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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2026-27 MONTHLY MEETINGS

FEI Dallas Monthly Meetings have a new home!
The Clubs of Prestonwood | The Creek

15909 Preston Rd. | Dallas, TX 75248

Complimentary valet | Free surface parking

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The September and October meetings are on 2nd Mondays.
Meetings for the remainder of 2026-27 will be held on our usual
2nd Tuesday meeting dates.

Registration for this meeting is closed. Current FEI Dallas members and chapter sponsors

may contact Jackie Dunn for waitlist availability.

FEI Dallas Monthly Meetings are on 2nd Tuesdays unless otherwise indicated, from September to April except December and the summer months when other events are scheduled. Meetings are 4:00-8:00 p.m. at The Clubs of Prestonwood – The Creek location, starting with a Professional Development Session (1.5 CPEs) followed by the Networking Social and a sit-down Dinner Meeting/Keynote presentation (1 CPE).

Registration deadline | Thursday 10.15.26

This event is INVITATION ONLY to FEI Dallas members who joined within the last year, Board Members, Ambassadors, and individuals who qualify for FEI membership. Pre-registration is required for all attendees.

Registration deadline | Tuesday 10.20.26

This event is open to FEI Dallas members and sponsors per the guidelines for their sponsorship level. Pre-registration is required for all attendees.

Sponsorships available

Contact Jackie Dunn for details.

12.10.26 | 7:00-12:00 p.m. | 4 CPEs available | SAVE THE DATE

Technology Symposium 2026

Location | UT Dallas, Jindal School of Management, Davidson Auditorium

Schedule | 7:00 Breakfast available, 8:00-12:00 p.m. programs

Open to FEI Dallas members, sponsors, and guests who qualify for FEI membership

04.24.27 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | SAVE THE DATE

Spring Social 2027

Format | +1 dinner event with entertainment

Location | Hickory Street Annex, Deep Ellum, Dallas

Title Sponsor | Fifth Third Bank

Open to FEI Dallas members and sponsors

FERF's 2nd Annual Financial Executives Priorities Survey is Open!

How confident are financial executives heading into 2027, and where are they putting their resources? The 2nd Annual Financial Executives Priorities Survey, in partnership between FEI’s Financial Education & Research Foundation and Forvis Mazars, is open to all financial executives. It takes about 10 minutes to complete, and participants who opt in will be entered into a drawing for a $500 American Express gift card plus receive the final report before its public release. Responses are confidential and due by October 31.

Questions? Contact events@financialexecutives.org

Thank you for helping us make this year's findings as strong as possible. Your participation directly shapes the research that FEI Members and the profession at large rely on.

New Event in the Photo Gallery!

September Monthly Meeting | 09.14.26

FEI Dallas event photography and headshots by
james edward Creative  |  214-878-6008

FEI Dallas sponsors support our Chapter with both their service and monetarily. Please seek out our sponsor representatives at events, get to know them, and always give them a chance to earn your business. Scroll down for a list of FEI Dallas sponsors. If you need a contact at a sponsor company to discuss their services, please contact Jackie Dunn, FEI Dallas Manager.

**NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING**

Registration for this meeting is closed. FEI Dallas members

may contact Nancy Ehlers for waitlist availability.

Career Management meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month year-round, hosted by S+H Search in the Ground Floor Conference Room at Sherry Lane Place unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to FEI members, employed or unemployed, and non-members by invitation who qualify for FEI membership. 

Not just for job seekers!

The Career Management Committee exists to enhance the professional success of FEI members by delivering career development programs, leadership and ethics education, networking opportunities, and employment resources that support career advancement, successful transitions, and lifelong professional growth. Through collaboration with recruiters, employers, and the broader financial community, the committee also promotes member engagement and contributes to the growth and value of FEI.

10.28.26 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE

RHSB Insurance Dallas Office, Dallas

Technology SIG

What CFOs Should Be Doing with AI Right Now: Practical, Trusted, and Scalable Approaches  

AI is evolving quickly, creating new opportunities for CFOs to improve efficiency and strengthen the finance function. This panel will explore practical AI applications finance leaders can implement today while maintaining the accuracy, controls, and governance their organizations require. CFO panelists will share real-world examples, priorities, and lessons learned.

Benjamin Isley | Principal, Baker Tilly

Neilson Burns | Managing Partner, Destination IT

Chris Bryan | Managing Director, Digital Transformation Baker Tilly

Omar Choucair, Chief Financial Officer, Trintech

Open to FEI Dallas members, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the technology sector.

Registration deadline | Monday 10.26.26

Event details and registration

10.29.26 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE

Work Shield's Office, Dallas

Retail and Restaurant SIG

Trade as a Strategy  

Trade has earned a permanent seat at the executive table. In today's environment of evolving tariffs, supply chain challenges, and regulatory complexity, trade decisions directly influence profitability, operational resilience, and business growth. Organizations that treat trade as a strategic business function, rather than a compliance requirement, are better positioned to mitigate risk, reduce costs, and create competitive advantage.

Tosca Derrick | Director, Global Customs and Trade Advisory, Baker Tilly

Open to FEI Dallas members, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the retail and restaurant sectors.

Registration deadline | Tuesday 10.27.26

Event details and registration

11.04.26 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE

Maggiano's Little Italy, Plan

G.R.O.W. SIG

Closing the Gap on Economic Opportunity for Texas Women

Texas Women’s Foundation CEO Karen Hughes White will provide an overview of the Foundation’s 2026 research and the barriers to women’s economic opportunity in Texas.

Karen Hughes White | President and CEO, Texas Women’s Association

Open to FEI Dallas members, and non-members with financial or executive roles.

Registration deadline | Monday 11.02.26

Event details and registration

10.14.26 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO

WEBINAR

Q3 2026 IFRS Accounting Standards Quarterly Update

Each quarter, BDO USA's IFRS Accounting Standards Quarterly Update webcast series will provide updates to international standards, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today's hot topics and developments.

Event details and registration

10.14.26 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO

WEBINAR

Q3 2026 IFRS Accounting Standards Quarterly Update

Each quarter, BDO USA's IFRS Accounting Standards Quarterly Update webcast series will provide updates to international standards, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today's hot topics and developments.

Event details and registration

10.21.26 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO

WEBINAR

2026 BDO Board Survey Highlights

Join us to review highlights from our 2026 BDO Board Survey of U.S. public company directors. We will examine emerging and specialized governance, risk oversight, and board-priority matters affecting public company boards in the current business and regulatory environment.

Event details and registration

12.16.26 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO

WEBINAR

Q4 2026 Quarterly Technical Update

The Quarterly Technical Update Webcast Series continues our tradition of lending a helping hand to financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today's hot topics and developments.

Event details and registration

The financial support of our Chapter Sponsors is key to continuing to raise the bar on member value, and we are grateful for their participation. We encourage members to consider these companies first when a need arises for their services. Click on a logo below to go to the company website.

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