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Monday, November 16, 2020 Webcast

The Strategic Finance Department - 15 New Roles (X3-2562424)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Webcast


2 CPE Credits in PD

OVERVIEW

The world has changed, but has your finance department changed with it, or are they doing the same things the same way they always have? Being technically competent is no longer enough; you have to be able to connect with people throughout your organization. In this webcast, we will cover the definition and characteristics of strategic leadership. We will review 15 roles to enhance your position in the organization, your interactions with other departments and your strategic role in your organization. These strategic roles will help move you and your department into the future; go from being a disliked cost center to an appreciated, value-adding resource within your organization. This webcast is designed to build on what you are already doing right and add specific steps you can implement immediately to have a positive impact on your organization’s future.

DESIGNED FOR

Finance professionals with decision-making responsibility

BENEFITS

* Define what it means to be strategic

* Describe 8 characteristics of strategic thinking

* Identify 5 roles to enhance your strategic skillset and improve how others see you in the organization

* Identify 5 roles for developing strategic skills in your subordinates, team-mates, and coworkers

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

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

$75.00 - Member

$90.00 - Nonmember

Pre-Registration Closed

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

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COURSE DEVELOPER

AICPA/NJCPA