The role of the CFO has evolved constantly, never more so than during the pandemic. This course will reinforce your operational skills and provide fresh ideas as you guide your organization and yourself through the recovery.

Reporting to the CEO or President, the Chief Financial Officer is the top job that leads, initiates, and manages the financial decision-making process within the organization.  As senior advisor to the CEO and the Board, the CFO has at least six roles: business partner, scorekeeper, commentator, expert, custodian, and conscience.  These multiple functions mean that the CFO has to see both the forest and the trees, needs to understand the business and its numbers, as well as lead, develop and help execute the business strategy. 

This session is scheduled as an in-person offering and will be delivered over four days: October 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2026.

An early bird discount of $300 is applicable on registrations received no later than August 19, 2026. 

Governance, Strategy and Risk Management

• Stakeholders, shareholders and the board
• Culture, ethics and wisdom
• Stakeholders and shareholders
• Role of the CFO for the organization and the board
• Behavioural finance and behavioural insights
• Integrating governance and strategy
• Sustainability and risk management

Creating Value Through Operational and Financial Management

• The new normal: micro and macro business issues
• Operational and financial tools
• Internal control and COSO’s Internal Control – Integrated Framework
• Communicating and reporting to stakeholders

Corporate Finance

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Optimal capital structure
• Business valuations refresher

The CPABC CFO Program Certificate

The CPABC CFO Program Certificate is a two-component program designed to provide you with the foundation for success. The CFO’s Leadership Program will focus on management and leadership skills, while The CFO’s Operational Skills Program will focus on core technical and operational skills. You can choose to complete only one of these programs, but if you complete both components you will receive the CPABC CFO Program Certificate of Completion. Additional future offerings to be scheduled.

Accommodation

For 2026: It will be up to the registrant to decide if they wish to stay on-site at the venue. CPABC will not be holding any accommodation blocks at the hotel and cannot guarantee special conference rates during this time. Note that if there is enough interest, CPABC will try to negotiate a group rate at the venue closer to the program start date, subject to availability and uptake.

CPABC has negotiated corporate rates at some hotels in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler as part of Member Services' Benefits and Savings. Note that the cost of the accommodation is separate from the program fee, and those who require accommodation will need to make their own arrangements. If you require accommodation, we recommend booking as soon as possible, as the corporate rate can sell out. We also strongly suggest that you do not book any non-refundable rates prior to confirming that the program will be going ahead as scheduled. 

Terms of Registration & Cancellation Policies

All registrations must be accompanied by payment. Due to limited seating and some pre-work, all registrations should be received no later than 3 weeks prior to the start date. Changes or cancellations to this registration must be made in writing (email is acceptable) to the PD Department at CPABC, and will be subject to the cancellation policy as indicated below.

Note that the following are cancellation policies that apply to Executive Programs. We will issue refunds for cancellations based on the following:

• More than 30 days prior to the program start date – a refund will be granted upon receipt of written notification.
• 15-30 days prior to the program start date – a refund less cancellation fee of $300
• Less than 15 days prior to the program start date – no refund and/or credit will be granted. Full program fees will apply.
  
  

Registration Deadline

Due to pre-work requirements and preparation time needed, the registration deadline for this offering is September 21, 2026. If you wish to register after this time, please contact us at pdreg@bccpa.ca to see if registration is still possible.