Raleigh, NC
Next Meeting
RESERVE A SPOT
Date:
Wednesday September 9, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
Location:
Towne Bank
3535 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
Agenda:

 

We have a fantastic and very timely topic this month. 

We're thrilled to be featuring Barry Payne, AICPA’s Regional Vice President - Americas. He'll discuss the AICPA's RISE 2040 and Future of Finance initiatives as well as the trends reshaping the profession, including AI and expanding data capabilities, evolving business models, talent challenges, and changing stakeholder expectations.

 Not only is this an extremely important topic for our members, but it is also important for future members. Please feel free to invite those you know who are either early in their finance careers or considering a career in Finance.

 

Host: Craig Poms, Sr VP – TowneBank 

 

Topic: AICPA’s Rise 2040 and Future of Finance 

We will be learning more about two of the AICPA’s initiatives, Rise 2040 and the Future of Finance. These initiatives include research, events and conversations, bringing leaders in the finance profession together to co-create the future of the profession and define the steps to get there. 

 

Speaker: Barry Payne, AICPA Regional Vice President – America’s 

 

In his role, Barry leads relationships with all AICPA members and CGMAs who work in a business role in the America’s.   Barry works closely with CFOs and finance leaders to understand the future of the profession and to ensure we are all skilled and equipped for the future too.

Barry is from the UK and currently lives in Durham, NC with his wife Emma.   Barry is a graduate of the University of London and is also a world record holder!

 

 

 

See you at the FENG meeting on Wednesday, September 9th

 

Registration: If you are planning to attend, please register by Monday September 7th to help us get an accurate headcount and help our hosts plan for their hospitality needs. 

 

Members Login: http://www.thefeng.org/membersonly/ this will take you to your personal home page. Please enter the website with your password and scroll to the Raleigh Chapter to register for this event. 

 

Guests of Members: Please use this link: https://www.thefeng.org/chapters/north-carolina/raleigh/111

 

Agenda 

 

6:00 to 6:30 pm – Open Networking 

6:30 to 6:45 pm – Welcome, thank our host, up-coming events, and general comments.  

6:45 to 7:45 pm – The speakers will talk for 45 minutes to an hour, saving time for questions.

7:45 to 8:00 pm – Open networking

 

About the Raleigh, NC Chapter: 

 

The Raleigh chapter has over 700 members and usually meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Meeting location varies each depending on the host company. Guests and prospective FENG members are always welcome. First-timers and those who are newly in transition are given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the other chapter members and make any special requests. Most meetings include a speaker and current topic of interest to our members as well as food and drinks. 

 

 

Best Regards, 

 

Ted Bachman, Chairman

Raleigh FENG Chapter

(919) 606-3477 (Business/Cell) or (919) 217-9588 (Home)

Email: [email protected] 

Website:  http://BachmanAssoc.com 

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tedbachman 

 

Raleigh Chapter Leadership

Ted Bachman, Chairman

[email protected]

(919) 606-3477

 

Joyce Gibney, HQ Coordinator 

[email protected]

(203) 856-5055

 

Co-Chair people 

Dana Crawford 

[email protected]

(919) 271-9917

 

Katrinka Tezyk

[email protected]

(315) 406-4510

 

Meetings

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Reserve A Spot AICPA’s Rise 2040 and Future of Finance Sep 09
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Cyber Security Governance for Financial Executives Jul 08
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Penn National Claims Case Studies: What Finance Leaders Should Know Jun 10
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13 Not registered Free
Discovering Ways to Leverage Non-Traditional Credit for Complex Lending Needs and Reducing Long Term Capital Gains May 13
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17 Not registered Free
Harnessing Data, AI, and Automation Apr 08
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
20 Not registered Free
Legal Update on NC Sales Tax, and Employment Discrimination Mar 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
24 Not registered Free
Lessons Learned from the National Championship UNC Wrestling Coach Feb 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
57 Not registered Free
2026 Annual Tax Update: Federal and NC - OBBBA Jan 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
25 Not registered Free
Leveraging Automation and AI in the Tax and Accounting Function Dec 10, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
33 Not registered Free
Annual Friends of FENG Meeting Nov 05, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
32 Not registered Free
Leadership within an Organization – How You Navigate Change Oct 08, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
24 Not registered Free
Cyber Insurance 101: Protecting Your Business from Digital Threats Sep 10, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York
15 Not registered Free

Chapter Description

Guests and prospective FENG members are always welcome. First-timers and members who are recently in transition are given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the other chapter members. Most meetings include a speaker and a current topic of interest to our members.

We look forward to meeting you and getting to know each other.

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Alumni (59%) 335
Active (34%) 194
Associate (1%) 3
Retired (6%) 35