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SUMMARY:AI for the Office of the CFO: Selecting the Right Tool for the Job
DESCRIPTION:AI is supposed to make your work easier – but is trying to choose the right AI tools creating even more work for your team? \n\n\n\nDon’t settle for a one-size-fits-most AI technology – get your AI questions answered in this upcoming webinar hosted by national sponsor Workiva. \n\n\n\nDan Chuparkoff\, former technology leader at Google\, McKinsey\, and Atlassian\, and Chelsea Hall\, Industry Principal at Workiva and former corporate controller\, will walk you through the realities of AI evaluation and application. You’ll get straight talk on how teams are effectively using AI today\, where other teams fall short\, and how keeping “humans in the loop” can make your job more meaningful. \n\n\n\nYou can learn more about AI technologies specifically built for reporting\, analysis\, audit\, and risk management tasks\, as well as how to avoid potential pitfalls or overpromises of off-the-shelf AI tools. We’ll also share tips on how to make a business case for the AI you want. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Workiva\, national sponsor of Pro Groups. Workiva is the world’s leading cloud platform for transparent reporting. Learn more at workiva.com. \n\n\n\nMore CPE information →
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/ai-for-the-office-of-the-cfo-selecting-the-right-tool-for-the-job/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Building Business Resilience in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate the evolving disclosure landscape and meet stakeholder demands with Workiva and CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) in preparation for the 2025 reporting cycle.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, speakers will discuss how CDP reporting provides a consistent framework for disclosing environmental impacts\, risks\, opportunities\, and actions that best position companies to meet evolving regulatory disclosure requirements such as CSRD’s ESRS\, California Climate Laws\, and regional adoptions of IFRS S1/S2.  \n\n\n\nSee in real-time how tech advancements in data automation and APIs can: \n\n\n\n\nDrive sustainability program goals\n\n\n\nHelp collect\, manage\, and analyze data for streamlined reporting and enhanced insight towards strategic initiatives\n\n\n\nBe put into practice in 2025\n\n\n\n\nAs mandatory frameworks continue to evolve\, learn directly from the experts about the value of voluntary reporting and how you can leverage sustainability data to drive progress in your supply chain programs\, enhance decision-making\, and build long-term resilience for your business. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Workiva\, national sponsor of Pro Groups. Workiva is the world’s leading cloud platform for transparent reporting. Learn more at workiva.com. \n\n\n\nMore CPE information →
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/building-business-resilience-in-an-evolving-regulatory-landscape/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Crossroads: What’s Next for Sustainability Reporting?
DESCRIPTION:Is your organization prepared for the next wave of sustainability reporting changes?  \n\n\n\nWith evolving global frameworks (like CSRD\, ESRS\, ISSB\, and GRI) and a shifting regulatory landscape\, the future of regulated sustainability disclosure is evolving. Meanwhile\, organizations are still looking to sustainability as a way to drive business value and reduce risk.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, panelists will unpack the current and upcoming regulatory changes\, explore how jurisdictional differences are influencing standards\, examine how organizations are looking to sustainability as a way to optimize business opportunity\, and provide actionable strategies to help your team stay compliant and competitive. \n\n\n\nJoin Pro Groups to gain insights on how to navigate this environment\, how it impacts your voluntary and required sustainability reporting\, and how to confidently navigate the complexities of sustainability reporting and prepare for what’s next. \n\n\n\nPlus\, register for our virtual roundtable on June 26 to engage in peer-led discussion on these topics. Register now \n\n\n\nAfter attending this session\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify key sustainability regulatory changes and their expected impact in 2025.\n\n\n\nCompare how global frameworks (ESRS\, ISSB\, GRI\, CDP) intersect with jurisdictional requirements.\n\n\n\nExamine the drivers behind voluntary sustainability reporting as a way to drive business value and reduce risk.\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies for adapting sustainability reporting processes to remain compliant and competitive.\n\n\n\n\nWorkiva\, national sponsor of Pro Groups\, offers 1 complimentary CPE credit for this session. \n\n\n\nCredits: 1 \n\n\n\nDuration: 60 minutes \n\n\n\nField of Study: Accounting \n\n\n\nMore CPE information →
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/navigating-the-crossroads-whats-next-for-sustainability-reporting/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:Managing the Merger of Cybersecurity and Accounting Controls
DESCRIPTION:Compliance and financial reporting teams have spent decades refining their approach to internal controls—but the growing intersection of IT and finance has introduced new risks and challenges. \n\n\n\nAs cyber threats escalate and regulatory expectations increase – including data privacy laws – internal audit teams must now evaluate cybersecurity risks as part of their internal control environment\, which impacts finance teams and others across the organization. \n\n\n\nThis session will unpack the rising need for “internal cybersecurity controls” and how compliance teams can effectively design\, test\, and document them. Gain insights into the challenges posed by cybersecurity controls\, how auditors assess them\, and what organizations can do to strengthen their approach. \n\n\n\nStay following the webinar for live Q&A with Matt Kelly and Brian Tremblay to get answers to your questions. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar and live Q&A session\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the growing role of cybersecurity in financial reporting and internal control frameworks.\n\n\n\nIdentify key challenges in designing\, testing\, and documenting cybersecurity controls.\n\n\n\nExplore how auditors evaluate cybersecurity risks in the context of SOX compliance.\n\n\n\nLearn strategies for integrating cybersecurity and accounting controls efficiently.\n\n\n\nGain practical steps to enhance collaboration between internal audit\, IT\, and compliance teams.\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 90 mins \n\n\n\nCPE: 1 credit \n\n\n\nField of Study: Information Technology \n\n\n\nMore CPE information →
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/managing-the-merger-of-cybersecurity-and-accounting-controls/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity & Ransomware Are Everyone’s Problem
DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\n\n\nCyber and ransomware attacks are no longer a distant threat for companies\, they’re an escalating reality for many organizations and have broad impacts on teams across those companies affected – and working together to prepare is critical.  \n\n\n\nIn this interactive session\, a panel of cross-functional experts will walk through a mock tabletop exercise of a ransomware attack. Representing ESG\, audit & risk\, SEC reporting\, and IT/InfoSec perspectives\, they’ll dissect critical questions that teams at your organization should consider and address to prepare for and respond to a cyberattack. \n\n\n\nWith ransomware attack payments skyrocketing and new cybersecurity and data privacy incident disclosure requirements\, this session will equip you to navigate the challenges of today’s cybersecurity landscape. This exercise highlights the urgent need for collaboration across teams to mitigate regulatory\, financial\, and reputational risks.  \n\n\n\nGain insights into the practical steps required to align with other teams\, enhance organizational readiness\, and participate in future tabletop exercises.  \n\n\n\nAfter attending this session\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the impacts of ransomware attacks on cross-functional teams\, including ESG\, audit and risk management\, and financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the various regulatory requirements for reporting a cybersecurity incident and their implications for incident response.\n\n\n\nLearn how to foster alignment and improve communication between teams\, and how to incorporate different roles across an organization into tabletop exercises.\n\n\n\nExplore actionable strategies to effectively prepare for and respond to real-world ransomware attacks.\n\n\n\n\nWorkiva\, national sponsor of Pro Groups\, offers 1 complimentary CPE credit for this session. \n\n\n\nCredits: 1 \n\n\n\nDuration: 60 minutes \n\n\n\nField of Study: Accounting \n\n\n\nMore CPE information →
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/cybersecurity-ransomware-are-everyones-problem/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity & Ransomware Are Everyone’s Problem
DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\n\n\nCyber and ransomware attacks are no longer a distant threat for companies\, they’re an escalating reality for many organizations and have broad impacts on teams across those companies affected – and working together to prepare is critical.  \n\n\n\nIn this interactive session\, a panel of cross-functional experts will walk through a mock tabletop exercise of a ransomware attack. Representing ESG\, audit & risk\, SEC reporting\, and IT/InfoSec perspectives\, they’ll dissect critical questions that teams at your organization should consider and address to prepare for and respond to a cyberattack. \n\n\n\nWith ransomware attack payments skyrocketing and new cybersecurity and data privacy incident disclosure requirements\, this session will equip you to navigate the challenges of today’s cybersecurity landscape. This exercise highlights the urgent need for collaboration across teams to mitigate regulatory\, financial\, and reputational risks.  \n\n\n\nGain insights into the practical steps required to align with other teams\, enhance organizational readiness\, and participate in future tabletop exercises.  \n\n\n\nAfter attending this session\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the impacts of ransomware attacks on cross-functional teams\, including ESG\, audit and risk management\, and financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the various regulatory requirements for reporting a cybersecurity incident and their implications for incident response.\n\n\n\nLearn how to foster alignment and improve communication between teams\, and how to incorporate different roles across an organization into tabletop exercises.\n\n\n\nExplore actionable strategies to effectively prepare for and respond to real-world ransomware attacks.\n\n\n\n\nWorkiva\, national sponsor of Pro Groups\, offers 1 complimentary CPE credit for this session. \n\n\n\nCredits: 1 \n\n\n\nDuration: 60 minutes \n\n\n\nField of Study: Accounting \n\n\n\nMore CPE information →
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/cybersecurity-ransomware-are-everyones-problem/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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