and Your Financial Team Needs to Know About IT.” Join this event and you’re sure to know more about the latest. Please click the registration button below to enrol in this course today. Significant discount applies for early registration.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 103961
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)
NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004

 

Featured Speakers for IT for Finance Executives LIVE Webcast:


Proposed Agenda (click here to view more)
SEGMENT 1:


Bill Sinnett , Director of Research,
Financial Executives Foundation,Inc.

- The CFO is a Major Technology Influencer, and Potentially Has More Clout in Technology Investment
   Decisions than the CIO
- Web-oriented software, Cloud Computing, Social Networking, and GRC are Viewed As Leading
   Technologies in the Finance Organization
- The Majority of CFOs Believe ERP Projects Have Been Mostly Successful
- Organizations Are Addressing Data Quality Issues, Ramping Up Efforts from 2009
- XBRL Opportunity is Misunderstood - Current Initiatives Mainly Outsourced
- U.S. Firms Still Resisting Action on IFRS

SEGMENT 2:


Bill Overell ,President,
Overall Solutions

- Overview of Twelfth Annual Technology Study of Senior Financial Executives
- Time to Return to Growth Strategies in IT
- Profitability Management is the Top Constraint in the Finance Organization
- Views of Existing BI and CPM Investments show Improvement
- Outsourcing & Offshoring Continuing to Grow
- Study Recommendations

SEGMENT 3:


Arthur N. Alderson, Vice President Financial Systems,
Wal-Mart Stores,Inc.

- Partnership between the business and IT
- Governance of policy, processes and automation
- Disciplines needed for success – development life cycle
- Innovation and optimization

SEGMENT 4:


Taylor Hawes, CFO Intellectual Property & Licensing,
Microsoft Corporation

** Speaker Talking Points to be added soon.. **

SEGMENT 5:


Michael Cangemi, President,
Cangemi Company LLC

- Improving Business Process – specifically Expansion of Continuous Monitoring for operational
  efficiencies and to reduce Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) costs
- Using IT for Completive advantage
- Improving IT Security and Controls
- Improving ROI on IT Investments - using portfolio theory (some knowledge)



Financial Executives Research Foundation, Inc.
Bill Sinnett
Director of Research
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Overell Solutions
Bill Overell
President
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Arthur N. Alderson
Vice President Financial Systems
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Microsoft Corporation
Taylor Hawes
CFO Intellectual Property & Licensing
speaker bio »»

Cangemi Company LLC
Michael Cangemi
President
speaker bio »»

Who Should Attend?

- CFOs
- Finance Executives
- Financial Related Professionals
- Senior Management
- Information Technology Officers

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for every financial professionals to have an extensive knowledge on the key role of IT on the existing financial issues.
    - Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
    - Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
    - Interact directly with panel during Q&A

Registration Information:                                                                                                                                    


Disclaimer:
Please note, the event date is firm although it may be subject to change. Please click here for details.

 

 

 

 


IT for Finance Executives LIVE Webcast
Speaker Firms:


Financial Executives Research Foundation, Inc.




Wal-Mart Stores, Inc..



Microsoft Corporation



Cangemi Company LLC





 

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Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.

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