Beth Fant and Rebecca Mesa presented on client services. They told us how important the attitude “the client is always right” is to a successful practice. Matthew Ogaz announced the Professional Development Seminar. Sandra Palomarez announced Relay for Life. Elaine Harris announced the pledge hours.
May 01
REDW: Fraud Examination
REDW presented on a fraud that they audited in Santa Fe. It was a very interesting presentation full of “real world experiences. Matthew Ogaz announced the Professional Development Seminar. Alexis Carson announced the BAP Carwash.
Apr 18
Brandon Haines: The Act of Honoring and Succeeding in Business
Brandon Haines presented on “The Act of Honoring and Succeeding in Business”. He had a very interactive presentation that focused on the Character Map. The Challenge of the Week is: Listen with respect and the intent of understanding, not responding. Again, Professional Development Seminar is coming up May 3rd. Register! Relay for Life is just …
Apr 11
KPMG: Accountability
Brett Thompson from KPMG presented on Accountability. He explained how important accountability is in the workplace, as well as in our personal lives. Professional Development registration deadline is April 15th. The BAP Car was will be April 20th 10-2 in the Papa Johns parking lot. Sell those tickets! The challenge of the week was to …
Apr 11
NMSCPA Scholarships
There are 2013 accounting NMSCPA scholarships available. The scholarship deadline is June 30th and here is the link http://www.nmscpa.org/nmscpa_scholarships_application.html Contact Corinne Lucero if you have any questions (she works for the New Mexico Society of CPAs) at corinne@nmscpa.org.
Apr 05
Character Map Challange
BAP LEADERSHIP RETREAT JANUARY 18, 2013 SAN DIEGO, CA COURAGE FINAL DEFINITION: The mental strength to persevere in the face of pressure, opposition, or adversity HONOR FINAL DEFINITION: An unwavering determination to not compromise either personal or professional values ATTITUDE FINAL DEFINITION: Resolving to improve that which is within your control and to not be …
Mar 22
FBI 3-21-13
The meeting started off with announcements from various officers regarding chapter business. Our guest presenter, an agent from the El Paso office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was introduced by Rebecca. The presentation covered a variety of items from the character map but continually came back to the concept of toning. Although it was made …
Mar 10
Becker Professional Education-3/7/13
Anne Boone from Becker presented on the process and qualifications to take the CPA exam. She explained the process, question format, and the Becker study guide Challenge of the Week: Find the CPA requirements for the state that you want to sit for the exam. Good Luck! March 16th is the big event and chapter …
Feb 28
Ernst & Young: Building Relationships
Dani Moya announced seniors need to contact her with their after graduation plans for the banquet. Sandra Palomarez announced the Big Event: March 16th. Sarah Clifford and Emily Dreiling presented on relationships. We participated in group activities and brainstormed the good and bad characteristics of relationships. One of their quotes was “I don’t know the …