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Surgent's Organizational Culture and the Finance Professional - On-Demand Webcast

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Member Price: $49.00 Non-Member Price: $64.00

Developer:: SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:: Business Management & Organization: 1.00
Fields of Study:: Business Management & Organization
Level:: Basic

Many experts say that an organization's culture is the single most important thing that will determine its success. Assuming that's true, it's necessary for the finance professional to understand the effect that the finance function has on that culture. This program will take a good look at what causes a better culture, both within the organization and within the department. Then, we will examine how the finance professional can positively influence the culture within the financial function and how that will affect the entire organization.

Objective

Understand why an organization’s culture is so important to success
Recognize why following principles is more important than following rules
See how controls can be both “tight” and also serve a good culture
Understand the tradeoff between flexibility and objectivity
Know the best ways to control an organization
Recognize how good metrics are important to a good culture

Highlights

The three primary organizational cultures
The best cultural fit for certain types of businesses
How the finance professional affects culture
How to choose the culture you want, and how to get it
Greatest things that affect the culture of an organization

Designed For

CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals

Prerequisite

None

Advanced Preparation

None