Each session will have a specific topic and will feature guest speakers from a variety of industries and backgrounds, to facilitate energetic discussions and provide ideas and strategies for tackling current challenges.

Real Issues, Real Strategies, Real Solutions

Although the CFO Summit Series is optimal for networking with other CFO’s, we structure each session to address the concerns and challenges faced in the real world. Topics include reporting, budgeting, procurement, corporate governance, security and audit, business intelligence, and successful implementations.

We hope you will join us for the series – we look forward to seeing you there!

Meet the financial leaders of today by registering for TGO’s CFO Summit Series. For more information, call Odelya at 905.470.6830 x123 or email ocadesky@tgo.ca.
 

CFO SUMMIT SERIES 2012

Join TGO Consulting as we kick off the 2012 CFO Summit Series with a discussion on the value of optimizing workflow and processes in your business.

Most business systems have built in workflow but we're finding that many organizations never actually get around to turning them on. Come and see why you should.

At this installment of our CFO Summit Series, we will explain the options, benefits and challenges of workflow automation; showcasing a collection of real-life examples to kick-start the thought process for your organization.

Special Guest Speaker

Details & Registration

Budget in Excel, Manage in SharePoint, Store in SQL Server.

Special Guest Speakers

In this session you will see how True Sky^TM allows you to:

• Easily and quickly collect budget information from the end-user.
• Eliminate the endless spread sheets and emails associated with the planning process.
• Perform powerful global "what if" type analysis.
• Dynamically compare projections against actuals and best or worst case scenarios.
• Gain instant insight into the process any time of the day or night.
• Minimize reliance on the IT department for the budgeting process.
• Produce comprehensive analytical reports which consolidate both budget and actual data.

Previous Sessions in the Series

Budget in Excel, Manage in SharePoint, Store in SQL Server.

Special Guest Speakers

• Brian Armstrong, Chief Financial Officer – Microsoft Canada
• George Yan, Manager Financial Reporting & Controls – IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada)

In this session you will see how True Sky^TM allows you to:

• Easily and quickly collect budget information from the end-user.
• Eliminate the endless spread sheets and emails associated with the planning process.
• Perform powerful global "what if" type analysis.
• Dynamically compare projections against actuals and best or worst case scenarios.
• Gain instant insight into the process any time of the day or night.
• Minimize reliance on the IT department for the budgeting process.
• Produce comprehensive analytical reports which consolidate both budget and actual data.

Short Session Description:
Has your Application Software kept up with your business? Is it time for a change?

In October's CFO Summit Series session, you will learn what some of the largest ERP vendors are doing and how it can benefit your business:

• Integrating ERP with mobile devices
• Integrating Social Media
• Delivering increased efficiencies through implementation of industry best practices
• Supporting expansion to Global Markets
• Using Dashboards to take a pulse of your business 

Short Session Description:
There is a lot of talk in technology circles about 'the Cloud' these days. Wondering what it means for you and your business systems? While this new era of cloud computing can bring benefits to your organization these need to be weighed against the risks.

Come to our session on Cloud Computing and hear from experts what is really happening today and what you should be considering for the future.
                       

Driving Stronger Business Performance Starts with the Right Budgeting Solution

Host: Joel Freedman, CFO Microsoft Canada
Guest Speaker: Leon Goren, C.A., President & CEO, Presidents of Enterprising Organizations

Date:

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 in Toronto

Thursday, May 5th, 2011 in Ottawa

Short Session Description:
In today’s world, solid financial planning is critical for keeping your company ahead of the curve. Implementing a budgeting solution that fits how you need to budget and that also deals with the real-world issues the budgeting process creates will reduce stress, while providing the business insight needed to build a foundation for the year ahead. Learn from executives and industry experts on how to implement dynamic budgeting and forecasting solutions that can help drive your business forward.