TOWN HALL WEBINARS   

• MFM Members = $0
• Non-Members = $75 

Upcoming Webinars:

 AI, Accounting, & Finance Transformation

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 1pm CT (2pm ET, 11am PT)

Overview: Explore the immediate and future impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting and finance function. From automating repetitive tasks and streamlining compliance checks to enhancing financial forecasting and risk management, AI is already reshaping workflows and driving greater efficiency. Learn how AI and AI-adjacent tools such as robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) are being deployed today to improve accuracy and reduce manual workloads. Looking to the future, we’ll discuss the evolving role of AI in strategic decision-making, its potential to uncover new insights from data, and the need for professionals to adapt their skill sets to leverage AI-driven solutions effectively.

Presenter:  Andy Jones, Vice President, Head of Global Finance & Accounting, RGP 

CPE: 1 
Field of Study: IT=Information Technology/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Learning Objectives
Participants will have an understanding and ability to:

• Understand the core AI technologies (e.g., RPA, ML, NLP) currently being applied in accounting and finance functions, and how they improve operational efficiency.
• Identify key areas where AI is already enhancing accuracy and productivity, such as financial reporting, auditing, tax compliance, and fraud detection.
• Review the implications for F&A leaders in hiring and developing talent. accounting and finance professionals to work effectively with AI tools, from technical proficiency to strategic thinking.

Instructions sent to participants on June 9, 2025

AI Engineering Prompts: Group Learning Activity of AI Basics

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 1pm CT (2pm ET, 11am PT)

Overview: Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for finance professionals looking to leverage AI tools effectively in their day-to-day operations. This hands-on workshop will explore advanced prompt engineering techniques to transform how you interact with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI systems as finance and accounting professionals. In this focused session, our presenter will show you practical strategies to craft precise prompts that deliver actionable insights for compliance, controls, and planning.

Presenter: Deborah Newman, Media and Entertainment Industry Leader, Grant Thornton

CPE: 1 
Field of Study: IT=Information Technology/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Learning Objectives
Participants will:

• Have an understanding of advanced prompt engineering techniques to transform how you interact with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI systems
• Ability to explain practical strategies to craft precise prompts that deliver actionable insights for compliance, controls, and planning.

Deadline to register: June 23, 2025
Instructions sent to participants on June 23, 2025

Antitrust Compliance: What the Media Credit Executive Needs to Know

Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 1pm CT (2pm ET, 11am PT)

Overview: Antitrust laws play a pivotal role in ensuring fair competition in the marketplace and preventing monopolistic practices.  While the Media Industry does not have to worry about the Robinson Patman Act, violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act can lead to costly investigations, lawsuits, enforcement actions and ultimately expensive penalties and even prison for the individual and business leaders involved.  Understanding the Federal Statutes such as the Sherman Antitrust Act and Federal Trade Act and other antitrust state statutes is imperative for today's credit granter to remain compliant at work or at credit group meetings. Always mindful that “credit terms equals price” this program will enable the credit executive to gain a foundational understanding of antitrust laws and their significance in maintaining a competitive business environment. This program will delve into the anti-collusion provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act.  Whether exchanging credit from your desk or exchanging credit information with your colleagues at a credit group meeting one must understand the benefits and risks associated with exchange of credit information and participation in trade credit group meetings.  Statements made within or without the meeting can be deemed collusive.  Defamatory statements can open the door to collusive discussions and ruin the reputations of innocent customers as well as the company making those statements.  An understanding of these antitrust laws is crucial for compliance and safeguarding your business from legal challenges.

Presenter: Wanda Borges, Attorney, Borges & Associates, LLC

CPE: 1
Field of Study: BL=Business Law/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Learning Objectives
Participants will have an understanding and ability to:

• Understanding the Federal Statutes and other antitrust state statutes is imperative for today's credit granter 
• Enable the credit executive to gain a foundational understanding of antitrust laws and their significance in maintaining a competitive business environment

Deadline to register: June 24, 2025
Instructions sent to participants on June 24, 2025 

Anticipatory Initiative: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve and Beat the Competition

Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 1pm CT (2pm ET, 11am PT)

Overview: Anticipatory Initiative can best be described as looking for what’s coming before it arrives. The more volatile and uncertain the times, the more crucial this competency. In this practical program filled with real world and client examples, you’ll learn: how to efficiently coach team members to be better at Anticipatory Initiative, avoid common pitfalls that keep leaders from mastering this competency, and integrate key principles of Building a Self-Correcting Team,® an interlocking and essential piece of Anticipatory Initiative.

Presenter: Sarah Levitt, Trusted Guide to the C-Suite, Author, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Sarah Levitt, LLC

CPE: 1
Field of Study: PD=Personal Development/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Learning Objectives
Participants will have an understanding (of):

• How to increase mastery of Anticipatory Initiative as a leader
• The obstacles that most often inhibit this competency
• How to coach team members to become better at Anticipatory Initiative  

Deadline to register: July 21, 2025
Instructions sent to participants on July 21, 2025 

Leadership Styles- Focus on Servant Leadership

Date: July 31, 2025
Time: 1pm CT (2pm ET, 11am PT)

Overview: This presentation will address some of the more talked about leadership and management styles.  We will cover how they are used by leaders but focus on the Servant Leadership methodology as a way to empower, motivate and lead teams, projects, initiatives and overall organizations. You will come away with ideas on how to implement Servant Leadership into your day to day to help you reach your corporate goals. 

Presenter: Yesinne Alvarez, Partnerships, Alliances and Trade Data Manager, Creditsafe US

CPE: 1
Field of Study: PD=Personal Development/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Learning Objectives
Participants will have an understanding (of):

• How Servant Leadership methodology is used by leaders
• How to implement Servant Leadership into your day to day  

Deadline to register: July 30, 2025
Instructions sent to participants on July 30, 2025 

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