Grant Thornton Media Whys

UPCOMING TOWN HALL WEBINARS:   

From Order To Cash, How to Start 2024 Strong by Working with Outside Suppliers

Day: Thursday, December 7
Time: 2pm ET/1pm CT/12pm MT/11am PT

Overview: The time value of money principle couldn’t be more relevant to the work finance professionals perform each day. It’s for this reason (and many more), why effective management of your company’s Order-to-Cash process is so critical. With limited time and dwindling resources, many companies rely on outside collection agencies (OCAs) or other suppliers to manage billing, cash application, and accounts receivable management. The O2C process is complex – even without adding the stress of managing external vendors. In this program, the speakers will discuss the most relevant factors of account collectability, internal process review, and ways to evaluate and get the most value from your suppliers. The webinar will include live Q & A.

Panelists: Domenic Di Loreto, SVP, Business Development, ABC-Amega, Inc.; Tammy Osborne, Regional Vice President, ABC-Amega, Inc.; Riki-Lee Ritz, Vice President and Managing Director, International, ABC-Amega, Inc.; and Riley Pentecost, Chief Operating Officer, Cadex
 

            

Learning Objectives
Participants will:

    • Understand what is internal policy and account management
    • The ability to understand the power of industry credit groups
    • Be able to explain key tips in global debt collection
    • Understand and have the ability to explain supplier review and valuation 

CPE: 1
Field of Study: SK=Specialized Knowledge/Level: Overview/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Cost:
  • MFM & BCCA Members = $0
  • Corporate Members = $0
  • Non-Members = $75*

Deadline to register: December 5, 2023

 

What's in the New SAG-AFTRA Deal: AI, Residuals, and More; Plus the Video Game Negotiations

Day: Tuesday, December 12
Time: 2pm ET/1pm CT/12pm MT/11am PT

Overview: This session provides information on the unusually detailed AI provisions in the new SAG-AFTRA agreement (expected to be ratified when voting closes Dec. 5), as well as new provisions relating to residuals (including a new joint management-labor fund), basic wage increases, and other new terms and conditions with financial and creative impact on production of movies, television, and streaming content. The session will also cover the separate, ongoing Interactive Media Agreement negotiations affecting union members’ work on video games.

Presenter: Jonathan Handel, Entertainment attorney and journalist, Feig/Finkel; Law Offices of Jonathan Handel; Puck news

Learning Objectives
Participants will:
  • State and understand the SAG-AFTRA agreement’s major tradeoffs between management and labor.
  • The ability to understand and explain the agreement’s AI provisions
  • Be able to state and understand the other key provisions of the agreement, particularly those with material financial impact such as increases in basic wages, residuals and pension & health contributions. 

CPE: 1
Field of Study: SK=Specialized Knowledge/Level: Update/Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based/No Prerequisites or Advanced Preparation

Cost:
  • MFM & BCCA Members = $0
  • Corporate Members = $0
  • Non-Members = $75*
Deadline to register: December 11, 2023

 

 

Weathering the Current Economic Uncertainty Through an M&E Lens

Day: Thursday, December 14
Time: 11am ET/10am CT/9am MT/8am PT

Overview: In this in-depth session, which covers topics ranging from the challenges around elevated interest rates to persistent inflation to we will explore the changing economic landscape and reveal important insights, trends, and opportunities. 

Panelists: Tuan Nguyen, Economist, RSM US LLP and Justin Krieger, Director and Media & Entertainment Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP

       

Learning Objectives
Participants will:

    • Understand how businesses need to be positioned to capitalize on the next expansion cycle.
    • Explain how to stay aware and prepare to adjust to a new economic environment.

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

Cost:

    • MFM & BCCA Members = $0
    • Corporate Members = $0
    • Non-Members = $75*

Deadline to register: November 12, 2023

 

 Questions: Contact [email protected] 

 

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Complaint resolution policy: For further explanation or clarification regarding administrative policies such as cancellations and grievances, please call the MFM office at 847/716-7000. For further information regarding Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, contact the MFM Office at 847/716-7000 or [email protected]