PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UPCOMING PD SEMINARS For detailed course descriptions or a complete schedule of upcoming PD seminars , visit our website at pd . bccpa . ca . Call CPABC at 604-872-7222 and ask for the PD department to register , or email us at pdreg @ bccpa . ca for more information .
PD SPRING / SUMMER 2018
Our spring / summer PD program , which runs from May 1 through July 31 , will be available for registration in late March . Watch for a copy of the Spring / Summer 2018 PD Catalogue in the mail or check our website at pd . bccpa . ca for an updated schedule of titles and programs and detailed course descriptions .
Save the date for our upcoming
PD NEXUS DAYS For details on sessions and speakers , watch for future flyers and emails , or check for updates online at pd . bccpa . ca .
Information Technology Conference June 21-22 , 8:30am-4:30pm Vancouver Convention Centre
Business Insights : Victoria July 10 , 8:30am-4:30pm Westin Bear Mountain Resort
Business Insights July 24 , 8:30am-4:30pm Vancouver Convention Centre
Maximizing Diversity July 24 , 8:30am-4:30pm Vancouver Convention Centre
WEB-BASED PD OPTIONS Corporate Finance Institute ( CFI ): Archived Webinars These CFI titles are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance . The titles below are available on demand :
• Math for Corporate Finance
• Financial Modelling Using VBA
• Advanced Excel Formulas
• Financial Analysis Fundamentals
• Business Valuation Fundamentals
• Startup / E-commerce Financial Model and Valuation
K2E Canada Inc .: Technology-Focused Webinars In partnership with K2E Canada Inc ., CPABC offers a number of technology-focused webinars . The following scheduled webinars use the GoToTraining platform : March 27 – Advanced Excel Reporting March 29 – Technology Update April 4 – Information Security April 4 – Top Excel Tips and Tricks April 17 – Advanced Excel April 18 – QuickBooks for Accountants April 19 – Critical Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2018 Register before the early-bird deadline and save $ 300 off regular program fees . The deadline for early-bird pricing is two months before to the start date of each respective offering . For more program details , visit our website at pd . bccpa . ca and check under Executive Programs .
The CFO as Navigator : Steering the Enterprise towards Value-Creating Growth This highly interactive program is designed to help you become a well-rounded CFO . It will cover areas such as value-creating growth , value metrics , a best-in-class management reporting platform , enterprise dashboards , performance metrics and strategy maps , talent management , and incentive design . May 23-26 | Westin Whistler Resort , Whistler
CFO ’ s Leadership Program Through this program , you will gain critical insights into leading practices in management and leadership , and you will get the opportunity to apply tools and skills to your own work , share experiences with your peers , and set actionable goals . June 13-16 | Westin Bear Mountain , Victoria
CFO ’ s Operational Skills Program This program will deliver the core competencies that organizations expect of CFOs . You will get up to speed on corporate governance and risk management , as well as on the latest tools and applications . You will examine the relationship between strategy and risk-taking , and learn how to help drive your organization ’ s mission and success . And you will hone the planning , budgeting , and internal control competencies that facilitate efficient and effective operations . June 17-20 | Westin Bear Mountain , Victoria
Controller ’ s Operational Skills Program This program is designed to help you enhance your role on the management team by sharpening your skills in risk management and controls ; ethical leadership ; planning , budgeting , and forecasting ; performance measurement approaches ; and financial reporting . You will explore ways to maximize the effectiveness of your accounting department through staffing and structure , policies and procedures , and process and quality management . July 15-18 | Westin Whistler Resort , Whistler
Controller ’ s Management Program This highly interactive program will give you an opportunity to network with and learn from your peers . You ’ ll gain the skills and confidence needed to increase your personal and interpersonal effectiveness through case studies , group discussions , exercises , and role-playing scenarios that are representative of situations faced by controllers and financial managers . July 18-21 | Westin Whistler Resort , Whistler
40 CPABC in Focus • March / April 2018