Explore the impact of current economic conditions on the role of the CFO,
controller, and financial executives. Gather recommendations and insights to
deal with challenges in the human resources, credit markets and banking, and
cash flow planning. Understand the regulatory, fiscal, and monetary policies
that impact the organization. Hear an economic outlook for 2017 and
beyond.
Highlights
Effect of current economic trends on hiring and human resources
Impact of credit markets on banking relationships, financial needs, and ability to raise capital
Planning and business expansion in an uncertain regulatory environment
Managing debt and equity mix
Steps to becoming more competitive in the global marketplace
Tax planning in light of federal, state, and municipal deficits
Social Security funding: How it relates to employee retirement plans
Developing sound credit and collections processes
Acquisition of distressed organizations
Registration
PICPA Member: $275 Nonmember: $375
More Information
Course No. 716200Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites:
None
Notes
Taught by the course author!
Speaker(s)
Francis Ryan
Chairman
Francis
X. Ryan, CPA, CGMA Chairman Semper Finance Inc.
Frank
Ryan is Chairman of a management consulting firm in Lebanon, Pennsylvania,
specializing in turnarounds, workouts, crisis management, strategic planning and
working capital management. He has extensive experience working with banks in
negotiating forbearance agreements, loan workouts, capital restructurings,
vendor negotiations, and bank lending requirements.
Prior to his
consulting business, Mr. Ryan was the chief operating officer of a mid-sized
manufacturing company. Additionally, he is the chairman of the Audit Committees
of publicly traded companies and has extensive board level experience in the
for-profit and non-profit arenas. He also serves on the board of a publicly
traded bank. He is a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, and has
served in numerous contingency operations to include Haiti, Afghanistan, and
Iraq. He received the “Outstanding AICPA Instructor” award in 1994-95 and
again consecutively from 2005 to 2015.