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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 8:00 am - Live from New York!
The Accountants Club of America is proud to announce the annual address by
Barry C. Melancon, CPA, CGMA
President and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs, and CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
We are excited to be meeting again in person for the first time in several years We will return to the Union League Club in New York City for a plated breakfast, socializing, and to hear Barry Speak..
We will also be presenting live via Zoom.
Breakfast and Networking start at 8:00 am - Introductions, Remarks and Q&A will be 8:30-9:45 am
The Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street, New York, NY
Barry will present his annual overview of the state of the world of accounting, paying attention to the issues of the greatest importance to practitioners as advisors to the industry.
In the past years he has covered such topics as the growth of ESG and the impact of private equity funding on the M&A process, as well as the latest in firm practices, and what's going on in Washington. Be sure to join us live to hear first-hand his thoughts and ideas on what is shaping the accounting industry today, and what steps the AICPA is taking to be in the forefront of change.
Complete information on costs, and how to register will be forthcoming soon. Be sure to visit our website often for the latest information about this and future Club events. www.accountantsclubofamerica.org.
Free Zoom Event
The Changing world of CPA-Firm Deal Structure
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 8:30 am Eastern
By now you have heard of PE-investments in giant CPA firms. What's exciting are the new M&A deal structures, using private and public funding sources, that are allowing many more firms the opportunity to participate.
Phil Whitman, CPA, one of the nation's most experienced CPA-firm M&A deal managers, is right in the middle of it, advising buyers and sellers and helping put into place innovative new financing options. Phil will provide us with the roadmap to what these new deal structures look like, and why they are revolutionizing CPA-firm ownership. He'll take your questions as well - be sure to register today!
Philip J. Whitman, CPA, President & CEO Whitman Transition Advisors
For over 20 years Phil has advised firm across North America, working with top management in overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency & profitability. Phil specializes in succession planning, mergers & acquisitions, strategic talent acquisition and practice management consulting. With firm management experience ranging from $2m in annual revenues to one of the Top 30 CPA firms with almost $100m in annual revenues, there's nothing Phil hasn't seen.
This is a FREE event brought to you by the Accountants Club of America.
Accountants Club of America Annual Meeting and Panel Presentation with Rumbi Petrozello
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Our speakers will shared their firsthand experience as female professionals, examining the challenges, pitfalls, and triumphs they (and other women) encountered on their way to the success in leadership roles. Our panel was moderated by:
Rumbi Petrozello, CPA, CFF, CFE, Senior Director, Consulting at Seramount, and Past President NYSSCPA
The panel will include:
Nadia-Maria Matthie, CPA, Partner, Audit and Attest Services, Withum
Stacy Francis, CPA, CDFA, CES, President & CEO, Francis Financial, and Founder of Savvy Ladies
Candace J. Gomez, Esq., Partner, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
The Accountants Club of America fosters the exchange of ideas to enhance the development and growth of the profession. We encourage the professional development of our members to better serve their clients and the community.
Member Spotlight
Myrna L. Fischman, PhD
NEW York, NY, April 13, 2020 / 24-7Press Release/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Myrna L. Fischman, PhD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Fischman celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field, As in all marquis who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, vision, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Read More...
Testimonials
December 6, 2018 Authors’ Panel Event – Hitendra Patil was a panelist. “Thanks, Michael! It was an honor and pleasure to be with ACA members to share some thoughts and insights. Appreciate the opportunity!”
Having been a member since the early ’70s, and serving as a past ACA president, I found that meeting and networking with fellow professionals allowed me to develop relationships and friendships which produced client referrals, and talented resources who willingly helped me resolve technical issues. I retired as a partner of PwC in 1998, following 25 years with the firm.
December 6, 2018 Author’s Panel Discussion – Becky Livingston was a panelist at this event. “It was fun. Thank you for the invite and here’s to a wonderful (and nice!) New Year.”
December 6, 2018 Author’s Panel Discussion – Mr. Cohn was the Moderator of this event. “Thanks for hosting us at the Accountants Club of America, Michael. I agree with Hitendra. It was a pleasure and honor to be part of this event.”
Through Sheinbaum’s bold and visionary leadership, Hilfiger Global has dramatically transformed its ethos of “Youthful Spirit” into the era of “Relentless Optimism”, a giant branding leap that embraces diversity in all its forms, including the disabled of all ages. It has proven that inclusion is not only profitable, it is essential to our social well-being. It is single handedly setting a new gold standard for major corporations to advance social welfare around the world.
Kudos to Tommy Hilfiger and Gary Sheinbaum, CEO, Tommy Hilfiger Americas who gave an inspiring and much needed Introduction to the companies foray into the fashion world the disabled. Not only will this venture benefit young hip fashionistas but the disabled of any age. The business plan is solid and the need is great. I will take up with this call to action within the legal, elder law and disabled community. Thank you to the ACA and Richard Daskin, RSD Advisors and his wife Patricia Daskin for organizing the event.
WOW! What a presentation from Gary. What was moving about TH was that they did something when they discovered people with disability were unable to wear ‘normal’ clothes..
Jeffrey Thomson Event on October 2, 2017 ~ “Thank you very much for your most generous invitation to yesterday’s luncheon sponsored by the Accountants Club of America! It is quite a group! I spoke to leaders in both accounting firms and financial institutions as well as a retiree who now has time to hike in interesting places. I confessed I hiked the Camino in Spain. This group can certainly refute the notion that accountants are boring bean counters. I was also fascinated by Jeffrey Thomson’s presentation. His information could not...
Thanks so much for sending me the photo in the mail of Ed Mendlowitz, Walt Frazier and the young accountants from Withum. It was truly a memorable event!
“One of the primary reasons I joined the Accountants’ Club was the interesting array of events and speakers that they host throughout the year. It is important to realize and then to understand how current events and other industries work to shape the accounting profession, presenting opportunities for new service lines within our field. Even the recent event with Barry Melancon of the AICPA touched on the technological advances within the profession, what future accountants are expecting, and the potentially significant impact that the new presidency may have on accounting...
The Accountants Club of America is a great asset in being able to attract Barry Melancon, the AICPA CEO, and other thought leaders of the industry. The recent breakfast casts the club in the best light possible.
“The Accountants Club of America (“ACA”) is an organization that embodies the true notion of leadership, stewardship and excellence of our profession. If you’re a business leader who is seeking a forum that provides both professional and personal comradery, networking opportunities and first-class events, then the ACA is the place for you!”
“No matter what generation you belong to, at the end of the day, you’re a CPA. The ACA recognizes and prioritizes the value of that shared identity across generations. You will find a camaraderie in the CPA community that you will find nowhere else.”
The Accountants Club of America (ACA) is a valuable resource in my personal knowledge bank. ACA meetings and events are first-rate, the relationships and networking opportunities are a treasure.”