April 2003

Plan Your Firm’s Training and Development Strategy With FAE In-Firm CPE

By Monte Kaplan, Senior Manager of FAE In-Firm Education

A managing partner stretches his arms, following a long and busy tax season.

“We’ve made it through with flying colors,” he says. “Our clients are impressed with our firm’s skill and professionalism. It wasn’t easy, but the staff worked hard and smart and got the job done. They knew all the latest developments and had the skills to deliver top-notch service. They perform this way all year whether it’s auditing, accounting or consulting. I’m proud of them, and they’re proud of themselves. We’re the best firm because our people are the best.”

Every managing partner would love to speak these words because every firm wants to build a reputation for excellence that separates them from the competition.

This doesn’t happen by itself. It requires commitment and planning to enhance your staff’s professional skills, increase their competence and make each member a key asset to your firm. Continuing education is the means to that end.
The Foundation for Accounting Education In-Firm CPE may be your firm’s best solution for your firm’s continuing education needs. FAE offers courses in all areas of practice and at all levels of instruction. Here’s why FAE In-Firm Education works:

• It’s private.
• It’s at your office or preferred location.
• It trains your people together.
• It’s economical.
• It demonstrates your firm’s commitment to staff development and high performance.

FAE In-Firm Education can put your firm on the fast track to the next level of success. To learn more, contact Monte Kaplan, Senior Manager, FAE In-Firm Education, at 212-791-8431 or mkaplan@nysscpa.org.