Speaking

Malcolm Simister has a rare gift - he can bring to life the potentially dry topic of accounting and finance, for finance professionals and for non-finance people.

"Fantastic presenter - held our attention very well" "Excellent communicator/ presenter" - Two participants' feedback after a workshop.

His presentations are challenging, rich in content and practical advice and delivered in a witty, engaging manner. He also transfers this style into his enjoyable, practical and hands-on workshops.

A recognised expert in his field, Malcolm's clients include some of Australia's largest and most respected companies and professional associations. He is just as comfortable addressing a large conference as facilitating a small workshop.

"Your presentation was thought provoking, challenging and changed my thinking and subsequent approach,"

Malcolm speaks on a range of interesting topics for finance professionals such as:

Chief Financial Officer or just Constantly Flat Out?
Solving the finance staff crisis
What all CFOs must know but few do

Malcolm can also tailor a presentation specific to your requirements.

Malcolm's Finance for Non-Finance People's workshops are also highly popular and enjoyable for non-accountants. "I never thought accounting could be so much fun!" "Feedback of one participant at a Finance for Non-Finance People's workshop."

Some of Malcolm's presentations & workshops:

Workshops

Being a CFO in New Zealand (half day workshops) - New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland, April 2006.

Business & Finance Workshop (one day workshop for IT people) - Hewlett-Packard Australia, Sydney & Melbourne, March/ April 2005

Financial Management Workshop (for non-finance managers & staff) - VicForests, Melbourne & Bairnsdale, October - December 2004.

Finance for Non-Finance Managers (half day workshop) - Sensis, April 2004

Malcolm also regularly facilitates the financial modules of the Company Directors Course for the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Presentations

Changing the skill set of the senior finance executive - CPA Australia Mining & Energy Conference, Gold Coast, November 2005.

CFOs in conflict - Finance Executives International, Melbourne, June 2005

Changing the skill set of the senior finance executive: The Bottom Line - CPA Australia Finance Controllers' Conference, Brisbane, May 2005.

CFOs in conflict in the age of transparency - Cognos Business Performance Symposium, Sydney & Melbourne, April 2005

How to be a CFO of the future - YMCA financial controllers' conference, Melbourne, March 2005

Fast close: Fast, furious or fallacy? Meeting the challenge - CPA Australia Symposium, Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney, February 2005.

Innovative ways for the country CFO to impress - International CFO Forum, Melbourne, February 2005.

Finance of the Future - Australia Post, Melbourne, November 2004

The Role of the 21st Century CFO: Leading through influence & integrity - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Melbourne, October 2004.

CFO of the Future - Leading through influence & integrity - Australian Institute of Company Directors, Melbourne, October 2004.

CFO or Continuously Flat Out - The Institute of Chartered Accountants Business Forum, Gold Coast, March 2004.

The Finance Function of the Future - Coles Myer, Melbourne, October 2003.