TUSCORA TALES
April 2010
VOLUME 42 NUMBER 2
Ohio Mid-Eastern Chapter * Institute of Management Accountants * CMA/CFM Programs
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President’s Message
Greetings,
Thanks to everyone for participating with our chapter this year. We appreciate that you have chosen to be affiliated with the Ohio MidEastern Chapter of IMA. An extra thanks goes to the Current Chapter Officers as they have agreed to continue their service for the 2010-2011 competition year.
Tami Bolon VP Administration tami.bolon@edgetechig.com
Cynthia Caddell VP Communications cynthiacaddell@gmail.com
Dave Gingrich VP Membership dave.gingrich@lauren.com
Ken Grewe Secretary kegnjg@localnet.com
Ben Feutz Treasurer bfeutz@verizon.net
Sally Huff Webmaster sallyhuff@eohio.net
As of February, our chapter was in 23rd place in the Warner Division. Although we have not emphasized competition, it is nice to know that our efforts are very acceptable when compared to others. It is not too late if you want to volunteer to help with the chapter operations. Just contact any of the Officers. We will have our first chapter-planning meeting in June. Ohio Council also has an excellent Leadership Training scheduled to be held in Columbus on May 8. Happy Spring!
Sincerely,
Polli Truman
Chapter President
PAST MEETING
The March 2010 meeting of the Ohio Mid-Eastern Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants was held on Tuesday, March 16 at the Country Club in Dover, Ohio. Social Time began at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:00. The presentation was immediately following dinner.
There was a very good turnout for our March Meeting, with approximately eighteen in attendance.
Our speaker was John Turner, Ph.D., from JMT & Associates, who presented on the human resource topic of “Performance Appraisals.” Following is John’s bio.
John M. Turner, Ph.D.
JMT & Associates, LLC
President
John is the President of JMT & Associates, LLC a full-service Human Resources (HR) and Safety Consulting firm located in Wooster, Ohio. The firm was established in 2002. The mission of JMT & Associates, LLC is to add value to its client’s business through effective utilization of their Human Capital Resources.
The firm provides a variety of comprehensive human resources and employee safety services customized to meet the client’s needs. John offers 20+ years of diversified HR and Safety experience in a variety of industries. John holds an Associates of Arts degree in computer science from Allegany College, a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Golden Gate University, an MBA from Golden Gate University and a Ph.D. from Century University in Business Management. John's training experience includes adjunct faculty teaching at Kent State University and the University of Maryland. John served six years in the U.S. Navy. He is a national member of The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). John has held several key social group positions including HR association president, multi-county workforce development group chairperson, safety council chairperson and Chamber of Commerce president. He is currently a member of the local HR association and safety council.
John is the author of several books written about key HR topics. He is an authorized instructor for the OSHA 10 and 30 hour construction industry outreach training programs.
Please visit our March speaker John Turner at http://www.jmt-associates.com/jt_001.htm . You can sign up to receive newsletters, learn about his books, and find information to contact John.
WEDNESDAY, April 21st, 2010 It is Spouses Night!
Social Time 6:00 pm (Wine Tasting Available) Dinner at 6:45 pm Program at 7:30 pm
Susan Fee, Professional Clinical Counselor, Speaker, Author, and Coach will speak on the topic of Communication Style Differences of Men and Women when she presents the topic: “He Said, She Said: Bridging the Gender Comunication Gap.” Ravens Glen Winery About Susan Fee
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Raven's Glen Winery 
IMA INSIDE TALK MONTHLY WEBINAR!
Earn CMA-approved CPE for attending IMA’s highly popular live Inside Talk webinar series!
Date | Time | Session Title (click to register) |
April 21 | 1:00 pm – 2:pm EST |
How to register: Inside Talk monthly webinars are delivered entirely via the web using standard web browser technology and Audio Broadcasting. This means you will view the webinar using the standard web browser installed on your computer and the audio portion of the webinar will be delivered through your computer's speakers or headphones. If you experience difficulties with this feature, you may call in and listen to the audio via telephone. Inside Talk monthly webinars are free; you may register online immediately. Select the session title you are interested in attending on the calendar of events and complete the registration form using the promotional code IMAWEB. Once your registration is complete, you will receive an e-mail that confirms your enrollment and includes the information you will need to join the event.
- How to set up LinkedIn correctly - so you can really leverage it.
- Using LinkedIn's advanced features to work your network to accomplish your goals.
- Etiquette: Understanding the culture of LinkedIn so you don't make mistakes that can hurt your reputation.
- Why it's more important than ever that use a resource like LinkedIn to connect with the people you already know, like, and trust.
Price: FREE CPE Credit: 1 Credit Field of Study: Career Development Research Area of Practice: Technology Enablers Program Level: Overview Program Prerequisites: None Advance Preparation: None Instructional Method: Group-Internet
Inside Talk monthly webinars are recorded and available 5-7 business days after the live event. To view a recording of a past event, visit the Webinar Library . You need to be logged in as a member to view any of our past events.
| Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) 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 addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org |
We are asking all IMA members to please update their current information.
Please email Cynthia Caddell at cynthia.caddell@lauren.com or send your information to Cynthia Caddell, 2162 Reiser Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
Update your Online IMA Profile
You may update your IMA membership profile online at: https://www.imanet.org/members.asp .
You will need to enter your member user name and password. If this is the first time you are visiting the site, the default user ID is the identification number that is located on your IMA membership card, and the default password is your last name. To update your information, in the welcome pane, you will need to click on my profile.
Is it time to renew your membership?
You may do so online at https://www.imanet.org/membership_cma_certified.asp
Newsletter Suggestions Accepted
Please feel free to make comments or suggestions for future newsletters. Let us know if there is some information you think you or other members would be interested in seeing in it, and also tell us if you have an idea or suggestion on how we can improve our newsletter.
Please email your ideas and suggestions to newsletter suggestions .
We would like to honor those members who have obtained their CMA certifications or who have taken any or all parts of the CMA exam!
If you have passed one or more sections of the exam, if you have plans to sit for the exam, or if you already have your CMA certification, please send your information and the date obtained (or date your are taking the exam) to cynthiacaddell@gmail.com so that we may share your accomplishments with our other members.
In addition, our local chapter receives competition points whenever a member completes any or all parts of the exam. This is another good reason to inform us of your information!
Finally, perhaps you can inspire other members to strive to be a Certified Management Accountant too!
CMA Prep Classes Are Available Near You |
School | Exam Part | Start Date | Instructor | Contact Info |
University of Akron | Part 3 | March 27 | Patrick Allen | (330) 972-7260 |
University of Pittsburgh | New Part 1 | April TBA | Sharon Bindas | (412) 648-1606 |
Cleveland State University | New Part 1 | TBA | Marie Herlevi | (216) 523-7278 |
Wanted: CMA Review Course Instructor
The Akron IMA chapter has put out the following notice that we would like to share:
The University of Akron Workforce Development and Continuing Education
division has a great opportunity for an IMA member who is a CMA to lead the
new CMA format review course to a group of employees at one of the area
corporations. The corporation contacted the University and requested the review
classes for the new two part CMA exam be provided to a group of approximately
20- 25 of its employees. They requested that the review classes be held on site at
their facilities during regular weekly business hours. This opportunity would be
ideal for either a retired IMA member or one who has available time during normal
weekday business hours, and is seeking an opportunity to supplement their income.
The corporation would like to begin offering the program as soon as possible so if
you are interested and want to find out more, contact Patrick Allen, University of
Akron Workforce Development and Continuing Education Coordinator at
(330) 972-7260 or email him at pallen@uakron.edu .
CMA CERTIFICATION
Classes, seminars, or training sessions you have completed may qualify for competition points! IMA awards competition points for professional development, so please submit your information! This is especially true if the training is sponsored by IMA, which is another great reason to attend the Inside Talk Webinar in April.
Upon completing your training, you will need to obtain a letter or certificate of completion from the organization conducting the session. Please send this information to cynthiacaddell@gmail.com . We will check it out to see if it qualifies. You just may be helping our chapter obtain competition points, not to mention monetary compensation!
Monthly Inspirational Quote
"Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact." – William James
IMA Mission Statement
To provide a dynamic forum for management accounting and finance professionals to develop and
advance their careers through certification, research and practice development, education,
networking, and the advocacy of the highest ethical and professional practices.
CPE INFORMATION
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to the new members that have joined the Ohio Mid-Eastern Chapter of IMA this year!
º Joe Garrett
º Janette Eslich
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings!
We would like to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special days with you and other members! Please submit your special days to Newsletter and we will share your info in the appropriate time of year!
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Professional Development Program Lakeland College No Advanced Registration Required. There will be a Sign-In Sheet in Class
Financing Your Life (9:00 am-9:45 am) Creating a Personal Budget and Balance Sheet. This class will show you how to put together a personal cash flow and a personal balance sheet so you can better manage your finances and debt. Developing Your Tax Strategy (10:00 am-10:45 am) This class will talk about Form 1040 and the differences between tax credits and tax deductions. What's Going on with the Economy & Market (11:00 am-11:45 am) This class will discuss what caused the recession, the Federal government's response, has the housing market bottomed out, when to expect a recovery, and much more.
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Monday, April 19, 2010 Cleveland East Chapter IMA Bar Louie@Legacy Village IFRS Update - Are You Ready for the Change? 6:00pm
Mary Beth Shamrock
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Canton Chapter IMA Skyland Pines
3500 Columbus Rd NE
Life as a Businessman and Commissioner (5:00 pm)
Todd Bosley – Stark Co Commissioner
Business Valuation (7:30 pm)
Thomas Clevenger, CPA
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Thursday, April 29, 2010 Meonske Professional Development Pre-Conference Workshop
Detailed Information on following pages
Register by April 23 to receive the discounted rate! http://www.ohioima.org/kent/index.htm
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Friday, April 30, 2010 Meonske Professional Development Conference
Detailed Information on following pages
Register by April 23 to receive the discounted rate! http://www.ohioima.org/kent/index.htm
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Saturday, May 8, 2010 Ohio Council’s Columbus, Ohio
Annual Leadership Training Workshop
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Thursday, May 13, 2010 IMA Teleconference Telephone Conference
Volunteer Leader Teleconference
Monday, May 17, 2010 Cleveland East Chapter IMA Bar Louie@Legacy Village I am employed - Why should I update my resume? 6:00pm
Jamie Cahoon / RHI
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Canton Chapter IMA Skyland Pines
3500 Columbus Rd NE
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Cleveland Chapter IMA Nautica Queen Boat dock
Dinner Cruise Networking and Social Event
Setting sail on the Nautica Queen, Boarding begins at 6:00PM
Setting Sail at 7:00PM, and docking at 10:00PM.
Annual Meonske Professional Development Conference
Kent State University and
Institute of Management Accountants, Ohio Council
April 29 and 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Preconference Workshop
“Lessons Learned from
the Bernard L. Madoff Ponzi Scheme”
Noelle Frangipane, Deputy Inspector General, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
Office of Inspector General (Pending Acceptance)
“Fair Value Measurements Boot Camp,
Everything You Need to Know”
"Fair Value Measurements, Goodwill Impairments, Purchase Accounting, Present Value, and Other Valuation Matters – detailed guidance"
Gregory A. O’Hara and Jay B. Wachowicz Stout Risius Ross, Inc., Financial Advisory Services
“Ethics and Fraud Awareness”
“Ohio Board of Accountancy Professional Standards, Ethics, and Fraud Awareness,
What You Need to Know”
Dr. Norman R. Meonske Professor of Accounting, Kent State University
“Performance Appraisals, Employee Terminations to Avoid Litigation, What You Need to Know”
Robert S. Gilmore, Esq.
Partner, Kohrman Jackson & Krantz’s Labor and Employment Law Group
“FASB Accounting Standards Codification, What You Need to Know”
and
“Revenue Recognition and other Hot AccountingTopics”
Annual Meonske Professional Development Conference
Kent State University and
Institute of Management Accountants, Ohio Council
April 29 and 30, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010 Professional Development Conference
“Financial & Accounting Reporting Panel”
Wayne Carnall, Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Robert Herz, Chair
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Carlo Pippolo, Partner, Director of Standard Setting—Americas Accounting Standards, Ernst and Young, LLP
Donal Byard – Associate Professor of Accountancy
Baruch College—The City University of New York
Moderator: Nick Sucic, Vice Present and Controller
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Keynote Address at Lunch
“Using Your Strengths to Succeed”
Umberto P. Fedeli, President and Chief Executive Officer
The Fedeli Group
Afternoon Program
“Leading with Kindness:
How Good People Consistently Get Superior Results”
William F. Baker, Professor, Fordham University
Executive-in-Residence—Columbia Business School and
President Emeritus of Educational Broadcasting Corporation
“How to Find Fraud in Clear Sight”
Sam E. Antar, former CPA and former CFO of Crazy Eddie, Inc.