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Session Description

Financial Fluency for Directors: The Questions Every Director Should Be Asking

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Financial oversight is one of a board's most important responsibilities, but effective governance requires more than understanding financial statements. In this practical session, directors will explore the key financial indicators that matter most, learn how to interpret financial performance in a strategic context, and discuss the questions high-performing boards ask to support sound decision-making. Whether you're new to the boardroom or looking to strengthen your financial acumen, this session will help build confidence in fulfilling your oversight role.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  1. Identify key financial indicators directors should monitor to effectively fulfill their financial oversight responsibilities.
  2. Interpret financial performance within a broader strategic and organizational context to inform board-level decision-making.
  3. Apply effective questions and approaches to financial discussions that strengthen board oversight, challenge assumptions, and support sound governance decisions.