James (Jim) T. Lindell is the President of a Wisconsin based provider of strategic & financial consulting, professional speaking, training, and executive coaching. Jim has an extensive background in senior management including positions as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Assistant Controller. James Lindell is a Certified Public Accountant with public accounting experience at several local and regional accounting firms. He is a TEC Chairman (The Executive Committee). He is a member (and instructor) of the American Institute of CPA's and the Wisconsin Institute of CPA's and a member of Wisconsin Chapter of National Speaker Association. Jim is the author of the AICPA course “AICPA’s Annual Update for Controllers”, “Targeting the Bottom Line: Taking the Guesswork out of Financial Management”. Return to Instructor List
Strengthen your abilities as a controller and help your management team
understand current economic issues through the latest trends in accounting,
finance, human resources, treasury management, and business systems. In this
course you will discuss leading-edge topics in managerial accounting and finance
in a session that is packed with useful tips and practical guidance that you can
apply immediately.
Designed For
CFOs, controllers, and other
financial managers
Course Objectives
When you complete this course you will be able to:
Identify economic indicators that can assist in charting your
organization's course.
Identify current issues that impact the financial stability of your
organization.
Distinguish major trends in accounting, corporate finance, human
resources, treasury management, and business systems.
Determine the link between big data and predictive analytics. Use new
tools for business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
Recognize the key challenges that concern CEOs.
Major Subjects
Economic and Human Resource trends
Driving employee engagement and the employee value proposition
Best practices to manage working capital
Leading-edge financial management tools and techniques
New issues in treasury management and controllership
Big Data
Predictive analytics
Current trends in information systems and technology
Current trends in leading and developing staff to increase productivity and
profitability
Prerequisites
Management experience in
accounting, finance, or
operations