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Education & Professional Development

Professional Designation Reception, October 2007                  more photos

NACM Houston/FCIB International Day, December 11, 2007

Education & Certification Calendar

DATE EVENT & PRESENTER
 

May 17-21

Business Credit Principles – Louisville, KY
Presenter: James McIntyre, CCE
Credit Congress

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

May 17-21

Intermediate Financial Statement Analysis – Louisville, KY
Presenter: George Schnupp, CCE

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

May - TBA

FCIB Teleconference
For more information, please contact FCIB at 410.423.1840
 
 

May 18

FCIB’s International Credit & Risk Management Online Course
For more information, please contact FCIB at 410.423.1840
 
 

May 18

Certification Exams (CBA, CBF, and CCE) at NACM Credit Congress
For more information, please contact the NACM Education Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

May 18-21

2008 Credit Congress & Expo
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, KY

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

May 23

8:30am – 11:30am
Credit/Financial Tools Needed for a Recession

Presenter: Charley Paup, CCE, ACT Pipe & Supply Inc

Scared of what’s happening with the economy- If not you should be!! Contractors and suppliers are facing hard times with shrinking sales and profits faced with higher overhead costs such as fuel and qualified labor. There are predictions of 25% to 35% of your customers will not be in business with the next 2 years.

Credit professional must be proactive with the tools to protect their companies A/R- this educational session will be thought provoking in many areas to reduce your exposure. We will address credit policy and procedures, credit and project  investigation techniques, ratio analysis- what’s really important, effective credit forms and websites, and how to reduce your DSO just to name a few. Never underestimate the power of learning, it fuels the soul and your pocketbook!
 

Jun. 1

FCIB – MSU Foreign Exchange Management Online Course
For more information, please contact FCIB at 410.423.1840
 
 

Jun. 3 – Aug. 19

Business Law – NACM Houston
Instructor: Daniel Pacious, Esq.
NACM Houston Conference Center

This course qualifies and is required to attain CBF certification. With the legal environment of business constantly changing, it is imperative to have a solid understanding of the laws that affect business and credit. This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of law, the legalities of contracts, and the emerging importance placed upon laws affecting cyber crimes.

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org

 

Jun. 5 – Aug. 21

Accounting – NACM Houston
Instructor: Ronnie Archer, CCE, Dunn Enterprises
NACM Houston Conference Center

This course qualifies for and is required to attain CBA certification. This course presents an introduction to basic financial accounting. Students begin at square one, learning the foundation of accounting principles. As the language of business, accounting is essential to all business professionals.

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org

 

Jun. 5

FCIB Miami International Round Table
Ritz Carlton, Coconut Grove, Florida

For more information, please contact FCIB at 410.423.1840
 
 

Jun. 6

Introduction to Financial Analysis
Presenter: Jim Shreve, FTD Resources
NACM Houston Conference Center

This seminar is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of financial/accounting terms, how to interpret key information from financial statements and the process of performing a credit analysis. This workshop will provide participants an understanding of the accounting terms and principles deployed in financial statements. Attendees gain a firm perspective of the analysis process and how to interpret financial information.

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org
 

Jun. 9

Paperwork Deadline for Nationwide Certification (CBA, CBF, and CCE) Exams
For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

Jun. 9

Teleconference: Dealing with Difficult People
Presenter: Susan Fee, M.Ed., L.P.C.

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

Jun. 10

Mitigating Risk
Presenter: Mike DeLuca, One Source Risk Management
NACM Houston Conference Center

Your accounts receivable is one of your company’s most valuable assets and, at the same time, the most vulnerable to unexpected loss. No matter how efficient your credit function, is uncontrollable events can impact your bottom line.

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org 
 

Jun. 12

Exam Reviews
Presenter: Ronnie Archer, CCE

NACM
Houston Conference Center

This session is designed for those people who are registered to take the CBA or CBF Exams in July 2008.

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org
 

Jun. 16-26

Graduate School of Credit Financial Management
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

Jun. 24

Credit Boot Camp
Presenter: Linda Bost, CCE
NACM Houston Conference Center

This session is designed to provide an overview of the trade credit function including the credit policy, credit applications and laws governing their creation and implementation, role of credit and as a part of the sales function, investigating the credit worthiness of a potential customer, identifying the red flags of risk, and much, much more!

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org
 

Jun. 23

Teleconference: Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Presenter: Deborah Thorne, Esq.

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

Jun. 23

Tools of Financial Analysis 
Presenter: Jim Shreve, FTD Resources
NACM Houston Conference Center

This seminar is designed for those who have attended Introduction to Financial Analysis or attendees who need additional training in using the tools of analysis. Participants will learn how to use and interpret the tools of financial analysis: Interpretive Analysis, Financial Ratios, Pro-Forma Statement Analysis and the Analysis of Cash Flow Statements.

For more information, please contact NACM Houston Education Department at 281.228.6100 X 1200 or education@nacmsouthtexas.org
 

Jun. 30

Teleconference: Liens and Bonds
Presenter: Greg Powelson

For more information, please contact the NACM Meetings Dept. at 410.740.5560
 

Jun - TBA

FCIB’s 127th International Conference and Workshop in Europe
Budapest, Hungary

For more information, please contact FCIB at 410.423.1840
 
 

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It’s so easy to register, just call NACM Education Dept at 281-228-6100 ext. 1317.
Don’t hesitate to make your call today!
** Scholarships are available!
** CEU points are awarded for most classes!

 

   

Study Groups...
Several members who are preparing for the designation Exams are interested in forming a study group.  Anyone interested in participating, please contact Michele Hamby at 281.228.6100.



Credit Congress 2008 is in Louisville!  REGISTER now for May 18-21!

Getting ready to take a designation exam? CBA and CBF Practice Exams are now ON-LINE! The practice exams (CBA and CBF) can be found if you Click here: NACM Designation Exam Dates!  Good luck!

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