Check Out the Pics from the Nov. 14th Joint Social

On Wednesday, November 14^th ASWA and IMA members came together for a social at Hot Olives, in Winter Park. This is the first time the two chapters have participated in a joint event. It was a great success! It was a nice way for members to network and enjoy tasty food.

Our next event, Attracting and Retaining Top Talent, on December 12^th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. will also be a joint event with the Central Florida Institute of Internal Auditors (CFIIA). We hope to see you there!
 

Stephanie Gardner, Programs

 

 

 

Kelly's Caramel Crunch Apple Pie!

Just in time for Thanksgiving we have a delicious Apple Pie recipe submitted by Membership Director Kelly Briggs

1 Large Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1/2 C Sugar
3 T Ground Cinnamon
1/8 t Salt
6 C Sliced Peeled Granny Smith Apples (may need more or less depending on size of apple and pie crust)
1/2 C Chopped Pecans
1/4 C Caramel Topping

Crumb Topping:
1 C Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 C All-Purpose Flour
1/2 C Quick Cooking Rolled Oats
1/2 C Butter

Directions for Crumb Topping:
Stir together brown sugar, flour, and rolled oats.  Cut in 1/2 cup of butter (melted) until topping resembles course crumbs.  Set aside.

Directions: 
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.  Add apple slices and gently toss until coated.  Transfer apple mixture to the pie shell (if your crust is store bought, put it inside a pie dish for added support).  Sprinkle crumb topping over apple mixture.  Place pie on a cookie sheet.  Cover edges of pie with aluminum foil.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 25 minutes.  Then, remove foil and put back in the oven for another 25-30 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Sprinkle pie with chopped pecans and then drizzle with caramel.  Allow to cool and enjoy warm or at room temperature, with or without ice cream on top.

Welcome - From Chapter President Sheridan Smith

Your Central Florida chapter of the ASWA is moving forward.  We are excited to share with everyone our new blog site and a new way to communicate and connect with each other.  This new blog site will replace our quarterly newsletters and will be a more current and better way to communicate what's happening with our chapter.  We will be posting everything from event updates, technical information, recipes, and more.  We would love to have your input and contribution to the blog and most important, spread the word and let everyone in your network know it's there.  We are working this year on building our membership base and having more opportunities to meet new people, gain resources, and build on our foundation.

We look forward to your feedback and getting connected.  Thank you! 

-Sheridan Smith - President, ASWA of Central Florida

November Events

IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors)

Event:  November Breakfast Meeting - 2 CPE credit hours 

Date:  Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Time:  7:30 am - 10:30 am

Topic/Speaker:  CAE (Chief Audit Executive) Panel Discussions around hot topics for internal auditors. Our CAE panel, which will discuss a variety of topics important to auditors and audit departments in Central Florida, features:

·         Mark Brice (FARO Technologies, Inc.)

·         Greg Jaynes (The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc.)

·         Stewart Timmerman (International Speedway Corporation)

·         Dan Williams (Darden Restaurants)

Location:  Crowne Plaza Hotel | 304 W Colonial Drive | Orlando, FL 32801

Cost:  $45.00 Members| $55.00 Non-Members | $10.00 Students & Retirees

RSVP: Click Here to RSVP

ASWA (American Society of Women Accountants)

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IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)

Event:   Social with IMA

Date:     Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Time:     6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location:  Hot Olives - 601 South New York Avenue; Winter Park, FL 32789

Cost:  Free for members, $5 for non-members

RSVP:  ASWACF@gmail.com or Matt@ProAdvisors.Info

NABA (National Association of Black Accountants)

Event:  November Meeting in conjunction with the UCF Student Chapter

Date:  Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Time:  6:30PM-8:30PM

Topic/Speaker:  Speaker Meeting - Vel Johnson of Vasaj Communications is speaking about "Branding Yourself."

Location:  University of Central Florida (UCF), 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816

Cost:  No cost but donations of non-perishable food items accepted for our Thanksgiving Food Drive

RSVP:Click Here to RSVP

FEI (Financial Executives International)

Event:  November Lunch Meeting

Date:  Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Time:  11.30AM – 1PM

Topic/Speaker:  David Walker, Founder & CEO of the Comeback America Initiative (CAI)

Location:  Country Club of Orlando at 1601 Country Club Drive; Orlando, FL 32804

Cost:  $25/ person for Members; $50/person for Sponsors and Guests

RSVP: rsvp@fei-centralflorida.org

 

Open For Business

Welcome to We've Got Assets!  The new blog of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Society for Women Accountants (ASWA) is open for business.  We've Got Assets is a blog for women (not to worry fellas - you're welcome here too!) who work in the accounting and finance fields.  We invite you to check in with us as we'll be updating the blog twice a week with new posts on everything from CPA survival stories to our members' favorite recipes.  The vision for We've Got Assets is to create a community for Central Florida's accounting and finance professionals to connect and build relationships that will empower us in all facets of our lives.

A few of you may be wondering how we came up with the name "We've Got Assets."  As the board of  directors discussed the blog, it became clear - our lives: the often frantic and overextended, but rich with families, friends, relationships, careers, and hobbies are our greatest assets.  It's through these roles we build a priceless portfolio that pays numerous dividends.    

One final note, we are accounting and finance ladies putting on our technical hats so if you notice anything that needs attention send us an email at aswacf@gmail.com. Please bear with us because we'll be working hard to provide interesting and relevant content.  

Thanks,
The Central Florida ASWA Board of Directors

Member Recipes

Coming Soon - Member Recipes

Our members share their favorite recipes.  Some recipes may be passed down from generations while others are borrowed from our favorite cooks.  One thing is guaranteed, they are all delicious!!