April 2009 Newsletter

Rochester IMA Chapter

IN THIS ISSUE

CMA Night

Simon School Executive Programs

Dear Stephanie,

As IMA members, I would expect that everyone is familiar with the CMA certification. Knowing about it, and working toward it, is two entirely different things. Now is the time to be proactive about your career path and consider putting in the effort to get certified in management accounting. This certification is not just for accountants, but covers a wide variety of subjects including accounting, finance and IT! We are having our annual CMA night at RIT again this year. There will be a presentation about the CMA, as well as a panel discussion of current CMAs and those that are currently going through the testing process. This event is free for current students, with a nominal $5 charge for non-students. Hope to see you there.

We had a solid turn-out for the A/R and A/P seminar held at Mario's in March. On behalf of the chapter, I extend special thanks to IMA members Terry Hartmann from Xerox and Stephanie Quattrone from Paychex for sharing their expertise with those in attendance. Additionally, we appreciate the excellent participation of representatives from Keybank, Marcus Veno/Monro Muffler, Doug Baxter/Paychex, and Tim Schmandt/Datrose.

We are working to set the board of directors for next year, so if you have any interest in participating in any capacity, please contact me. I would enjoy hearing from you.

Best regards,

David Alkins
Chapter President

*Have you checked out the "Career Opportunities" page on our website? New jobs are posting all the time!

www.imarochester.org

The Rochester Chapter of the IMA presents
                        CMA Night
Are you interested in finding out what a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) does and the careers available for CMAs?
Would you like to be eligible to become a CMA right out of undergraduate school unlike the CPA license which now requires 150 hours of college coursework?
Would you like to be eligible for $$$ scholarships $$$$ only available as a student member of the IMA?
Are you currently employed and looking to advance your career path?
Would you like to learn some tips for studying for the CMA exam?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then this meeting is for you! Whether you're an accounting/finance professional or an accounting student, you can have all your questions about becoming a CMA answered by local CMA's and those currently sitting for the exams.
Come Join the IMA for an evening full of fun, networking, and knowledge!

Date:                   Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Place:                  Room 1829 in the Student Union at RIT,
                           One Lomb Memorial Dr. off Jefferson Rd.
Time:                  5:30 - 6:00 pm Networking and dinner
                           6:00 - 7:30 pm Panel discussion/presentation
Cost:                   $5.00 (but free for students and faculty)
Menu:                  Pizza
Reservations are required. To RSVP, please go to http://www.imarochester.org/, then click on "contact us" or call 251-5194 by Friday, April 24.
For more information about this meeting, for a map of the RIT campus, or to request a sign language interpreter, please e-mail Roberta Klein at rklein@saunders.rit.edu.

Simon Graduate School of Business

Executive Programs

Governance in a Time of Change

Thursday, April 30, 2009

9:30-4:45 p.m. Followed by a reception/networking

Lecture by Professor Jim Brickley

Professor Cliff Smith

Lecture by Jon Van Duyne, Booz & Company

Panel Discussion: Insights into Challenges Facing Senior Executives Panel will share key industry insights on impacts of the economic environment, governance, effects on public versus private companies, and driving successful change within an organization.

Panelists: Clifford Corrall, Chris Dunstan, Cliff Smith, Jon Van Duyne. Moderated by Jose Coronas.

Keynote Address: Embracing Change Richard Sands, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Constellation Brands, Inc.

$350 Individual Pricing
$175 Simon Alumni Pricing
Please register by April 7, 2009 at www.simon.rochester.edu/execed.

Financial Management and Statement Analysis for
Non-Financial Managers
Friday, May 15, 2009
8:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Schlegel Hall, University of Rochester River Campus
Who Should Attend
Professionals in sales and marketing, finance, operations and human resources. Newly appointed managers wanting to improve financial skills. MBA's seeking to refresh their financial skills.
Please register by May 1, 2009 at www.simon.rochester.edu/execed

Current Issues in Financial Reporting
Friday, June 5, 2009
8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Schlegel Hall, University of Rochester River Campus
Who Should Attend
CFO's, treasurers, controllers, internal accounting. Accounting firms advising internal acounting organizations. Accounting professors wanting an overview of current issues in reporting.
Please register by May 20, 2009 at www.simon.rochester.edu/execed

Open Enrollment Seminar Pricing
$200 Individual Pricing
$125 Simon Alumni Pricing
Group Pricing Available*
*Contact Claudia Sweet 585-275-4981 or e-mail emba@simon.rochester.edu for questions or special group pricing.

Member Information

Please welcome the following new members:

Ms. Karianne M. Cain, Wegmans Food Markets
Ms. Jacquelyn R. Kenyon, student
Mr. Richard P. Sierzega, O'Grady & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Rita P. Tucker, Lewis Tree Service, Inc.

Please congratulate the following members:

Jill Knittel has joined Employee Relations Associates as a principal
Laurel Purdy has been appointed Director, Outsource Accounting Services Group at Insero & Company

Free CPE from Gleim!
It seems that everyone is always looking for CPE hours to finish out the reporting period. As a thank you to the IMA for partnering with Gleim to increase certification among members, Gleim will provide every Chapter member with a 4-hour CPE course (any one in our course catalog) at NO charge! The Gleim CPE courses are delivered via the Internet, so Chapter members can study when and where it is convenient for them. With the trend towards conserving resources, Gleim knows that many training budgets have been reduced. Eliminating travel costs associated with CPE is one of the areas where a Gleim CPE course can be of benefit.

Any members wishing to take advantage of this complimentary
course should email chad.murray@gleim.com or call 800.874.5346 ext. 222.

During the March meeting Key Bank presented on the rules surrounding International ACH Transactions. Specifically mentioned during the training was the "Business Travel Rule". As a follow-up Key Bank has passed along the specific wording surrounding this rule.

If you would like a copy please contact rochesterima@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

IMA Rochester
Institute of Management Accountants- Rochester Chapter