Dress for Success - First Impressions and Dress Code Policies

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2006
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Bonnie L. MacKey, CPA, CSEP
Objective(s):
Creating a professional, visual image is the key to your success! This session will discuss first impressions and how they affect your clients image of your firm as well as dress code policy determination and implementation suggestions on how to create a Model Policy that will enhance the image you wish to imply.
Field of Study: Personal Development
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

Creating a professional, visual image is the key to your success! This session will discuss first impressions and how they affect your clients image of your firm as well as dress code policy determination and implementation suggestions on how to create a Model Policy that will enhance the image you wish to imply. First impressions and dress code policies are closely linked to the success of your business and it's reputation, do you know what your customers expect? Your image should reflect your company's personality, industry and expectations. Once you've determined the image desired for your company, policies should be established. The first impression could make or break a deal! Dress code policies should be revisited and updated periodically, to allow for changing times. Although styles and standards have changed since the 1950's you can still create and maintain certain standards for the office that are appropriate today. We have to keep in mind it's a give and take world in today's work environment, but appearance does equal success!

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Bonnie has been a resident of South Florida since 1965 and practiced as a CPA since 1995. She graduated from the University of South Florida in 1992 with an extended Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree. In 2000, Bonnie received her Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (CSEP) designation from the National Institute for Excellence in Professional Education, LLC. She is a partner with Levin, Silvey, Zelko & Co., PA and her background includes all facets of accounting, including financial statement and tax preparation, as well as computer software and bookkeeping assistance.

In addition, Bonnie is an instructor for the Becker CPA Review course, previous mentor for the Take Stock in Children and WorkForce 2020 program, and a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She is a 2nd term President of the North Dade/South Broward Estate Planning Council, President-elect for the American Woman’s Society of CPAs, accountant of record and board member for the Broward County Guardianship Association, a past board member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Broward County, member of the Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Chambers of Commerce, member of the American and Florida Institutes of CPAs, and American Legion Auxiliary. She is also the co-chair of the FICPA Goldcoast chapter’s industry roundtable breakfast and currently an Ethics course instructor for the FICPA.

Bonnie received the NAWBO Vista award and Circle of Excellence award from the Women’s Council of Commerce in 2001. She is also the recipient of the 2005 S. Florida Business Journal’s Excellence in Accounting award in the Estate & Trust category. While in Ft. Myers, she was a guest speaker on Achieve Your Potential talk show “Dressing for Success, a total image,” and church secretary for several years. She is a frequent speaker on various topics and has written several articles as well.

Married for 30 years, she and her husband have two children, ages 29 and 26.

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.