FEISV Chapter Newsletter | March 17, 2026 Print

FEI Silicon Valley Events

03/31 - Cybersecurity – Why Protecting Company Data is the #1 Issue of CFOs in 2026 | JPMorganChase
04/03 - Financial Officers Forum (Virtual)
04/16 - Not All Spend Is Equal: Why Vendor Spend Is the CFO’s Biggest Lever for Margin and Risk Control | Zip
04/28 - SAS Panel with Happy Hour - Save the Date! | Wells Fargo
05/07 - Happy Hour - Save the Date! | BPM
05/20 - Happy Hour - Save the Date! | Acrisure
06/04 - 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Hosted by Robert Half & FEISV

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Partners & Other Chapter Events

03/17 - Avoiding Preventable Losses From a Cyberattack: Guidance for Finance and Operations Leaders (Virtual) | FEI
03/18 - Real Estate as a Profit Center – Boost the Bottom Line with Lease Administration, Lease Audit, and Lease Accounting (Virtual) | FEI
03/25 - ICONS: Leaders in Finance (In-Person Event)  | FEI
03/25 - 5/31 - Ladies Golf | Acrisure
03/26 - Closing the Gap: Streamlining Accrued & Prepaid Expense Accounting for an
Audit-Ready Close (Virtual) | FEI
05/17 - 05/19 - 2026 Financial Leaders Forum (San Antonio) | FEI

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Latest Trends in FEI

Cyber-attacks/cybercrime are a multi-billion or even trillion-dollar global problem for companies and growing. It affects large and small, public and private companies alike. Unveil key issues before, during, and after a cyberattack at an interactive discussion hosted by JPMorgan Chase.

Reported victim losses in the U.S. alone exceeded $16.6B in 2024, up 33% from 2023, based on the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. And the FBI explicitly noted underreporting, especially around ransomware/extortion situations. For CFOs, cyber risk is no longer an IT problem—it is: A liquidity risk, earnings risk, disclosure risk, and reputational risk rolled into one.

Please join us for a timely and essential Cyber Security panel featuring experts representing different focus areas.

Cybersecurity – Why Protecting Company Data is the #1 Issue of CFOs in 2026 will be held at JPMorgan Chase in Palo Alto on Tuesday, March 31st, from 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm Pacific.

FEISV Members & Partners: Free     |     Other FEI Chapters & Non-Members: $135     |     Registration: Here

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Welcome New Gold Partners: Sensiba

Sensiba's global accounting, tax, governance, risk and compliance, and consulting services help businesses and people solve problems, establish trust, and build a foundation for sustainable growth. Independent and partner-owned, they’re a top-75 U.S. firm with a global footprint, maintaining operations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

Experts at Sensiba are passionate about collaborating with clients to increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and embrace emerging opportunities. As a certified B Corp, Senisba fosters a culture where people, families, and communities thrive. They support their clients' international accounting and tax needs as a member of Morison Global.

For more information, visit Sensiba.com.

CONTACT:

Kevin Shives
Partner, Sensiba
[email protected]

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Congratulations to Members Celebrating an Anniversary

We are so grateful for the continued prosperity of FEI Silicon Valley. This couldn't be accomplished without the dedication of our Members. 

Please join us in acknowledging Members who recently shared an anniversary with FEI Silicon Valley:

We look forward to another year together!

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Support the Scholarship Golf Tournament - Play and/or Sponsor!

Get involved with the 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or swinging a club for the very first time, this event is all about fun, connection, and supporting a great cause—not perfect swings.

Join us for a relaxed and lively day on the course filled with laughter, fresh air, friendly competition, and great company, all while helping raise funds that make a real difference. Grab a friend, rally a foursome, or come solo and meet new people. We promise a memorable day both on and off the course!

A heartfelt thank-you to all of our 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament sponsors for your generous support. We truly couldn’t do this without you. Your partnership not only makes this event possible, but it also strengthens our shared mission to support the future of finance through education and opportunity.

Please join us in acknowledging our current list of sponsors:

  • Tournament Sponsor: Robert Half
  • Beverage Cart Sponsor: SOAProjects
  • Swag Bag Sponsor: Alliant Insurance Services
  • Hole Sponsor: RSM
  • Sponsor: Janice Berthold | Heffernan Insurance Brokers

THERE ARE STILL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. See the attached document to support a great cause while building awareness for your company.

Now celebrating its 27th year, this time-honored event blends great golf and great company with an even greater purpose: Supporting the next generation of talented students pursuing finance and accounting degrees at California State University East Bay, UC Berkeley, San Jose State University, and Menlo College.

To date, this longstanding tradition has provided $774,000 in scholarships to remarkable individuals recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and drive to make a difference in the financial world.

Every contribution, from tournament sponsors to hole and prize sponsors, helps continue this proud FEI Silicon Valley tradition. Together, we’re driving real impact for the next generation of financial leaders while enjoying a day of connection, competition, and community.

The 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, hosted by Robert Half & FEI Silicon Valley, will be held on Thursday, June 4th, at the Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill.

FEISV Members & Non-Members Round of Golf: $275 (+The Deal: $390)     |     Foursome (Value $1,100): $1,000     |     Registration: Here

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Financial Officers Forum - 2 Weeks Away!

A little over two weeks from now, senior finance leaders will come together for a candid, peer-driven conversation you won’t find anywhere else. The Financial Officers Forum (FOF) is designed specifically for CFOs, Controllers, and VPs of Finance who provide consulting or advisory services. Participants bring real client challenges to the table and exchange practical solutions, tested strategies, and trusted referrals with fellow finance executives who understand the realities of advising growing organizations.

If you want practical answers from peers who have already faced the issues your clients are dealing with now, FOF is the place to be. When you register, submit a question or topic you’d like the group to address, and come ready for a high-value exchange that rarely happens outside a trusted circle of experienced finance leaders.

Financial Officers Forum (FOF) will be held virtually on Friday, April 3rd, from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Pacific.

FEISV Members, Partners & Rising Stars, Other FEI Members, and Non-Members: Free     |     Registration: Here

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Pre-Tournament Ladies Golf Clinic

Join fellow women golfers for a fun and supportive clinic series designed to prepare for the FEI Annual Golf Tournament on June 4th, and any tournament thereafter!

Coach Rena will lead these 90-minute sessions focused on key areas of the game—from long drives to precision putting—helping golfers of all skill levels build confidence and consistency.

Pick the class dates that work best for you, or join all six to sharpen your skills. Classes are intentionally small (4–8 participants; on-course class is limited to 6) to allow for personalized instruction.

Registration: https://evite.me/9Nz38xKzmG

Location:
Silicon Valley Golf at Shoreline Golf Links
2940 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043

Questions?
Contact: Lanea Riley | (650) 468-4158 | [email protected]

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Conflict Premium: Insurance and Supply Chains During the Iran War

Pillsbury colleagues Joseph Jean and Meaghan Murphy recently authored a four-part series examining the myriad insurance considerations brought to the forefront by recent and ongoing events in Iran. Here is a rundown of what you can learn from these informative pieces.

Part I – When Chokepoints Become Chokeholds

When trade routes detour, ports slow, and sanctions tighten, the difference between a painful delay and an uninsured loss often comes down to a few lines of policy wording.

Part II – Business Interruption vs. the Supply Chain

Many BI and contingent BI disputes don’t turn on the headline event. They turn on the trigger: What, exactly, counts as a covered loss at a covered location caused by a covered peril.

Part III – Political Risk, Political Violence and the Sanctions Tripwire

Some losses don’t look like “property damage” at all. They look like government action, loss of control, blocked payments or a legal inability to perform. That’s where PRI/political violence wording—and sanctions clauses—do the heavy lifting.

Part IV – War Risks, Detention and the Courts

War-risk losses are rarely “mysteries.” They’re usually fights about ordinary words—“detainment,” “loss,” “costs,” “restraint,” “constructive total loss”—and about which section of a program pays when war is in the causal chain.

Pillsbury is helping clients navigate the shifting geopolitical, regulatory and economic landscape in Iran with informed insight and global perspective.

Learn more. Read Conflict Premium: Insurance and Supply Chains During the Iran War via our Platinum Partners at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

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FEISV Member of the Week

David Wittenkamp

David Wittenhamp enjoys being part of the executive management team and helping companies realize their potential. His diverse background and ability to think strategically and execute tactically are a benefit to the organizations that David works with. Previous CFO experience includes roles at Relola, CaseBank Technologies Inc., A Division of ATP, and Aria Systems, among others.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwittenkamp

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FEISV Partner of the Week

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a premier global law firm with more than 700 attorneys located across 20 offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Their commitment is to deliver sophisticated, tailored legal solutions spanning corporate transactions, complex litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, technology, and financial services.

Pillsbury has a leading capital markets practice advising on a full spectrum of transactions, including IPOs and follow-on/secondary offerings, confidentially marketed public offerings, convertible and equity-linked securities, and at-the-market programs. Their attorneys also provide comprehensive counsel to public companies on disclosure obligations, corporate governance, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance with securities regulations.

Their team leverages their deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and market trends, enabling their experts to anticipate clients' evolving legal needs and proactively develop innovative strategies. Pillsbury's attorneys bring extensive industry knowledge, technical expertise, and a global perspective to help clients navigate complex legal and business landscapes and achieve their strategic objectives. At Pillsbury, they are dedicated to providing exceptional service and helping their clients succeed.

CONTACT:
Davina K. Kaile
Corporate and Securities Partner and Global Leader of Pillsbury’s Capital Markets and Public Companies Practice
[email protected]

www.pillsburylaw.com

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