Monthly Meeting | April 2024 | DALLAS

REGISTRATION FOR THIS MEETING IS CLOSED.  CURRENT FEI DALLAS MEMBERS AND CHAPTER SPONSORS MAY CONTACT JACKIE DUNN FOR WAITLIST AVAILABILITY:  [email protected]

FEI Dallas Monthly Meeting

April 9, 2024 | 3:30-8:00 p.m. | 2.5 CPEs
Northwood Club | 6524 Alpha Rd. | Dallas, TX 75240
Note that this meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. with a special bonus presentation on
2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends
Registration extended through Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Attire:  Business Attire
 

SCHEDULE & PROGRAMS

3:30-4:00 p.m. **BONUS** Special Presentation by Robert Half

2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Finance and Accounting Professionals

Competition for skilled finance and accounting talent persists. Even as some employers become more strategic about hiring and extend the recruitment process, job openings sit near record highs and companies continue to expand their teams to address skill gaps and move projects forward. Learn how hiring managers are attracting top finance and accounting talent while enhancing retention efforts amid a complicated employment landscape. Plus, see where salaries are headed, the latest trends in benefits and perks and more.
John Christiansen | Practice Director, Robert Half
Bret McCuistion | Market Director, Robert Half
 
4:00-5:15 p.m. Professional Development Session | 1.5 CPEs

The Changing DEI Landscape

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are operating in a changing environment.  Today, there is more controversy around DEI programs than in the past. This panel will discuss changes going on to DEI programs and how organizations are responding.
Kelley Johnson | Founder & CEO, KEIRUS BY KJE
Kara Altenbaumer-Price | SVP, Executive Risk Advisors, McGriff
Cory Liu | Attorney, Butler Snow LLP
 
Learning Objectives – Attendees at this program will learn about the changes going on in the DEI landscape and how organizations and businesses are navigating in this new environment.  What are the legal implications of this change?  What does this mean for the future of DEI initiatives, including at the Board and Officer level?
 
5:15-6:20 p.m. Networking Social
6:20-8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting with Keynote Presentation | 1 CPE

Driving Change – My Journey to Noble Purpose Leadership

Over her career, Stacey D. Stewart has served as a transformational executive in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, serving as a chief executive for over 20 years. Beginning in investment banking on Wall Street, Stewart transitioned her business skills to the non-profit and philanthropic sectors. Inspired by her parents, who were both committed to public service, Stewart developed an interest in community service early in life. During this program, Stacey will reflect on lessons and turning points as she has led four major national and global organizations, including her current role at Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Stacey D. Stewart | CEO, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
 
Learning Objectives – Attendees at this program will learn:

  • What actions and decisions are most impactful in solving social issues.

  • The biggest challenges and ways to overcome them when leading high-impact organization and teams.  

  • How to position organizations to drive greater mission impact:  growing sustainable revenue, brand and brand positioning.

  • Evolving strategy to stay relevant and thrive in a changing world

  • How corporate partnerships are creating social impact.

  • Why values-driven leadership based on putting people first pays off for everyone.

 
 

REGISTRATION

Registration extended through Wednesday, April 3, 2024
This meeting is open to FEI Dallas members, chapter sponsors, and prospective members and other non-members by invitation per the chapter’s Guest Policy.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees.  When registering, please designate the sessions you plan to attend.  This is important for headcount and catering purposes, and for CPE credit.

  1. 3:30-4:00 p.m. Special presentation | 2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Finance and Accounting Professionals by Robert Half

  2. 4:00-5:15 p.m. Professional Development Session | 1.5 CPEs | The Changing DEI Landscape

  3. 5:15-6:20 p.m. Networking Social

  4. 6:20-8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting/Keynote | 1 CPE | Driving Change – My Journey to Noble Purpose Leadership – Stacey Stewart, CEO, MADD

 
FEI Dallas Members | Free
 
Chapter Sponsors | Free per the attendance guidelines for your sponsorship level.  Sponsors with registration-enabled logins may register on this page.  If you receive a notice that you are not eligible to register, contact Jackie Dunn at [email protected].
 
Chapter Title Sponsor | 3 attendees
Strategic Partner | 2 attendees
Special Events Partner | 2 attendees
Platinum Sponsor | 2 attendees
Communications/Media Partner | 2 attendees
Academic Partner | 2 attendees
Special Partner | 1 attendee
 
Guests | Guest fee $100 all-inclusive
FEI Dallas members may occasionally bring guests to chapter meetings subject to advance registration and approval.  Guest fees are payable by credit card in advance at the time of registration.  Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance.  Guests may not attend monthly chapter meetings on a repeated basis.  Guests who qualify for FEI membership may attend one monthly meeting on a complimentary basis, allowing them to evaluate the benefits of FEI membership.  Please confirm membership eligibility before submitting guest request.
 
To request guest approval, contact Jackie Dunn at [email protected] with the following information.  Complete information required for registration.  If guest is in transition, please also provide a resume or a summary of qualifying experience.
 
Full name
First name for nametag (if different)
Company name
Job title
Address | City, State, Zip
Phone number
Email address
 
Which session/s will your guest attend?
Special Presentation on Hiring and Compensation Trends | 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Professional Development Session | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | 1.5 CPEs
Networking Social | 5:15-6:20 p.m.
Dinner Meeting with Keynote Presentation | 6:20-8:00 p.m. | 1 CPE
 
Payment information | Guest fee $100
Credit card number
Expiration date
Name on card
 

FEI MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

https://www.financialexecutives.org/Become-a-Member/Membership-Criteria
 

FEI DALLAS GUEST POLICY

Chapter members and sponsors may bring guests to monthly chapter meetings subject to advance registration and approval.  The following general conditions apply with exceptions approved in advance.  Contact Jackie Dunn to request guest approval:  [email protected].
 

  • Guest fees, if applicable, are payable by credit card in advance at the time of registration.  See ‘Cancellation’ for refund information.

  • Guests generally may not attend monthly chapter meetings on a repeated basis.  A notable exception is that chapter members’ financial staff are invited to the Summer Professional Development Series at no charge as a value-add to members, and may attend more than one session.

  • Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance.

  • Not all chapter events are open to guests.  Refer to the registration section for each meeting for information on guest registration.

 
Special Provisions for Prospective Members
FEI members and chapter sponsors are encouraged to invite prospective members to monthly meetings, the Summer Professional Development Series, and Special Events pursuant to the attendance guidelines for that event.  Prospective members may attend one monthly meeting on a complimentary basis and one session of the Summer Professional Development Series subject to the guest fee, to evaluate the benefits of FEI membership.
 

CPE CREDIT

This event offers 2.5 CPE credits to all attendees who are eligible to earn CPE credit.  Registration in the FEI system and onsite signature verification of attendance are required to earn CPE credit.
 
Financial Executives International is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
 
For FEI CPE credits, one credit hour equals 50 minutes according to NASBA guidelines. Some states boards may differ on how many minutes constitute a credit hour. Contact your state board for more information.
 
Professional Development Session (4:00-5:15 p.m.)
“The Changing DEI Landscape”
Instructional method | Group-Live
Recommended CPE Credits | 1.5
Experience Level | Basic
Prerequisites/advance preparation | None
 
Keynote Presentation (7:00-8:00 p.m.)
“Driving Change – My Journey to Noble Purpose Leadership”
Instructional method | Group-Live
Recommended CPE Credits | 1.0
Experience Level | Basic
Prerequisites/advance preparation | None
 

CANCELLATION

To cancel a reservation, contact Jackie Dunn at [email protected].  Forty-eight “business” hours notice is requested for cancellation.  We recognize that plans can change at the last minute; however, as good stewards of our chapter finances we ask your help in controlling expenses due to last-minute cancellations and no‑shows.
 

CONTACT

Jackie Dunn
FEI Dallas Manager
[email protected]


Speakers

Ms. Kara Altenbaumer-Price, Esq.

SVP, Executive Risk Advisors
McGriff

Mr. John Christiansen

Practice Director/Sr. Vice President
Robert Half

Ms. Kelley Johnson

Founder & CEO
KEIRUS BY KJE

Mr. Cory Liu

Attorney
Butler Snow LLP

Mr. Bret McCuistion

Market Director/Vice President
Robert Half

Ms. Stacey D. Stewart

CEO
Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Business Management and Organization, Non-technical

Prerequisites

none

Credits

1.50 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

none

National Registry of CPE SponsorsFinancial Executives International (FEI) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

For FEI CPE credits, one credit hour equals 50 minutes according to NASBA guidelines. Some states boards may differ on how many minutes constitute a credit hour. Contact your state board for more information. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 973.765.1029.