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Junior Achievement Overview. Junior Achievement of Central Indiana educates and inspires Indiana's youth to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. JA BizTown JA Finance Park Summer Programs JA Adult Education.
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Junior Achievement Overview Junior Achievement of Central Indianaeducates and inspires Indiana's youthto value free enterprise, business,and economics to improve thequality of their lives. • JA BizTown • JA Finance Park • Summer Programs • JA Adult Education
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CFMA Overview • Education • Certification • Conferences • Products & Services • Committees/Task Forces/Chapters
Membership GENERAL MEMBERS – 60% • General Contractors • Sub/Specialty Contractors • Heavy/Highway Contractors • Architects/Engineers • Real Estate Developers • Construction Management • Suppliers – Materials & Equipment
Membership (cont’d.) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS – 40% • Public Accountants • Banking & Finance • Surety & Bonding • Insurance • Law Practice • IT and Software Specialists • Other consultants, service providers, and professionals serving the construction industry
Education Chapter-Offered Programs with CPE Credits • The Basics of Construction Accounting • Accounting & Reporting • Cash and Treasury Management • Construction Taxation, Part 1 & 2 • Project and Risk Management • CCIFP Overview Seminar
Education (con’t.) Coming Spring/Summer 2009 • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity • Contracts 101 • Bankruptcy
Education (con’t.) CPE Credits When you attend one of these courses at your Central Indiana chapter, you’ll gain more than just knowledge – you’ll earn CPE credits that are nationally recognized and certified by NASBA.
Education (con’t.) E-Learning Programs • CA101 Construction Accounting Concepts • CA102 Practical Accounting Applications • Construction Accounting Refresher • CA 103 Project Accounting Operations
Education (con’t.) E-Learning Programs CFMA’s Online Education Partners include RedVector, IRMI, and Bisk Education/University Alliance. CFMA members can choose from an ever-growing library of online self-study programs at a special member discount.
Education (con’t.) Certification Resources • “The Book” – Financial Management & Accounting for the Construction Industry • CCIFP Overview Seminar • CFMA’s Study Guide for the CCIFP Exam
Certification CCIFP - The only standard for the construction industry financial professional • Nearing 462 certified nationwide in 41 states Certification endorsed by: • ASA - American Subcontractors Association • IRMI - International Risk Management Institute • CICPAC - Construction Industry CPAs • NASBP - National Association of Surety Bond Producers • 50% General Members • 40% Associate Members
Certification (con’t.) • Diversified Occupations of CCIFPs • CPAs both within companies and accounting firms • CFO and Controllers in construction • Surety Bond Producers and Bankers • Multiple exam dates around country between May and December • Exam Preparation resources at www.cfma.org/education The difference between an occupation and a profession is certification!
Conferences • CFMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition- May 16-20, 2009, Las Vegas NV • AGC/CFMA Construction Financial Management Conference • The IRMI Construction Risk Conference • The AICPA National Construction Industry Conference • Construction Management Association of America Conference
Products • CFMA Building Profits • Themed Issues (Risk Management, Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources) • Award-winning articles and columns with information to make your job easier. • New!
Products (con’t.) • CFMA’s 2009 Financial Survey • Financial and Operational Data Unique to the Industry • 2009 Questionnaire is now available(Deadline to complete June 8th) • Benchmarking Builder CD-ROM
Products (con’t.) • CFMA’s 2009 Information Technology Survey for the Construction Industry • Save time and effort researching IT solutions • Keep up with industry trends • Compare your IT against your competitors' • Software Usage Information Forum • Data Available ONLY from CFMA!
Products (con’t.) VALUABLE NEW FEATURES FOR 2009 • new, comprehensive software vendor listing • easier to read charts, graphs, and analysis • completely redesigned format EXCLUSIVE CFMA GENERAL MEMBER BENEFIT • Talk to your peers about specific software experiences - everything from implementation to in-the-trenches business applications – thru the Software Usage Forum
Products (con’t.) • “The Book” – Financial Management & Accounting for the Construction Industry • Heavy & Highway e-newsletter, Talking Heavy • Prospective Member E-mail
Products (con’t.) • CFMA’s Real-Time Membership Directory “The SOURCE” Online • Easy Access from any Computer • Real Time Updates • Member E-mail link • Update Member Information • Search Capabilities by: • Name • Location • Company • Chapter • Specialties
E-Services • Web site – www.cfma.org • Career Center • Online Registration • CFMA Store • Lien Law Online • Blast E-mails to Membership
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Member Preferences • Contact Information • Membership Profile • e-Contact Preferences • Areas of Knowledge/Expertise • My Receipts • The SOURCE Online • CFMA's 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition • CFMA/RedVector E-learning Portal • Online Store • ICCIFP
Affinity Programs • Enterprise Fleet Management – Bottom Line Savings! • Accruit, LLC
Committees National – GET INVOLVED! • Accounting & Reporting • Chapter Resource • Education • Executive (Appointed) • Finance (Appointed) • Leadership Development (Appointed) • Tax & Legislative • Information Technology Council
Task ForcesAssociated with National Committees • Construction Industry Liaison • Conference Planning • Membership Growth & Recruitment • Publications
Local Chapter Events • Employee Appreciation Luncheon • Knowledge Networks • Annual Jobsite Visit • Luncheon/ Dinner Meetings (June, October, February, and March)
Local Chapter Events (con’t.) • Annual Golf Outing- Benefiting Habitat for Humanity • Habitat Build • Bi-Annual Construction Conference • JA Charity Night
Committees Local – GET INVOLVED! • Academic Relations- Scholarship • Communications • Education • Annual Golf Outing • Membership • Newsletter • Programs
Scholarship Drawing Chair – Rebecca Ogle • $1,500.00 per student • Complete a written application • For children or grandchildren of active CFMA-IN members • For secondary education at any school eligible for a 529 College Savings Plan • Random drawing at our Scholarship Dinner Meeting • Must be present to win
Central Indiana Website Check it out! http://www.cfma-in.org/
Central Indiana Website • Chapter Events-Online Calendar • Event Flyers • Online Registration • Job Board • Committee Information • List of Officers and Directors • Membership Information • Newsletters • Photos • Face to Face…..Get to Know Fellow Members
Vision • The Source & Resource for Construction Financial Professionals