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Registration is Open!
Arizona State Society of CPA's
Annual Construction Industry Conference
August 27, 2019 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in
Tempe
Note: CFMA
Members Receive ASCPA Member Pricing!
The Arizona State Society of CPA's has finalized the agenda
for its annual Construction Industry Conference scheduled for August 27th at
the Desert Willow Conference Center in Tempe!!
This year's conference will be a bit different, as we will be
joining the "Corporate Finance" group of the ASCPA and will allow
attendees to attend general sessions that will be on a combined basis, and
choose breakout sessions between the those offered by both groups, you can go
to either.
CFMA members will receive the ASCPA member rate, so the price
is right! If you are a CFMA member but NOT an ASCPA member, you will
need to complete the
CFMA
registration form or contact Toni Solberg at the number below. If you are
a ASCPA member, click
here.
Topics will include:
Combined sessions:
- Economic
update
- Leadership
- HR;
attracting/retaining employees
Construction breakout sessions:
- Revenue
recognition (Practical implementation - no theory this time!)
- Benchmarking
panel with banker and surety speakers
- The CFM;
adding value to your project bottom line
- TPT
Contractor audits; Panel discussion with DOR
SPONSORSHIPS are available and encouraged. This years
conference will include a more robust sponsor integration into the conference
and we are looking for sponsorships from CFMA associate
members.
Click
here to download the sponsorship form and review information that
will help you look into this possibility for your company. (the Platinum
sponsor level has already been taken . . . sorry!)
Contact Toni Solberg; CPE Manager Arizona Society of CPAs
(602) 324-6044 or
See you all in August!!
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