AAA MAPCast Profit Improvement for CPA Firms
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011Time: 10:00 AM ET / 09:00 AM CT / 08:00 AM MT / 07:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Steve Erickson
Objective(s):
Guide administors through the 7 trends firms must reverse to improve profitability and viability in the future.
Field of Study: Finance
Program Level: Advanced
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description
Profit margins in many firms have been decreasing for the past 5 years as salary and benefit cost have soared, utilization has decreased and many more clients have requested and received fixed fees for their engagements. These trends are simply not sustainable in the future. Using his experience and the results of his extensive research, Steve Erickson will address these and other negative trends and make solid realistic recommendations for improvement. Topics include:• How to lower the need for working capital
• Reducing salary and benefit costs
• Reversing the downward utilization trend
• Why you must change your service delivery model
• How to improve pricing and get paid
• How to institutionalize the value of your practice
• What firms will look like in the future
Presenter and Moderator Bios
Steve Erickson is a nationally recognized consultant to accounting firms. He specializes in resolving the partner and people issues that limit the success of professional service firms. Steve’s hands-on and results-oriented approach helps firms to identify, establish and achieve their goals.
Coaching and mentoring managing partners, other partners, and firm staff members to achieve organizational goals through personal development is Steve’s passion. Through his programs, he guides the development of leadership among firm members to build strong firm profitability and long-term value.
Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs
Delivery System
- All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
- Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
- Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
- All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
- There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
Registration
All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.
Refund Policy
CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.
Additional Information
Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.
For more information regarding CPAFMA MAPCasts or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the CPAFMA Headquarters at 937-222-0030, or info@cpafma.org.
What is an CPAFMA MAPCast?
An CPAFMA MAPCast is a live, interactive 30 or 60-minute conference presented over the Internet. You can attend from any location that has Internet access from any device. You pay just one registration fee for as many participants as you wish at each location.
Note that high-speed Internet access is not mandatory.
Who presents at an CPAFMA MAPCast?
Your MAPCast will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. MAPCasts typically include a Q&A session; you can ask questions by audio or chat options.
CPE Credits
CPAFMA 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.
MAPCasts with an HR focus have been approved for recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
MAPCasts qualify for Public Accounting Firm Manager (PAFM) continuing education credit through the CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the PAFM section of this website.
Why CPAFMA MAPCasts?
Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 30 or 60-minute session designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.
Convenient.
No airlines. No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your own device or conference room.
Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.
Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.
Affordable.
CPAFMA MAPCasts are a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars. PAFMs attend for free. PCPS members are able to register at the CPAFMA member rate.
CPAFMA has partnered with the AICPA PCPS to offer PCPS members the same member rate for MAPCasts. PCPS members should indicate their membership when registering.