Date of third session: Wednesday, April 23th, 2025
Date of the next 'Ask an Expert' session: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Time: from noon to 1:00 PM ET
Location:
- Virtual: Zoom (A link will be shared one day prior to the event)
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Fees:
• FREE for CIC Members & Students – Included with your 2025-26 membership dues.
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• For Non-Members: $575 + tax for access to all sessions (equivalent to the CIC annual membership fee).
CIC Member PD Points: 10 professional development points for attending each session.
Speakers & Sessions:
April 23 Session
Speakers: Nauman Hafeez & Eli Costea from NetNow
Nauman Hafeez - Chief Executive Officer at NetNow
Nauman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NetNow. A dynamic and driven entrepreneur, Nauman combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to business leadership. With extensive experience in building and scaling ventures, he is committed to fostering growth, innovation, and long-term success in every endeavor he undertakes.
Eli Costea - Chief Operating Officer at NetNow
Eli Costea, Co-Founder and COO of NetNow,began his career in Accounts Receivable at Movinga. He later held finance and growth roles at companies including Restaurant Brands International (Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes) and Snapchat, building a strong foundation in operational and financial management.
Topic: The Business Case for Implementing Technology - sponsored session by NetNow
Showcasing how Credit professionals can build a strong business case for technology and get approval internally among decision makers. This includes:
- How to identify and quantify existing challenges in the business today
- How to evaluate technology vendors (criteria, selection, RFPs etc.)
- How to build a robust return-on-investment story for senior leadership
- Objection Handling - How Credit Managers can overcome common objections from leadership
- The try-before-you-buy model and when it can work for technology
- Case Study: How a credit manager built a business case for technology and what the outcome was
May 28 Session
Speaker:
Murtaza Tallat, CPA, Director, KSV Advisory
Murtaza Tallat is a seasoned insolvency expert and is a Director at KSV Advisory Inc., Canada’s premiere boutique restructuring and insolvency firm. Murtaza acts as a trusted advisor to both creditors and debtors in a variety of informal and formal restructuring mandates, including CCAAs. Murtaza has been a key member in several high-profile restructurings in a variety of industries, including real estate, telecom, sports, distribution and cannabis. His recent CCAA mandates have included Sandvine Corporation, LoyaltyOne (Air Miles), Aleafia Health and Metroo360, amongst many others
Topic: Navigating Financial Distress: Lessons from CCAA Restructuring Successes and Failures
Join us for an insightful virtual webinar on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 , at 12:00 PM EDT, where we’ll explore the broader implications of bankruptcy and insolvency law under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). Inspired by cases like the HBC filing, this session will equip attendees with a deeper understanding of corporate restructuring dynamics and outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
• Discover what drives companies to seek CCAA protection and the immediate steps that follow.
• Learn how long CCAA cases typically take and the factors that influence their resolution.
• Explore why some restructurings succeed while others fail, with real-world examples from retailers and beyond.
• Uncover the critical roles of creditor negotiations, leadership, and market conditions in turnaround success.
• Gain insights from innovative CCAA plans that have saved companies from liquidation.
Sessions will be scheduled during lunch hours, late afternoons, and early evenings (Eastern Time). Specific times will be confirmed in advance prior to each session.
* This schedule is prepared in advance and may be subject to change without notice.