How Firm Metrics and Real-Time Data Can Drive Results, Increase Employee Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover MAPCast
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021Time: 03:00 PM ET / 02:00 PM CT / 01:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Steve McDonald and Jana Cinnamon
Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources
Program Level: Basic
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
Are you feeling challenged by higher than normal staff turnover, staff that is stressed by the ongoing changes and uncertainty created by COVID, and just don’t have good data to help you make decisions or have productive conversations with your team? Many firms are facing these challenges and need real time data on key employee and firm metrics to drive results, increase employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover. Attend this important webinar to learn how INSIGHTS from Abdo, Eick & Meyers can provide your firm with real time data analytics on key metrics that will assist you in having better conversations with your staff, based on data vs. gut feeling.Presenter and Moderator Bios
Steve McDonald: Since joining Abdo, Eick & Meyers in 1991, Steve McDonald has helped governments, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals throughout Minnesota find their path to success. After graduating from Minot State University, he came right to work for AEM. Under Steve’s leadership, Abdo, Eick & Meyers has experienced exceptional growth. With over 30 years of experience, Steve understands how a quality, highly trained staff can take an accounting firm—and its clients—to the next level.
Jana Cinnamon: As the Chief Operating Officer for Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP, Jana serves her firm's Leadership Team and leads their Human Resources, Firm Administration, and Technology functions. Jana has been with AEM for 9 years, and her priorities are based on attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people to help the firm thrive.
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 webinar’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 webinars. If a registrant is unable to participate in the webinar and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future webinar. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the webinar if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future webinars.
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 webinar 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 webinars or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the CPAFMA Headquarters at 937-222-0030, or info@cpafma.org.
What is an CPAFMA webinar?
An CPAFMA webinar 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 webinar?
Your webinar will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. Webinars 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.
Webinars 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 webinars?
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 webinars 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 webinar. PCPS members should indicate their membership when registering.