SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP is set to host its annual manufacturing conference on Oct. 17 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA. The event will include presentations on the latest industry trends and economic outlook, strategies for improving profitability, maximizing your accounting software, and new tax provisions impacting […]
SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP is set to host its annual manufacturing conference on Oct. 17 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA.
The event will include presentations on the latest industry trends and economic outlook, strategies for improving profitability, maximizing your accounting software, and new tax provisions impacting the manufacturing industry, according to Dannible & McKee’s email announcement about the event.
The speakers will include Randy Wolken, president and CEO of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association.
The day’s agenda includes registration and a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues through 12 p.m. There is no charge to attend.
A continuing professional education (CPE) credit is also available through this conference, per the email announcement.
Those interested in attending should register by Oct. 14 at the firm’s website.
Presentations
Wolken’s presentation is titled, “New York State Manufacturing: Outlook and Opportunities for the Future.” He’ll focus on the current state of the manufacturing industry across New York and highlight the future opportunities for growth in the region.
In addition, John Martin and Brian Potter, Dannible & McKee tax partners, will speak on the topic, “2019 Tax Update for Manufacturers.” Their session will explore recent tax developments for manufacturers, including recently passed legislation, accounting-method changes, and tax-credit incentives available to manufacturers.
The presentations also include: “How Can Manufacturers Increase Profitability and Grow Business Value?”
Victor Vaccaro, Jr., Dannible & McKee audit partner, will provide attendees with 10 “straightforward, cost-effective” management tools that a manufacturing company can utilize to increase profitability and maximize the value of the business.
The event will include a panel presentation titled, “Getting the Most out of Your Accounting Software.” In it, the firm will discuss how to get the most from accounting software so that “it can truly become an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.”
Dannible & McKee will also answer audience questions about how manufacturers might better utilize their current software packages and when they might consider upgrading to a new software product.