CPAs & CMAs in Practice. The speakers will be: Deborah C. Michalowski, CPA -Intel; Travis J. Magneson, CPA, CMA, CFM – CBIZ MHM and Richard T. Leonard, CPA, CMA – Community Bridges. This session will provide hour of one CPE. The plate dinner will be a Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Cheese Enchiladas, Salsa Verde, Spanish Rice and Calabacitas. Location: Phoenix Airport Hilton Hotel 2435 S 47th Street PhoenixSpeaker: Deborah C. Michalowski, CPA -Intel; Travis J. Magneson, CPA, CMA, CFM – CBIZ MHM and Richard T. Leonard, CPA, CMA CPE: 1 hour CPE tech session. [hidden] of the benefits of belonging to a Professional Association is getting to know other members through the sharing of our role and responsibilities at work. So taking that concept a little further, another benefit would also be the sharing of best practices as a CPA or CMA in the practice of accounting and finance. Your fellow chapter member speakers will discuss key software and technology solutions utilized at their organizations which include small business, public accounting firm, non-profit organization, and public company. They will go into the capabilities of the technologies and how they use them at their organization. In addition, they will share best practices for implementing efficient processes. Together they will provide examples of how they have used them in the past resulting in successful projects, events, etc. Learning Objectives: Identify key software and technology solutions in their industry that can provide value to their organization Implement best practices in current and new technologies at their organization Design new policies and procedures at their organization based on implementing new technologies and best practices. Meeting Schedule and Notes: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM Networking 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM to 7:20 PM Technical Session (1 Hour CPE) Photography: By registering for this event, you agree and acknowledge that IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) along with its partners, subcontractors, or affiliates plan to take photographs at the AZVOTS (Arizona Valley of the Sun) IMA Chapter Event for reproduction in educational, news, or promotional material, whether in print, electronic, or other media including IMA and IMA’s affiliate partner websites. By participating in the AZVOTS (Arizona Valley of the Sun) IMA Chapter Event, you grant IMA and any of its designated subcontractors, partners, or affiliates the right to your name and image (both photographs) for such purposes. Liability Waiver: By registering for this event, you agree and acknowledge that you are undertaking participation in IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) events and activities as your own free and intentional act, and you are fully aware that possible physical injury might occur to you as a result of your participation in these events. You give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly and that you are able to participate in IMA events, and you do hereby assume responsibility for your own well-being. More Info below.