Webinar

Becoming a Fractional CFO: What to Do and How?

Are you considering becoming a fractional CFO, or possibly a public CPA firm or consulting practice that wants to offer fractional CFO services or advisory services? Either way, do you truly know what to do and how? Are you aware of the many pitfalls? Becoming a successful fractional CFO is complicated and it is not a trivial career change! Review the lessons learned from experienced fractional CFOs on how to enter, engage and run a thriving fractional CFO practice. Whether you are in public practice, a consultant, or in industry - be prepared for this as a possibility. Many fractional CFOs do not execute their practice as they could, and that is why they are not very successful. This discussion includes over fifty recommendations to strengthen your fractional CFO practice. What do clients typically need? Are you better as a solo practitioner or should you join a firm? How to manage the relationship(s)? Every effective organizations make plans and if you want a winning fractional CFO business, come join us and learn how.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Major subjects

• Do you have what it takes to be a successful fractional CFO?.
• Should you be a solo practitioner or join a larger firm? 1099 versus W2?.
• What skills are needed to be successful?.
• Sales, marketing, etc.
• What are some of the 'red flags'?.
• Typical assignments and issues a fractional CFO will likely encounter.
• The greatest opportunity for fractional CFOs?.
• Understanding your value

Learning objectives

• Identify the key attributes and skills that make a fractional CFO successful. .
• Lead and manage a fractional CFO practice.

Who should take this program?

• Anyone considering becoming a fractional CFO and any organization contemplating entering into the fractional CFO business, e.g., Corporate Financial Leaders, Corporate Financial Managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Board members, advisors, and Consultants.

Pricing

Standard Member Fee	$89.00
Standard Nonmember Fee	$89.00

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