LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The monthly meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) will feature a presentation by Chris Bauer, Ph.D., a psychologist focusing on the impact of ethics violations within organizations. His presentation will discuss what your company needs to be doing beyond writing an ethics code. Dr. Bauer will explain what ethics are and aren't (and why the difference matters), how to easily recognize 'red flags' for ethics problems and what to do when you see them, and the basic do's and don'ts of consulting about ethics issues. He will discuss who is most at risk for ethics violations and why, the essentials of confronting others -- and oneself -- on ethics concerns, and how to keep ethics clearly in mind in the course of day-to-day decision making. Dr. Bauer will offer a 'preventive maintenance' approach to ethics. The dinner program will be held on Thursday, October 21, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Reagan Dining Room on the third floor of the Jonathan Club, 545 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
Chris Bauer is based in Nashville, Tennessee. His websites are www.bauerethicsseminars.com and www.bauercoaching.com. He has also worked for business professionals as a coach or personal trainer, and is the author of several books and CD products.
The FEI's Professional Development Program, which will be held prior to the regular dinner meeting, presents David J. Cichelli from the Alexander Group. His seminar, "What finance professionals should know about sales compensation," helps executives understand and manage this variable expense. Cichelli will also discuss the results of The Alexander Group's, "2004 Sales Compensation Trends Survey." The professional development program will start at 5 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Jonathan Club.
News media may call Lucinda Hill, president, Los Angeles Chapter of Financial Executives International, at 323-727-0900, for reservations. Attendees are urged to make reservations by visiting the FEI web site and registering at the meetings and events page at http://www.fei.org/chapter/LA/meetings.cfm
About FEI
Founded in 1931, Financial Executives International is a professional association for senior level financial executives, representing 15,000 individuals. Headquartered in Florham Park, N.J. with offices in Washington, D.C., the organization is comprised of 86 chapters across the United States and Canada and nine technical committees.
The organization's mission is to provide leadership on emerging issues concerning the financial community, personal and professional development, advocacy services and peer networking opportunities for chief financial officers, vice presidents of finance, controllers, treasurers, tax executives, and finance and accounting professors in academia. Other typical titles held by FEI members include assistant controller, subsidiary chief financial officer or controller, assistant treasurer and director of tax.
The LA chapter of FEI currently has approximately 400 members who represent a full array of industries including defense, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, insurance and technology.