CPA Programs
Workshops and Keynotes

A Business Theater Approach

wpe1.gif (8263 bytes) Custom programs that continue to inform and delight boards, volunteer leaders, CPA members, and staffs of CPA organizations

We provide custom designed retreats and workshops that help Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers increase the growth and success of your organization.

We offer challenging, substantive Seminars for your corporate members’ and public practitioners’ continuing professional education.

We generate excitement and build momentum at your meetings and conferences through keynotes and breakout sessions.

Our success and experience with CPA organizations enables us to tune into your specific issues and create programs that meet existing and future needs. We enjoy this alliance and work with you to develop and deliver programs that continually delight your members and staff.

 

 

Steven Frohman ASI and Elizabeth Fried of N. E. Fried and Associates have teamed up to bring your organization a series of new and exciting CPA focused-programs. These highly informative and interactive multimedia events are designed to promote organizational effectiveness and help you transform into the world of The New Finance Professional. We tailored the courses to meet your needs–and bring them right to your doorstep!

Our customized seminars and workshops are loaded with substance. Content ranges from skill building to theory and is acquired through enjoyable, practical, and fun-filled learning activities. Delivery includes sophisticated presentation graphics, as well as entertaining and relevant videotapes. These techniques set the stage for thought-provoking group discussions and mentally-challenging exercises that relate to real workplace issues. We bring you fun and excitement.

Development and Planning Programs for Boards, Staffs, and Volunteers

CPE Corporate Leadership Series for Corporate Members

CPE Consulting for Impact™ Series for Corporate Members and Practitioners

Keynotes and Breakout Sessions for Retreats and Conferences


What CPAs Are Saying . . .

"Great opportunity to get CPE credits with such a helpful and inspiring topic. My expectations were far exceeded. I am glad I took the time to attend."

Tammy Gump
Logan View, Inc.
Bellefontaine, OH
 

"Excellent seminar. Adds theory to practice and demonstrates well how it relates to things ongoing in my organization. I would like to see other courses in this series offered."

Lloyd Jordan
Executive Director
Carolina Organ Procurement
Greenville, NC
 

"One of the most satisfying courses I have taken as a CPA. Very well presented. The discussion leader knew the topic and expressed it concisely through material as well as personal experience."

Scott P. Kunz
National City Bank
Cleveland, OH
 

"Excellent presentation. I especially liked the personal stories about your experiences with other organizations."

Mark Crouser
Director Financial Reporting
Centrex Construction Group
Dallas, TX
 

"I used to think there were things I couldn't do in the workplace, but now I think I can."

Sharon Matonis
Financial Analyst
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ohio
Cleveland, OH
 

"The best course I have ever attended."

Alan Nunley
CFO
Southwest Convenience
Odessa, TX
 

"Great personal development seminar. Relates to my job and personal life as well."

Christine Babineau
Assistant Controller
IVIS International
Raleigh, NC

Program Leaders

Steven E. Frohman

Steven E. Frohman is a speaker, consultant, and business owner. He is president of Applied Synergistics, Inc., a Wisconsin-based management consulting firm. His firm specializes in organizational effectiveness and business process management. You’ll find his opinions quoted in such publications as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune. His broad-based experience spans from positions in senior management and marketing for a high-tech Fortune 500 company to owning and operating small service and manufacturing businesses. Steve has worked with organizations across multiple industries and currently consults in public and private sectors. His thought-provoking keynotes and seminars provide insightful and systematic strategies for dealing with the challenges and opportunities associated with change. He is known for his interactive and engaging style.

N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D.

N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D., joined our team in 1995 as a strategic partner. She is president of N. E. Fried and Associates, Inc., an Ohio-based human resources consulting firm specializing in cash compensation. Prior to starting her firm in 1983, she served in a variety of technical and management roles for a major financial institution. Dr. Fried presents keynotes and seminars at corporate and association meetings and conventions. Her client list includes such diverse organizations as Chevron Chemical, Coopers and Lybrand, Ernst & Young, GE Aircraft Engines, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Johnson & Johnson, National Institute of Standards and Technology, New York New England Telephone, California State University, and Walt Disney World. Her work has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, Business Week, and Fortune Magazine. She has published over 30 professional articles, two books, and co-authored a technical booklet for the American Compensation Association.


Other Workshop & Keynote Offerings

ASI and N.E. Fried and Associates offer a custom series of in-house courses and keynote speeches on the following topics:

  • Vision
  • Strategic Planning
  • Consulting Skills
  • Leadership Practices
  • Empowerment
  • Achieving "Greatness"
  • High-performing Teams
  • Hiring Practices
  • Internet Roulette
  • Workplace Effectiveness
  • Values Clarification
  • Business Transformation
  • Business Process Management
  • Successful Selection Strategies
  • Manager & Assistant Teams
  • Decision-making
  • Effective Presentations
  • Selling Skills

Offerings for CPAs and CPA Societies
CPA Programs Home Page Board, Staff, Volunteer Programs Conference Keynotes CPE Corporate Leadership Series The Center For Leadership
      CPE Consulting for Impact Series  
Other  Information
About Applied Synergistics, Inc. N. E. Fried and Associates 360° Performance Feedback Dimensional Job Grading CPA Executive Leadership Program
Workshop Methodologies W W Reeb, CPA      

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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