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What is an AAA MAPCast?
An AAA MAPCast is a live, interactive 60-minute conference presented over the telephone and over the Internet. You can attend from any location that has telephone and Internet access. You pay just one registration fee for as many participants as you wish at each call/log-in location.

Note that high-speed Internet access is not mandatory – the system works with dial-up but you must have separate connections for the audio and video portions. You may use cell phones for the audio if you have only one connection.


Who presents at an AAA MAPCast?

Your MAPCast will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. Conferences typically include a Q&A session; you can ask questions by phone or instant messaging options.

CPE Credits
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his program has been approved for one recertification credit hour 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.

What does my registration include?

Your registration includes long-distance charges for the audio portion and log-in to the video presentation. Once logged in, all handouts are downloadable prior to the start of the MAPCast. MAPCasts also include one hour of CPE.

Why AAA MAPCasts?

Fast.

No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 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 desk or conference room.

Easy.

A telephone and computer are all the equipment you need. Just dial in and log-in to the system. That's it.

Ideal for multiple attendees.

Use a speakerphone and projector and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
AAA MAPCasts are a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.



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Working Remotely - Leveraging Technology When Working Away From the Office
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Chris James with Xcentric
Objective: Learn what options, technological challenges and methods need to be considered before choosing a telecommuting program for your office or firm. What personal challenges will face the individual?

Discussion will focus on strong incentives or motivators and the potential downside to this type of work environment.
Field of Study: Business Management and Organization
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Course Description
Join us in this live MAPCast as Chris James, Partner at Xcentric, discusses methods and strategies for CPAs who work remotely.

The industry maintains many types of "remote" employees including auditors, work-at-home moms and dads, seasonal help, traveling employees and so on. Each group represents a unique challenge in successfully implementing this type of program. Find out if telecommuting, or working remotely is a right fit your organization.

Presenter Bio(s)
Chris James is the Chief Sales Officer and co-founder of Xcentric. Chris is a seasoned veteran, having worked in the technology industry for the past ten years. He has a business degree from Texas Wesleyan University and was the former Director of Technology for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth. He moved to the Atlanta area in 2000 after selling his first business, Covenant Systems.

Chris has multiple technology certifications and is often found speaking at CPA Conferences to groups of IT Partners. He also was the lead technology engineer at CPA Systems prior to starting Xcentric. He can be reached at cjames@xcentric.com or 678.297.0066.

Cost
$25.00 for AAA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members