Webinar Details
Course Description

Master variance analysis to uncover the real story behind financial statements. Shana Cooper, CPA, shares practical techniques to identify meaningful changes, connect results to business drivers, and communicate insights effectively. Strengthen financial controls, improve analysis efficiency, and turn routine financial review into a strategic tool for better decision-making.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify and investigate meaningful financial variances using a structured, repeatable approach
  • Distinguish between temporary fluctuations and trends tied to underlying business drivers
  • Discover how to communicate variance insights clearly to support informed decision-making and stronger financial controls
Prerequisites
  • None
Who Should Attend

CPAs, CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Leaders. 

Advanced Preparation

None

Presenter Details
  • Shana Cooper
    • Guest Speaker, Founder of The AccountAbility Team LLC

    As founder of the AccountAbility Team, Shana Cooper coaches accountants to grow their firm's revenue with clarity & confidence.

    Shana knows that running an accounting firm means wearing a lot of hats. You want to grow your team and revenue, but youโ€™re short on time, your team needs more skills, and itโ€™s not always clear which project to embark on next.

    With 25+ years as a CPA across audit, tax, consulting, and corporate accounting, Shana has seen the challenges that hold accounting firm leaders back. She supports accounting firm owners who want to grow revenue without burning themselves or their teams out.

    Shana provides:

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Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2:00 PM EDT (see additional timezones)

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