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Business Finance 101 for the HR Professional

To really become a key member of your organizations leadership team, youve got to be able to talk dollars and cents. And to do that, youve got to speak the language. But too many HR managers feel intimidated in finance and accounting discussions because they arent familiar with the terms and concepts top executives bandy about. Join our audio conference for an excellent overview of these key principles from Fred Whittlesey, Senior Vice President of Aon Consulting! Fred will demystify terminology, translate the accounting jargon, and illustrate how HR professionals can use financial information to increase their effectiveness! Its vital information for anyone interested in adding value to their position and advancing their career. Heres what youll learn: Whats at stake: Why every HR professional should have a solid understanding of finance How a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement are used to analyze a companys performance How to apply accounting tools CEOs use to monitor a companys fiscal health including EBITDA and proforma earnings. How to cut through the jargon to translate complex financial data into meaningful AND useful concepts The financial terms that are "must haves" for boosting your business vocabulary, including expenses, assets, capitalization, cash and accrual transactions and many more! What HR professionals need to know about SEC reporting rules, including the allimportant SarbanesOxley Act of 2002 About Your Speaker Fred Whittlesey is Senior Vice President of Aon Consulting and serves as Pacific Northwest practice leader. Fred is a frequent speaker and author. He also is cofounder of the Global Equity Organization (GEO), former Chair of the Advisory Board of the Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Institute, and a founding member and former Advisory Board member of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP). After his presentation, Fred will invite you to call in with questions, which hell answer on the spot.

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