A recent survey of CFOs and controllers showed that Digital Transformation is their #1 focus in 2021, yet 70% of all Digital Transformations fail to reach their goals.  No accountant can ignore the onslaught of AI, Automation and Big Data and these technologies present huge opportunities for Finance teams but getting full value from your investments requires a new set of skills. Drawing on 25 years' technology delivery from UK and Canada, John will host an interactive discussion on how technology is transforming accounting and what you can do to future proof your finance career.

We’ll cover the 3 key success factors of Digital Financial Transformation including:

• explain Digital Transformation and learn best practices for implementing new technology
• why accountants need to become trusted advisors
• how to leverage finance data for strategic accounting decisions

Applicable for
Finance leaders, finance senior managers, public practice accountants interested in advancing ther accounting career by leveraging digital transformation

Content

•  technologies that will impact accounting and finance
• challenges faced by accountants and how to prepare for digital change
• how to create value from your data by solving the right business problems
• how to become a Trusted Advisors and future proof your accounting career
• the importance of ethics, credibility and reputation

Instructor: John Hetherington      

What to Expect

•  Two emails will be sent from CPA Manitoba following your registration: one to confirm your order and one including information on how to access the course through your Learning Hub.

• Once sent, these emails can also be found in the Communication tab of your CPA Manitoba Member Portal.
• Course materials, links and credentials can be found in your Learning Hub no less than two business days prior to the seminar.
• This is a Live Virtual seminar where class size has been limited to allow for an interactive learning environment.
• This seminar will not be recorded.
• Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with many requiring webcam and microphone capabilities. 
  
  If you have concerns about the interaction required for this course or any other questions about this course, please email [email protected].  
  
  CPA Manitoba PD Terms and Conditions: https://cpamb.ca/pd/pd/Terms-and-Conditions.aspx
  For questions regarding this course, including registration and access, email [email protected].