Events: celebrating FEI's 75th and Hall of Fame inductees.(feiNEWS)(Financial Executives International )

Financial Executive, December, 2006 by Heffes, Ellen M.

It was festive and celebratory, and marked a significant chapter in the history of Financial Executives International (FEI).

"A night to remember," "elegant," "impressive," and "prestigious" were among the comments heard at the first Financial Executives International Hall of Fame Gala, a black-tie event held on November 15, on the eve of the Current Financial Reporting Issues conference.

Indeed, as Financial Accounting Standards Board Chairman Robert Herz reminisced about the site--the famed Rainbow Room in New York City--and its meaning for him to be there, even more history was made in that room. On this night, more than 250 people gathered 65 stories high to celebrate both the 75th anniversary of FEI and the inaugural class of FEI's Hall of Fame....

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