Conference
Create Your Path to Leadership August 22-23, 2013 Marriott City Center Columbia, SC www.scacpa.org/emergingleaders
CPE By Design C re at e. L ea rn . Exc el.
: E C N E R E F N O C ’S R A E Y IS H T T A sess er a process. Today’s leaders must pos Leadership is not a position but rath e. The to inspire, communicate and manag technical skills as well as the ability ership lead will help you set the course for 2013 Emerging Leaders Conference in three easy steps: and design a customized learning plan CREATE – Select from 16 hours of CPE becoming an effective leader. that will propel you on the path to ers instructors and other emerging lead LEARN – Interact with knowledgeable er. need to excel as a CPA and as a lead and discover the competencies you ing resources acquired at the 2013 Emerg EXCEL – Leverage the knowledge and ues, ironment where you, and your colleag Leaders Conference and create an env can succeed.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Thursday, August 22 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
2:35 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m.
(A01) Professional and Executive Presence Chakisse Newton, Cardinal Consulting – 2 credits, personal development
2:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (D01) Creating A Career Path YCPA Panel – 2 credits, personal development
10:10 a.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors
10:25 a.m. (B01) Professional Issues Update Erin Pate, CAE, SC Association of CPAs – 2 credits, personal development
4:30 p.m. Break
12:05 p.m. Lunch and Networking 12:55 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (C01)Forensic Accounting Interviewing Techniques Allyson Schuster, CPA, DixonHughes, LLP – 2 credits, accounting
(C02) South Carolina Tax Update and Property Tax Issues Bob Baldwin, CPA, PFS, AEP, Baldwin & Associates – 2 credits, tax
(D02) Networking for Results Sheri Callahan, MA, Horizon Consulting Group, LLC – 2 credits, personal development
5:30 p.m. (NET) Networking at Carolina Ale House in the Vista
Continuing Education Information Event Code: 417113
CPE Credit: 16 hours
Fields of Study: Varies See conference schedule for fields of study. Based on session attendance attendees can earn up to eight hours day one and eight hours day two. Presentation: Lecture
Level: All
Create Your Path to Leadership. Friday, August 23 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (E01) Accounting & Auditing Update Mark Hobbs, CPA, CFF, CGMA, The Hobbs Group, PA 2 credits, accounting/auditing
(E02) The New Normal of Estate Planning Erin Cook, JD, LLM, Estate & Tax Planning of SC, LLC Consulting – 2 credits, tax
10:10 a.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors 10:25 a.m.
(F01) Ethics and Professional Conduct for South Carolina CPAs Russ Madray, CPA, The Madray Group – 2 credits, regulatory ethics
12:05 p.m. Lunch and Networking 12:55 p.m. (G01) The Power of Positive Communication Susanne Gaddis, PhD, CSP, The Communications Doctor – 2 credits, communications 2:35 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors
2:50 p.m.
(H01) Emotional IQ: Technique for Managing People Sheri Callahan, MA, Horizon Consulting Group, LLC – 2 credits, personnel/HR
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn
In Your Words... “The Emerging Leaders Conference allowed me to meet other young CPAs from around the state. We found that we all share similar challenges while trying to excel at our jobs. Learning how to manage our careers and grow with our firms is invaluable. The connections we made through networking is just icing on the cake.” Crystal McGuire CPA, MBA Assistant Controller, LS3P Charleston
ABOUT THIS EVENT: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Program Details: Log onto www.scacpa. org/emergingleaders for complete program details including session descriptions, speaker biographies and secure online registration.
Special Requests: Please contact us as soon as possible with special need requests, CPE Team at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@scacpa.org.
Confirmation: A confirmation will be sent via email or mail when your registration is processed. In the event your confirmation is not received, please contact our CPE Team at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@scacpa. org.
Questions, Modifications or Requests: SCACPA CPE Team members are available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 and 112, or cpe@scacpa. org. Messages may be left 24 hours a day.
Registration Modifications: Transfers made one week before event date will incur a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than one week before the event forfeit the materials and entire registration fee. Substitutions are accepted up to four business days before the event and are subject to fee adjustments based on membership status of substitute. No shows forfeit the materials and entire registration fee. Refunds, substitutions, transfers, and cancellations are not accepted after eMaterials are uploaded to the web site. Complete registration policy can be viewed online at www.scacpa.org/cpepolicies.
Firm Discount: Register five or more people from the same firm at the same time and receive a $15 discount per registrant. Conference Materials: Conference materials are available electronically as PDFs only, making them easily available to view on your personal tablet or e-reader. Download the materials in advance and enjoy the convenience of going paperless. Electronic materials will be available for download from the SCACPA website approximately three days before the conference. Visit www.scacpa.org/ematerials to learn how to download, navigate and annotate your eMaterials.
LOCATION INFORMATION Facility: Marriott City Center 1200 Hampton Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 771-7000 Room Rate: $129, expires July 31
Parking: Complimentary in garage adjacent to the hotel. Directions: Please log onto our website, www.scacpa.org/emergingleaders for directions.
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Registration: Emerging Leaders (417113) REGISTRATION FEE (Please select one fee option)
q SCACPA or Other State Society o $280 (SCACPA members only, by 8/1/13) o $305 (SCACPA members after 8/1/13, and Other State CPA Society members) q Non-Member: $505
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
o Yes, I am an YCPA Network member, $20 per person discount. o No, I am not an YCPA Network member, but I would like to
join, $30 and receive a $20 conference discount. o Yes, I am registering five or more people at the same time
from my firm, $15 per person discount. o Yes, I will attend the networking event at Carolina Ale House, $20 per person. My guest is _______________________.
CONCURRENT SESSION SELECTION Thursday, August 22 (Select one from each group) o (C01) Forensic Accounting or o(C02) Tax Update o (D01) Career Panel or o (D02) Networking for Results Friday, August 23 (Select one) o (E01) A&A update or o(E02) Estate Planning
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