CFO Fundamentals: Assessing Risk, Navigating Change, and Other Duties as Assigned

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Instructor

Steve
Mulhollen

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Steve Mulhollen, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA, SHRM-SCP

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Steve Mulhollen is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy at Mississippi College, where he teaches Principles, Intermediate, and Cost accounting. He also serves as the University's Assistant Chief Financial Officer.

His 27-year career spans investor relations and financial analysis at WorldCom, wood and fiber procurement accounting for Georgia Pacific, public accounting at HORNE, and leadership roles as CFO of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Executive Pastor/Treasurer at Broadmoor Baptist Church.

Steve holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi, an MBA and Certificate in Accounting from Mississippi College, and a BA in Christian Studies. He maintains an active CPA license and SHRM-SCP designation, serves on the MSCPA Not-for-Profit Committee, and provides consulting services to non-profit and governmental organizations through his company, Poiema LLC.

The role of the Chief Financial Officer continues to evolve beyond the traditional role of strategic accounting and financial management. Today's CFO must provide strategic leadership in risk management, human capital, and operations functions. This course explores the fundamentals of the modern CFO, including risk management, change leadership, human capital, budgeting, and forecasting. This course is designed for CFOs or aspiring CFOs of small to mid-sized businesses and not for profits.

CPE Credits Available

8 CPE

8: Accounting&Auditing

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Course Level

Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

Accounting and Auditing
Management

Provider

Mississippi Society of CPAs

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