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Capital freedom: Exploration of 2023 working capital trends

Given the current market dynamics and macroeconomic conditions, substantial importance has been placed on improving cash flow and working capital alongside profitability. Effective liquidity management, cash flow improvement, and working capital efficiency are critical, especially amid uncertainties related to persistently high interest rates and elevated inflation. Participants will identify how companies can proactively manage liquidity and working capital efficiency, as well as operations, to navigate economic headwinds in times of uncertainty.

Sustainable semiconductors: Increase value by reducing your footprint

In response to increasing demands for more sustainable practices, semiconductor companies are driving business value through brand differentiation, as well as new business lines and revenue streams. Participants will identify opportunities for value creation from their organization’s sustainability investments.

Emerging artificial intelligence policy 

In the emerging artificial intelligence (AI) policy landscape, regulating the use of AI in health care and life sciences is one of the highest priorities as the use of AI in health care carries risk.Participants will review outstanding questions yet to be answered through policymaking to help equip them with information in order to enhance strategic discussions for their organization.

2024 MarginPLUS study: Refocusing amid uncertainty

The economic uncertainty of 2023 was not vastly different from past periods, but how organizations responded to it marked a bold shift. Our 2024 MarginPLUS study of more than 300 business leaders shows a move in favor of a more strategic approach. What obstacles have companies falling short of their cost-reduction targets, and how can they overcome them? Participants will identify the key challenges facing executives and how they are shifting their organizations to meet these challenges.

How to drive efficient warehousing to increase productivity and speed

Driven by just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing and the trend to reduce inventory, to compete in today’s market, it is critical to have a high-performing supply chain. This starts with logistics and warehousing that bring state-of-the-art technology to move product from the warehouse to the end customer quickly and cost effectively.Participants will discover leading logistics capabilities and trends and how these can be applied to gain greater logistics and warehousing efficiencies.

Revisiting ESG ambitions: Building a reliable sustainability reporting model

Controllers are being asked to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information under their external financial reporting discipline. However, there is tremendous complexity around the variety of data and how it is sourced, computed, and validated. Is it time for companies to reimagine the capabilities that support their strategic sustainability ambitions? Participants will identify ways to create new multifunctional data and reporting models that meet emerging regulations and offer a foundation for future global reporting requirements.

Global workforce trends

The evolving dynamics of our global marketplace can be characterized by rapid technological advancements and interconnectedness, which continue to transform the nature of work. This webcast will highlight global workforce trends responding to the changing world across two key areas.Participants will identify opportunities for global talent mobility teams to enhance value for both the business and talent through a research-based point of view on each trend. 

From rules to action: Implementing the SEC climate disclosure rule

The SEC’s climate disclosure rule has now been finalized. For those affected, this rule solidifies a dramatic shift in climate reporting requirements, and many companies now have another regulatory reporting ruleset to comply with. Are you ready to operationalize your sustainability reporting strategy to thrive in this new regulatory environment? Participants will identify practical next steps their organization can employ to move beyond reporting strategy and into operationalization.

Getting ahead of change: A guide to buy-sell agreements

A buy-sell agreement can help guide a smooth ownership transition in the best interests of the company and shareholders when a triggering event occurs, such as a shareholder’s death, divorce, or retirement. How can company owners craft (or reevaluate) buy-sell agreements to align with shareholder objectives, minimize surprises, and promote fairness? Participants will assess the benefits and challenges from different valuation methods and ways to minimize potential shareholder discord, and gain insights for engaging shareholders on creating a new, or reviewing the existing, buy-sell agreement. 

Generative AI for Operate

Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing Operate Services, offering capabilities to streamline and optimize service delivery. To transform services through GenAI, companies will likely need to carefully navigate the governance and compliance challenges to ensure responsible and effective implementation of AI in Operate. Participants will distinguish the implications, opportunities,
 and potential impacts of GenAI and ways to responsibly integrate AI
technologies in Operate Services.

Navigating the new FASB ASU: Deep dive into crypto assets & fair value

On December 13, 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-08, which addresses the accounting and disclosure requirements for certain crypto assets. The new guidance requires entities to measure certain crypto assets at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in net income each reporting period. In addition, entities are required to provide supplemental disclosures about the holdings of certain crypto assets. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze the FASB’s new accounting guidance and learn about implementation considerations companies should be aware of as the new standard is adopted.

How to effectively manage multistate tax controversies

Effective multistate tax controversy requires strong tax technical skills, an understanding of how state departments of revenue and tax adjudicatory bodies operate, and an ability to develop a tailored audit and appeals strategy that positions a matter for a favorable outcome. Participants will examine specific controversy tools and techniques available to effectively navigate department of revenue audits.

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