RSM McGladrey Network Announces 2010 Leadership Forum

May 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Peoria, IL – RSM McGladrey Network (www.rsmmcgladreynetwork.com), a premier affiliation of U.S. based independently-owned mid- to large-sized public accounting firms, recently announced the 2010 RSM McGladrey Network Leadership Forum: Going for the Gold: A Focus on Growth. The forum will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriot in Orlando, Florida, June 9-11, 2010.

The 21st RSM McGladrey Network Leadership Forum is designed to get RSM McGladrey Network member leadership teams “going for the gold” in a three-day event focused on strategies for growing business and achieving full economic potential.  All specialty roundtable groups, including managing partners, audit & attest practice leaders, tax practice leaders, chief operating officers, human resources leaders, firm administrators, and technology leaders, and new this year - marketing leaders and general partners, are invited to the forum.  Attendees will gain strategic business growth insight from world-renowned keynote speakers through high-impact general sessions and designated networking time designed to connect them with Network colleagues, the Network leadership team and key service providers.

“This year’s Leadership Forum provides RSM McGladrey Network members with educational and thought leadership opportunities focused on current issues related to the accounting industry,” said Deb Lockwood, Managing Director, RSM McGladrey Network.  “Our focus is on interacting with our members so we can fully understand their needs and provide them with the best possible service. This steadfast commitment to service is the cornerstone of our organization.”

The 2010 RSM McGladrey Network Leadership Forum will provide members with:

•   Proven business development and economic growth strategies in a session facilitated by Jason Jennings (www.jason-jennings.com) one of the most in-demand business development and leadership experts in the world;  
•   RSM McGladrey’s branding platform, including positioning statements and how to leverage this platform to maximize results;
•   Insight into how RSM McGladrey’s President C.E. Andrews, views network members’ important roles in the McGladrey brand, including members’ strategic relationship with McGladrey; and
•   Inspiration and insight into the importance of teamwork through a session facilitated by Jim Craig, 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team goalie.

The annual RSM McGladrey Leadership Forum provides our 91 members and prospective members with engaging speakers and interactive sessions that involve discussion surrounding everything from operations to positioning, branding and client loyalty.  Attendees experience the conference and return to their respective firms equipped with ideas, tools and the latest industry and technical knowledge, and feeling invigorated and prepared to reignite their firms’ growth.

About RSM McGladrey Network
RSM McGladrey Network (www.rsmmcgladreynetwork.com) is a premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the United States, with more than 90 members in 42 states and Puerto Rico. RSM McGladrey Network’s mission is to help build and sustain high performing CPA firms as measured by financial performance, people development and service quality. RSM McGladrey Network member firms maintain their name, autonomy and independence and are responsible for their own client fee arrangements, delivery of services and maintenance of client relationships. The RSM McGladrey Network team consists 39 of full-time professional and administrative team members dedicated to providing services to members on a daily basis. RSM McGladrey Network is a division of RSM McGladrey, a leading provider of financially-focused business services to growing companies, including business and tax consulting, wealth management, retirement resources, and corporate finance.   For more information, call toll-free 800-537-7163 or visit www.rsmmcgladreynetwork.com.

RSM McGladrey Network Contact:
Cheryl Cryer, Marketing Director
RSM McGladrey Inc.
Phone: 312-462-6502
Email: cheryl.cryer@rsmi.com

PR Contact:
Vicki LaBrosse, Accounting Edge Marketing
Phone: 651-552-7753
vlabrosse@AccountingEdgeMarketing.com