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SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
A very exciting Summer Series is in the works with breakfast programs presented by our Academic Partners: The University of Texas at Dallas, University of North Texas, University of Dallas, and Emerging Academic Partner Paul Quinn College. Stay tuned for more details and registration information. Stay tuned, this information will be updated as details lock in.


AUGUST 2 | 7:30-9:45 a.m. | 2 CPEs
Presented by the University of Dallas, Gupta College of Business
Location – Gupta College of Business, University of Dallas, Irving
Tax Complexity: How It Started, How It Grows, How It Can Be Limited
The US Tax Code continues to grow more complex each year. How did it start? Why does it continue to grow? How can you reduce complexity on your tax return? Are there any ways to reduce or deferred your annual federal income tax liability because of complexity? We hope to cover any these questions and more in our program.
Robert Walsh, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Dallas
Event details and registration | Breakfast available
Registration open through 07.26.23

AUGUST 9 | 8:00-9:45 a.m. | 1.5 CPEs 
Presented by Paul Quinn College
Location – First United Bank-Parkwood, Plano
ChatGPT: What Does It Mean to Be Human?
Generative AI is changing the way the world views work. This fundamental shift in commerce needs to be understood to successfully use it in our workplaces. Organizational leaders need to determine what things we are willing to give away to AI and what things do we wish to retain. What is the future of work in the world of AI?
Dr. Jennifer Vidrine, Ph.D. | Vice President of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer
Paul Quinn College
Event details and registration | Breakfast available
Registration open through 08.02.23


PAST EVENTS

JUNE 20 | 7:30-9:45 a.m. | 2 CPEs
Presented by The University of Texas at Dallas, Jindal School of Management, Executive Education
Location – Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas, Richardson
Macro Economic Outlook
This program will cover the current situation and outlook for the U.S. macro economy during these changing and uncertain times. 
Stephen Kiser, Ph.D. | Economic Lecturer, UT Dallas Executive Education Program
Slides for this program are not available for download.

JULY 20 | 7:30-9:45 a.m. | 2 CPEs
Presented by the University of North Texas, G. Brint Ryan College of Business, Institute of Petroleum Accounting
Location – Frisco Landing, Frisco
The Role of the Press in Setting Narratives in Financial Markets
This workshop will explore the role of the financial press as an information intermediary between corporations and investors. It will highlight how the financial press improves market liquidity by leading to a better-informed investor base. It will also provide insight into how slanted media coverage potentially distorts investors’ perceptions of financial events. Finally, it will provide an overview of how media coverage surrounding negative corporate events can influence non-market outcomes such as litigation risk.
Richard Cazier, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, UNT Accounting Dept.
The slides for this event can be downloaded from the FEI Dallas EVENTS LIBRARY
The Summer Series is open to FEI Dallas members*, chapter sponsors, and prospective members and other non-members by invitation per our guest policy. Pre-registration required for all attendees.
* FEI Dallas members can invite your financial staff at no charge!
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Monthly Meetings have concluded for 2022-23 and will resume in September 2023 for FY24. In the meantime, FEI Dallas has many events scheduled over the spring and summer months for education, socializing, and keeping your FEI network vibrant.
Monthly meetings are held at Northwood Club in North Dallas unless otherwise noted. Meetings include a Professional Development Session followed by a Networking Social and Dinner Meeting with the Keynote presentation. Up to 2.5 CPE credits may be earned at each meeting. Although the chapter schedules meetings year-round, there are no monthly meetings in December or from May-August when other special events are scheduled.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE | Monthly meetings will be on 2nd Mondays in 2023 and on 2nd Tuesdays in 2024 unless otherwise noted in the schedule below.

Information on previous meetings including recordings and presentation files (with speaker permission) and attendance lists are available in the EVENTS LIBRARY at the FEI Dallas website.  www.feidallas.org
FEI Dallas Monthly Meeting Schedule 2023-24
 
2023 | Meetings will be on 2nd Mondays in 2023 unless otherwise noted
September 11
October 9
November 6 | First Monday due to club availability
 
2024 | Meetings will be on 2nd Tuesdays in 2024 unless otherwise noted
January 9
February 13
March 5 | First Tuesday due to Spring Break
April 9
CAREER EVENTS
Career Management meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month year-round in association with The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), hosted by Bank of Texas in the Ground Floor Conference Room at Sherry Lane Place unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to FEI Dallas and Fort Worth members, employed or unemployed, and members of the DFW FENG. In addition to helping job seekers, the Career Management group can assist employed members with skills needed to excel at their current position, plan for their next opportunity, and find solid qualified applicants for openings on their financial team.
08.15.23 | 5:30-8:00 p.m. (Central) 
Career Management Meeting with FENG
Hosted by Bank of Texas
Sherry Lane Place, 5956 Sherry Lane, Dallas | Ground Floor Conference Room
Free parking if departing after 6:00 p.m.
Mirror Image Groups
Forming a Mirror Image Group can speed up the job search process and provide valuable job leads and support. This program will cover how Mirror Image Groups can help high-level job seekers, including how to administer and run an effective group, and will discuss suggested requirements, protocol, and expectations.
Bob Walker, FEI Dallas Career Management Chair
 
Open to members of FEI Dallas and Fort Worth, and DFW FENG members
CPE credit available to FEI members who register online at the chapter website. Registration is open though meeting end time. FENG members do not need to register.
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required for CPE eligibility
FEI Dallas Career Management Monthly Meeting Schedule 2023-24
 
2023
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
 
2024 
January 16
February 20
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
PARTNER EVENTS & RESOURCES
07.25.23 | 10:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
Practical Advice for Managing Pillar Two - Global Minimum Tax
Join BDO, Thomson Reuters, and Orbitax to go beyond the OECD Pillar Two rules and learn practical ways to leverage technology to solve common Global Minimum Tax challenges of collecting, validating, and preparing data and preparing to meet local country compliance requirements.
07.25.23 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BGSF
WEBINAR
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Pricing Strategies to Drive Profitable Growth
In an ever-evolving marketplace with increased complexity, fierce competition, and unpredictable demands, having access to dependable data is crucial for companies to make well-informed pricing decisions. BGSF is proud to collaborate with PROS, a leading pricing optimization software company, to assist clients in achieving profit and revenue optimization. Together, we are excited to present an engaging webinar that will shed light on how businesses can pinpoint opportunities for enhancing margins, harness the capabilities of AI to provide instantaneous pricing recommendations, and ultimately achieve sustainable profitability and growth. Join us for this enlightening session as we explore the path to success in today's dynamic business landscape.
07.26.23 | 8:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Updates
After completing this training, participants will be able to identify major revisions in recent pronouncements from the GASB; describe recent statements from the GASB and impact on governmental entities; and identify timeline and steps to prepare for the implementation of the standards.
07.26.23 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
The Intersection of Tax and ESG Webcast Series: How Does Tax Overlap With ESG?
Join Karen Baum, Managing Partner, Sustainability & ESG and Jonathon Geisen, Managing Director, Tax, on July 26 at 12 PM ET for a refresher on ESG and how your business can benefit from Tax and ESG alignment.
07.26.23 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
2023 Tax Strategist Private Equity - Summer Planning Session
Join us as BDO professionals share practical insights around potential planning opportunities and other tax considerations for private equity owners and businesses.
07.27.23 | 8:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Indirect Costs: Not-For-Profits, Governments, and Tribes
After completing this training, participants will be able to review the difference between using the de minimis rate and obtaining an approved rate; summarize how indirect costs are calculated; evaluate current direct cost base structure and consider alternative options.
08.08.23 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
BDO’s Healthcare Trends & Topics Webcast Series: Healthcare Solutions for Margin Improvement
Generating and sustaining margins is difficult in today’s environment. 69% of healthcare providers reported operating margins below pre-pandemic performance in 2022. Healthcare leaders need to consider bold initiatives that extend across the organization to achieve real improvement.
08.09.23 | 8:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Key Internal Controls for Fraud Detection and Prevention
After completing this training, participants will be able to identify fraud risk factors; identify ways to recognize common fraud schemes and red flags; and identify the role internal controls plays in preventing and detecting fraud.
08.09.23 | 12:00 noon (Central) | No CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
What’s Mine is Mine…Until It Goes to the Government
In an effort to make sure that individuals and families have thought through the pros-and-cons of “using or losing” the expanded exemption opportunity, leaders from BDO’s Private Client Services practice tips and tools that you may need to consider.
08.22.23 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
Leveraging OneStream for Tax Reporting
As market demand increases for OneStream's unified and extensible platform, more and more tax and transfer pricing professionals are finding innovative ways to leverage the power of OneStream to generate reliable results and actionable insights.
08.23.23 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
2023 Tax Strategist Real Estate Series Fall Session
Join our panel of BDO professionals as they discuss potential planning opportunities and other important federal, state and local tax considerations surrounding real property transactions.
09.20.23 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
The Board’s Role in Post Close Integration Activities
Join BDO’s 9/20 webcast for insights on the board’s role surrounding post-close integration activities.
09.26.23 | 2:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
2023 Internal Audit Webcast Series: Robotic Process Automation: Risk and Audit Considerations
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is technology that allows companies to build, deploy and manage software robots that emulate human actions interacting with digital systems and software. The planning phase of an RPA program is the perfect opportunity for Internal Audit teams to identify risks and make sure the right controls are in place, thereby setting programs up for success from the start.
09.27.23 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA LLP
WEBINAR
2023 Tax Strategist Webcast Series: Fall Planning Session
Through quarterly webcasts and featured Insights, the BDO Tax Strategist covers important tax topics that help businesses make thoughtful and strategic tax decisions.
Resources from Moss Adams
FAQ About Cost Segregation Studies, and Answers                                  
05.19-21.24 | Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
2024 Financial Leadership Summit
 
Join FEI for an unforgettable experience at the Contemporary Resort in enchanting Disney World. FEI's Financial Leadership Summit brings together finance professionals, industry leaders, and visionaries for two days of immersive learning, networking, and inspiration.
 
Advance registration is open through September 1, offering limited discounted passes. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an extraordinary event that will transform your financial leadership journey.
 
Join us at the 2024 Financial Leadership Summit and unlock the secrets to financial success. Get ready for an exceptional experience, incredible networking, and magical moments at Disney World. Register today and embark on a transformative path to financial excellence!
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