2007 Members Summit and Annual Meeting set for June 26.

• Position: Members only

Does the current business expansion still have legs?

Nationally known economist Kenneth P. Mayland, Ph.D. will answer this and other critical questions at the 2007 Members Summit and Annual Meeting June 26 in Columbus.

In his address "After the Slowdown, What Then? Rebound or Recession?" Mayland will examine the prospects for the financial markets and provide an update on Ohio's economy and why it is lagging the rest of the country.

The Members Summit and Annual Meeting brings together Ohio CPAs and key leaders in the profession for a day-long program and networking opportunities.

The one-day event also offers nationally recognized session leaders such as Gale Crosley, CPA and quality CPE choices in accounting and auditing, tax, HR, technology, controllers, corporate leaders, practice management and ethics.

"The Members Summit is an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss issues with the leadership of the profession," said Brian D. Morita, CPA with Cinuni & Panichi Inc in Beachwood.

The wide variety of sessions includes topics such as:

* The new risk assessment standards

* Ohio tax update

* Risk management

* Microsoft Vista[TM]

* Professional standards (which fulfills the Ohio licensing requirement)

"Past Summit speakers have been very knowledgeable. I appreciated the fact there were some sessions oriented toward private business," said Tara L. Bradley, CPA with Achbach Auto Industries LLC of Columbus.

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