April 2000

IMA to Honor Kessler

By Bill Pape

The Institute of Management Accountants' New York City Chapter will present its sixth annual Executive of the Year Award to Stuart Kessler at a reception and dinner on May 16 at the Marriott Financial Center Hotel in New York City.

The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession in the New York City metropolitan area. Kessler served as NYSSCPA president in 1984­1985 and as AICPA chair in 1997­1998, and he remains active in both organizations. He is currently a managing director at American Express Tax & Business Services of New York.

The IMA is a national organization that provides members with personal and professional development opportunities through education, association with business professionals, and certification in management accounting skills.

For more information, contact Charles Aiello at (212) 272-9185. *