
September 19-21, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Control costs and maximize resources in your operations with cutting-edge technologies, innovative practices, and proven leadership techniques.

Download the Fall Forum Brochure or view the workshop and event descriptions online.
Benefits of Attending:
- Learn how organizations are preparing for disasters through business continuity planning
- See the debut of the 2012 Payroll and Workforce Management Performance Study results
- Prepare for your next global initiative with the Global Payroll Management Certificate Program
- Advance your organization by attending the Leadership Certificate Program
See the results of the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Workforce Management Performance studies.
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2011 Executive Panel Discussion
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Join this group of distinguished panelists, who are recognized leaders in their organizations, as they share their strategic insights on how they have mastered success in today's business environment.
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Moderated by
Linda Obertin, CPP Vice President Fidelity Investments |
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Linda Obertin has over 20 years of in-depth payroll experience, which has included responsibility for strategic leadership and management of payroll, benefits, and HRIS. Her work also includes developing and implementing international and expatriate payrolls and utilizing best practices in payroll system and process design.
The 2011 Executive Panel members are:
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Elizabeth M. King VP, Global HR Solutions and Services Starbucks Coffee Company |
Ian Mise President LeadingEdge Payroll Group, Inc. |
Steve Hershfield VP, Financial Shared Services Time Warner Cable |
Global Payroll Management Certificate Program

This year, APA is introducing a new certificate program aimed at empowering professionals who deal with global payrolls. Developed together with ADP, the Global Payroll Management Certificate Program addresses the challenges a global payroll faces such as standardization, consistency, and building an internal structure that supports paying employees globally. Whether your organization is currently global, or is going global for the first time, this five-session certificate program teaches you best practices for an effective strategy.
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Global Certificate Program Speakers |
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Linda Obertin, CPP Vice President Fidelity Investments
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Mary Brumm, CPP Senior Manager, Global Payroll NVIDIA Corporation
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Linda Obertin has over 20 years of in-depth payroll experience, which has included responsibility for strategic leadership and management of payroll, benefits, and HRIS.
Mary Brumm has over 25 years of experience in payroll and accounting. She proudly serves on the Board of Advisors for the South Bay Payroll Association and APA's Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force's Global Issues Committee. |
Leadership Certificate Program
Building Successful Leaders for the 21st Century

The American Payroll Association and the American Accounts Payable Association believe that a healthy organization stems from professionals who understand how true leadership fits into their work. Like technology and IRS tax legislation, leadership ebbs and flows, changes and stays the same.The APA and AAPA's Leadership Certificate Program embraces the world that leaders work in today, with specific concentration in fostering growth in the 21st century. This unique program focuses on many qualities of effective leaders including awareness of self and others, effective communication, and relationship building.
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Martin Armstrong, CPP, MBA Senior Director, Payroll Shared Services Time Warner Cable
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Kelly Bailey, FPC Field Training Specialist Kronos, Inc.
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Martin Armstrong has 10 years of experience in leadership, management, benchmarking, process improvement, change management, and best practices. Martin received the APA's Meritorious Service Award in 2002, a Special Recognition Award in 2006, and was named Payroll Man of the Year in 2008.
Kelly Bailey has 15 years of training and development experience with a concentration in course development and delivery. She has led teams of instructors, course developers, and education consultants. |
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- ADP
- Global Cash Card
- Starbucks
- TALX
- First Advantage
- FSV Payment Systems
- The Hackett Group
- Mudiam
- PaycheckCity.com
- SumTotal
- Swipe Clock
- Wright Express rapid! PayCard
Video highlights from the Innaugural Leadership Program: Part 1: Grooming Leaders for Tomorrow Part 2: Finding Tomorrow's Leaders
View the workshop and event descriptions.
Download the brochure containing complete descriptions of the events and workshops for 2011 Fall Forum in New Orleans, LA.
The Mirage Las Vegas, NV http://mirage.com/
Rate: $139 plus $15 resort fee Available 3 days prior and 3 days post based on availability Cut Off Date: August 20, 2012
Reservations:800-499-6311 or 702-791-7444 Reference: Ask for the American Payroll Association Fall Forum Rate
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