Online Webinar – Recorded October 23rd 2014
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU

Do You Have A Project In Trouble?

Projects fall behind, run over budget, or simply fail all the time.

Changing market conditions, reduced budgets and staff levels, long working hours, increased available metrics, high turnover, and other influences all demand our continued efforts to manage “out-of-control” processes, projects, and results.

This one-hour presentation by veteran project rescue specialist Darrel Raynor is a dive into how we can do it in the real world.

Implementing an effective Project Rescue/Recovery methodology focuses on value measured by Return on Investment (ROI). This lens forces us to see both our projects and each step of our processes according to that measure, so we can begin to get projects back on track.

These methods can deliver value at any phase of a project, including areas that are seldom analyzed.

Darryl will touch on:

• Discover the 5 Project Recovery techniques that should be used on any and all projects and operations.
• Learn the common language and terms of Project Recovery learning areas, projects, and professionals.
• Learn the basics of DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control methodology.
• Assess if Project Recovery and Lean processes are a fit for your organization.

Presenter: Presenter: Darrel Raynor (LinkedIn profile) Founder and Managing Director, Data Analysis & Results Darrel is a veteran project consultant and turnaround expert. He owns and runs www.dataanalysis.com and has provided consulting services to many dozens of Fortune and enterprise

Click to register and view Project Rescue and Recovery: A Real-World Overview

Accounting Online Course (video only) – Recorded
Free: 1 Category C 1 hour video presentation only – Free
Presented by: Finance Learning Academy
Dedicated to helping financial professionals advance their careers.

OR … Purchase the entire course from Proformative
for $129.USD USD and record it as 1.5 Category B PDUs
When purchased it qualifies as a “Category B Opportunity”

The Purchased Course Includes: A 70 Min Presentation, 4 Knowledge Checks and 10 Exam Questions

Level:  Introductory Accounting

• Advanced preparation, education or prerequisites are NOT REQUIRED.
  

This course is for non-CPA finance professionals who want to improve their understanding of how accounting works.

This course packs into one hour “The Best” of what you need to know
To understand core accounting concepts, and …
Perform common accounting transactions.

Level: Introductory – Prerequisite Education, Experience, Preparation: None

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe and recognize the accounting underlying any set of financial statements.
• Analyze Business Transactions to determine which are reportable and of those which are on account of income and which are on account of capital.
• Prepare journal entries for common business transactions.
• Post Entries to create a general ledger and a trial balance using a spreadsheet.
• Prepare The Income Statement, the statement of changes in equity, and the balance sheet.

Along the way, Blair will show you tips and techniques to make sure you stay on track and your books balance.

Blair will teach you how to prepare financial statements using a simple conceptual model that can apply to any project  small or large.

Throughout the course Blair will feature a case study to assist you in understanding and applying the principles taught.

Check out the course:

• Lesson 1 – Debits and Credits & The 3 Step Process
• Lesson 2 – Creating Journal Entries
• Lesson 3 – Posting to a Trial Balance
• Lesson 4 – Preparing Financial Statements
• Presenter Information
• Information On Category C Recording Of This Opportunity

Lesson 1 – Debits and Credits

In the first lesson Blair will:

1. Establish a conceptual of model for accounting using the formula:
   • Assets = Liabilities + Equity
2. Introduce you to debits and credits
3. Walk through an accounting system and …
4. Look at the financial statements of a Fortunate 500 company.

Lesson 2 – Creating Journal Entries

In the second lesson Blair will:

• Help you learn how to prepare journal entries.
• Assist you to analyze events that happen in the business to determine which of those give rise to accounting transactions.
• Work through a month end using a case full of common transactions

Lesson 3 – Posting to a Trial Balance

In the third lesson Blair will:

• Post all the entries from the last lesson to a working trial balance using a spreadsheet.

Many learners new to accounting may get step mixed up at this stage …
But Blair will to show you how to do it right the first time, and every time.

Lesson 4 – Preparing Financial Statements

Now for the moment of truth, Blair will walk you through preparing the  financial statements.

In the last lesson Blair will:

• Prepare the income statement  and …
• Prepare a statement of changes in equity
  • This is often ignored, but is important to prepare so that the balance sheet balances the first time, and every time.

Presenter:  Blair Cook CA, CPA, MBA  (LinkedIn profile @BlairCookCACPA) is  a many-time CFO, corporate director, a sought after keynote speaker on business financials, and a passionate educator working with dozens of public/private companies; and professional bodies/post-secondary institutions across Canada. His career is divided between academic endeavors, such as developing the new certification program for CPA Canada, and supporting the corporate world at the highest levels.

Blair is a life-long learner who encourages continuing professional development.  He observes and experiments with various financial and management theories in real world contexts and shares  lessons learned to others who share a passion for developing financial leadership competency. If you can take the opportunity to hear Blair – Take it!

Catch Blair Speaking at:

• Controller Essentials:
  • Feb 9-10, 2015 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
• Today’s CFO Tomorrow Program:
  • Mar 19-20,2015 – Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
• CFO Dimensions Conference:
  • October 19-20, 2015 -New York, New York USA

Or contact the Finance Learning Academy
For more information on these presentations

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning, Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas: 7 – Cost

• 7.1 Plan Cost Management
• 7.2 Estimate Costs
• 7.3 Determine Budget
• 7.4 Control Costs

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to obtain “Category B Certification 1.5 PDUs”  Purchase Learn Accounting in 1 Hour from Proformative

OR … Claim 1 Category C PDU For Watching The Complete Presentation on YouTube:

• Lesson 1  – Accounting 101 – Debits and Credits  
• Lesson 2 – Creating Journal Entries
• Lesson 3 – Posting to a Trial Balance
• Lesson 4 – Preparing Financial Statements

Online Webinar
Offered by ESI International (REP 1038)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU – 1 Cat A Free

In a global survey conducted by ESI, 50% of the respondents questioned the value of the Project Management Office (PMO) in their organization. Was yours one of them?

Times are tough and money is in short supply. When others look at your PMO do they see an organization adding value or adding cost? Join ESI and J. LeRoy Ward, (LinkedIn profile) as he explores what you can do to make sure you are in the right 50%!

You will learn:

• The key value of adding activities of a PMO
• How you can move up the PMO value chain
• Who determines the PMO’s value

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight on how to successfully manage and maintain your PMO in these tough times!

Presented by: J. LeRoy Ward, (LinkedIn profile) PMP®, PgMP®, Executive Vice President of Product Strategy & Management, ESI International is the author of many publications including: the Dictionary of Project Management Terms 3rd edition, thePMP Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, Eighth Edition, Conversations on Passing the PMP® Exam,, the PgMP® Exam Practice Test and Study Guide, Fourth Edition,

Click here to view PMO In Hard Times: Adding Value Or Adding Cost.