Much activity--at FEI and beyond.

• Author: Heffes, Ellen M.
• Position: Editor's page - Financial Executives International - Conference notes

November is a busy time in general, and particularly for FEI. We have our very popular (and ever-more vital!) 29th annual Current Financial Reporting Issues Conference, scheduled for Nov. 15-16 at the Marriott Marquis in New York. And for the fifth year, we welcome the newest inductees into FEI's Hall of Fame at the gala on Mon., Nov. 15 at The New York Palace Hotel. This year, we celebrate Karl M. von der Heyden and Ulyesse J. Le Grange.

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You can read about the remarkable 40-year careers of von der Heyden and LeGrange in the cover story. While von der Heyden made several job and industry changes, each time climbing the career ladder, LeGrange very patiently stayed with the same company in varying roles and with expanded responsibilities. One notable trait that impressed both Cheryl Graziano and me in our interviews with these two gentlemen--beyond their obvious successes--was the humility they expressed in discussing their extraordinary achievements.

As is always the case with fascinating interviews where only so much can fit on the printed page, I feel a kind of loss for what's left on the proverbial "cutting room floor." Not to worry, however. What's left is informative and illustrative of the personality, drive, intelligence, competence and fortitude of each of these men and the success each has achieved--and continues to pursue in retirement!

Warm congratulations Karl and Ulyesse, as you join the 11 other outstanding financial executives in this place of honor: Dennis R. Beresford, Susan Schmidt Bies, Frank J. Borelli, F. Gorham Brigham Jr., Dennis D. Dammerman, Thomas E. Jones, Robert W. Moore, Donald T. Nicolaisen, Charles Noski, John F. Ruffle and Samuel Siegel.

Also in this issue, you will find an article on the FASB's latest approach to pension accounting, "New...