From: Institute of Management Accountants- Rochester Chapter [[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:53 PM
To: Quattrone, Stephanie A
Subject: February News from Institute of Management Accountants- Rochester Chapter
Institute of Management Accountants Rochester Chapter
February 2009 Newsletter 
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February's Vendor of the Month:
Sentry Safe Ad 
Dear IMA Member

With the New Year, we all seem to be wondering what 2009 has in store for us.  The economy, a new president, our company's cash flow, our jobs, our families.....With so many things beyond one's control,  it has made me realize that it is probably a better option to focus on what I can control.  I would suggest that to all of you as well.
Our next IMA professional development seminar to be held on February 25 at Midvale is very exciting for the chapter.  In conjunction with the IIA, we have developed an all-day program with extremely talented subject matter experts focusing on a variety of International Accounting topics, including IFRS, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance, international internal audit, data security, international accounting best practices, etc.  Details are attached in the newsletter.
We are still finalizing details and participants, but March's meeting is going to be another all-day seminar, with two half-day blocks focused on A/R best practices and A/P best practices.  This is an area of professional development that we feel the IMA needs to target again, as cash flow becomes more critical than ever for companies.
I would encourage members to spread the word about the upcoming events.
The board has done an incredible job this year, and the dedication is something that should be commended.  The stories I hear of the juggling acts by board members to accomplish all they have in life and still carve out a little time for the IMA is amazing.  I realize it isn't easy, but you may want to see if being a board member next year is in your cards, or set a goal to go to at least two IMA events per year.  In this time of economic flux, now is the time to put your networking hats on!
 
Best regards, 
 
David Alkins
Chapter President
 

Did you hear?
Rochester Chapter member Brian M. Daviau has been elected as Treasurer of  The Genesee Community College Foundation, Inc.
Simon School Open Enrollment
SAVE THE DATE
The Simon School is excited to offer several open enrollment courses through our Executive Education Program. This enables the Simon School to bring executives from around the world to share their insights and experiences with their peers and future executives.
Pricing Topics
Pricing as a Sustainable Competitive Advantage - Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sponsored by RAMA and Simon School
Business to Business Pricing, Deloitte Consulting, LLP Partnership
Fridays: April 3, April 17, May 1, May 15, 2009
 
Finance and Accounting
Financial Management and Statement Analysis for Managers -Friday, May 15, 2009
Current Issues in Financial Reporting - Friday, June 5, 2009
 
Governance and Leadership
Governance in a Time of Change -Thursday, April 30, 2009
Quantity discounts are available.  For more information please contact Claudia Sweet, Director of Corporate Relations at [email protected], (585) 275-4981. 
www.simon.rochester.edu/execed
Job Posting
The Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester's largest news and information provider, is seeking a detailed oriented, motivated candidate to fill an Accountant position.  The paper is a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc., a diversified news and information company and the nation's largest newspaper group in terms of circulation.
 
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or someone with up to three years of relevant work experience.  The selected candidate will actively participate in the processing of all accounting activity including monthly financial statement closings; development of management reports for use in ongoing operations; and assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, account reconciliations, research and various analyses.
 
The Accountant is actively involved with the year-end closing, provides analysis and research support for billing functions and designs and creates ad hoc reports and complex spreadsheets.  This individual will be expected to review existing processes and procedures for optimal efficiencies, strong internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.  Must be comfortable working in a deadline driven, ever-changing environment.
 
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with three years work experience in an accounting environment is preferred.  Superior hands-on proficiency with MS Office products: Excel and Access; development of macros.  Exceptional interpersonal skills.  Excellent analytical problem solving skills; must be accurate, organized and able to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
 
For more information regarding this opportunity, please send your resume and cover with salary requirements to:
Democrat and Chronicle
Attn: Human Resources
55 Exchange Blvd.
Rochester, NY  14614
E-mail: [email protected]
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  EOE M/F/D/V
IMA Rochester
Institute of Management Accountants- Rochester Chapter
February 2009
IMA Meeting 
 
International Accounting Trends
Date:                            Wednesday, February 25, 2008
Time:
7:30am - 4:30pm
Place:
Midvale Country Club
2387 Baird Rd.
Penfield, NY 14526
CPEs:
2, 4, or 8 credits
Cost:
2 hours:  $25 member/$30 guest/$20 full-time student or faculty
4 hours:  $40 member/$45 guest/$35 full-time student or faculty
8 hours:  $50 member/$60 guest/$45 full-time student or faculty
Sponsorship:
This training event will be co-sponsored by the Rochester Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Rochester Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
 IMA Corporate sponsor:       Sentry Safe (www.sentrysafe.com)
 RSVP:
RSVP by February 20 at www.imarochester.org
or 251-5194
 
Schedule:
7:30-8am:
Breakfast
8-9:40am:
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - Timothy C. Hungerford, Partner, Hungerford Vinton, LLC
9:40-10am:
Break/Networking
10-11:15am
International Transfer Pricing 
Jay Lee                                          Director, Transfer Pricing
Duff & Phelps, working out of NYC office
11:15-12:30
Lunch with Sergeant Mark Concordia:
Senior  Counterterrorism Investigator FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force
12:30-2:10pm:
International Accounting Topics - Customs, Regulatory Compliance, Duty Drawback, Best Practices -
Anthony Tennariello, Director
Price Waterhouse Coopers, based out of NYC office
(See bio below)
2:10-2:30pm:    Break/Networking
2:30-4:10pm:   
International Date Security  - Todd Hjerpe, Manager, Deloitte & Touche, LLP
 
 
Meals:                          Breakfast: assorted muffins, danish, croissants,fruit,
coffee/tea/juice
Lunch:  soup and salad combo, buffet style including assorted deli meats, fresh fruit, pasta salad, and dessert
Who is Anthony Tennariello?
Anthony Tennariello is a Director in the PricewaterhouseCoopers WorldTrade Management Services Practice in the United States. He has over 13 years experience in customs and trade consulting from a public accounting perspective. Prior to joining PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1997, Anthony was associated for 3 years with another "Big Four" accounting firm's Customs and International Trade Practice. Anthony has an in-depth understanding of the Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs Regulations and has assisted numerous clients in assessing their customs function within their organizations.
Anthony assists companies in structuring and implementing their business processes and transactions to ensure regulatory compliance with US Customs rules and regulations. In this regard, he has helped numerous clients identify cost savings opportunities, increase customs operational efficiencies and reduce internal control and compliance risk.
Anthony has led multinational WMS teams in providing companies with customs audit support and customs compliance assessments.
He has performed comprehensive classification, valuation and NAFTA analyses of imported and exported merchandises including Cost Submission/Reconciliation preparation and maquiladora reviews. In addition, Anthony has assisted clients in the implementation of Foreign Trade Zone, Duty Drawback, Generalized System of Preferences and C-TPAT programs.
Anthony received his B.S degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fordham University in New York City. Anthony is a licensed customs broker and an active participant in several international trade, customs and tax associations including American Association of Exporters and Importers and National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (instructor).
Anthony can be reached by telephone at +1 646 471 4087 or via email at [email protected]

 
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