Annual Members Convention
May 31-June 2, 2012
Join your fellow members at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
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The Annual Members Convention (AMC) includes 10 hours of CPE - including a concurrent track for Young Professionals, the Annual Members Meeting, networking, family fun, and much more!
Click here to see Pat Reuter, MSCPA Board Treasurer, share the top eight reasons why you should attend the 2012 Annual Members Convention.
AMC features the following:
Thursday, May 31
Key Forces Shaping the CPA Profession
Gregory Anton, CPA - AICPA Chair
This session will outline the issues driving change in the profession, and provide insights on how to successfully guide your business today and in the future. You’ll receive the latest update on CGMA, differential reporting standards, IFRS, XBRL, sustainability, workforce demographics and much more.
Ethics for Missouri CPAs
Duncan Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE - CAMICO Mutual Insurance
Fulfills two-hour annual ethics CPE requirement!
This session will review highlights of CPAs’ ethical framework, examine common ethical traps that often entangle CPAs, discuss recent ethics-related inquiries from CAMICO’s advice hotline, and emphasize the importance of complying with standards while “doing the right thing.”
Kick-off Cruise
All members and guests are invited to board the Tropic Island II motor yacht where you'll experience the lake in luxury! Take in the evening sun and summer breeze on the upper deck or relax in the climate-controlled interior salon all while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Friday, June 1
Annual Meeting of the Members
Along with traditional society business, MSCPA Chair Butch Beeman and President Jim O’Hallaron will present the latest trends within the profession and the society.
Writing Your Next Chapter: For Every Level of Leader
Sandra Wiley - Boomer Consulting Inc.
As individuals grow and develop in their career, they write chapters of their life. Leaders often get “stuck” as they approach times of change and find it hard to move from one chapter to the next. This session explores how to manage change, get excited about next steps, and develop action plans for personal and professional growth.
Ten Economic Trends for the Young Professional to Obsess Over (YP Track!)
Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. - Armada Corporate Intelligence
The joy of being at the beginning of one's career is that so very much can go horribly wrong. On the other hand, there are some things that could actually turn out OK. This session looks at 10 economic trends that are likely to play out in the next 10 to 30 years. This includes everything from employment patterns, the demographic shift, and inflation to the likelihood of tectonic change in China and Europe. There will be enough to delight the pessimist and the optimist.
Year of the Dragon, or the Year We Keep Draggin'?
Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. - Armada Corporate Intelligence
The 2012 evolution has something to impact everyone. Job growth has started, and some sectors are already in recovery. On the other hand, there are plenty of economic landmines, and let us not forget that this is an election year, which always makes things interesting.
Communication Essentials: Techniques for Effective Upward Communication & Conflict Management
(YP Track!)
Sandra Wiley - Boomer Consulting
Excellent communication skills—both written and spoken—are essential in professional growth. The lack of this ability has sidelined very good people and kept them from moving ahead in their careers. This session examines techniques for successful communication, the process for dealing with conflict, and ways to identify various communication styles to ensure you will not be left behind.
Best Idea Contest: Bringing Your Ideas to Life
Sandra Wiley - Boomer Consulting
Don’t miss this interactive and engaging session! Share your ideas, ask questions, and learn new strategies to implement at work on Monday. Are you ready to do things differently to get ahead in today’s environment? Start by filling out and returning a “best idea form,” which registrants will receive prior to convention.
BONUS! Your idea might earn a great prize!
Dining through the Decades
To celebrate the milestone of five generations in the workplace, come dressed in duds from your favorite decade as you dine overlooking the lake. Groove and swing to music from all generations, and have fun in the on-site photo booth—smile, you’re on camera!
Saturday, June 2
What's Hot...Current Tax Issues and Planning Strategies
Julie Welch, CPA, CFP - Meara Welch Browne, P.C.
This fast-paced session is designed to catch you up on what’s new from Congress, the courts and the IRS. This discussion will cover expired (2011) and expiring (2012) tax provisions along with cases and rulings affecting your individual and business clients.
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