Boardroom Brilliance: Masterclass Series

This is an event series. You can purchase the full series or each course individually below, please select the ticket option with the date you would like to attend.

Committees can make up the majority of the work you do in the board room, but it can be hard to know what each committee does and how it is relevant to your goals. Especially for aspiring or first time board members it is critical to learn how you can contribute to each committee. Join us and industry experts as we make you a boardroom master. 

Workshops in this Series:

More Than Numbers: Financial Statements Every Board Member Should Know:  May 14

9-10amPT

No matter what board you sit on, every board member must possess a basic understanding of how to analyze financial statements to make decisions that satisfy his or her duty of care. The experts at EisnerAmper will walk you through how to evaluate decisions and direction of an organization effectively through reading the following information:

• Statement of financial position (balance sheet)
• Statement of activities (income statement)
• Cash flow forecast
• Actual results compared to budget
• Operational figures (for example, cost per unit of service)

Audit Committee: May 23

9-10amPT

Whether you’re a seasoned director or aspiring to sit on your first board, understanding the foundations and expectations of audit committees is an essential skill to have. This session will explore recent trends and common risk areas to look for in the role of the audit committee in corporate governance and risk management.

Advanced Financial Statement: June 11

9-10amPT

Building on your basic knowledge of financial statements, Cheryl Teeter-Balin – Assurance Partner, Moss Adams and Tanya Nelson, Moss Adams Assurance Partner will provide a deeper dive into some of the more advanced components. Breaking down the language allows you to walk away from this presentation with the information needed to actively participate in financial conversations at a board level.  Join us as we explore these complex elements, including:

• Revenue Recognition
• Inventory & Related Reserves
• Goodwill & Intangible Assets
• Leases
• Preferred Stock & Warrants
• Stock-based Compensation
• Non-GAAP Measures

Better Board Meetings: June 27th

Time: 12-1pm 

Whether you are just starting out on your board journey or have held a few board seats, you know how important the board meeting is. That's why it is key that they are run effectively so that you can succeed. Learn what normal and expected of board members and learn how to approach situations that need to be adjusted with tack, from those who have been there before.