FEISV Chapter Newsletter | June 05, 2026 
FEI Silicon Valley Events
07/24 - Financial Officers Forum (Virtual)
07/28 - FEISV Annual BBQ - Save the Date!
08/19 - FEISV TopGolf & Social
Partners & Other Chapter Events
06/09 - AI in Action: Building A Modern, High-Scaling Finance Function (Virtual) | FEI
06/16 - Getting Ahead of What’s Next: What Today's Regulation, Disclosure Trends, and AI Mean for Public Companies (Virtual) | FEI
06/23 - Q2 Private Company Roundtable – AI Driven Finance Transformation (Virtual) | FEI
06/23 - From Market Signals to Financial Impact: Modernizing ASC 360 Impairment (Virtual) | FEI
06/23 - Lease Modifications, Terminations, and Reassessments under ASC 842 (Virtual) | FEI
06/24 - Corporate Finance Playbook (Virtual) | FEI
Latest Trends in FEI
What a fantastic day on the course with an incredible turnout for the 27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, presented by Robert Half and FEI Silicon Valley. As one of our cornerstone events, it was a resounding success, filled with meaningful networking, plenty of laughs, and memorable moments throughout the day.
It was especially rewarding to see our community come together so strongly. Opportunities like this are what our Chapter is all about. FEI Silicon Valley is rooted in connecting, engaging, and building lasting relationships in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Be sure to check out our LinkedIn page and upcoming newsletters for photos, highlights, and tournament winners. And to stay involved, visit our Events page to see what else we have planned. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
FEI's Corporate Finance Playbook
Finance is moving faster – and the expectations on CFOs, CAOs, and financial leaders have never been higher. FEI’s Corporate Finance Playbook, a complimentary virtual event, brings together forward-thinking financial executives to explore how today’s leading organizations are turning innovation into execution.
Join peers and industry experts to examine how finance teams are accelerating the close, modernizing consolidation and reporting, securing the ledger, and elevating FP&A with AI, advanced analytics, and decision intelligence – while maintaining control, compliance, and confidence in the numbers.
Earn up to 2 CPE credits during this high-impact program that delivers practical insights on the evolving role of finance leadership as enterprise strategists and change leaders, along with real-world examples and actionable frameworks you can apply immediately.
Corporate Finance Playbook will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 24th, from 8:00 am - 10:00 am Pacific.
FEISV Members & Partners, FEI Members, and Non-Members: Free | Registration: Here
Finance Architecture Is Evolving. FERF and Randstad USA Are Measuring How
Finance and accounting functions are being reshaped by converging pressures – shifting talent landscapes, advancing technology, and growing organizational complexity. To document this transformation at a national scale, the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), in partnership with Randstad USA, has launched the 2026 Finance Architecture Report – a comprehensive research initiative examining the talent challenges and structural evolution facing today's finance and accounting leaders.
FEI Members are invited to participate in the survey before June 12. The survey takes approximately 12 – 15 minutes to complete, all responses are fully confidential and reported in aggregate, and all participants will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $150 Visa gift certificates. The completed report will be made available to participants upon publication.
Learn more. Read Finance Architecture Is Evolving. FERF and Randstad USA Are Measuring How via FEI Daily.
Latest Pillsbury's News Alerts
Our Platinum Partners at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP have recently rolled out a feed of alerts and insights that are especially relevant to FEI Members, including updates on financial services regulation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and other developments affecting middle-market businesses.
- Prediction Markets and Insider Trading: Compliance Considerations
- SEC Continues to Pursue Whistleblower Agenda
- SEC Proposes Sweeping Registered Offering and Public Company Reporting Reforms: Key Takeaways and Practical Considerations
- SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies: Key Takeaways and Practical Considerations
Pillsbury also continues to publish issue-based client alerts and enforcement monitors that translate complex legal changes into practical takeaways for in-house finance and business leaders. For the FEI community, that means timely guidance on the kinds of legal and regulatory shifts that can affect reporting, operations, risk management, and strategic planning.
RSM Marks 100 Years of Serving the Middle Market
SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 1, 2026 – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of advising middle market businesses through periods of economic, operational and technological change.
In San Jose and across the region, RSM serves companies that are helping shape the economy and drive growth across industries, reflecting the broader impact of the middle market nationwide.
A hundred years doesn't happen without extraordinary people — both within our walls and across the businesses we've been honored to serve," said Ahmad Ejaz, RSM Bay Area Market Leader. "Our deepest pride comes from standing alongside organizations that are making a real difference in the communities we all call home.
For 100 years, RSM has grown alongside the businesses it serves, building consulting, tax and assurance capabilities centered on its brand promise, The Power of Being Understood. That promise continues to guide how RSM brings insight, collaboration and practical perspective to help clients make informed decisions and create long-term value.
The milestone is captured through “RSM¹⁰⁰,” reflecting how a century of experience shapes the firm today and positions it for the future. As businesses face increasing complexity and rising expectations for growth, RSM’s centennial underscores the strength of its people, the depth of its client relationships and the investments the firm is making to support clients moving forward.
About RSM US LLP
For 100 years, RSM has empowered middle market companies worldwide to take charge of change. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth. Our unique understanding of the middle market makes RSM the natural choice for growth-oriented, internationally active organizations seeking relevant insights and tailored, innovative solutions for a complex and changing world. With a global reach spanning more than 120 countries, we instill confidence in a world of change by bringing the full power of RSM to make a lasting impact on our clients, colleagues and communities. For more information, visit rsmus.com.
From Complexity to Clarity: Best Practices for ERP Transformation Projects
Businesses continue to face pressure to modernize technology and adapt to rapid changes in how work gets done that can help them transform and optimize their operations, processes, and services, and stay competitive in a marketplace undergoing rapid technological disruption. Central to many companies’ efforts to digitize and modernize is the implementation or upgrade of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
ERP systems serve as the backbone of an organization’s operational infrastructure, integrating core business functions like finance, supply chain, procurement, human resources (HR), and customer relationship management (CRM) into one centralized platform. They enable operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation by helping businesses automate and streamline their operations and make data more accessible, accurate, and actionable.
Given the critical role of these systems, it’s no surprise that many organizations across industries, from finance to manufacturing, are investing heavily in ERP upgrades or new implementations. If your business is considering such a move, it is vital to understand from the outset that an ERP transformation project is a complex undertaking requiring significant resources and an unwavering focus on change management to be successful and deliver expected value.
Learn more. Read From Complexity to Clarity: Best practices for ERP Transformation Projects via our Platinum Partners at Robert Half.
FEISV Member of the Week
Christopher Chu is Senior Director of Product Finance at Snowflake, having held numerous management and Senior-level roles at the company. Previous experience includes research and reporting roles at AllianceBernstein and Time Warner. Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business.
FEISV Partner of the Week
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers.
They offer contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing, and creative, legal, administrative, and customer support roles.
Specifically for their finance and accounting specialization, Robert Half provides companies with an alternative to the traditional consulting firm approach and helps them succeed through a variety of financial talent and project consulting solutions. Whether it's one person or an entire project team, Robert Half has a large network of seasoned professionals with experience in finance, accounting, and business systems who are available to step in immediately.
Named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that provides internal audit, risk, business, and technology consulting solutions.
Explore their talent solutions, research, and insights at RobertHalf.com.
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