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Finance and Accounting Basics for Purchasing Professionals

Date Held: October 31, 2012

Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

End Time: 2:30 PM ET

Credits: AIPB, CPE, ISM, Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

This live audio conference focuses on the core financial skills that every procurement professional must have to assist with everyday decision making. We will focus on core finance concepts for procurement, the request for proposal (RFP) process, reading financial statements, understanding ratios and the impact of financial risk. As an added benefit, you will receive the Finance Toolkit for Procurement Professionals. This is a great reference document that provides the basics for financial statement analysis. This live audio conference is recommended to buyers, procurement managers and supply chain executives. This is a great way to brush up on your skills if you are senior procurement professional. New procurement professionals will gain a better understanding of the financial skills needed for the profession.



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