Introduction & Objectives

CFO-C™ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – CERTIFIED™ CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The CFO-C™ Chief Financial Officer – Certified™ credential certification is a unique and cutting edge management program for Financial Executives, Leaders and Senior Managers who work across industry and Government, and are eager to achieve successful Financial management and execution. The CFO- C™ Chief Financial Officer – Certified™ program is aimed at the present and next generation of Financial Executives and Leaders, Senior Financial Managers, Finance Leads, Senior Managers, Managers, Project Managers, and Financial Managers working for dynamic global companies and Governmental agencies who need to broaden their horizons in the field and dimensions of Finance.

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1. All C-Suite Institute™ Executive education program modules utilize case studies to reinforce teaching, evoke independent analysis and research; and provoke deep thought and critical thinking among participants
2. C-Suite Institute™’s Curriculum is Global Based & has International Perspective – Applicable across all major continents (Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Americas)
3. Applied & Practical Insights related to your industry and C-suite/Executive functions
4. Renowned Faculty – Our Professors hold Advanced/Graduate/Post Graduate Degrees, and have worked in or currently work in Executive level positions
5. Diverse Participant Mix from all geographies across the Globe
6. Participants work across the top 50 Industries (Industries range from Aerospace to Information Technology (IT) to Finance & Banking to Oil & Gas to Energy to Utilities and numerous more)
7. Participants attend from Fortune 500 & Global 2000 companies; Governments (local, state, Federal, National) from around the world; and International organizations and firms such as UN, World Bank, IMF, NASA, ICAO and numerous more
8. Participants attend from Major World Governments in G-8, G20 & BRICS countries
9. Participants attend from Major sports organizations such as FIFA and UEFA

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The Role Of The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

 What is a ‘Chief Financial Officer – CFO’

A chief financial officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company. The CFO’s duties include tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions. The CFO is similar to a treasurer or controller because he is responsible for managing the finance and accounting divisions and for ensuring that the company’s financial reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

BREAKING DOWN ‘Chief Financial Officer – CFO’

The CFO reports to the chief executive officer (CEO) but has significant input in the company’s investments, capital structure and how the company manages its income and expenses. The CFO works with other senior managers and plays a key role in a company’s overall success, especially in the long run. Pursuing a career as a CFO requires considerable financial management experience as well as educational training in accounting or finance.

For example, when the marketing department wants to launch a new campaign, the CFO may help to ensure the campaign is feasible or give input on the funds available for the campaign.

Overview

The CFO may assist the CEO with forecasting, cost–benefit analysis and obtaining funding for various initiatives. In the financial industry, a CFO is the highest-ranking position, and in other industries, it is usually the third-highest position in a company. A CFO can become a CEO, chief operating officer or president of a company.

The CFO must report accurate information because many decisions are based on the data he provides. The CFO is responsible for managing the fiscal activities of a company and adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory entities. CFOs must also adhere to regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that include provisions such as fraud prevention and disclosing financial information.

Local, state and federal governments hire CFOs to oversee taxation issues. Typically, the CFO is the liaison between local residents and elected officials on accounting and other spending matters. The CFO sets financial policy and is responsible for managing government funds.

Outlook

The CFO role has emerged from focusing on compliance and quality control to business planning and process changes, and he is a strategic partner to the CEO. The CFO plays a vital role in influencing company strategy.

The United States is an international financial hub and global economic growth increases employment growth in the U.S. financial industry. Companies continue to increase profits leading to a demand for CFOs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for financial managers to grow 7% between 2014 and 2024

Requirements

CFO-C™ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – CERTIFIED™ CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PROCESS:

ADMISSIONS:

Admission is very selective and based on your professional level, achievement and organizational responsibility. No formal educational requirements apply, however most applicants have completed studies at the Bachelors or Masters or Doctorate levels and have backgrounds in Business, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology, Economics, Applied Sciences

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CFO-C™ CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM & MODULES:

CFO – C™ Chief Financial Officer – Certified™ credential certification consists of 4 modules delivered over 5 days, and the modules are namely:

MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONAL

(a) Executive Leadership, (b) Executive Strategy, (c) Executive Decision Making, (d) Executive Oversight, (e) Executive Transparency (f) Executive Accountability, (g) Executive Planning & Execution, (h) Executive Accounting, Financial& Budgeting, (i) Executive Project Management & Project Control, (j) Executive Problem Solving

MODULE 2: CORE

(a) Leading & Managing People, (b) Leading & Managing Change, (c) Leading & Managing Goals & Priorities, (d) Leading & Managing Communications, (e) Leading & Managing Culture & Cultural Dynamics, (f) Leading & Managing Negotiations (g) Leading & Managing Organizational Politics (h) Leading & Managing Innovation & Technology (i) Leading & Managing Customers & Suppliers (j) Leading & Managing Competitive Advantage, (k) Leading & Managing Risks & Uncertainty (l) Leading & Managing Quality (j) Leading & Managing Crisis (m) Leading & Managing Conflicts (n) Leading & Controlling Waste, Fraud, Abuse, Neglect & Negligence (o) Leading Management Controls & Efficiency (p) Leading & Managing Claims & Disputes

MODULE 3: FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIZATION/EXPERTISE

• Advanced Financial Management & Finance Topics

MODULE 4: APPLIED/PRACTICUM

• Develop ‘My CFO-C Strategy & Execution Scorecard™’
• Develop ‘My CFO-C Strategy & Execution Action Plan™’
• Develop ‘My CFO-C Strategy & Execution Play Book™’ & Implement ‘My CFO-C Policy™’

To fulfill the CFO – C™ Chief Financial Officer – Certified™ credential certification requirements, all participants must attend and complete all Modules 1, 2, 3 & 4 over 5 days. There are no examinations given

The CFO – C™ Chief Financial Officer – Certified™ program is given in the English language only.

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Who Should Apply

All CFOs, VPs, Directors, Senior Financial Managers, Financial Managers, Financial Managers, Project Managers, Project Control Officers (PCOs), Project Engineers and Senior Engineers at all levels who work across industries and Governments in Senior Financial/Finance related positions.

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Participant Mix

PAST PARTICIPANTS: The CFO-C™ executive certification program has been strategically designed for executives who manage technical professionals.

Past participants have included:
• CFOs
• VP of Finance
• Senior Finance Managers
• Senior Financial Analysts
• Corporate strategists
• Senior Project managers
• Experienced individual contributors and staff professionals
• Other key members of Executive Financial Management leadership and management

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Faculty

ALL THE C-SUITE INSTITUTE™ INSTRUCTORS:

(1) Have Graduate Degrees and Master Of Science (MS) Degrees in Finance, Economics, Project Management or MS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Computer, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Software), Or Computer Science Or Technology Management or Information Technology Or Master of Business Administration (MBA); or Phd or DSc in related field
(2) Have Over Fifteen Years of Executive Management Experience in Industry Or Government Or Both;
(3) Have Taught or Teach In Graduate Degree Programs In Accredited Universities in the USA and abroad

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CFO-C™ Chief Financial Officer – Certified™ is a trademark of C-Suite Institute™ in the USA and internationally and fully protected under International Trademark and Copyrights Treaties and Laws among nations