The CFO’s Role in Preventing Balance Sheet Surprises

Live Webinar or Recording

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm Eastern

Credit: CPE: 2, ATATX: 1.5 (Live Only)

Transform your balance sheet from a source of uncertainty into a foundation of financial strength and confidence. In this webinar, you'll discover how to elevate routine compliance tasks into a proactive program that ensures the integrity and accuracy of your balance sheet. With a focus on practical implementation, this session delivers actionable strategies that improve your financial operations and reduce the likelihood of unexpected financial issues.

Led by Shana Cooper, CPA and founder of The AccountAbility Team, this session will give you a clear understanding of what defines a truly strong balance sheet. Shana will share proven methodologies to reduce audit stress, strengthen internal controls, and proactively address areas of financial risk. You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to create more reliable financial statements and enhance your credibility as a financial leader.

Your Benefits For Attending:

• Recognize the characteristics of a strong balance sheet.
• Explore methodologies that promote balance sheet integrity.
• Identify common points of balance sheet risk and consider how to minimize financial surprises in these areas.
• Enhance financial risk management practices.
• Reduce audit costs and complexity.
• Improve stakeholder confidence through greater financial transparency.
• Streamline operations through improved financial processes.

Why This Webinar is a Must-Attend:
By attending this session, you'll gain practical, real-world strategies to protect your organization from unexpected financial issues, strengthening your credibility as a financial leader.

Who Should Attend:
CFOs, Controllers, CPAs, and business leaders seeking to integrate best practices into their financial operations and decision-making processes.

Level: Intermediate
Format: Live webcast
Instructional Method: Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study: Accounting (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None

Guest Speaker: Shana Cooper - The Accountability Team

Level: Basic

Format: Live Webcast

Field of Study: Accounting

Program Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

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