Club Benchmarking EMEA and Accountancy Matters are proud to announce a joint educational webinar taking place on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, from 10:30am to 11:30am.
This exclusive, client-only session will equip club leaders with powerful financial insights and best-practice guidance to strengthen long-term capital planning and governance within private clubs.
As the golf industry faces increasing pressure to balance day-to-day operational performance with long-term financial sustainability, the need for informed, strategic decision-making has never been greater. This one-hour webinar is designed specifically for general managers, treasurers, and board members seeking to better understand their clubs’ true financial health and create robust, data-driven capital plans that endure beyond leadership transitions.
Key learning outcomes include:
Gaining clarity on the benchmarking analyses that truly matter for your club.
Learning how to read and interpret the balance sheet to uncover actionable financial insights.
Understanding the real financial position of your club beyond operational metrics.
Exploring industry best practices and current trends shaping successful clubs in 2025.
Discovering proven approaches to long-term capital planning and renewal funding.
Understanding how strategic planning enhances governance, member communication, and long-term sustainability.
The session will also introduce COMPASS, a groundbreaking approach to capital planning developed specifically for private clubs. COMPASS enables clubs to move beyond static reports by creating a comprehensive, continuous, and connected capital planning process. Leveraging powerful software, it supports alignment from board to board and ensures continuity through management transitions, helping clubs remain financially healthy and strategically focused well into the future.
John McCormack (left) and James Burns
“This webinar is about helping club leaders move from reactive decisions to proactive, data-driven planning,” said John McCormack, CCM, FCCA, Director of Club Benchmarking EMEA. “We want participants to come away with the confidence to interpret their financial data and apply it to strategic conversations that truly drive member value and long-term success.”
Paul Mould, Director of Accountancy Matters, added: “Through our collaboration with Club Benchmarking EMEA, we’re providing the tools and insight clubs need to take a holistic view of their financial future. This is about bridging the gap between governance, finance, and member expectations.”
The partnership between Club Benchmarking EMEA and Accountancy Matters reflects a shared commitment to elevating the financial literacy and strategic competence of club leaders across the region. Both organisations bring deep expertise in club finance, governance, and benchmarking analytics, making this webinar a must-attend event for forward-thinking clubs seeking to enhance their performance and sustainability.
To register for this exclusive education session, visit https://golfaccountancymatters.co.uk/club-benchmarking-emea-and-accountancy-matters-join-forces-for-exclusive-educational-webinar-on-strategic-capital-planning/
