CEM - Finance, Budgeting and Contracts - Feb 2019
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Program Description:
Understanding the application of accounting, finance and budgeting fundamentals allows the exhibition organizer to make a greater contribution to the growth and financial success of the organization. It is essential the exhibition organizer know the terminology used in financial management to develop a budget and manage the financial strategies of the exhibition. A well-developed and well-administered budget is crucial to enabling the exhibition organizer to accurately project and monitor income and expenses, track cash flow and cost controls and ultimately measure the success of the event and the organization's return on investment.
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Identify and define customary exhibitions and events revenue and expense sources.
- Design practical fee structures for registration, exhibits, sponsorships and advertisements.
- Understand basic accounting principles.
- Create an exhibition or event budget.
- Understand fundamental contract terms and principles.
- Understand the importance of proper contracts for exhibitors, facilities and vendors.
- Identify key elements in financial statements used by the exhibition organizer.
- Interpret financial statements to demonstrate the value of the exhibition.
- Discuss payment methods and currency considerations.
- Manage the master account.
- Prepare and manage cash flow statements; manage and control cash.
- Calculate return on investment (ROI).
- Discuss the importance of cancellation and performance clauses.
- Explain force majeure and how it may impact an exhibition.
- Create a list of possible concessions and how those concessions are determined.
- Define the terminology in standard hotel and facility contracts.
- Give examples of provisions and clauses considered for inclusion in hotel and facility contracts.
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Questions: For questions related to this event, please contact IAEE DC Chapter Administration at iaeedc@myassociationhq.com or call 888-919-4677