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Controller's Update: Today's Latest Trends


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Finance - Technical

Average Rating:
   33
Categories:
Partner Produced
Faculty:
James T. Lindell, CPA, CGMA, MBA
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 40 day(s) after program date.

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Description

Strengthen your abilities as a controller and help your management team understand current economic issues through the latest trends in accounting, finance, human resources, treasury management and business systems. Discuss leading-edge topics in managerial accounting and finance in a session that is packed with useful tips and practical guidance that you can apply immediately.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives

*Identify current issues that impact the financial stability of your organization *Deal with major trends in accounting, corporate finance, treasury management, and business systems

*Utilize new tools for business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting


Major Subjects

*Financial Management Tools and Techniques

*New Issues in Treasury Management and Controllership

*Current Trends in Information Systems and Technology

*Current Trends in Leading and Developing Staff


Course Materials

Faculty

James T. Lindell, CPA, CGMA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


James (Jim) T. Lindell is the President of Thorsten Consulting Group, Inc. a provider of strategic & financial consulting, professional speaking, training, and executive coaching. Jim has an extensive background in senior management including positions as Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller and Corporate Assistant Controller. Jim has worked with a variety of industries including manufacturing, health care, nonprofit, distribution and food processing. He has been involved in more than 50 M & A projects.

James Lindell is a Certified Public Accountant with public accounting experience at several local and regional accounting firms.  He is a TEC Chairman (The Executive Committee).  He is a member and instructor for of the American Institute of CPA's and the Wisconsin Institute of CPA's as well as a member of the National Speakers Association. .

Jim’s new book – “Moving from Controller to Business Partner,” will be published by the AICPA in May of 2014.  In addition, he is the author of “AICPA’s Annual Update for Controllers”, “Strategic Planning: A Simplified and Workable Approach for Private Companies” and “AICPA's Controllership:  25 Critical Lessons from the Trenches.” Jim authored and moderated the AICPA video and course, “Minimizing the Effects of a Recession on Your Business”.  He is a contributing author of the AICPA course “The Fast Close, Soft Close, Virtual Close? Now Days not Weeks”.

Jim is a three-time recipient of the AICPA’s Outstanding Discussion Leader Award.

Jim is a member of the folk music group “Deep Pool”, coach of the boys’ high school rugby club and still plays “old boys” rugby.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer Virginia Society of CPAs
Date Added to Catalog 3/16/15
Designed For CFOs, controllers and other financial managers
Original Recording Date 12/10/15
Prerequisites Management experience in accounting, finance or operations
Yellow Book

No


Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Reviews

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Overall:      4.3

Total Reviews: 33

Comments

Nicole K

"The material was insightful and relative. I very much enjoyed listening to the presenter. Great course!"

Walter W

"written materials are excellent."

Moorman N

"I very much enjoyed this course. I really like that the speaker gave many additional resources in order to seek information that may be applicable to my organization."