Summit 2006: networking and knowledge for financial executives.Dear Colleague: Summit2006 was built upon the principles of networking and knowledge for financial executives, and we have assembled an engaging program to deliver these values to you. Summit2006 promises to address emerging issues and best practices, focusing on topics of critical concern such as technology, leadership, lean accounting Lean accounting is accounting for the lean enterprise. It seeks to move from traditional cost accounting to a system that measures and motivates good business practices in the lean enterprise. Applying lean principles to accounting can be part of this system. and corporate espionage. This year we are again pleased to host unparalleled speakers, highlighted by former US Secretary of State General Colin Powell Noun 1. Colin Powell - United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) Colin luther Powell, Powell on the topic of Leadership, and California State Controller The State Controller is the Chief Financial Officer of the State of California in the United States. The post has broader responsibilities and authority than the California State Treasurer. , Steve Westly Steven Paul Westly (born August 27, 1957, in Arcadia, California) is an American businessman and politician. He was the State Controller of California from 2003 to 2007 and was one of the top two candidates in the Democratic primary for Governor of California in the 2006 election. . We invite you to listen to these real-life examples of processes and strategies that have been effectively implemented, and take back life lessons to be applied to your best practices. The opening reception at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is a major modern art museum and San Francisco landmark. It opened in 1935 under founding director Dr. Grace Morley (Grace L. will provide an ideal networking forum, in one of the most striking settings the city has to offer. Join us for a true northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern experience--wine, art and regional fare will present a backdrop for you to network with your peers, build new relationships, and reconnect with old ones. Extend your Summit experience by registering for the FEI FEI Fédération Équestre Internationale. Golf Tournament at Half Moon Bay on Wednesday. Take a moment to review this brochure and examine the conference offerings in-depth. We encourage you to attend along with your peers, and take part in what will be a true Summit experience, and one of the best investments you'll make all year. Please join us in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden ! Rick Brounstein FEI Summit2006 Chairman Executive Vice President Calypte Biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. Corporation Colleen col·leen n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. Cunningham President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Financial Executives International For exhibit, sponsorship and advertising opportunities at FEI, please contact Brenda Newkirk, Director, Sales and Events Marketing at bnewkirk@fei.org or 973.765.1054 For more information on the FEI Strategic Partner Program, please contact Lewis Flax flax, common name for members of the Linaceae, a family of annual herbs, especially members of the genus Linum, and for the fiber obtained from such plants. The flax of commerce (several varieties of L. , Director, Strategic Partners at lflax@fei.org or 202.626.7807 summit 2006 program sunday | 4.9.06 | Pre-Conference Workshop 7:30am-6:00pm Registration 3:00-5:30pm Executive Communications Delivering Messages with Confidence and Conviction Barbara Szala, President, In-Person Communications [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] During this workshop, participants will experiment with techniques for increasing their own person-to-person communications skills. Through interactive discussions and exercises, we will demonstrate tools for structuring messages that are clear, concise and personalized for their audience. Participants will practice techniques for speaking with conviction and delivering their message so that others will want to listen and act. This Workshop is not included in Summit registration fees. If you wish to attend, you must register for this conference separately. Seating is limited to 30 participants, so be sure to register early. $249 with Summit registration/$299 Workshop only. Three additional CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment credits. 7:00-10:00pm Opening Reception San Francisco Museum of Modern Art The first museum on the West Coast devoted solely to 20th-century art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opened in 1935 and serves as a dynamic center for modern and contemporary art. International in scope, while reflecting the distinctive character of the region, the Museum explores compelling expressions of visual culture. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Join us as we kick-off the Summit with a genuine San Francisco experience. Modern art and a magnificent building by the Swiss architect Mario Botta serve as the backdrop for an abundant and regionally specific menu, specially paired with a diverse wine selection from 6 boutique California vineyards. A must-see in San Francisco, the museum is open solely for FEI Summit attendees, and roaming docents will be at your disposal to answer your questions about MoMA's collections. monday | 4.10.06 | 7:00-8:00am Optional Breakfast Session (1 additional CPE credit) 2006 Annual Report: Technology Issues for Financial Executives Gerald Boltin, Senior Partner & Business Intelligence Practice Leader, CSC (Card Security Code) A three- or four-digit number printed on the back of credit cards for security purposes. Called "Card Verification Value" (CVV) by Visa, "Card Validation Code" (CVC) by MasterCard and "Card Identification (CID) by American Express and Discover, Consulting, Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Garry Lowenthal, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. , Viper Powersports, Inc. Mr. Boltin and Mr. Lowenthal will present the results of the joint FERF/CSC report, followed by a roundtable discussion of the issues facing today's financial executives. monday | 4.10.06 | 8:15-8:45am Welcome and Opening Remarks Colleen Cunningham, FEI President and CEO [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rick Brounstein, Executive Vice President, Calypte Biomedical Corporation; Summit2006 Conference Chair 8:45-9:45am Keynote Address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. Investing in the Future Steve Westly, California State Controller [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] California State Controller Steve Westly, the Chief Financial Officer of the sixth largest economy in the world, discusses the state's current fiscal condition and the future of California's economy. As the state's fiscal watchdog, Controller Westly monitors state spending, audits state programs and reports on the state's finances. He also serves on more than 60 policy-making pol·i·cy·mak·ing or pol·i·cy-mak·ing n. High-level development of policy, especially official government policy. adj. Of, relating to, or involving the making of high-level policy: boards and commissions. Mr. Westly is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). In the private sector, Mr. Westly guided the online auction company eBay through from startup to success, creating thousands of jobs and making small business ownership available to anyone. Before joining eBay, Westly taught public management at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. 9:45-10:00am Break 10:00-11:00am Growth Story Behind Wal-Mart Thomas M. Schoewe, Executive Vice President and CFO Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As executive vice president and CFO for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Mr. Schoewe is responsible for treasury; tax; accounting and control; business planning and analysis; internal auditing; insurance and benefits management; the information systems division; risk management and global security; aviation; and several other key areas of the company. During this presentation, Mr. Schoewe will discuss how he manages the financial organization of the more than 5,700 stores of the world's #1 retailer. 11:00-11:30am Break in Exhibit Area 11:30a-12:30p Reengineering the Supply Chain Thomas J. Meredith, Co-founder & General Partner, Meritage Capital, L.P. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. Meredith served as chief financial officer of Dell from 1992-2000 and was instrumental in refining and extending Dell's highly successful direct business model. His relentless focus on supply chain, speed, cash flow, and profitability contributed significantly to Dell's tremendous returns on equity as he helped guide Dell from $2 billion in revenue to $25 billion during his span as CFO. Mr. Meredith will discuss his influence on supply chain management and where he sees the industry going. monday | 4.10.06 | 12:30-2:30pm Lunch in the Exhibit Area 2:30-3:30pm Managing in the Wake of Crisis Michael G. Cherkasky, President and CEO, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The regulatory and legal framework in which our industry must operate has become increasingly complex. In this new environment, compliance must be, by definition, an integral part of any sound business strategy. Mr. Cherkasky will focus on corporate crisis, corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. , risk management and the challenges of operating an efficient, profitable business within this framework. He will discuss the events leading to MMC's settlement with the New York State Attorney General The New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York. and over 30 individual states working through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which seeks to organize the regulatory and supervisory efforts of the various state insurance commissioners from around the United States. . Mr. Cherkasky will address the reorganization of MMC's corporate structure, creation of MMC's industry-leading compliance organization and transparency standards, and MMC's efforts to rebuild, refocus and its vision moving forward. 3:30-4:00pm Break in Exhibit Area 4:00-5:00pm The US and Global Economy--Challenges and Opportunities Michael J. Boskin, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace is a public policy think tank and library founded by Herbert Hoover at Stanford University, his alma mater. The Institution was founded in 1919 and over time has amassed a huge archive of documentation related to President and the T. M. Friedman Professor of Economics, Stanford University Stanford University, at Stanford, Calif.; coeducational; chartered 1885, opened 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior Univ. (still the legal name). The original campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. David Starr Jordan was its first president. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dr. Boskin will discuss the US and Global economic outlook including risks, challenges and the future of monetary and fiscal policy. He will also cover the ten keys to economic expansion. 5:00-7:00pm Reception in the Exhibit Area Network with your colleagues and browse the exhibit booths for the latest in technology, products and services during this evening's function--complete with entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. tuesday | 4.11.06 | 7:00-8:00am Optional Breakfast Session 1 (1 additional CPE credit) The Financial Impact of a Disease Management Program on Reducing Healthcare Costs Dr. Marty Olson, PharmD., Executive Vice President, Informatics, Matria Healthcare, Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cost of healthcare has become an increasingly large portion of an Employer's payroll expense. Double digit Noun 1. double digit - a two-digit integer; from 10 to 99 integer, whole number - any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero; "an integer is a number that is not a fraction" premium increases have become the norm. Employees and Employers have become increasingly frustrated with the high cost and delivery of health care. Corporations are taking steps to proactively manage the cost of healthcare by implementing programs for Disease Management and health & wellness. This is an in-depth look at how a Disease Management program reduced healthcare costs for several Fortune 500 companies and the cost savings after implementing a Disease Management program. tuesday | 4.11.06 | 7:00-8:00am Optional Breakfast Session 2 (1 additional CPE credit) FRAMED TO FAIL: How Companies Mis-Structure New Leadership Assignments and What New Leaders Need To Do To Create a Platform of Success. Dr. Laurence J. Stybel & Maryanne Peabody, co-founders, Stybel Peabody Lincolnshire [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remember the "Honeymoon" period given to new leaders? It is now a charming relic of the 20th Century. Many companies now have a culture that says to new leaders, "Hit the Ground Running and Don't Make Any Mistakes." How do you rapidly craft a platform for success under such conditions? How can you help new leaders that you hire rapidly craft their leadership platforms? Topics to be discussed will include: (1) What is the Preliminary Going In Mandate and how do you craft it? (2) What are the most important things you can do before Day 1? (3) Why is it important to honor ghosts? (4) How to select your first major intervention strategy and what should you do if it backfires? (5) What is a "How to Manage Me" Manual and how do you craft one. 8:00-8:15am Opening Remarks 8:15-9:15am Corporate Espionage Ira Winkler Winkler may refer to:
Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. Advisors Group [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information related crimes cost businesses over $300 billion per year. It can bring a successful company to its knees. Ira Winkler, who developed a reputation for regularly stealing billions of dollars from some of the top companies in the world, discloses the truth about these devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. losses. He discloses everyone, from malicious insiders to foreign intelligence agencies, who are responsible for the losses, what their methods are, and most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , how to prevent the crimes. Ira also presents case studies detailing how he, himself, was able to steal nuclear reactor secrets as well as billions of dollars of other information. 9:15-10:15am SOX: Striking the Right Balance Janet Dolan, former President and CEO, Tennant Company [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ms. Dolan will lead us on a cook's tour of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404: how we got where we are and where we go from here. Ms. Dolan was the CEO of an accelerated filer and is the Chairperson of the Section 404 Subcommittee of the SEC Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies. She is uniquely positioned to provide insight and analysis on the most significant change in financial reporting in decades. 10:15-10:45am Break in Exhibit Area 10:45-11:45am Lean Accounting: The Switch from Batch to Flow Orest (Orry) Fiume, former Vice President of Finance and Administration, The Wiremold Company [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lean principles affect not just manufacturing but also every aspect of your business--sales and marketing, engineering, product development--even accounting. Traditional management accounting systems involving standard cost, overhead absorption, and variance analysis--designed to support large batches, long lead times, and lots of inventory--create significant false-negative reporting distortions that can impede further progress in a lean business. To sustain lean, CEO's and CFO's must be willing to transform their company's accounting practices to a new system that not only is lean but also supports lean. tuesday | 4.11.06 | 11:45a-1:45p Lunch in the Exhibit Area 1:45-2:45pm Venture Capital & Private Equity Panel Discussion MODERATOR: Ken Wilcox, President & CEO, SVB (Switched Video Broadcast) See switched video. Financial Group and Silicon Valley Bank [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PANELISTS: Ray Lane, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers David Roux Roux , Pierre Paul Émile 1853-1933. French bacteriologist. His work with the diphtheria bacillus led to the development of antitoxins to neutralize pathogenic toxins. , Co-Founder and Managing Director, Silver Lake Management, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control This panel of leading authorities will explore the trends in the private equity and venture capital industry. Through real world stories and candid discussions they will share their thoughts on where LP and M & A industry is going 2:45-3:00pm Break 3:00-4:00pm Keynote Address Leadership: Taking Charge General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the most admired men in America, General Colin Powell has been a leader for most of his life--leading troops, serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking overall military officer of the United States military, and the principal military adviser to the President of the United States. , and as Secretary of State. Join General Powell as he draws on examples garnered from experience as both a leader on the world stage and as eyewitness An individual who was present during an event and is called by a party in a lawsuit to testify as to what he or she observed. The state and Federal Rules of Evidence, which govern the admissibility of evidence in civil actions and criminal proceedings, impose requirements to leadership in action. During this motivating session, General Powell will illustrate precisely what it takes to be a leader, providing strategies for "taking charge" during times of great change and great crises. General Powell will also demonstrate how to remain focused, take responsibility and work towards improving processes, organizations and people. 4:00pm Conference Adjourns 5:00-7:00pm Closing Cocktail Reception After the reception, we urge you to take advantage of your free evening and explore the spectacular array of dining options offered by this grand host city. Visit www.fei.org/summit for restaurant recommendations from San Francisco locals. wednesday | 4.12.06 | 7:00a-3:00p FEI Golf Tournament End your conference experience with a challenging round of golf played at Half Moon Bay Golf Course. A shotgun start A Shotgun Start is a golf tournament format in which all groups of players tee off simultaneously from different holes. Each hole on a course will be the tee off hole for each foursome. Group 1 would start from hole 1, Group 2 from hole 2, etc. will begin at 8:00 am. touring the city ... and beyond FEI has arranged with Destinator by PGI PGI Protected Geographical Indication PGI Progiciel de Gestion Intégré (French: Enterprise Resource Planning) PGI Phosphoglucose Isomerase PGI Polish Geological Institute (Warsaw, Poland) to provide a robust offering of touring options for Summit attendees. Please visit www.fei.org/summit for more details, or to register for tours. SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR More than just a city tour, this "city safari" provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the history and culture that has developed within San Francisco's 49 square miles. An expert guide points out historic and cultural landmarks including Coit Tower Coit Tower was built atop Telegraph Hill in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit to beautify the City of San Francisco. Lillie bequeathed one-third of her estate to the City of San Francisco "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of , built to honor the firefighters who repeatedly save the city; the Japanese Tea Garden, the oldest Japanese-style garden in the U.S.; and the Palace of Fine Arts
Maybeck was born in New York City and studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, France. for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR FEE: $43.00 PER PERSON. TOURS ARE OFFERED SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. PAINTED LADIES--VICTORIAN HOUSES TOUR On this fun and educational adventure, guests experience the architectural majesty of San Francisco's Victorian elegance. San Francisco boasts some of the most unusual and distinguishing architecture in the country. Prospectors from all over the world made an impact on the city's character that created a blend of European, Western, and Eastern styles. Because of the brightly painted exteriors and extraordinary details, these homes are often referred to as "Painted Ladies For other uses, see Painted Lady (disambiguation).
Painted Ladies ." PAINTED LADIES TOUR FEE: $89.00 PER PERSON. TOURS ARE OFFERED SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. CHINATOWN WALKING TOUR The walking excursion begins with the exploration of Chinatown, land-marked by the famous red archway and Foo Dog Foo Dog or Fu Dog may refer to:
CHINATOWN WALKING TOUR FEE: $71.00 PER PERSON. TOURS ARE OFFERED SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. SONOMA WINE COUNTRY EXCURSION Beginning with a beautiful drive across the Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge, across the Golden Gate from San Francisco to Marin Co., W Calif.; built 1933–37. Its overall length is 9,266 ft (2,824 m); its main span across the strait, 4,200 ft (1,280 m), is one of the longest bridges in the world. Joseph B. through Marin County's countryside, guests note the difference between fast-paced city life and the serenity of Marin's rolling hills Rolling hills are like a mountain chain, only a "hill chain" of hills that roll on and on continually. You will often find them in between plains and mountains, near major rivers, or randomly anywhere. The only places without rolling hills are deserts and flood plains. . At each winery win·er·y n. pl. win·er·ies An establishment at which wine is made. Noun 1. winery - distillery where wine is made wine maker , a private tour guide describes the in-depth process of how to taste wine, what to look for when selecting it, and the detailed steps involved with winemaking. SONOMA WINE COUNTRY EXCURSION TOUR FEE: $78.00 PER PERSON. TOURS ARE OFFERED SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. golf tournament: Half Moon Bay There is no better way to close out Summit than by signing up for FEI's Golf Tournament. Enjoy a day at the challenging Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This is a course you don't want to miss. Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, green fees and cart, continental breakfast, luncheon, round trip transportation, and prizes. Buses will depart the hotel at 7:00 am and a shotgun start will begin at 8:00 am. FEI GOLF TOURNAMENT FEE: $220.00 PER PERSON. WED., APRIL April: see month. 12, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 26, 2006 hotel and travel information San Francisco Marriott The San Francisco Marriott is a skyscraper in San Francisco, California. The building rises 436 feet (133 meters) in the southern region of San Francisco’s Financial District. It contains 39 floors, and was completed in 1989. 55 Fourth Street | San Francisco, CA 94103 800.266.9432 | International callers 801.832.4532 Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco minutes from Union Square, the San Francisco Marriott provides the quintessential San Francisco hotel experience for Summit2006 attendees. Easily accessible from Highway 101, the hotel is just a 20-minute drive from the San Francisco International Airport “SFO” redirects here. For other uses, see SFO (disambiguation). For the television series, see . , and a short stroll from the financial district and MoMA, site of the Summit06 Opening Reception. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FEI Room rate: $215.00 through March 6, 2006 Check-In: 4:00 pm * Checkout: 12:00 PM All guest rooms offer high-speed internet See broadband. access. Parking: Valet parking valet parking n. Parking arrangements provided by a commercial establishment, such as a restaurant, whereby patrons leave their cars at the entrance and attendants park and retrieve them. Noun 1. fee: $45.60 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. daily (tax included) Pet Policy: Pets not allowed TRANSPORTATION & DIRECTIONS For more detailed Bay Area transit information and directions from area airports to the Marriott, please visit www.fei.org/summit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] registration information Your registration fee covers all sessions, conference materials, breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches and receptions on Monday and Tuesday, including Sunday's opening event at MoMA. The Pre-Conference Workshop held on Sunday is not included in the Summit Registration fee. Spouse Registration Fee Your registration fee covers all sessions, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches, and receptions on Monday and Tuesday, including Sunday's opening event at MoMA, and a spouse gift. Opening Event If you would like to bring a guest to Sunday evening's opening reception at MoMA, there will be an additional cost associated. Attendees must be 21 years or older. Please contact Lisa Korzeniowski, FEI Conference Associate, at lkorzeniowski@fei.org or 973.765.1028 for more information and to order tickets. Conference Attire: Attendees will feel comfortable in "Casual" for all conference events. (T-shirts, short shorts and jeans are not acceptable attire.) Cancellation Policy: If you need to change your plans, you may transfer your registration to another person at any time. If you must cancel for any reason, notify Financial Executives International in writing by March 10th to receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received from March 13-17 will be issued a credit to a future FEI conference good for one year, less a $50 processing fee. No credits or refunds for no shows or cancellations after March 17. Contact us by email at conf@fei.org, by phone 973.765.1029, by fax 973.765.1031 or by mailing to: Financial Executives International 200 Campus Drive, Suite 200, Florham Park NJ 07932. Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued, with a $50.00 processing fee, on cancellations before March 10, 2006. Cancellations received from March 13-17 will be issued a full credit to a future FEI conference. Cancellations received after March 17, 2006 will not receive any refund or credit. All cancellations MUST be received in writing; substitutions are permitted. CPE Credits FEI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy For the technique in nucleic acid amplification, see . The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) is an umbrella group for the 55 state boards that regulate the accountancy profession in the United States of America. as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards state boards Examinations administered by a US state board of medical examiners to license a physician in a particular state; these examinations play an ever-decreasing role in state medical licensure, as these bodies now rely on standardized national examinations have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE Credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. Instructional method: Group-Live Recommended CPE Credits: up to 15 Experience Level: Intermediate Prerequisites/advance preparation: None For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact FEI at 973.765.1029. Hotel Reservations: Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. A block of rooms has been reserved at the San Francisco Marriott at a group rate of $215 single/double plus taxes. The San Francisco Marriott requires a one-night credit card deposit upon making reservations. Hotel cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival date to ensure a full refund. Any reservations received after the cutoff date of March 6 (or if the group rate sells out early) will be on a space-available basis only. When making reservations, please indicate you are an FEI attendee. For reservations, please contact: San Francisco Marriott, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Phone 800.266.9432 or 801.832.4532 International callers. Car Reservations FEI Members--need a rental car? Enjoy special member savings when you rent your car through Avis or Hertz. When you make your reservations, use one of these numbers to get your member discount: For Avis -- Code A759300; for Hertz -- Code 0008812. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers, Treasurers and other senior financial executives WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY: A better understanding of: * economic trends * driving business performance and achieving competitive advantage * thriving in an environment of change * defining and articulating your vision * motivating your troops, rewarding valor valor a rodenticide no longer marketed because of toxicity in horses causing dehydration, abdominal pain, hindlimb weakness, inappetence, fishy smell in urine. Called also N-3-pyridyl methyl N1-p-nitrophenyl urea. * communicating strategy Financial Executives International FEI is the professional association of choice for senior-level financial executives, and the leading organization dedicated to advancing ethical, responsible financial management. Comprised of over 15,000 CFOs, VPs of Finance, Treasurers and Controllers, from companies both public and private, FEI is the voice of corporate finance, advocating effectively for the profession before the SEC, FASB FASB See: Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB See Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). , IASB IASB See International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). , the PCAOB PCAOB Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and Congress. financial executives international 200 campus drive florham park, nj 07932 www.fei.org Speakers and topics subject to change. Visit www.fei.org/summit for the latest program descriptions. |
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