Maryland Business Expo
June 15-17, 2009
FEI Summary

With close to 350 registrants, the Maryland Business Expo, sponsored by the Maryland Association of CPAs, with FEI Baltimore Chapter, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Bankers' Association and other associate sponsors, was a resounding success.

Leadership from FEI Baltimore Chapter greeted attendees during the program and at their table outside the exhibit hall.

A number of FEI members also served as speakers on various panels at the program, including Ken Kelly, Tom Foard, Bob Laux  and Bob Tarola. FEI staff also took part in a panel, with Edith Orenstein, FEI's Director of Accounting Policy Analysis, speaking on a panel on Web 2.0 and Social Media.

Photos:

Pre-conference dinner hosted by MACPA 6.15.09 

Second Life Demo by MACPA and Friends done virtually from Baltimore and other points, delivered live at AICPA TechPlus conference: Photo 1: Linden Labs (creator of Second Life) Founder Philip Rosedale; Photo 2: Skip Falatko, Dir. of Finance and Admin, MACPA; Francine McKenna, author of Re:TheAuditors Blog, Edith Orenstein, author of the FEI Financial Reporting Blog

Social Media Panel