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FDTI FAQs
What is the FDTI alliance?
The Finance Development and Training Institute was founded as an alliance of large global companies working cooperatively to enhance finance and accounting staff learning, development and performance through sharing practices, insights and resources. The current volunteer FDTI alliance chairperson is Lisa Kline, Director of Financial Operations at General Mills.
Who started the FDTI alliance?
The FDTI alliance was originated, founded and formed by Schiff Consulting Group in 1994. Schiff Consulting Group specializes in finance excellence practices and staff development for their top-drawer client base that includes: American Express, CVS, GE, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft and Prudential. For additional information, go to www.schiffconsulting.com
Who are the current members of FDTI alliance?
American Express
Cargill
The Coca-Cola Co.
Daimler AG |
Eaton
General Mills
Intel
Kimberly-Clark |
Medtronic
Merck & Co.
Microsoft
Prudential Financial
Sprint Nextel |
What are the benefits of FDTI alliance membership?
- Shared courseware, proven templates and online tools
- Virtual advisory entity made up of top corporate practitioners
- Three 2-day workshops per year reflecting a member-driven agenda
- Regular benchmarking summary surveys of contemporary practices
- Three days of advisory services for each member company, annually
- Award-winning Schiff Consulting courseware and cases
- Best price sourcing alliance, e.g. SmartPros' FMN-Online continuing profession education for accounting and finance staff
- Regular surveys of contemporary leadership development practices
- Right of refusal for new member consideration
How is the FDTI alliance recognized?
FDTI-published research is cited and referenced regularly in the media. Examples of coverage include: CFO, CFO-Europe, CPA Report (AICPA), Financial Executive, Financial Management Network, and Strategic Finance.
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