This new conference covers priorities and skills that CFOs and Controllers must master to withstand the challenges of the pandemic and lead their companies into 2021. Day two of the program will focus on trends in technology, leveraging data analytics and cybersecurity
This conference is planned by the PICPA.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs in industry working in corporate management or consulting with corporations.
BENEFITS
Hear useful, timely information on managing your company and adding value with best practices and technology.
HIGHLIGHTS
Part 1 of this Conference will be held on Thursday, March 18.
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7:45 a.m.
Greetings from PICPA Leadership
8:00 - 8:50 a.m
Trends in Technology
Theresa Grafenstine, Managing Director/Chief Auditor, Cyber, Continuity of Business, and Third Parties, Citi
- Cyber trends
- Basic principles of data security
- COVID's impact on the control environment and regulatory landscape
8:50 - 9:40 a.m.
Cybersecurity in 2021: Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
Rick Jones, Business Development Manager, Wolf Consulting and Sam Liberto, Director of Business Development, Wolf Consulting
- Layered security and guarding the internet gateway
- Multi-factor authentication and creating a human firewall
- Security policy design and implementation, backup, and disaster recovery
9:40 - 9:55 a.m.
Morning Break
9:55 - 10:45 a.m.
Data Analysis and Reporting for CPAs
Bryan Smith, CPA, CITP, CISA, Chief Learning Officer, CPA Crossings LLC
- The value of analyzing data
- What can be accomplished with data analytics
- How Microsoft Power BI tools can help CPAs analyze data
10:45 - 11:35 a.m.
What it Takes to Get to the Next Level: The Journey to Becoming a CFO
Michael De Stefano, CFO, RKL LLP, George Soukas, MBA, CPA, President, Regulpol America and Rachel Sargent, CPA, CFO, PPC Lubricants
- Broaden your business and operational experience by finding an experienced mentor
- Develop your strategic mindset
- Be willing to take calculated career risks
11:35 a.m.
See You Next YearCOURSE LEVEL
Update
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Part 1 of this Conference will be held on Thursday, March 18.
Click here for information.