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| Type | Early Bird | Reg. Rate |
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| Non-Member | $175 | $190 |
| *Students | $ 45 | $55 |
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11th Annual IMA Michigan Fall Conference
Moderated by Douglas T. Hicks, CPA
“Excellence and Professionalism in Management Accounting”
Sponsored by the IMA Michigan Council
and Robert Half International
Monday, October 29, 2012
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Michigan State University
55 South Harrison Avenue
E. Lansing, MI 48824-1022
(517) 432-4000
8 hours of Continuing Professional Education
(Including 3.5 hours of ethics)
The 11th Annual Fall Conference is Concluded!
Click here to see photos of the conference!
The IMA Michigan Planning Committee, led by Fall Conference Chair, Chuck Phillips, CMA, prepared another great conference program. Thanks to our Conference Speakers for sharing their knowledge and experiences with an audience of Accounting and Finance Professionals, Faculty and Students from area colleges.
We hope that the educational experience and opportunities to network with your peers at the conference will assist you with furthering your education and advancing your careers.
The 11th Annual Fall Conference was held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Kellogg Center on the Campus of Michigan State University. Please contact Chuck Phillips via email by clicking on his name here or by phone at (313) 262-2223 if you have any follow up questions with regard to the Fall Conference.
The Conference Agenda and Speaker photos and bios, can be found below.
11th Annual Fall Conference Agenda |
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Morning Session |
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| 8:00 - 8:30am | Reception & Continental Breakfast; Participant Welcome |
| 8:30 - 9:20am | Leadership and Motivation for Success Cathy George, MSU Head Volleyball Coach |
| 9:20 - 10:10am | Crazy Eddie Fraud Sam E. Antar, Former CPA and CFO of Crazy Eddie, Inc. |
| 10:10 - 10:25am | Morning Break |
| 10:25 - 11:15am | Advice on White Collar Crime Sam E. Antar, Former CPA and CFO of Crazy Eddie, Inc. |
| 11:15 - 12:05pm | Economic Update Paul Traub, Business Economist at the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago |
Afternoon Session |
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| 12:10 - 1:15pm | Lunch, Awards and Keynote Speaker Chapter Awards and Other Special Recognition: Ms. Anne Meehan 2012-2013 IMA Michigan Council President Keynote Luncheon Speaker: "The Importance of Management Accounting" William F. Knese, CMA, CFM, CPA, Chair Elect 2012-2013 for Global IMA |
| 1:15 - 1:25pm | After Lunch Break |
| 1:25 - 2:40pm | Truth or Consequences of Accounting Ethics - You are not in Kansas Anymore...or are You? Norman Meonske, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Kent State University |
| 2:40 - 2:50pm | Afternoon Break |
| 2:50 - 3:40pm | Components of an Effective Costing Model William J. Horst, CPA, CMA, CGMA, Managing Partner; Tara L. West, CPA, CMA, CGMA, Tax Manager; and Jennifer A. Kinzel, CPA, CMA, CGMA, Director of Consulting from William Vaughan Company |
| 3:40 - 4:30pm | Finding an Extra Hour Every Day: Time Management Tips and Tricks for Busy Professionals Randy Dean, Owner of Randall Dean Consulting and Training, Inc. |
| 4:30 - 4:45pm | Summary and Business Card Exchange-Adjournment |
2012 Michigan Fall Conference Committee:
Chuck Phillips, CMA — Conference Chair
Anne Meehan, Council President — Awards Luncheon M/C
Jim Horsch, CMA, CFM — Planning
Chris Mishler, CMA, CIA — Registration and Planning
Sue Bos, CMA, CPA — Registration and Speakers' Gifts, Planning
Jamie McCoy, CMA — Registration
Joe Nycum — Website & Announcements
Bob Maddox, CMA — Photographer
Chuck Phillips, CMA — Sponsorships
Doug Hicks, CPA - MC
See Archive for past years' conferences:
10th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Monday, October 24, 2011 Photos
9th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Monday, October 25, 2010
8th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Thursday, October 29, 2009
7th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Thursday, October 25, 2007
5th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Tuesday, October 24, 2006
4th Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Thursday, October 27, 2005
3rd Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Tuesday, October 26, 2004
2nd Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Tuesday, October 28, 2003
1st Annual Michigan Fall Conference, Wednesday, October 30, 2002