Higher Education Accounting Workshop
May 18-19, 2009

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    • Location: Chicago Marriott O'Hare
    Date: May 18-19, 2009
    Fee: $250 for CACUBO members
    $325 for non-CACUBO members
    (Includes workbook, lunch and breaks)

      WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
    To provide participants with an introduction to college and university accounting concepts and the basic format used by public and private institutions in their financial statements. This workshop is hosted by the Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO) and is part of their on-going educational programs.

      INTENDED AUDIENCE:
    College and university accounting and financial administrators

      CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CREDITS:
    CACUBO is pleased to sponsor continuing education for the higher education community. Participants in the Introduction to Higher Education Accounting Workshop who wish to apply for CPE credit with their professional organizations can obtain a certificate or letter of completion at the end of the workshop. The maximum number of CPEs you can apply for is based on (1) one CPE for each 50 minutes of schedule programming, and (2) a participant attending all scheduled programming. 12 CPE credits will be awarded for attendees.

      CONFERENCE HOTEL:
    Accommodations have been reserved at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road Chicago, Illinois 60631 at a special conference rate of $154 per night. To secure this special rate, please make your reservations early. When making room reservations please mention you are attending the CACUBO Higher Education Accounting Workshop. Chicago O'Hare Airport hotel features helpful amenities, including complimentary O'Hare Airport shuttle service and a business center. Located minutes from O'Hare International Airport and 15 miles from downtown Chicago. Contact information: Phone: 1-773-693-4444, Toll-free: 1-866-614-8407 Reservations

      IMPORTANT:
    Early registration is strongly encouraged as enrollment is limited in each public and private school session. Registration will close on May 12, 2009.

      REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
  • The registration fee includes all course materials, breaks, 2 continental breakfasts and the lunch on Monday, May 18.
  • Please register for either the Public Institution workshop or Private Institution workshop.
  • The registration fees are as follows: CACUBO member registration for either the Public Workshop or Private Workshop - $250.00 NON-Members registration for either the Public Workshop or Private Workshop - $325.00
  • PAYMENT INFORMATION: We accept several forms of payment – Visa & MasterCard and purchase orders. Please make purchase orders payable to University of Nebraska.
  • IF PAYING WITH PURCHASE ORDER: Please enter your purchase order number. If your purchase order number is pending, please enter/text "pending" in the drop down box. Your organization/institution will receive billing information.

      • HOW TO REGISTER:
    For your convenience, we provide several ways to register. To expedite your registration and guarantee your space, we recommend ON-Line Registration. To register on-line – please click here. To register by fax, complete the registration form on the brochure and fax to (402) 472-1264. By Phone - Call (402) 472-2423 and our Registration Specialist will assist you. To register by Mail complete the registration section of the brochure and mail to: Academic Conference Registration - 1700 Y Street - University of Nebraska – Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0694.

      CANCELLATION POLICY:
    Requests for refunds will only be honored if made by letter or fax (740-351-3416) no later than April 27, 2009.

      WORKSHOP CONTACT:
    For more information on the workshop, please contact Joanne Charles, Workshop Chair at 740-351-3560 or by email at jcharles@shawnee.edu

    Public Institutions
    Dr. Mary L. Fischer is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Tyler. She has served as Chief Accountant, Controller and Assistant to the Financial Vice President at University of Connecticut. She has also served as Controller at Columbia University in New York and at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She taught at Fairfield University before joining the University of Texas. Dr. Fischer has written a wide array of articles on accounting education, cash flow, fund accounting, college and university accounting, unrelated business tax, and financial administration. She is a co-author of the fourth edition of College and University Business Administration and the updated Basic Fund Accounting training package. She received both the NACUBO Daniel D. Robinson Award and the Professional Development and Scholarship Award for her outstanding contributions to the college and university national sector.

    Private Institutions
    Tom Guinan joined the Controller's Group at the University of Notre Dame as the Associate Controller, in July 2002. Tom directs the Accounting and Financial Services, Research and Sponsored Programs Accounting and Payment and Procurement Services divisions within the Controller's Group. He reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller. Tom has played a lead functional role in the implementation of the Finance and HR/Payroll ERP systems implementations from 2003-2006 and continues to work on information reporting initiatives combining the resources of the IT and functional units. Tom also plays a coordination and management role in Notre Dame's Institutional Risk and Compliance Committee. Tom received bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (Accountancy, 1991) and Arts (Theology, 1992) and also received a Master of Arts degree (Theology, 1993) from Notre Dame. Prior to joining the Controller's Group, Tom was an auditor for over eight years with Ernst & Young's Not-for-Profit Business Services Group in New York City where he reached the position of senior manager. In 2001, while still with Ernst & Young, Tom earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University. Tom has been a certified public accountant since 1996.

    Jason Schroeder is a Senior Manager for financial reporting at the University of Notre Dame. Jason's responsibilities include the coordination of the University's year-end reporting processes, including preparation of the University's audited financial statements. Jason has experience with IRS, NCAA and federal research reporting compliance, as well as foreign statutory reporting required for certain international programs. Jason also plays a technical role in the development of internal reporting initiatives that combine the resources of the University's IT and functional units. Jason is a 1993 graduate of Notre Dame and joined the Controller's Group there in 2001. Prior to returning to Notre Dame, Jason served as an auditor with Price Waterhouse and as an officer in the U.S. Army. Jason has been a certified public accountant since 1997.

    Visitor Information
    To learn about area attractions in and around Chicago, please visit the Chicago Office of Tourism website at http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Tourism&entityNameEnumValue=41 or call the tourism office direct at 312-744-2400 for a visitor information packet.

    Dress code: Casual attire is recommended for the entire workshop.

    The 2009 Workshop is coordinated by Joanne Charles, Shawnee State University
    Promotional brochures will be mailed in March 2009 to CACUBO members.
    You may also inquire about the workshop by calling 740-351-3560 or fax 740-351-3416 or email: jcharles@Shawnee.edu to request additional information.

    Higher Education Accounting Workshop Brochure (available at later date)
    Higher Education Accounting Workshop Registration
    Hotel Registration
    Higher Education Accounting Workshop CPE (see below)

    Continued Professional Education Credit (CPEs): CACUBO is pleased to sponsor continuing education for the higher education community. Participants in the Introduction to Higher Education Accounting Workshop who wish to apply for CPE credit with their professional organizations can obtain a certificate or letter of completion at the end at the end of the workshop. The maximum number of CPEs you can apply for is based on (1) one CPE for each 50 minutes of schedule programming, and (2) a participant attending all scheduled programming.