Financial Executives

From rules to action: Implementing the SEC climate disclosure rule

The SEC’s climate disclosure rule has now been finalized. For those affected, this rule solidifies a dramatic shift in climate reporting requirements, and many companies now have another regulatory reporting ruleset to comply with. Are you ready to operationalize your sustainability reporting strategy to thrive in this new regulatory environment? Participants will identify practical next steps their organization can employ to move beyond reporting strategy and into operationalization.

Revisiting ESG ambitions: Building a reliable sustainability reporting model

Controllers are being asked to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information under their external financial reporting discipline. However, there is tremendous complexity around the variety of data and how it is sourced, computed, and validated. Is it time for companies to reimagine the capabilities that support their strategic sustainability ambitions? Participants will identify ways to create new multifunctional data and reporting models that meet emerging regulations and offer a foundation for future global reporting requirements.

Capital freedom: Exploration of 2023 working capital trends

Given the current market dynamics and macroeconomic conditions, substantial importance has been placed on improving cash flow and working capital alongside profitability. Effective liquidity management, cash flow improvement, and working capital efficiency are critical, especially amid uncertainties related to persistently high interest rates and elevated inflation. Participants will identify how companies can proactively manage liquidity and working capital efficiency, as well as operations, to navigate economic headwinds in times of uncertainty.

GenAI for finance: Practical steps to get started

In 2023, many organizations learned about Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and its role in the finance technology landscape. While many finance leaders started pilots and developed their AI strategy, they also found a solution gap—a mismatch between GenAI’s capabilities and “ready to use” applications for finance. In 2024, the solution gap is closing fast and GenAI is evolving quickly. Participants will apply key insights to help effectively implement Generative AI technology and harness its benefits.

Generative AI and the fight for trust

Is your business equipped to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) while safeguarding against risks? Many organizations are enhancing AI governance and conducting reviews to mitigate risks posed by AI, such as bias, hallucination, or toxicity. As focus intensifies on internal risks, it’s important to recognize the expanding threat landscape externally. Malicious actors may exploit generative AI, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to protect stakeholder trust. Participants will distinguish how to calibrate risk from AI internally and externally.

Quarterly accounting roundup: Q2 2024 update on important developments

Do you know what issues the standard-setters, regulators, and stakeholders have been focused on lately? We’ve been monitoring their projects and hot topics. Participants will demonstrate a new understanding of these and other important accounting issues and developments for the quarter.

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