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Chapter Events
All meetings will be
held on Wednesdays or Thursdays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the MACPA Boardroom or Learning Center
Dulaney Center
II
901 Dulaney Valley Road, Suite 710
Towson, MD
21204
unless otherwise noted.
Meeting
Dates:
Past Meetings
January 13, 2011: "Healthcare Reform: What Employers Need to Know - Tactically and Strategically" presented by Richard J. Princinsky & Associates, Inc.
February 10, 2011: Rebecca Ryan, Next Generation Consulting Webcast entitled "Gaining Clarity in a Rapidly Changing World: Four trends in 40 Minutes"
March and April: No meetings due to tax season
May 12, 2011: After Busy Season Luncheon.
No meeting in June 2011 due to AAA National Practice Management Conference, Louisville, KY, June 21-24, 2011
July 14, 2011: Officers confirmed for 2011-2012
August 25, 2011 (new date; formerly August 11th): Two special presentations: "Why Volunteer? The Business Perspective" presented by Nan E. Bambara, Director of Business & Community Involvement, Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland *AND* "Using Predictive Index to Select, Motivate, and Retain Employees" presented by Kim Theobald, Director of Human Resources, SC&H Group
September 22, 2011: “Prediction and Prevention: Personal Safety for Everyday Life” presented by Jeff Mount, Director of Operations, Krav Maga Maryland Self-Defense and Fitness
Thursday, October 20, 2011: Baltimore-DC Chapters Joint Conference, JHU Montgomery Campus, Rockville, MD. Topic: "Calm in the Midst of Chaos: Techniques & Tips for Managing Stress Levels During Busy Times"
Wednesday, November 16, 2011: “Using Social Media for Lead Generation” (90 Minute Keynote) presented by Andrew Rose, Association for Accounting Marketing
Thursday, December 15, 2011: Holiday Lunch at Noon, An Poitin Stil ("The Still") in Timonium
Wednesday, January 11, 2012: “Unraveling the Mystery of the Cloud!” presented by Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder, Simplified Innovations Inc.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012: CANCELLED - TAX SEASON
March and April: No meetings due to tax season.
Upcoming Meetings - 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012: Presentation: "Exceptional Customer Service - Effective Communication" by Sarah Gershman, President of Green Room Speakers. Location: MACPA Towson Learning Center
June 2012: MACPA's Summit
Tues-Fri, June 19-22, 2012: AAA National Practice Management Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Wednesday, July 18, 2012: Officers Confirmed for 2012-2013. Presentation: “Brain Storming for the Future: Using Strategic Planning to Take Action” facilitated by Arlene Ciroula, Katz Abosch
Thursday, August 16, 2012: MACPA Towson Learning Center; Topic TBD
Topic suggestions:
- Recruiting and Retention Policies\Strategic Planning for
setting billing rates; financial and non-financial factors; do
rates vary by type of service?, value billing?, etc.
- Dealing with pressure to keep staff and professionals “happy”.
Despite efforts to accommodate the increasing demands of young
professionals (Millenials, Gen Xers, etc.) they still quit.
Solutions, approaches, guidelines, best practices?
- Non-compete agreements
- Technology Disaster Recovery and Disaster Preparedness
- Firing clients
- Self-Defense
Meeting Minutes
National Events
AAA
National Conference
Date: June 19-22, 2012
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Details: Click here for
details.
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