2011 CHAE of the Year to be Honored at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) will honor Ed Kingsmore, CPA, CHAE, as the 2011 CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) of the Year during Tuesday's General Session at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow. In its 28th year, the CHAE of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHAE certification exam in a given year.
Kingsmore is the controller at Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Inc. in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he has worked for 15 years. He is responsible for managing the financial and accounting, human resources, risk management, technology and administrative aspects of the club's operations. Prior to joining the Dunes Club, Kingsmore was an auditor with the South Carolina State Auditor's Office, performing audits of state agencies and universities.
"Becoming a CHAE was important to me because it demonstrates to my peers, my employer and the public my commitment to my career and competency and knowledge within the hospitality industry," said Kingsmore. "Maintaining the CHAE certification will enable me to stay current and to continue learning about issues relevant to my job and my industry."
Along with his involvement with HFTP, he is also active in numerous organizations including: the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA), Grand Strand Optimist Club, Leadership Grand Strand and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
Acknowledged throughout the industry, the CHAE certification elevates the professionalism of both the recipient and the industry by helping set standards for the field. Over 1,300 hospitality accountants from several countries have been certified since it began in 1981. HFTP recently launched an online practice exam for the CHAE which includes a sampling of actual CHAE exam questions that have been rewritten for examination preparation. The association also completed a four-part online CHAE review course that is still available for viewing on HFTP's web site. HFTP also administers the examination and awards the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP).
About the Annual Convention
HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow is a one-stop shop for hospitality-related education and networking. The convention's education program offers industry-specific, concurrent session tracks - club, hotel, general, technology and PCI compliance. The concurrent education sessions cover hot industry topics like how the new health care reform law affects clubs, labor management, social media in 30 minutes a day, myths and rumors in PCI compliance, hotel risk management issues and more.
For more information about the 2011 convention, and to register, visit the conference web site or contact the HFTP Meetings & Special Events Department at [email protected], (800) 646-4387 or +1 (512) 249-5333.
About Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a hospitality nonprofit association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in the EU and India. HFTP is recognized as a group supporting the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry with an international network of members and stakeholders. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities and conferences and events. HFTP produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. In addition, it oversees the publication of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI®), Hotel Online® and Hospitality Upgrade Magazine. Through its combined websites, the association has more than 140,000 site visitors a month. For more information about HFTP, visit www.hftp.org.