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. | 