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“I liked the variety of industries that the speakers came from. It provided an opportunity to learn how other companies that provide similar or different services/products operate their O2C process.“ Sarah Riley Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Snelson Companies, Inc.
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4 CONFERENCE TRACKS
cover everything you need to know and more for 2017: Track A: AR & O2C Strategies & Leadership Track B: Credit & Collections Track C: AR Best Practices Track D: AR & O2C Automation Case Studies
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“The whole
CERTIFICATIONS Join the community of nearly 20,000 financial operations professionals worldwide who have earned certification through IOFM.
experience was life changing for me. The fact I got to listen to people that really understand AR was a relief. I came back to work with a new perspective.“
Silvia Villalobos AR Manager, SunOpta
Accounts Receivable Certification Training
Order-to-Cash Certification Training
Presented by: Pam Miller, Senior Trainer, IOFM
Presented by: John Salek, Vice President, Order-to-Cash, Genpact
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
The ARM and ARS designations are globally recognized standards of excellence in the Accounts Receivable profession. The training course was developed by leading experts and trainers to formalize the fundamentals of the profession and then dig deep into the specific skills required to become a true leader in AR. Covering critical topics like order processing, credit management, billing, collections, and internal controls, the program is a must for anyone dedicated to a successful career in AR. Earning certification as an Accredited Receivables Specialist (ARS) or an Accredited Receivables Manager (ARM) signifies that an individual or department has demonstrated the depth of knowledge required to excel in today’s complex business environment.
IOFM’s O2C Certification is designed to equip sales, credit, billing, AR and collection leaders and practitioners to understand the Order-to-Cash process and the alignment and interaction of its elements. The goal of the program is to enable leaders to harmonize discrete processes into a smooth set of end-to-end operations transparent to customers, enhancing customer experience and facilitating successful business operations. The O2C Certification Program provides critical guidance on each element as well as the overall O2C process to align and enhance the business goals of increasing sales while protecting the cash. Certification recognizes leaders and practitioners’ knowledge and expertise in the individual and overall aspects of Order-to-Cash, demonstrating their unique preparation to lead and support O2C process collaboration, integration and performance, enabling their organizations to realize the value in this essential process.
Earn your certification for FREE by registering before March 17 with promo code FREECERT
IOFM SPOTLIGHT AWARDS Does your Manager or Director demonstrate outstanding, inspirational leadership? Has your department gone above and beyond to improve process and implement best practices? The IOFM Spotlight Awards were developed to recognize noteworthy achievements and outstanding efforts in financial operations. Spotlight Awards for achievements in AR will be presented at the May 2017 AR & O2C Conference. IOFM’s committee will review nominations and select a slate of finalists and a single winner for each of the four categories.
RECOGNIZE IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. Nominate yourself, your supervisor or your colleague. Nominations now being accepted for the following Awards: ] AR Manager of the Year ] AR Department of the Year ] Credit/Collections Manager of the Year ] Credit/Collections Department of the Year
NOMINATION DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2017 • MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS AT: IOFM.COM/SPOTLIGHT-AWARDS
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CONFERENCE AGENDA Agenda subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
* PRE-CONFERENCE * 8:00am - 4:00pm
PRE-CONFERENCE – FULL DAY PROGRAMS (See pages 3 & 7 of the brochure for more information)
9:00am - 12:00pm
PRE-CONFERENCE – HALF DAY MORNING WORKSHOPS (See page 7 of the brochure for more information)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
PRE-CONFERENCE – HALF DAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS (See page 7 of the brochure for more information)
* CONFERENCE KICK-OFF * 4:00pm - 6:00pm
PEER-TO-PEER ROUNDTABLES
6:00pm - 7:00pm
OPENING RECEPTION
THURSDAY, MAY 11 8:10am - 9:15am
THURSDAY, MAY 11
OPENING KEYNOTE: It’s Showtime! Own the Moment When Your Spotlight Shines – Jon Petz, CSP, Keynote Speaker on personal performance, Author & Performer
* SESSION TRACKS * TRACK A: AR & O2C STRATEGIES AND LEADERSHIP
TRACK B: CREDIT & COLLECTIONS
TRACK C: AR BEST PRACTICES
TRACK D: AR & O2C AUTOMATION CASE STUDIES
The Human Factor of Your Credit Department – Youri Pinard, President, HR-Credit
Cross-Discipline Education Dissection & Resolution – Ellen Farish, Senior Operations Manager, Shared Financial Services, Southwire
Basware and Customer Case Study
Accepting Credit Card Payments for Your Commercial Credit Sales – The Risks and Opportunities – Scott Blakeley, Esq., Partner, Blakeley LLP; Brad Boe, Director of Financial Services, Performance Food Group
How the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act is Impacting AR – Karen L. Anderson, J.D., Senior Manager, State and Local Tax, Unclaimed Property, KPMG LLP
Billtrust and Customer Case Study
Effective B2B Collection Strategies – Nancy Cotter, Accounts Receivable Operations Manager, Weight Watchers
B2B Retail: Collect in Full and Prevent Discounts – Monica Rodriguez Santoyo, Global Process Owner Lead, Johnson Controls
HighRadius and Customer Case Study
Keeping Staff Motivated and Engaged with ETE – Steven A. Privitera, Premium Receivable Supervisor, A.I.M. Mutual
Credit Application Language – Lorna Walker, Esq., CLLA, Sweet & Walker, PC; Ted Hamilton, Esq, Partner, Wetherington Hamilton, P.A.
Managing Sales Tax Exemptions – Diane L. Yetter, President, YETTER
Session to be Announced
4:15pm - 5:15pm
PEER-TO-PEER ROUNDTABLES
5:15pm - 7:00pm
NETWORKING RECEPTION
9:30am - 10:30am Panel: How to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Automation Buck! Moderator: Mark Brousseau, Special Projects Editor, IOFM
11:15am - 12:15pm Aligning Corporate and Order-to-Cash Strategies For Success – John Salek, Vice President - Order-to-Cash, Genpact
1:30pm - 2:30pm Order-to-Cash Transformation: E2E Process Managed in One Business Stream – So What? – Les Smeyers, Director of Finance, Global Business Services, Celestica
2:40pm - 3:40pm
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“The multiple tracks were very helpful in determining which sessions to attend.“
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Clem Mazgelis Product Management-Receipts, Webster Bank
FRIDAY, MAY 12
* SESSION TRACKS * TRACK A: AR & O2C STRATEGIES AND LEADERSHIP
TRACK B: CREDIT & COLLECTIONS
TRACK C: AR BEST PRACTICES
Managing a Global AR Organization – Chris Viau, Sr. Manager, Worldwide Customer Financial Services Corporate Finance, Autodesk, Inc.
AR & Treasury Collaboration – Add Value by Streamlining Processes Together – Stacy Pickett, Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, Vulcan Materials
FSCM - Mission DSO at Yaskawa America, Inc – Elizabeth Chamorro, Manager, Credit and Collections, Yaskawa America, Inc.
The Deduction Deluge – David Pietz, Accounts Receivable and Treasury Manager, Altra Industrial Motion
Payment Trends: What’s Hot and What’s Not – Mary Hughes, Sr. Payments Consultant, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Something Wicked This Way Comes: Preparing for a Customer Bankruptcy – Beau Hays, Principal Hays Potter & Martin, LLPL, CLLA
The Human Side of AR: Finding & Engaging Talent – Carol Lucci, AR Supervisor, ServiceLink
12:15pm - 1:15pm
LUNCH & IOFM SPOTLIGHT AWARD PRESENTATION
1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Importance of Effective Order-to-Cash in a Competitive World – Monica Rodriguez Santoyo, Global Process Owner Lead, Johnson Controls; Chris Viau, Sr. Manager, Worldwide Customer Financial Services Corporate Finance, Autodesk, Inc.; Les Smeyers, Director of Finance, Global Business Services, Celestica; John Salek, Vice President - Order-to-Cash, Genpact
8:15am - 9:15am Shared Services – From Resistance to Respect – Beata Stanek, Senior Manager, Shared Services, Votorantim Cimentos
9:30am - 10:30am Building a Great Team Through Engagement – Jason Rupaka, ARM, Accounts Receivable Manager, Foley Services
11:15am - 12:15pm
PEER-TO-PEER ROUNDTABLES One of the most popular features of every conference! Wednesday, May 10 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday, May 11 • 4:15pm - 5:15pm Exchange ideas and share experiences and solutions with AR, credit, & collections professionals in your industry or similar department size.
ROUNDTABLE TOPICS INCLUDE:
Credit & Collections Decentralized Departments Centralized Departments Order-to-Cash Strategies
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
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THURSDAY, MAY 11 8:15am - 9:15am
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It’s Showtime! Own the Moment When Your Spotlight Shines JON PETZ, CSP, Keynote Speaker on personal performance, Author & Performer
Meeting expectations in today’s world? Not enough. Just getting by? Not an option. Flying under the radar? No way. In this engaging and funny session Jon takes the audience through the powerful process of taking OWNERSHIP for their own actions – and seizing every day, every experience, and every opportunity in the process.
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MEMBERSHIP TO THE AR & O2C NETWORK SAVES YOU $300 ON YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. But it goes beyond that. With a membership to the AR & O2C Network, the learning doesn’t stop after the conference is over! Once you’re back home and ready to implement some of the new tricks you’ve just learned, it’s time to hit up aro2c.com to find tools, resources, and templates that will make it all stick!
PLUS, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS ON THE FORUMS AND FIND OUT HOW THEY’RE TACKLING THE SAME CHALLENGES.
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WORKSHOPS Workshops provide the kind of in-depth education you can’t get online, through corporate training programs, or at any other AR event! Space is limited. Secure your spot when you register! WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 FULL DAY WORKSHOP
MORNING WORKSHOPS
AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
8:00am – 4:00pm FREE WITH VALUE PASS!
9:00am – 12:00pm
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Women’s Summit: Career Advancement and Personal Empowerment for Women
Key Strategies for Building and Retaining a High Performance Team
Step-by-Step: The Keys to Creating and Implementing a Winning Automation Plan
Dick Finnegan, Speaker, Author, & CEO, C-Suite Analytics
Mark Brousseau, Special Projects Editor, IOFM
How to Prepare Excel Data Without Formulas or Macros
Jess Scheer, Continuing Education Manager, IOFM
WORKSHOP CHAIR: Judy Bicking, Senior Trainer, IOFM
Measuring for Value
Jeff Lenning, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Excel University
Sales Tax 101: What You Need to Know Diane Yetter, President, YETTER
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$1,395
Non-Members
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$1,695
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$1,795 (SAVE $300!)
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VALUE PASS (includes all of the above PLUS one Full Day Workshop)
CERTIFICATIONS
DATE
TIME
PRICE
Accounts Receivable Certification Training
May 10
8:00am - 4:00pm
$795
Order-to-Cash Certification Training
May 10
8:00am - 4:00pm
$795
HALF & FULL DAY
DATE
TIME
PRICE
Women’s Summit: Career Advancement and Personal Empowerment for Women
Full Day
May 10
8:00am - 4:00pm
$795
Sales Tax 101: What You Need to Know
Half Day
May 10
9:00am - 12:00pm
$395
How to Prepare Excel Data Without Formulas or Macros
Half Day
May 10
9:00am - 12:00pm
$395
Key Strategies for Building & Retaining a High Performance Team
Half Day
May 10
9:00am - 12:00pm
$395
Step-by-Step: the Keys to Creating and Implementing a Winning Automation Plan
Half Day
May 10
1:00pm - 4:00pm
$395
Measuring for Value
Half Day
May 10
1:00pm - 4:00pm
$395
WORKSHOPS
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May 10-12, 2017 Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort®
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“The mix of panelists, from banks to service providers to clients, is very beneficial.“ Jason Reeves Lockbox Product Manager, Regions Bank
“It was nice
to hear that others experience some of the same issues that I do, and to listen to their feedback.“ Kim Kamerling Accounts Payable Manager, ArcBest Enterprise Solutions
“I particularly enjoyed the peer-topeer roundtables. I plan on keeping in touch as we all were experiencing some of the same challenges and opportunities.“ Matthew Nelson Director, Client Services, Kforce Professional Staffing
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