CPA Recognition Dinner

The newest stars in the accounting world walk the red carpet at the CPA Recognition Dinner.

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
-- Mario Andretti

Anyone who's taken the CPA exam and earned their certificate knows how much time and effort go into getting the CPA designation. The Recognition Dinner is a premier MNCPA event that  honors CPAs that recently earned their CPA certificate in the spring and fall. Both newly certified CPAs and employers benefit from attending.

New CPAs

Mingle with colleagues and loved ones during the hors d' oeuvres and cocktail reception, followed by a top-notch meal and a motivational message from the evening's keynote speaker.

Newly certified CPAs receive an MNCPA gift and a bottle of champagne, compliments of the MNCPA Young Professionals Group.

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Employers

Show support and recognize the accomplishments of your employees without the time and resources spent planning an event worthy of earning the CPA. You also have a chance to reconnect with your peers, college alumni and professors.

Firms and companies that choose to sponsor a table will be recognized in the evening's program, on the MNCPA website and in the Footnote.

For details about the upcoming Recognition Dinner, contact Stephanie Schmidt at 952-885-5523.

2008 Spring Recognition Dinner

The Spring Recognition Dinner will celebrate new CPAs initially certified between September 2007 and April 2008 in Minnesota.

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* Registrations and table reservation forms must be received by May 15, 2008.

Date
Thursday, May 22, 2008

Time
5:30 p.m. - Social Hour & Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
7:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony

Location
Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Boulevard
Golden Valley

Directions: Google Maps  | MapQuest

Speaker
Mack Dryden will use his knack for humor to deliver a thought-provoking keynote, Laugh to the Top: A Hilarious Guide to Achieving Your Goals, encouraging you to continue reaching your goals with renewed vigor.

Since 1980 Dryden has performed as part of the comedy duo "Mack & Jamie." He's appeared on "The Tonight Show" with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, 125 episodes of the duo's syndicated TV show, "Comedy Break with Mack & Jamie," and many other comedy and variety shows.

Dryden also played bartender Scotty McBride on the ABC Western series "Paradise," starring Lee Horsley, and has appeared in numerous guest-starring roles on TV series ranging from "J.A.G." to "Saved By the Bell" to the film "Simpatico" with Nick Nolte.

For questions or a table reservation form, please contact Stephanie Schmidt at 952-885-5523 or sschmidt@mncpa.org.

2008 Fall Recognition Dinner

The Fall Recognition Dinner will celebrate new CPAs initially certified between June 2008 and September 2008 in Minnesota.

Date
Thursday, October 23, 2008

Time
5:30 p.m. - Social Hour & Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
7:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony

Location
Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Boulevard
Golden Valley

Directions: Google Maps  | MapQuest

Speaker
Stevie Ray, Stevie Ray's Improv Company

For questions or a table reservation form, please contact Stephanie Schmidt at 952-885-5523 or sschmidt@mncpa.org.