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SUMMARY:The ABCs of Creating KPIs Using Solver & Power BI
DESCRIPTION:Key performance indicators (KPIs) provide professionals with quick insights into how a business is achieving objectives. Elements such as inventory levels\, current ratio\, and net profit year-to-date (YTD) are just three examples. This informative webinar will demonstrate how to create KPIs in Solver and Power BI\, and how to present this information clearly and effectively in your reports. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain how to create KPIs using Solver expressions and KPI functionality.\n\n\n\nOutline how to add KPIs to Solver reports.\n\n\n\nDescribe how to create measures in Power BI reports to support KPI visualization.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\nOne CPE credit (pending approval) in the Information Technology field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast. \n\n\n\nIf you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit\, contact us at cpecompliance@us.forvismazars.com.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/the-abcs-of-creating-kpis-using-solver-power-bi/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Q1 2026 Quarterly accounting webcast
DESCRIPTION:This webcast will cover key accounting and financial reporting considerations as companies close out Q1 2026. \n\n\n\nIf you are not able to join our webcast on March 19\, register for another session on March 25. \n\n\n\nPresenter:Heather Horn\, PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Audit committee members\, CFOs\, controllers\, finance directors\, and others with a role in accounting and financial reporting. \n\n\n\nCPE Credit: Participants will be eligible for 1.5 CPE credits in the field of accounting for attending one of the 90-minute sessions and answering 6 out of the 7 polling questions. Since the content for the March 11\, March 19 and March 25 sessions will be the same\, participants are only eligible to receive CPE for attending one session.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/q1-2026-quarterly-accounting-webcast-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:Senior living trends and challenges in 2026 and beyond
DESCRIPTION:As senior living leaders begin to set and achieve growth goals for their organizations in 2026\, they must demonstrate perseverance within a rapidly changing environment.   \n\n\n\nJoin Baker Tilly for an educational webinar where our team will explore trends and challenges for senior services leaders to be on the lookout for in 2026 and the pathways for reaching success. In addition\, we will discuss how industry leaders can maintain market relevance with the changing consumer’s interest in longevity and well-being\, identify growth opportunities (organic and new) and expand service offerings\, prepare the organization for affiliation\, and explore other strategic opportunities.   \n\n\n\nWho should attend  \n\n\n\n\nC-Suite professionals\, presidents\, vice presidents\, administrators\, management teams and board members of senior living organizations \n\n\n\n\nPresenters  \n\n\n\n\nMark Ross\, CPA\, Principal\, Senior Living Leader \n\n\n\nJennifer Schwalm\, CPA\, Principal \n\n\n\nEdward Klik\, Principal \n\n\n\n\nLearning objectives  \n\n\n\n\nAddress the outlook and trends for 2026 \n\n\n\nIdentifying growth opportunities and new service offerings \n\n\n\nUnderstanding the drivers and market factors when seeking affiliations  \n\n\n\nEvaluating opportunities to improve financial performance for skilled nursing facilities and considerations when right-sizing healthcare services for CCRC organizations  \n\n\n\n\nInformation about CPE eligibility  \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this webinar\, and advance preparation is not required. There is no cost to attend this webinar.   \n\n\n\nA certificate of completion will be emailed to you four to six weeks after the event.  Level: Basic CPE credit: One (1) hour total credit Field of study: Management Services (MS)  \n\n\n\nHost: Kylie Haris  \n\n\n\nFor more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund policies\, please email learning@bakertilly.com.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBaker Tilly is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.  
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/senior-living-trends-and-challenges-in-2026-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Management Services
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SUMMARY:2026 Q1 government services webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Event overview\n\n\n\nTopic 1 \n\n\n\nAI governance fundamentals for government organizations\n\n\n\nThis session provides government professionals with a practical foundation in AI governance. Participants will explore key considerations\, including oversight\, accountability\, risk management and responsible AI use. The discussion focuses on how governance frameworks help agencies balance innovation with transparency\, compliance and public trust. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify core AI governance principles relevant to government organizations\n\n\n\nExplain how governance frameworks support responsible AI adoption\n\n\n\nRecognize common AI risks and how governance helps mitigate them\n\n\n\n\nTopic 2 \n\n\n\nAI governance in action: A case study with the Hawai’i Department of Health\n\n\n\nThis session applies AI governance concepts through a real‑world case study with the Hawai‘i Department of Health. Participants will examine how predictive analytics was used to support better decision making and improved public health outcomes\, connecting governance principles to real‑world implementation. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nApply AI governance concepts through a government case study\n\n\n\nExplain how predictive analytics can support improved health outcomes\n\n\n\nConnect governance principles to practical AI implementation challenges
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/2026-q1-government-services-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governmental Accounting
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SUMMARY:Regulatory and Risk Outlook 2026: Controllers Playbook
DESCRIPTION:The regulatory and risk landscape is evolving rapidly\, placing increased pressure on controllers and finance leaders to stay ahead of tax changes\, accounting standards\, and compliance requirements. From emerging global risk trends to OBBBA tax reporting changes\, evolving IFRS and FASB guidance\, organizations must prepare for significant changes in 2026 and beyond. Panelists including Clarify Health SVP/CAO Christine Gu\, and CFO/consultant Genevieve Hancock will examine growing enterprise risks—from cyber threats\, geopolitics\, and economic volatility.  \n\n\n\nKey Topics and Takeaways: – Major tax\, audit\, and compliance updates impacting 2026 reporting – New accounting standards and IFRS changes on the horizon – Government grant accounting and reporting implications – Enterprise and global risk trends finance leaders must monitor – How controllers can strengthen compliance readiness and reporting accuracy  \n\n\n\n**CPE Eligible** Field of Study: Finance Level: Basic Prerequisite: None Advance Preparation: None required Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based Recommended CPE Credit(s): 1 \n\n\n\nEvent Inquiries: For inquiries as well as complaints concerning this webinar\, you are welcome to send an e-mail message to neil@controllerscouncil.org \n\n\n\nPlease note that only those who attend the live webinar will have the opportunity to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit in connection with this webinar. Because there is no charge to register for this webinar\, there are no refunds following registration for this webinar. To be eligible to earn one CPE credit during this webinar\, you must answer at least three polling questions while attending the webinar for a minimum of 50 minutes.  \n\n\n\nControllers Council is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/regulatory-and-risk-outlook-2026-controllers-playbook/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:The Agentic Close: From Month-End Sprint to Always-Ready Finance
DESCRIPTION:Webcast overview\n\n\n\nJoin the KPMG webcast\, The Agentic Close: From Month-End Sprint to Always-Ready Finance\, to learn how coordinated AI agents can orchestrate an end-to-end financial close process. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will help attendees: \n\n\n\n\nExplore how goal-driven AI agents can be designed to reason\, plan\, and execute across your existing systems.\n\n\n\nDiscover the potential of an AI close command center that can manage the end‑to‑end close process\, helping to align reconciliations\, flux analysis\, and reporting for a potentially faster and more accurate result.\n\n\n\nLearn how to transition from the traditional “checklist close” to a more modern\, exception-first model that increases efficiency\, ensures consistency\, and provides on-demand visibility into financial performance.\n\n\n\nWalk away with a pragmatic roadmap for introducing agentic AI into your finance function\, including the critical governance and control frameworks to support a successful implementation.\n\n\n\n\nContinuing education\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be one continuing professional education (CPE) credit available to participants who participate in the live webcast and meet the eligibility requirements. The webcast will last approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nAfter registering for this event\, you will receive webcast log‑in instructions. \n\n\n\nCPE credit is not available for viewing webcast replay. \n\n\n\nQuestions: If you have questions about this event\, please e-mail KPMG Events & Meetings and reference event code  FGNJ784V5F5.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/the-agentic-close-from-month-end-sprint-to-always-ready-finance/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:Verity Accruals: From Chaos to Control Across All Industries
DESCRIPTION:Every industry wrestles with unique accrual challenges. Whether it’s estimating clinical trial costs in Life Sciences\, tracking supplier rebates in Manufacturing\, or accruing project milestones in IT & Business Services\, the complexity is universal. Join us to see how BlackLine’s AI-powered Verity Accruals can help. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\nExplore diverse accrual scenarios and solve challenges from a wide range of industries. \n\n\n\nApply universal best practices to automate manual accrual processes\, reducing errors and saving valuable time. \n\n\n\nEnhance financial controls and visibility to build a more resilient and predictable close with Verity Accruals.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/verity-accruals-from-chaos-to-control-across-all-industries/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Computer Software and Applications
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SUMMARY:Pre-IPO masterclass: A multi-disciplinary roadmap to public readiness
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nThe transition from a private entity to a public company is a rigorous\, multi-year transformation that extends far beyond the final filing. Successfully navigating this journey requires a synchronized effort across the enterprise\, demanding heightened maturity from accounting\, internal audit\, IT infrastructure\, and corporate governance. This 90-minute masterclass provides a comprehensive blueprint for managing this cross-functional evolution\, moving beyond basic compliance to address the operational realities of being a public company. \n\n\n\nWe will break down the essential pillars of readiness\, focusing on how to build a scalable infrastructure that satisfies the internal and external demands of auditors\, legal counsel\, and future shareholders. Participants will explore the interdependencies between financial reporting accuracy\, robust IT general controls\, and executive accountability. The session concludes with a 30-minute fireside chat featuring leaders who have managed this multidisciplinary shift firsthand. They will share practical insights on breaking down departmental silos\, replacing fragmented manual workflows with a centralized risk environment\, and establishing the sustainable governance framework required to thrive in the public eye. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n Analyze the multi-disciplinary requirements of the IPO journey\, identifying the critical touchpoints between accounting\, internal audit\, legal\, and IT.\n\n\n\nImplement a sustainable compliance infrastructure designed to mitigate enterprise risk and support the transition from private to public internal control standards.\n\n\n\nExecute a strategic roadmap for establishing public-grade governance and internal control frameworks well in advance of the S-1 filing.\n\n\n\nEvaluate how a connected risk platform replaces inefficient\, disconnected spreadsheets to create a single source of truth for all stakeholders in the IPO process.\n\n\n\n\nCPE credit(s): 1.5 CPE upon live viewing and participation. CPEs not offered on-demand. \n\n\n\nField of study: Management Services \n\n\n\nInstructional delivery method: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nLevel: Basic \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced preparation: None  \n\n\n\n*Click here for more CPE information.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/pre-ipo-masterclass-a-multi-disciplinary-roadmap-to-public-readiness/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Management Services
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