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Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me (for CFOs/Controllers)

Speakers: Eloise Scavella, American Diabetes Association, Chief Operating & Strategy Officer, Arlington, VA; Scott Steffens, CPA, Grant Thornton LLP, Partner, Arlington, VA

This video is for new CFOs and controllers in the NFP space. Learn from a new CFO about transitioning into the NFP sector and what they wish they had known to avoid potential pitfalls while working with boards, banks and NFP staff.

How to Identify and Successfully Work With Different Personality Traits

Speaker: Jessica Iennarella, CPA, CFF, HSNO The Forensics Firm, Forensic Accounting Supervisor, Scottsdale, AZ

This video is designed to address six common personality traits; three that are typically viewed as negative and three that are typically viewed as positive. You will be provided with guidance on how to identify and best work with those traits.

What I Learned Going From CFO to CEO

Speaker: Joey Pointer, CPA, CGMA, Fleet Feet, CEO, Carrboro, NC

What I learned during my journey from CFO to CEO in a challenging retail environment and how it impacted my thoughts on the importance of culture and core values.

Key Operating Metrics and Analytics

Speaker: Aaron Vandeford, Managing Director, EnerCom Inc, Denver, CO

In this session we will take a data driven approach of identifying key E&P operating metrics and looking at their relationship to valuation in an ever-changing commodity market.

Managing the Complexities of Nonprofit Growth

Speakers: Brandy Keller, Director of Product Marketing, Nonprofit Solutions, Community Brands, Austin, TX; Dan Murphy, Sr. Controller, Communities In Schools of Central Texas, Austin, TX

This session will focus on the impact of growth across a nonprofit organization, from budget planning, increasing compliance complexities, shifts in the workforce to growth strategies around grants, and new revenue sources.

Thriving in Disruptive Times

Speaker: William Reeb, CPA, CGMA, CITP

From the future of audit to the evolving role of finance, learn about the current state of the accounting profession and opportunities that build on our strength to drive a dynamic future.

Technology and the Disappearing Cost Curve

A panel of thought leaders in finance and technology to discuss why it is important for C-suite executives to become familiar with technologies if they want to gain a competitive advantage.

Real Life Robotics

Speakers: Kim Curley; Michael Goodman

This session will provide an overview of robotic process automation, including the journey to automation, challenges to overcome and experiences from automation projects.