HR Update

May 3, 2018 8:00am ‐ May 3, 2018 9:15am

Identification: CFO1806

The #MeToo Movement and Its Implications for the C-Suite and Board of Directors.

So, What DO You DO?

May 3, 2018 8:00am ‐ May 3, 2018 9:15am

Identification: CFO1807

Todd’s message is relevant to any organization striving to increase revenue, strengthen relationships and improve client satisfaction. Using humor and real-life examples, Todd demonstrates how every conversation is a “selling moment” and how everyone can contribute to the growth and profitability of the organization.

  • Increase revenue, strengthen relationships and improve client satisfaction.

GAAP Update

May 3, 2018 9:45am ‐ May 3, 2018 11:00am

Identification: CFO1808

Are you up-to-date on current accounting developments? Can you identify the potential implications for your company’s financial accounting and reporting? We will discuss recent and upcoming accounting changes so that you are equipped to position your company for success.

During this segment, we’ll discuss the following topics:
- Lessons learned from the implementation of recent account standards
- Accounting standard implementation on the horizon
- The effects of income tax reform on financial reporting
- Standard-setting and other current and upcoming activities at the FASB

We are excited to address the latest developments in the world of financial accounting and reporting.


Leading the Shift: Leadership for Financial Professionals in the 21st Century

May 3, 2018 9:45am ‐ May 3, 2018 11:00am

Identification: CFO1809

Today’s reality is that leadership requires people with high levels of awareness and emotional intelligence who can empower, engage and align the team members. In a world of business talk and strategic think, Jeff is a rare voice for a new way of leading. Attendees will connect to a transformational leadership model designed to help anyone improve their leadership skills and enhance their personal and team effectiveness and execution. Attendees leave the session with new communication and accountability tools, team engagement and alignment strategies, and tactics to improve execution, influence and impact.

  • Leadership shifts for engagement and impact
  • Differently navigating emotions for better communication
  • Tools for putting the power back into empowerment
  • Embracing and building a feedback culture

Future of Finance

May 3, 2018 11:30am ‐ May 3, 2018 12:20pm

Identification: CFO1810

Digital disruption is making current business models obsolete and organizations have no option but to leverage technology and data in order to transform or become a casualty.

The Finance Function faces unprecedented challenges and must drive its own transformation agenda to adopt a new business model and help drive business transformation.

Join Ash Noah, CPA, CGMA, from the Association of International Certified Professionals Accountants, as he shares research and insights on the impact of technology on the Finance function of the future and the imperative for organizations to adopt a new operating model for finance.

  • Understand the impact of technology on Finance and the future role of Finance.
  • Applying the new Finance Operating Model for Modernizing Finance
  • Understand the Finance competencies required for the future.

Financial Management Analytics: How to Evolve from the ‘Single Version of the Truth’ to ‘Multiple Versions of Outcomes’

May 3, 2018 12:20pm ‐ May 3, 2018 1:35pm

Identification: CFO1811

For years Finance has pursued the ‘holy grail’ of a single version of the truth through greater governance of data and standardization of process and systems. While this often elusive goal is of great value it remains a rearview mirror. Leading finance functions in today’s disruptive and changing environment build on that ‘truth’ to guide the rest of the organization to better anticipate future scenarios and outcomes … and therefore how to course correct when they occur. Learn how high performing companies have accomplished this challenge with more effective use of data and analytics incorporating predictive analytics and machine learning with use cases and examples from industry.


Private Equity & Financing Panel

May 3, 2018 1:55pm ‐ May 3, 2018 3:10pm

Identification: CFO1812

Banking, Private Equity & Financing Strategies:  Opportunities for CFOs

  • Update on the financing markets, lending and investors for companies.
  • Current and up to date information on how companies are funding operations and growth from the experts.
  • Information on creative ways to find funding you may not have known or may not have understood.
  • How to build relationships that will allow you to weather most any circumstances in your organizations.
  • An opportunity to ask experts what the RIGHT questions are when looking for partners.
  • Resources for the future.
  • Answers to YOUR questions!

Leadership Qualities That Matter

May 3, 2018 1:55pm ‐ May 3, 2018 3:10pm

Identification: CFO1813

Learn the five part business-driven solution that gives leaders and managers a proven solution to cut turnover and improve employee engagement they can implement immediately.

  • Cut Your Turnover
  • Improve Employee Engagement
  • Improve Revenue and Profitability

IRS ACA Penalties are in the Millions - Learn How to Defend Your Organization

May 4, 2018 6:00am ‐ May 4, 2018 6:50am

Identification: CFO18SS1

The IRS has started to enforce companies’ compliance with the Affordable Care Act for the 2015 filing year. We have already seen Letter 226J penalty notices in the millions of dollars; one as high as $17 million. More are sure soon to follow. Many employers are unaware that they are at risk because they don’t realize the information errors that are reflected in their ACA filings with the IRS. Additionally, companies may have failed to recognize that ACA penalties can be a contingent liability that must be reported in their financial statements. In this session, ACA experts will discuss how employers can identify potential errors in their ACA compliance process and what steps they should take in case they face an IRS tax penalty.


Leasing from a Tenant Perspective

May 4, 2018 6:00am ‐ May 4, 2018 6:50am

Identification: CFO18SS2

1. What are the 3 “myths” that keep tenants from getting the best deals

• myth of market
• myth of transparency
• myth of power

2. Understand the trap of renewing your lease too early
• how much is earlier rent reduction really worth?
• how much are you giving up by not going into the market to compete your requirement?

3. Learn the 5 key numbers that will tell you how low your current landlord should go to renew your lease
• understand the tenants costs of renewing the lease versus moving.
• understand the impact on the landlord's books of retaining a tenant or having to replace a tenant

4. Avoid the 4 common mistakes tenants make that cost them big dollars
• turnkey construction versus construction allowance - how do the numbers really work?
• rentable square feet and building efficiency - what metrics should you use in comparing buildings?
• net lease versus gross leases - watching the escalations.
• ways of billing operating costs and electricity usage

Helping Your Client’s Understand the Numbers & Strategies of Leasing
The real estate industry stacks the cards against a tenant in any leasing transaction. This program will give you the knowledge to advise your clients who face a leasing decision on how to structure their process to get the best lease transaction possible. It's easy if you have the right information and the right strategies.