2010 Women in Leadership Conference

CPA

South Carolina

Women In Leadership Conference October 28, 2010 | Columbia, SC

What’s the Buzz?

What’s the Buzz?

The Women in Leadership Conference is designed to promote the important role that women play by serving on boards and in executive leadership positions. As agents of change, SCACPA’s primary mission through this program is to advocate, educate and connect accomplished women with the goal of increasing the number of women serving on Corporate Boards and in Executive Suites. Not only is SCACPA’s goal to help companies diversify their boards and increase their talent pool, it is helping female executives expand their influence and increase their visibility by providing a forum where executive women can unite, network, and leverage best practices within an organization of their peers.

At A Glance OCTOBER 28, 2010 8:00 - 8:30 am

12:05 – 12:55 pm

Registration/Breakfast

Lunch with Women to Watch Awards Presentation

8:30 – 8:55 am Update on the AICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Mary Bennett, MBA, CIA, CEC AICPA – Women’s Initiatives Committee

8:55 – 10:10 am

12:55 – 2:35 pm The Challenges of Women Working with Women Denise Ryan, MBA, CSP FireStar

Women in Transition Glenda Hicks, CPA Glenda Y. Hicks, CPA

2:35 – 2:50 pm

10:10 – 10:25 am

Increasing Your Personal Power for Women Denise Ryan, MBA, CSP FireStar

Break

10:25 am – 12:05 pm Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome Glenda Hicks, CPA Glenda Y. Hicks, CPA

Break

2:50 – 4:30 pm

For session descriptions, event details or to register, go to www.scacpa.org

REGISTRATION

Women in Leadership Conference COURSE CODE: 417010

REGISTRANT INFORMATION

REGISTRATION CATEGORY

Name (Please Print)

r SCACPA Member r Non-Member r Other State CPA Society

SCACPA Member # or other state CPA Society # Firm/Organization

REGISTRATION FEE q Choice Card $200 q Early Bird $205 (expires 10/7/10) q Regular $230 q Non-member $305 q Awards Lunch Only $35

CONFERENCE MATERIALS o GO GREEN AND SAVE GREEN Please deduct $25 from your registration fee, and provide your e-mail address below. Materials will be provided approximately one week before the event.

Email (required)

Daytime Phone Fax Mobile Phone o Primary Phone

oSecondary Phone

Home Phone oPrimary Phone

oSecondary Phone

Address City/State/ZIP Email

PAYMENT INFORMATION

PARTICIPANT LIST A Participant list will be provided to registrants attending the event upon request. Please check the following box to opt out of the listing. o

REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED

Total Fees $_______ Please indicate method of payment q Check: I have enclosed a check payable to SCACPA q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover q Choice Card

Online www.scacpa.org

Choice Card Coupon Numbers

Mail

SCACPA, 570 Chris Drive West Columbia, SC 29169

Credit Card #

Fax

(803) 791-4196 credit card and choice card payments only

Exp. Date CCV (3-4 Digits) q Firm Card q Personal Card

Note: Full payment must accompany registration

Name on Credit Card/Choice Card Signature

Questions?

Date

Contact our CPE team, (803) 791-4181 ext. 110 or 112, or e-mail cpe@scacpa.org

ABOUT THIS EVENT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

LOCATION INFORMATION

Program Details: Log onto www.scacpa.org for complete program details including session descriptions, speaker biographies, and secure online registration.

Facility and Hotel Accommodations: Embassy Suites, 200 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 | (803) 252-8700 Room Rate: $109 based on availability

Confirmation: A confirmation will be sent via e-mail 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.

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 the day of the event and are subject to fee adjustments based on membership status of substitute. No shows forfeit the materials and entire registration fee.

Parking: Complimentary Directions: Please log onto our website, www.scacpa.org for directions.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CPE Credit: 8 hours Field of Study: Personal Development Method of Presentation: Lecture Level: All

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.

Questions, Modifications, or Requests: SCACPA CPE Team members are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 and 112, or cpe@scacpa.org.

Messages may be left 24 hours a day.

Nominate someone for the Women to Watch Award The South Carolina Association of CPAs, in partnership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee, are looking for women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, or who demonstrate characteristics that have enabled them to become leaders in the profession. Individuals may submit more than one nomination (separate forms, please), and may also nominate themselves.

To submit a nomination, fill out the nomination form online and provide supporting evidence of the nominee’s contributions to the profession and her community.

Specific criteria can be found at www.scacpa.org.

Documentation should include a letter describing why

the nominee should be considered.

In addition, a résumé and letters of support are not required, but strongly recommended.

SCACPA will accept Call for Nominations June 7 – August 6, 2010 Questions?

For more information about the nomination process, membership status, requirements, or nomination categories, please contact Reva Brennan, Associate Director with the South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) at (803) 791-4181, Ext. 103 or rbrennan@ scacpa.org.

Visit www.scacpa.org for more information.

CPA

South Carolina Association of CPAs

570 Chris Drive • West Columbia, SC 29169 (888) 557-4814, Toll free in SC • (803) 791-4181 www.scacpa.org

October 28, 2010 | Columbia, SC

Women in Leadership Conference

South Carolina

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