As a CFO, your company depends on you for managing its financial risks. This means you must understand financial statement analysis, financial forecasting, business valuation and cash flow modeling in order to maximize profit and financial security. In a situation where one misstep could cost the company everything, managing all of these responsibilities can be a difficult task.
To make life a little simpler, the MACPA has put together a CFO seminar series designed to address the challenges you may encounter in your position. As the seminar leader, Daniel Spilman, CPA/ABV, managing principal, Spilman, Hills & Heidebrink, Ltd., will share relevant insight and valuable tools based upon his twenty-plus years of experience in accounting, tax and financial consulting, including cash flow planning, budgeting and cost analysis.
| Daniel Spilman will be a keynote speaker at the Members in Industry Accounting & Auditing Update. The title of his presentation is Your Financial Statements: Through the Banker's Eyes. |
The first course in the series focuses on financial statement analysis and bank financing. You will learn how to evaluate financial statements the same way the banks do, understand when to choose variable vs. fixed rate loans and identify the sources and the cost of additional capital to finance growth. All participants will receive a copy of a spreadsheet model, which can be used to analyze your company’s financial stability.
The second course is centered on financial forecasting and cash flow modeling. This seminar is divided between long-term and short-term financial forecasting in order to understand the components and structure of both models. You will learn how to utilize spreadsheet and statistical tools, which aid in the analysis of financial data and in the development of financial models. Plus, you will receive copies of several financial models, which can be used to plan the financial condition and cash flow of your company.
The final course in the series delves into business valuation and capital project analysis. The course will cover the theory behind business valuation and the application of those concepts to increase the value of a business. You will receive copies of valuation models, which can be used to value your company.
This series of seminars will enable you to feel confident in the
decisions you make as a CFO, and shed light on important issues and new
techniques you can use. You can register for one or more of these courses
online or by contacting the MACPA CPE department at 248.267.3700.