How CFOs use IT for Strategic Advantage

Summary:

Whether the CFO has overall repsonsibility for her firm's IT ifrastructure, or only uses it for financial reporting systems and corporate compliance purposes, IT considerations increasingly consume a CFO’s attention.  At a time when cost reduction, cost justification and ROI analysis rule the day, IT is increasingly becoming a source of compettive advantage.  CFOs are moving from viewing IT as a cost or profit center and are increasing thing of “IT as a Value Creator.”  The CFO has a tremendous opportunity to create a strategic advantage through innovative IT solutions.  Through this panel we will focus on a number of areas which can be used to serve that purpose.  Confirmed speakers include: 

Ø      Ed Carter, Independent Financial Consultant (Moderator)

Ø      Yev Feely, Sr. Business Controller, Microsoft Corporation

Ø      Joe Magee, CTO, Vigilante

Ø      Matt Putney, MindShift Technologies

Ø      Tony Sansone, Technology Partner, Tatum LLC

This program will offer two CPE credits.

Learning Objectives: 

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Ø      Identify IT solutions as potential value creators for your organization.

Ø      Understand the forthcoming trends in IT, and how they can potentially provide your firm with a genuine competitve advantage in the marketplace.

Ø      Confront the challenges with security and other compliance requirements

Ø      Understand the importance of having the right technical advice and support.

Program Content: 

Ø      Citation of new and innovative IT solutions in the areas of:

o       Applications, SAAS

o       IT outsourcing

o       IT Strategy alignment with corporate strategy

o       IT security challenges

Ø      Role of the Subject Matter Expert in identifying solutions

Ø      CFO’s perspective:  How can IT create value for the organization

Registration Information: 

You may register online at http://cfort09apr2009.eventbrite.com   Attendance is free to members of the CFO RoundTable.  Financial executives who are not members of the CFO RoundTable can attend for $60.  Attendance to this session is limited to financial executives.

Refunds and Complaints:

For information regarding refund, complaint, or program cancellation, please email Jack McCullough at jack@thecforoundtable.com  

Other Information:

Recommended CPE Credits:  2.0

Program Level:  Intermediate

Program prerequisites:  None

Advanced Preparation:  None

Delivery Method:  Group-Live

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