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Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

  • 1.  Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-11-2016 09:41 AM

    If so, interested in a study group?

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    Laura Cordero
    Ethics & Compliance Advisory Associate
    LRN
    New York,NY
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  • 2.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-11-2016 09:53 AM

    I will be attending the academy in Chicago and I am very interested in a study group.

    Thanks,

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    Jennifer Taylor
    Sr. Compliance Analyst
    E.ON Climate & Renewables
    Austin,TX

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  • 3.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-11-2016 11:17 AM

    I am attending the Chicago Academy and will be staying at the DoubleTree.  I would be very interested in joining a study group!

    Thanks,

     

     

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    Tera Miatke
    Senior Compliance Analyst
    State Farm Insurance
    Bloomington,IL

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  • 4.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-11-2016 12:00 PM

    I'm attending as well and would be interested!

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    Lisa Hanzel
    Compliance Director
    PerformCare
    Harrisburg,PA

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  • 5.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-11-2016 12:40 PM

    Hi Everyone! I wanted to let you know I organized a similar group at the conference where I took my exam in 2013. If you get in touch with one of the conference organizers, they may have an extra room you could use if you're looking for a central location that's quiet and tucked away. They're usually more than willing to help if they can.

    Good luck!
    Samantha Kelen Greves




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  • 6.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 11:51 AM

    Thank you Samantha, that is a great tip! 

    As someone who has taken the test, is there anything else you can recommend?  I am not sure if just by attending the academy is enough to pass the exam.  

    I am in the trade profession so this is somewhat new for me. Any advice you can provide would be great! 

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    Lisa Thomas MBA
    Director, Global Trade Compliance
    Bass Pro, LLC
    Springfield,MO

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  • 7.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-11-2016 03:12 PM

    I am attending the Academy in September and would love to join the study group.

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    Carla Cuney
    HIM Director
    Bay Area Regional Medical Center
    Webster,TX

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  • 8.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-13-2016 07:29 PM

    I am Lisa Thomas. I am the Director of Global Trade Compliance for Bass Pro Shops. I am studying anything I can get my hands for this exam. I would love to connect with someone who is going to Chicago. I must say I am freaking out a bit because I am not sure what I should be reading/studying.

    Thank you,

    Lisa

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    Lisa Thomas MBA
    Director, Global Trade Compliance
    Bass Pro, LLC
    Springfield,MO

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  • 9.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 04:47 PM
    Hi Lisa,
    I made myself flash cards of all the key areas of compliance from studying online.  (There are some great apps for this.)  I probably studied approximately 5 hours each week a month prior and every night while at the weeklong course, using the materials they provide there.  Though the exam is by no means easy, most people pass it.  Keep that in mind and feel confidentJ  Lisa Shea
    Lisa C. Shea, CCEP
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  • 10.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 08:32 PM

    Thank you Lisa.  I like the idea of flash cards!  This area of compliance is new to me and advice from professionals like yourself is helping me greatly.

    Lisa 

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    Lisa Thomas MBA
    Director, Global Trade Compliance
    Bass Pro, LLC
    Springfield,MO

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  • 11.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-15-2016 07:42 AM

    In addition to what others have stated, I recommend spending quality time studying the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (Ch 8).  

    Good luck!

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    Stacy Oeswein, CCEP
    Contract Compliance Consultant
    Humana Government Business, Inc.
    Louisville,KY

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  • 12.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-15-2016 08:29 AM

    Hi Lisa!  I am Tera, a Compliance Analyst in Bloomington-Normal.  I think it's great that you are already studying!  There are several individuals in my area that have taken and passed this exam.  They all have given me the same tips...read Compliance 101 (currently in 2nd edition & can be found on the SCCE website), know the Code of Professional Ethics (also found on the website), and pay attention during the academy.  They have assured me that these things will help :) I will be at the academy in September and looking forward to a study group.

    Hope that helps,

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    Tera Miatke
    Senior Compliance Analyst
    State Farm Insurance
    Bloomington,IL

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  • 13.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 06:45 AM

    Lisa, et al.,

    No reason to freak out about the exam. SCCE does an outstanding job of covering what you need to know to pass the exam. I am a testament to that fact. In Nov 2012 when I attended the academy, I had only been in my compliance job for a few months. I attended the academy thinking I was not eligible to take the exam since I had not been in my position for a year. I talked with the staff and articulated that I had been in compliance-related positions during my Air Force career where I had worked cyber compliance for years. For the 3 years leading up to my switch to compliance, I had worked cadet compliance as the Assistant Commandant for Discipline. I was approved to take the exam the afternoon before. Long story short, I crammed the night before and took the exam, after completion of the academy. As long as you study what they cover, you should be OK. The academy prepares you well for the exam. Of course, a study group should help too. 

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    Christopher "Hawk" Moore CCEP
    Chief Compliance Officer
    The Citadel
    Charleston, SC

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  • 14.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 10:46 AM

    I agree with Christopher. I misunderstood and thought you were attending the conference in Chicago, not the academy. Everyone I know who has attended an academy says you will do just fine on the exam. Good luck everyone!




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  • 15.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 11:55 AM
    Edited by Lisa Thomas 08-14-2016 11:56 AM

    Yes, my bad. I first posted in the wrong eGroup. 

    Thank you for your comments. 

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    Lisa Thomas MBA
    Director, Global Trade Compliance
    Bass Pro, LLC
    Springfield,MO

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  • 16.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-14-2016 12:16 PM

    Hi All

    I am definitely interested in a study group.  I am staying at the DoubleTree and committed to passing this exam. I am arriving on Sunday 9/11. 

    I know it is early, but here is my cell 630-715-2328 and my email lmthomas@basspro.com.

    Feel free to connect with me at anytime.

    Lisa

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    Lisa Thomas MBA
    Director, Global Trade Compliance
    Bass Pro, LLC
    Springfield,MO

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  • 17.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-15-2016 08:02 AM

    I will be staying at the Double Tree also.  Maybe we could meet informally Sunday night for dinner and pre-study discussion?  I have been looking over the following materials:

    Compliance 101 (made flash cards for the glossary of compliance terms)

    Ch 8 of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (need to study this more in-depth)

    FCPA (need help with this)

    There is a detailed content outline on page 24 of the CCEP candidate handbook also.  My cell is (512) 940-6432.

    Thanks,

    Jennifer

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    Jennifer Taylor
    Sr. Compliance Analyst
    E.ON Climate & Renewables
    Austin,TX

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  • 18.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-15-2016 08:54 AM
    Edited by Laura Cordero 08-15-2016 09:00 AM

    Hi Everyone,

    It's great to see so many of you are attending the Chicago academy in September! Thanks to those who have attended and have provided tips as well - they're very helpful.

    For those interested in the study group - please send me your email addresses and I will email the group with the compiled study tips from this thread. I really like Jennifer Taylor's idea of meeting on Sunday for dinner and a pre-study discussion. I will also be staying at the Double Tree and plan on studying every night there - which will be a great time for group study sessions as well.

    Looking forward to talking and meeting everyone soon!

    Best,

    Laura

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    Laura Cordero
    Ethics & Compliance Advisory Associate
    LRN
    New York,NY

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  • 19.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 08-15-2016 12:21 PM

    I'm not going to the academy. I'm studying on my own. I've spent $20k out of my own pocket on compliance grad school & can't afford the academy. You may want to check out the other posts in the CCEP group because I posted a question awhile back as to what I should be studying & there are quite a few posts on this topic. Good luck everyone!

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    Brenda Manning, JD, CHC, CHPC
    R&B Solutions
    Waukegan, IL 60085
    bmanning@randbsolutions.net
    847-887-8506

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  • 20.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 09-05-2016 04:30 PM

    Hello All,

    The countdown has begun... 

    Are we all still planning to get together for a meet and greet on Sunday? 

    Feel free to text me whenever.  I should get to the hotel around 3ish

    630-715-2328

    See you all soon,

    Lisa

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    Lisa Thomas MBA
    Director, Global Trade Compliance
    Bass Pro, LLC
    Springfield,MO

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  • 21.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 09-06-2016 11:31 AM

    If you are attending the Chicago Academy next week and would like to be added to the Groupme  chat I've started (Groupme is an app that allows for easy communication via text style messages), please shoot me an email.  I will add you to the Groupme CCEP list.  There are a few people meeting for dinner on Sunday evening also. 

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    Jennifer Taylor
    Sr. Compliance Analyst
    E.ON Climate & Renewables
    Austin,TX

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  • 22.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 09-07-2016 10:12 AM

    So I will be in Chicago but I am sitting for the CHC exam, not CCEP.

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    Carla Cuney
    HIM Director
    Bay Area Regional Medical Center
    Webster,TX

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  • 23.  RE: Anyone attending the Chicago academy in September?

    Posted 09-06-2016 06:44 AM

    I'm attending.  Please count me in

    email - Cynthia.Eleweke@dteenergy.com

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    Cynthia Eleweke
    Ethics & Compliance Specialist
    DTE Energy Group
    Detroit,MI

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