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Robert Half’s 6 Benefits of Volunteerism for Your Finance Team – and Your Business

August 5, 2019

There’s nothing like a good team-building exercise to increase trust and enhance collaboration in the workplace. Managers typically plan games, special meals or recreational sports to help build camaraderie among employees in their organization. But as fun as these activities are, many finance leaders seek more meaningful ways to engage and develop their staff —…

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BDO Knows: Transaction Advisory Services

October 26, 2018

Stakes are high. Timelines are tight. Sound judgment and professional advice are a must. Having ready access to the full resources of an integrated global network and a team solely dedicated to transaction advisory can make all the difference.

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ASC 606 – The Aftermath

September 26, 2018

Most public companies have now adopted ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. If you speak to any of these public companies that have already adopted, for many, especially in the Silicon Valley, was one of the most difficult new accounting standards to adopt and implement. While some fiscal year end public companies are still…

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Upcoming Events

Oct 15

Enhancing Your Interpersonal Power and Organizational Influence

Tuesday, October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Who should attend: Chapter Members Chapter Partners Qualified Guests

Corporate politics can be a bit…challenging.   The business world is some shark-infested waters. Swimming through the politics is a delicate dance between informality and professionalism. This is a struggle we face at all levels of the corporate ladder. Finding that perfect stroke is crucial for gaining influence with those who matter most. Be better

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Oct 22

New Member Meetup

Tuesday, October 22 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Who should attend: Chapter Members Chapter Partners Qualified Guests

Come join your fellow new members to learn more about getting the most from your membership, while mingling with your fellow new members. Bring a friend who you think would enjoy our activities and benefit from our programs, and who is eligible to join FEI.

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Oct 25

Rising Stars Advisory Board – October Meet-Up

Friday, October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Who should attend: Chapter Board Members Rising Stars

To all Rising Stars and FEI Members: The next Rising Stars Advisory Board Meet-up is on Friday, October 25th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.                 Location, Date & Time: Friday,  October 25th 6:30pm – 8:30pm Mad Oak 135 12th Street Oakland, CA 94607   Plan ahead!  Future Rising Stars

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Oct 29

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – Should you be concerned?

Tuesday, October 29 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Who should attend: Anyone

BDO USA, LLP and FEI Silicon Valley invite you and your colleagues to an information packed, complimentary program with BDO’s privacy expert, Sangeet Rajan to discuss California’s version of GDPR which impacts all companies here that deal in consumer data.   This program will discuss the key privacy issues and trends and what your organization

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Nov 05

Start-Up CFO Affinity Group

Tuesday, November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Who should attend: Anyone

Join us for an introduction to our new start-up CFO group. Learn about the group’s objectives, structure and have an open discussion on topics for the year ahead, all while mingling with other start-up CFOs.   Our first installment will include Jon Beizer from the venture debt firm, WTI. He will provide an overview of

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Nov 12

Rising Stars – How to make $ Millions through Entrepreneurism – Part 2

Tuesday, November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Who should attend: Chapter Board Members Rising Stars

To all Rising Stars and FEI Board Members: The next Rising Stars Advisory Board of Directors meeting is on Tuesday, September 17th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. How to make $ Millions through Entrepreneurism – Part 2 In this Part 2 of 2, Mr. Purfey will explain how to attract investors to invest $ millions, the

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Nov 13

November Financial Officers Forum (FOF) Affinity Group

Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Who should attend: Anyone

FOF focuses on issues faced by senior finance professionals (e.g. CFOs, Controllers, VP Finance) who currently provide consulting services to companies. Attendees develop topics for discussion primarily reflecting current client situations and share best practices, personal experiences and their connections, all entirely on a confidential basis – similar to a Vistage format. This Affinity Group

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