Creating a Positive Firm Culture and Becoming a Great Place to Work!

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Nancy Meech, CPA Founding Partner of Heinfeld, Meech & Co. (H&M)
Objective(s):
In this session you will learn how one firm became 4th on the list of the Best Small & Medium Sized Companies to Work for in America.

You will also learn:
● The special qualities and characteristics that make a great place to work
● Innovative practices and programs to maintain high employee satisfaction levels
● How to convince leaders at your firm to get on board and stay involved
Field of Study: Business Management and Organization
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

Concerns about staffing, particularly finding and retaining staff at all levels, is one of the most critical issue facing most firms.

How can you transform your firm into one that everyone talks about and wants to work for? Nancy Meech and the staff at Heinfeld, Meech & Co. was one such firm that did just that! Come listen to her success story and learn if your organization has what it takes!

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Nancy Meech is a co-founder of Heinfeld, Meech & Co. (H&M), a certified public accounting firm specializing in governmental and not-for-profit accounting and auditing. For the past 23 years, Nancy has coordinated the firm’s auditing practice and has been responsible for firm operations including administration and human resources.

As a result of the firm’s smart management strategies and satisfied workforce, Heinfeld, Meech, & Co. was named #4 on the 2007 and 2008 lists of the “25 Best Small Companies to Work for in America” by the Great Places to Work Institute.

In addition to her duties at H&M, Nancy became an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College, and has taught accounting courses there since 2003. She is also a member of the College’s Advisory Board on Accounting Curriculum and has served on the Arizona Department of Education Curriculum Design Team.

Nancy is a highly respected professional and is a frequent speaker for many organizations. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and is active in the Arizona Association of School Business Officials and the Government Finance Officers Association.

Nancy can be reached at nmeech@heinfeldmeech.com or at (520) 591-2311.

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.