Description
This Mississippi Young CPA Network event is for all young and aspiring CPAs, young professionals, and everyone else looking to build success skills to get ahead and to become leaders in their careers. For the best learning experience, in-person attendance is highly recommended.
Course Materials
Links to the e-materials will be listed with your course registration in your account on the MSCPA website seven calendar days before the course. You will receive an e-mail when the materials are available.
The option to request printed materials is only available up to 5 business days prior to the course date. Walk-in registrants and those registering between 1 and 5 days before the course will be sent an electronic link to the e-materials by default. “Extra” printed course materials will not be available on site. Printed materials are not available for conferences.
Leaders
Aaron Beam
Mr. Beam was a co-founder of Healthsouth and the company's first CFO. From 1984 to 1996 he helped grow Healthsouth into a Fortune 500 company. However, in 1996 he took part in an accounting fraud at the company that resulted in one of the largest coprorate frauds in the history of the Unisted States. In 2003 he pled guilty to the crime and was sent to federal prison.
He began his public speaking career in 2008 and as of 2022 has spoken to over 1,000 different groups. These include universities, associations, companies, churches and civic groups. His primary message is about corporate fraud, who is actually responsible, how they take place, and what can be done to prevent frauds such as Enron and Healthsouth. While Mr. Beam does not consider himself a motivational speaker, he does hope his speeches will motivate people to live a more ethical life.
Charles Haynes
Colonel Charles Haynes
Dr. Charles W. Haynes serves as the Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, based in Jackson, Mississippi. He previously held the position of Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI). With two decades of experience in law enforcement, his career encompasses roles at municipal, state, and federal task force levels. Currently, Dr. Haynes is the Assistant Public Safety Commissioner, overseeing the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division.
Dr. Haynes is an alumnus of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy (MLEOTA) Basic Class 205, Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 57, and FBI National Academy Class 276. His professional background includes service as a state trooper in the central enforcement region, participation in the Special Operations Group (SOG), involvement in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and contributions to MBI Special Operations and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force.
He holds a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in the science of leadership from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, as well as a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Michael K. Jordan
MICHAEL K. JORDAN
mjordan@belhaven.edu
(601) 709.0962
Michael currently serves as Director of Business and Community Development at Belhaven University. He retired in 2018 from State Government while serving as State Opioid Treatment Authority.
He graduated from Belhaven University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2002 and William Carey University with a Master of Business Administration in 2003.
He has served as an adjunct professor in the Belhaven School of Business for the past 22 years.
Ralph W. Reed
Ralph is the President and Founder of First Resource Capital. He is a trained Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Ralph has a passion for helping others hone their skills in leadership and communication.
Kimberly M. Williams
KIMBERLY WILLIAMS is the Chief Financial Officer for Medical Management Services. In her position, she oversees the accounting for MEA Medical Clinics as well as other medical practices. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Accountancy from Mississippi State University and MBA from Mississippi College.
Kimberly has been active in the MSCPA since she received her CPA license in 2013. She previously served as the Vice-President/Events Chair and was then elevated to Young CPA Network President. Under her leadership the Young CPA Network received the Mississippi Food Network's Volunteer of the Year Award for statewide participation in the MSCPA Annual Day of Service. Upon completion of her year as Young CPA Network President, Kimberly served on the Board of Governors for the MSCPA as the Young CPA Network representative, joined the Young CPA Liaison Committee and began serving as the chair of the Industry Committee. She also served as Treasurer of the MSCPA. Kimberly enjoys speaking to students on behalf of the MSCPA to promote leadership skills, the accounting profession and the CPA designation. In 2018, Kimberly received the MSCPA's Rising Star Award.
Kimberly serves on the Board of Ellipsis International, which is a non-profit organization. She also serves on the Board of the Mississippi Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association as the Membership Chair. In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys volunteering at local organizations and supporting charities through 5k participation. Kimberly serves in the Preschool Ministry at the Madison Campus of Pinelake Church. Kimberly and her husband Drew have two children and live in Madison.
