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• Position: The Researchforum

Since the last issue of the Research Forum, Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF) has been busy partnering with members across the U.S. on its ongoing research initiatives. Attending FEI technical committees meetings, such as those of the committees on Corporate Reporting, Finance and Information Technology and Taxation, allows FERF to contribute to the national think tank of topics and issues that are most relevant to the profession. Meanwhile, presentations at FEI's area leadership and chapter meetings and discussions with FERF's research committees ensure not only that our work is objective and unbiased, but that it is delivered effectively to members like you.

From these meetings, FERF was delighted to be able to bring back all of the positive feedback concerning the latest research and programs and how they provide a solution to the professional development needs of members and their staff. Additionally, the value of this think tank demonstrates how new and prospective members can benefit from being part of FEI. Finally, our research reports receive both national and local press coverage, which, in turn, should help increase awareness of how each FEI member contributes to continuing education for our profession.

Your contribution to the FERF think tank has resulted in the following new FERF projects:

What's New in Financial Reporting: Financial Statement Notes from Annual Reports will analyze selected Annual Report filings for the year ended Dec. 31, 2007 and provide...