We all want to make the organization more profitable, but do we do it the best way? Many simply hack away at costs and then repeat the same unwieldy process every eighteen months. Do our internal and external customers truly understand our numbers? There is a better way to communicate financial information, so they DO understand and take the proper actions. Building an effective team alwaysresults in improved performance, talent retention and reduces costs. We also discuss the ethics of creativity – is creativity good or bad or a mixed bag? We will discuss how, and specifically what, you can do to rein in costs and get the most from what the organization already has and remains ethical.
DESIGNED FOR
Corporate financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry;
business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in learning more about how to cut costs, make reports understandable and understood, getting the most from the talent, managing creativity and ethics.
BENEFITS
- Define the role and purpose of each cost cutting exercise.
- Enhance cooperation, trust, communication, listening and teamwork.
- Discuss the relationship between ethics and creativity.
- Understand the benefits of storytelling in financial communication.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Improving profitability the right way: how to cut the right costs
- Building high performing teams: cohesive teams get results
- Do creative accountants belong in prison? True or false?
- Storytelling your financials for impact: narrative beats numbers
PREREQUISITES
At least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at
least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None