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Monday, September 16, 2019 Live

Critical Thinking for Finance (E1909152)

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Registration: 8:00 AM EDT

NJCPA Learning Center

105 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 300
Roseland , NJ 07068

4 CPE Credits in MT

OVERVIEW

According to a 2011 Deloitte survey, strategy setting has doubled in importance for CFOs. Yet 75 percent of CFOs indicate that their staff needs training to perform in a strategic role. So how do you change your focus from historical financial presentation to future strategic planning? Get you and your team prepared for the challenges by learning how to analyze data, define decision-making options, present effectively, gain consensus and develop action plans.

DESIGNED FOR

Members of the finance team.

BENEFITS

Learn about the major components of strategic planning including:
  • Various methods for data collection & analysis
  • How to determine what is relevant
  • How to create and communicate a successful implementation plan

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Identify data collection techniques
  • Determine the relevant data
  • Conduct financial analysis
  • Prepare a strategic action plan
  • Generate alternative solutions
  • Make recommendations

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Course materials are distributed electronically. To access the materials visit njcpa.org/MyEvents. Download to your laptop or tablet prior to the seminar, handouts are added as received.
Help Feed Those in Need
  • The NJCPA Emerging Leaders Council is hosting a Food Drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Please bring your nonperishable items and canned goods to this event. Peanut butter and tuna fish are always needed.

INSTRUCTOR

Jennifer Elder

Jennifer Elder, CPA, MS, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA
(4.7)

AICPA/Professional Development Institute

Jennifer H. Elder, CSP, CPA, CGMA, CSCA, CMA, CIA, CFF  Westfield, Vermont  Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy.  If you want to be more productive, have more of an impact, and maintain your organization’s ethical standards, Jennifer can deliver interactive and engaging training sessions. As a keynote speaker, Jennifer has presented to over 15,000 people in all 50 states and 12 countries.  Her clients include KPMG, RSM, Home Depot, Campari, Experian, HP and Oracle. 

Jennifer started her career in public accounting at a regional firm. She chaired the accounting department at a New Hampshire college and spent 15 years as a CFO in various industries including homebuilding, technology, and insurance. 

Jennifer received her BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Organizational Management from Antioch University New England.  Jennifer is the co-author of “Faster Disaster Recovery” published in 2019 by John Wiley and Sons. She has also been published by the Journal of Accountancy, FM Magazine, the National Association of Home Builders, Triple Pundit, and the Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance. 

In 2022, Jennifer received the Women Who Count award in education by the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA). In 2018, Jennifer earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).  Making her one of only 15 people worldwide who hold both the CPA and CSP designations.  CPA Practice Advisor named Jennifer one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018.  

She served on the board of the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy and the Northeast Regional Council of the IMA, and Jennifer currently chairs the CSP Committee of the National Speakers Association. 

PRICING

$189.00 - Member

$239.00 - Nonmember

Event Cancelled

This event has been cancelled.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Print a registration form

COURSE DEVELOPER

Business Learning Institute