Chartered Accountants Worldwide Webinars

July 5, 2021
Data Analytics

CFO Data Analytics and the Digitization Revolution

In a recent CAW Network USA member survey ‘Data Analytics’ was rated the most important skill for accountants to augment/acquire. This presentation focuses on how the finance and accounting function can leverage data science analytics embedded in their financial reporting for financial planning and analysis (FP&A). It also presents on the accelerating and disruptive digital technology transformation that is now in progress. Gary Cokins our presenter, is an internationally recognized expert, speaker, and author in advanced cost management and performance improvement systems. He spent 30 years with Deloitte, KPMG, and SAS. He is the founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management, an advisory firm located in Cary, North Carolina
July 2, 2021
Beyond Accounting – The Sustainable Accountant

Beyond Accounting – The Sustainable Accountant

‘Beyond Accounting – The Sustainable Accountant’ aims to inform Finance professionals about Environment, Social and Governance – challenges and opportunities for Accountants.
April 28, 2021
Beyond Accounting Climate Change Webinar

Beyond Accounting – Climate Change – why it matters to accountants

'Beyond Accounting - Climate Change - Why it matters to accountants' aimed to inform Finance professionals about climate change and the issues that surround reporting on sustainability and climate impact. This was the second in the Beyond Accounting series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA.
April 20, 2021
beyond-accounting

Beyond Accounting – Mental Fitness

Beyond Accounting - Mental Fitness aimed to inform Finance professionals about Mental Fitness – challenges and opportunities. This was the first in the Beyond Accounting series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA and the event was in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).
April 7, 2021
Measuring-most-valuable-asset

Measuring the Most Valuable Asset

After viewing this presentation, attendees will be able to better understand how to build an effective organization and leverage the talents that existing employees possess, as well as better understand the need for an early warning system for employee risks.
April 6, 2021
all about spacs

All About SPACs

A Virtual Panel … All About SPACs. The Panel was moderated by Chartered Accountants Worldwide – Network USA, Atlanta Chapter President, John Kahn and features several guest speakers who are heavily involved with SPACs.
March 4, 2021
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TWG Tax Update 2020

It’s that time of year again when we have to concern ourselves with filing our taxes. What is already a challenge is even more so when you’re Green Card holder or naturalized citizen and have to figure out how to declare foreign assets, including pensions.
November 26, 2020
SAICA MRA Update – Becoming a US CPA

SAICA MRA Update – Becoming a US CPA

In conjunction with CAW Network USA, BDO USA’s IFRS experts provided updates on recent developments in relation to IFRS, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today’s hot topics.
November 19, 2020
Beyond Accounting Conference 2020

Beyond Accounting Conference 2020 – Ideas, Technology, Trends

ACAUS held its first virtual conference, continuing our Beyond Accounting theme from 2019, on November 19th, 2020. Our leading-edge content was shared in a series of "Ted-talk"-style presentations. The conference also saw ACAUS relaunched as "Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA" (CAW Network USA). Now this amazing content is available in bite-sized pieces for you to enjoy. Please click on any of the videos below to view the presentations.
October 8, 2020
What is Happening With International Financial Reporting Standards

What’s Happening With International Financial Reporting Standards

In conjunction with CAW Network USA, BDO USA’s IFRS experts provided updates on recent developments in relation to IFRS, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today’s hot topics.
September 14, 2020
FAILURE-not-an-option

FAILURE is not an option: The 12-step plan to turnaround success

In this session Phil Varley F.C.A. looks at best practices for private companies – 12 steps to maximizing profitability. You will learn: to be able to identify strategies that you can use in your businesses, to significantly increase profitability, to understand how to use the ‘profitability audit program’ provided at the end of the session.
July 10, 2020
Lighthouse

IFRS Standards and climate-related disclosures

Climate change continues to be the defining issue of this decade and the accountancy profession has a key role to play in tackling the challenge. This includes helping to ensure that the impact of climate change is appropriately accounted for and disclosed in audited financial statements.
July 1, 2020
CAW Network USA

The secret life of a CFO during restructuring & administration

Being a CFO during a restructuring is tough. Big decisions need to be made regarding redundancies, lenders and suppliers. Dealing with business owners, shareholders, banks is hard enough on top of that demanding administrators will pile the pressure on. As a CFO you may need to upskill yourself and your team as well as develop personal mental resilience in order to cope with increasing stresses on you.