Improving the Close Process Utilizing Finance Governance Technologies 8/28/2012 12:16:00 PM by UHY Advisors You’re invited: Improving the close process utilizing Finance governance Technologies Wednesday september, 26 2012 Join us at UHY’s Farmington Hills office 8:00am–10:30am est Please join blackline Systems and UHY for an exclusive networking breakfast discussing the challenges organizations currently face in creating an efficient and effective record to Report process and how new Finance Governance Technology Tools help address these challenges. We are also pleased to have Henry Wagner, a Senior Manager in the Accounting & Financial Reporting function at Chrysler, discuss how Chrysler has been successful in addressing these challenges. Finance Governance Technologies (FGT) refers to the tools that automate and digitize the record to report process components. These technologies provide the foundation to establish the monitoring, visibility, and benchmarking necessary to deliver value, manage resources, control risk, measure performance, and capture assurance in an integrated platform. The use of these tools has grown very rapidly over the last two years. This program should help attendees understand where these tools could provide value in their organizations. Registration Advance registration for this complimentary event is recommended as seating is limited. Breakfast will be provided. Multiple registrations are welcome. To RSVP please contact Courtney Gray by email cgray@uhy-us.com or phone at 586 843 2533. 27725 Stansbury Blvd., Suite 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Agenda 8:00am – 8:30am: Breakfast and networking 8:30am – 8:45am: Opening Commentary 8:45am – 9:15am: UHY introduction to fgt 9:15am – 9:45am: Chrysler experience 9:45am – 10:15am: Blackline demo 10:15am – 10:30am: Open discussion Speakers Mark Bealin, Managing Director, UHY Advisors Frank Fenello, Managing Director, UHY Advisors Henry Wagner, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Chrysler Group LLC Laura Sereduck, Solutions Consultant Manager, Blackline Systems Who should attend This session is intended for anyone who is involved in supporting the execution of an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reporting process. In addition, customers of the financial reporting output, such as Tax, FP&A, and Regulatory, should gain insight into how the quality and timeliness of their data can be improved. Companies that are heavy users of excel, have very manual close and reporting processes, or have complex customer, legal entity, or trading partner relationships should see opportunities to reduce complexity. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) You may qualify for up to two CPE credits for this program.
There are no prerequisites and no advanced preparation is required.
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