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Research Center >> September 2009

CONFERENCE NEWS: Spotlight on Auto Dealerships Conference
ADP, DealerTrack, Driving Force Auto Consulting Group and more on board to exhibit!
by AICPA Custom Media Solutions

AICPA National Auto Dealership Conference
October 22 - 23, 2009 • New Orleans, LA

Now in its 16th year, the AICPA National Auto Dealership Conference remains the only conference that’s geared toward both the CPA and the financial professionals in the auto industry. It brings together today’s leading industry experts for in-depth presentations, panel discussions and hands-on-training focused on solutions that will help participants stay competitive in a difficult economy.

This year’s conference features a keynote address by Jim Ziegler, who will give a prediction for the industry’s future with an animated speech titled The Shape of Things to Come. Hot topics include:

  • Operating tips for a slow economy   
  • Current Issues with Chrysler and General Motors  
  • Deep Dive: What to expect from the Federal stimulus bill
  • Richard Sox’s Annual Legal Update
  • Best practices in a slow economy
  • State of the industry
  • Dealership Labor Issues

This year also features a special general session Finance Panel that will examine the ongoing credit crisis from both dealer and lender perspectives and assess emerging dealer capital strategies.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

This conference offers an invaluable opportunity to network with industry experts and potential customers, including the Networking Reception on Thursday evening, October 22nd 2009. Participants at the conference will include CPAs with auto dealership clients and dealership professionals, including owners, general managers, CFOs, CEOs, controllers and auto manufacturers’ representatives

Booth space and sponsorships are still available! Download the prospectus for further information or call 1-800-873-1677, Option 2.

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November 2009 Conferences

AICPA Not-For-Profit Financial Executive Forum
November 5 - 6, 2009 • Anaheim, CA

AICPA National Real Estate Conference
November 9 - 10, 2009 • New Orleans, LA

AICPA/PDI National Oil & Gas Conference
November 9 - 10, 2009 • Denver, CO

AICPA Controllers Workshop East
November 10 -11, 2009 • Lake Buena Vista, FL

AICPA National Business Valuation Conference
November 15 - 17, 2009 • San Francisco, CA

AICPA Briefing on Sophisticated Tax Planning for Your Wealthy Clients
November 16 - 17, 2009 • New York, NY

AICPA Federal Real Estate Tax Conference
November 30 - December 1, 2009 • Washington, DC

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? This is your opportunity to build relationships with a select group of CPAs and financial professionals. Join our growing list of exhibitors and sponsors.

For more information on these or other AICPA conferences, call 1-800-873-1677 to speak with Patrick Slater or Michael DeWitt.