Surgent's CFO Leadership: Ethics, People, and Governance in a Changing Financial Landscape (EPG2)
Date/Time
8/20/2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Central
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Central
Course Registration
Credits
2 Credits
Event Type(s)
Webinars
Event Description
This course explores the human-centered dimensions of CFO leadership, with an emphasis on ethics, team development, and corporate governance. Participants will examine the CFO’s role in setting the ethical tone, guiding cultural priorities, and supporting long-term value through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. The course also covers best practices for communicating with boards, leading high-performing finance teams, and aligning people strategies with enterprise goals.
Objectives:
Presenters:
Cory Ng
Field of Study:
Behavioral Ethics (1), Business Management and Organization (1)
Major Topics:
Objectives:
- Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to real-world CFO dilemmas
- Communicate effectively with boards, audit committees, and governance stakeholders
- Understand ESG and sustainability disclosure responsibilities relevant to finance leadership
- Develop strategies that support finance modernization, culture, and talent development
Presenters:
Cory Ng
Field of Study:
Behavioral Ethics (1), Business Management and Organization (1)
Major Topics:
- Setting the ethical tone at the top and modeling culture
- ESG, inclusive leadership, and stakeholder expectations
- Succession planning and upskilling finance teams
- Audit committee collaboration and board reporting
- Human-centered leadership in a tech-driven world
Location
Webinar
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