I Sessions
Wednesday, June 12,
10:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
I1. Financial Statement Analysis: Techniques for Obtaining Organizational Insight
Speaker(s): Dr. Christopher Harper
NASBA field of study: Finance - Technical (1.5)
Do you know what your financial statements are trying to tell you? Explore an analytical approach for designing, executing and communicating results of a comprehensive financial statement analysis. Walk through techniques and tools including trend analysis; assessing liquidity, solvency and profitability; vertical and horizontal analysis; simple and multivariate regression; and more. Develop more robust ways to understand your organization’s financial statements so you can facilitate forward-thinking decisions and meaningful communication with stakeholders.
I2. Automating Internal Controls
Speaker(s): Jim Hejka, Laurence Talley
NASBA field of study: Auditing - Technical (1.5)
Companies are leveraging technology to expedite internal controls and fortify risk management strategies. Discover how you, too, can enhance risk coverage through automated processes. Learn practical insights and innovative approaches to streamline your internal control automation journey, ultimately boosting your risk coverage and resilience.
I3. Building an Effective Multigenerational Workplace
Speaker(s): Jeff Butler
NASBA field of study: Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.5)
The modern workplace has four generations converging: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. With vast differences in each generation’s upbringings, cultures, beliefs and experiences, conflict is common and management tactics must adapt. Discover how to effectively build a multigenerational workplace that minimizes unproductive conflict and fosters companywide ideation. Explore insights about motivations, differences and communication styles of these generations, backed by a decade of psychological research. Uncover actionable strategies to manage the challenges and turn your multigenerational workforce into a competitive advantage.