Seminar: Finance for HR April 15, 2009

6 CPE Credits

Learn to speak the language of business and apply financial terms and concepts with confidence. Whether participating in a finance meeting, or analyzing an annual report, knowing what's important to finance professionals and investors allows you to make the connection between HR decisions and company success or risks. You'll gain a practical introduction to accounting and financial principles, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and have an opportunity to:

-Analyze financial statements
-Practice reading and using financial statements
-Determine your organization's financial health through analysis
-Create a compelling business case for HR initiatives

Note: Please bring a calculator.

Speaker: Rebecca Johnson of Consult RJ has the unique skills and experience to translate complex financial concepts into everyday language. Trained as a CPA, RJ has held corporate positions in international finance, communications, human resources management, and M&A project management. She works with businesses as an expert in aligning compensation strategy with business objectives. Rebecca is an executive board member of NCHRA, and a frequent industry conference speaker.

NCHRA Members: $310 / General: $390.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org