CFMA - Valley of the Sun

Join Us!  June Luncheon Program June 20, 2019 11:45am   "Workers' Compensation Claims" Mark Kendall, Vice President                         CopperPoint Insurance Companies                              Carl A. Hamilton, Manager                 Loss Control and Risk Management Services                      CopperPoint Insurance Companies   Click here to register now   Prepaids, simply email vosadmin @cfma.org noting your attendance and meal preference.   Menu: Grilled Chicken & Mushroom Ravi...

#4Mind4Body: May Is Mental Health Awareness Month Not just in May, but always, CFMA wants everyone to know that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is always the goal. Living a healthy lifestyle may not be easy, but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes. For more information, visit   Mental Health America .

2019 CFMA Southwest Regional Conference! September 15-17, 2019   The San Diego, Orange County, Valley of the Sun, Las Vegas, Inland Empire, and Albuquerque CFMA chapters have joined together to provide our 5th Annual CFMA Southwest Regional Conference.  Together, we are committed to delivering the best networking, education, and training experience of any kind in the field of construction accounting and finance.   We understand the challenges Construction Financial Managers face and we realize you do not have the time or resources to stay abreast of all aspects of what that job entails. That is why we created this annual event.   This year's conference will include two information-packed days, 14 CPE credits, including expert keynote speakers who provide great insight about topics such as fraud, accounting, technology, human resources, taxes, and overall industry changes and updates.   ...

Save The Date!  The Arizona State Society of CPA's Annual Construction Industry Conference:  CFMA Receive ASCPA Member Pricing! August 27, 2019 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Tempe   The Arizona State Society of CPA's is developing final agenda details on its annual Construction Industry Conference scheduled for August 27th, so SAVE THE DATE!!     CFMA members will receive the ASCPA member rate, so the price is right!  Topics will vary from TPT audits (yes, this gift is continuing to 'give' via DOR audits of contractors!), to surety/banking benchmarking (know how they look at YOUR company!), how you, as CFM can bring added value to your company, revenue recognition (PRACTICAL implementation this time . . . no more theory!) and much more . . . . many of the sessions will bring your CFMA superstars as speakers/panelists!!   This years conference will be a bit different, as we will be ...

2019 CFMA Southwest Regional Conference! September 15-17, 2019   The San Diego, Orange County, Valley of the Sun, Las Vegas, Inland Empire, and Albuquerque CFMA chapters have joined together to provide our 5th Annual CFMA Southwest Regional Conference.  Together, we are committed to delivering the best networking, education, and training experience of any kind in the field of construction accounting and finance.   We understand the challenges Construction Financial Managers face and we realize you do not have the time or resources to stay abreast of all aspects of what that job entails. That is why we created this annual event.   This year's conference will include two information-packed days, 14 CPE credits, including expert keynote speakers who provide great insight about topics such as fraud, accounting, technology, human resources, taxes, and overall industry changes and updates.   ...

2019 CFMA VoS Construction Executive of the Year Banquet Re-Cap! May 3, 2019   On Friday, May 3rd, the Valley of the Sun CFMA hosted 150 attendees at its annual Construction Executive of the Year event. In it's 19th year, the event continues to draw the finest in Arizona construction and never fails to tell the compelling stories of industry leaders.   Guests were treated to a show-stopping view at the cocktail reception held on a rooftop terrace at Mountain Shadows resort with Camelback Mountain as the backdrop.   Following an enjoyable networking time, attendees moved to the ballroom to enjoy the program along with a delicious dinner.   The evening was hosted by emcee Carey Pfeffer and the program was kicked off with a welcome from chapter president Karl Kortman.   Distinguished guests at the event included Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee and Registrar of Contractors director Jeff Fleatham. In addit...

CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition-   CFMA VoS Members First Time Attendee Scholarships Available! Deadline to apply:  Noon on May 25, 2019   Join the other 60 VoS Chapter Members in Las Vegas for:  CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition is an amazing opportunity to discover and implement ideas that deliver results. Our conference trains your mind to search for innovative solutions and attendees like you have countless opportunities to make valuable connections with other construction financial professionals and suppliers. Explore resources for both Future Conferences and Past Conferences  to gain insight into the unparalleled educational opportunities that CFMA conferences have to offer and prepare for building your professional success!     Click here for event details and registration     Click here to download the scholarship application ...

Save The Date!  The Arizona State Society of CPA's Annual Construction Industry Conference:  CFMA Receive ASCPA Member Pricing! August 27, 2019 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Tempe   The Arizona State Society of CPA's is developing final agenda details on its annual Construction Industry Conference scheduled for August 27th, so SAVE THE DATE!!     CFMA members will receive the ASCPA member rate, so the price is right!  Topics will vary from TPT audits (yes, this gift is continuing to 'give' via DOR audits of contractors!), to surety/banking benchmarking (know how they look at YOUR company!), how you, as CFM can bring added value to your company, revenue recognition (PRACTICAL implementation this time . . . no more theory!) and much more . . . . many of the sessions will bring your CFMA superstars as speakers/panelists!!   This years conference will be a bit different, as we will be jo...

CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition-   CFMA VoS Members First Time Attendee Scholarships Available! Deadline to apply:  Noon on May 25, 2019   Join the other 54 VoS Chapter Members in Las Vegas for:  CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition is an amazing opportunity to discover and implement ideas that deliver results. Our conference trains your mind to search for innovative solutions and attendees like you have countless opportunities to make valuable connections with other construction financial professionals and suppliers. Explore resources for both Future Conferences and Past Conferences  to gain insight into the unparalleled educational opportunities that CFMA conferences have to offer and prepare for building your professional success!     Click here for event details and registration     Click here to download the scholarship application ...

2019 CFMA Southwest Regional Conference! September 15-17, 2019   The San Diego, Orange County, Valley of the Sun, Las Vegas, Inland Empire, and Albuquerque CFMA chapters have joined together to provide our 5th Annual CFMA Southwest Regional Conference.  Together, we are committed to delivering the best networking, education, and training experience of any kind in the field of construction accounting and finance.   We understand the challenges Construction Financial Managers face and we realize you do not have the time or resources to stay abreast of all aspects of what that job entails. That is why we created this annual event.   This year's conference will include two information-packed days, 14 CPE credits, including expert keynote speakers who provide great insight about topics such as fraud, accounting, technology, human resources, taxes, and overall industry changes and updates.   ...

CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition-   CFMA VoS Members First Time Attendee Scholarships Available! Deadline to apply:  Noon on May 25, 2019   Join the other 54 VoS Chapter Members in Las Vegas for:  CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition is an amazing opportunity to discover and implement ideas that deliver results. Our conference trains your mind to search for innovative solutions and attendees like you have countless opportunities to make valuable connections with other construction financial professionals and suppliers. Explore resources for both Future Conferences and Past Conferences  to gain insight into the unparalleled educational opportunities that CFMA conferences have to offer and prepare for building your professional success!     Click here for event details and registration     Click here to download the scholarship application ...

You Can Still Join Us!  May Luncheon Program May 16, 2019 11:45am   "Build a Better Blockchain"   An interactive presentation to learn about how to build a better blockchain.   Jay Carpenter Founder Desert Blockchain   Jay Carpenter has been an active member of the Blockchain community since 2014.  His primary interest in this space is in the realm of naming, numbering, addressing and identity.   Jay is the founder of Desert Blockchain which is the largest Blockchain meetup in Arizona.   He has taught as an Adjunct Professor at University of Advancing Technology (UAT.edu). His class focused on a technical approach to the intersection of Blockchain development, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things.   He has an extensive background in technology, entrepreneurship and finance.  He is a graduate of Arizona State University with an undergraduate degree in business with emp...