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October 26, 2023 | 4:30-7:00 pm
Location: EisnerAmper, 733 Third Avenue, NYC
The Basic of Corporate ESG Implementation - A Moderated Panel Discussion
In Person and Webcast
Please Join us at out Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Panel Discussion and learn from leading subject matter experts int he accounting, finance, software and advisory industries. Sponsored by the Accountants Club of America (ACA) in conjunction with the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) and the Sustainability Investment Leadership Council (SILC), this session is for anyone wishing to become more familiar with the basics of corporate ESG implementation.
Conference Highlights
Gain an understanding of the scope and impact ESG is having on corporations globally and what to expect in the future.
ESG examined from the accounting and advisory perspective, with input from experts in financing, platform hosting and the end-user implementation point of view.
Introductory remarks by Michael Cohn, editor, AccountingToday.com
Enjoy beer, wine and appetizers at the ESG networking reception immediately following the panel discussion.
Why Attend
This session will help attendees at introductory ESG levels develop an understanding of best practices and enable them to participate in implementation discussion with in their firms, and with their clients.
Learning Outcomes
Grasp the scope of a corporate ESG implementation including the timing, and resources required to plan and execute.
Discern the progression of steps leading to an ESG implementation including costs, human capital, overcoming objections, financing options, software and available hosting platforms, strategic end-user requirements.
Credits
1.5 CPE in Business Management & Organization (in-person only and you must bring your CPA license number to qualify for CPE and ID for admittance.
In-person: Members* - $20 | Non-members $35
Zoom: Members* - Free | Non-members $15*
*Members of ACA, SILC and the NYSSCPA receive a registration discount
Secure your seat and register today!
Group Live; Basic; No advanced preparations or prerequisites needed.
Eisner Advisory Group LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
NASBA Sponsor Registry ID: 108139.
How to Create a Magnetic People-First Culture
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00-10:00 am
Join the Accountants Club of America as we present one of the accounting industry’s visionary leaders, Joey Havens, on a compelling topic of interest to us all.
HOW TO CREATE A MAGNETIC PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE
The former Executive Partner of HORNE LLP, Joey Havens, enjoys a well-earned reputation within the accounting industry and beyond for his revolutionary and passionate thinking about leadership. His ideas for leaders, including Learn – Unlearn – Relearn were well ahead of their time but are now part of virtually every firm’s leadership playbook. Joey’s straight talk, featuring provocative ideas along with a call to action, will include his thoughts on changing your mindset for future success, embracing the abundance of new opportunities, understanding the power of resiliency and a strong sense of belonging…and much more.
His best-selling book, Leading with Significance, is a roadmap for both leaders and team members to follow as they set their firms’ course towards a people-first culture. Joey breaks through the limiting barriers of common culture theory and shows, with great transparency, the real human emotions that elevate a culture to one that is genuine, enduring, and magnetic. Joey shares insights, failures, low points, lessons learned, and growth from his experience helping lead the successful transformation of HORNE LLP's “good culture” to a magnetic, people-first culture.
Register today for what is sure to be a most entertaining, thoughtful, and educational presentations!
Special Added Benefit: everyone registering will be able to download a free copy of Joey’s e-book, The ABC’s to Outstanding. Look for a QR code when your Confirmation arrives by email.
Joey is HORNE LLP’s partner for strategic growth. He previously served as executive partner from 2012 to 2021, leading more than 1,800 team members to build the Wise Firm© while passionately living out his life’s calling to help others see and reach their full potential. Prior to being named executive partner in 2012, Joey served HORNE as the managing partner of both healthcare services, and government services.
Please Join Us!
The Multi-National Business of Professional Soccer
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 9:00-10:00 am EDT
The most popular sport in the world, soccer has a firm grip on the imagination of tens of millions of people. At the professional level soccer is not only a beloved sport it is a global business of enormous size and scope. Revenues from broadcast rights, tickets sales, merchandise, and sponsorships are at all-time highs – as are player salaries, transfer fees and all the other costs associated with this global enterprise. Brad Sims, as CEO of New York City Football Club, has first-hand knowledge of the phenomenon of professional soccer. His insights and ability to tell an amazing story of challenge and success will be of interest and value to us all.
Accountants Club of America Members – FREE
Non-members - $10.00
Brad Sims joined NYCFC as Chief Executive Officer in January 2019 ahead of the 2019 MLS season and is responsible for all aspects of the organization.
Sims joined the Club after six years with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers where he served as Executive Vice President of Franchise Operations & Chief Revenue Officer. He spent four years at the NBA League Office in New York City serving as Vice President of Team Business Development, Team Marketing & Business Operations. Known for his creativity, Sims has 22 years of sports industry experience and is a 2015 Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, as well as a Leaders Global Under 40 Award Winner.
Sims has been an avid soccer fan from a young age and was part of the 69,000 strong crowd at the Rose Bowl during the opening weekend of Major League Soccer’s inaugural season in 1996. He has been following the League’s growth as well and international soccer ever since.
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
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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.”