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January 31st, 2012
From tips on how to best navigate the IRS to staying abreast of the new return preparer regulations to who to contact with questions, the 2012 IRS Filing Season Letter provides a wealth of resources.
Download your copy today and keep it nearby as you go through this busy season.
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December 19th, 2011
Each year, CalCPA recognizes those members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty by awarding the Public Service and Distinguished Service awards, as well as the Public Service Award for Firms. If you know anyone or any firm fitting the bill, share the news with us.
Review the qualifications and download nomination forms online. The nomination deadline for all awards is March 30.
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June 24th, 2011
All California individual licensed CPAs, CBA licensed partnerships and CBA licensed corporations are subject to mandatory reporting requirements under the mandatory peer review law that became effective Jan. 1, 2010.
All firms and licensees with a license number ending in 01-33, must complete the new mandatory report and submit to the CBA no later than July 1, 2011.
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June 24th, 2011
Count on our Future is a new CalCPA outreach event designed to reach more than 10,000 students statewide with our financial literacy presentations in a single week this November. We hope this will help schools, teachers, parents, and students recognize the importance of budgeting, saving and investing, managing credit and much more. With the next generation entering universities and the workplace facing new economic challenges, we want to get people excited to incorporate ongoing financial literacy presentations and materials into their classrooms.
¢ount on our Future is a new CalCPA outreach event designed to reach more than 10,000 students statewide with our financial literacy presentations in a single week this November. We hope this will help schools, teachers, parents, and students recognize the importance of budgeting, saving and investing, managing credit and much more. With the next generation entering universities and the workplace facing new economic challenges, we want to get people excited to incorporate ongoing financial literacy presentations and materials into their classrooms.
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June 24th, 2011
As part of our ongoing community outreach efforts, we are gearing up for the next school year by making sure the right volunteer opportunities reach our members. We’ve updated the volunteer program options to better reflect our outreach efforts. By choosing the volunteer programs in which you’d like to be involved on your CalCPA personal profile, you ensure that the emails sent to you best reflect your interests.
Check out the volunteer programs available to CalCPA members.
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June 2nd, 2011
Participants in the Grassroots Program are CalCPA members who recognize the difference that individuals can make in the legislative process on behalf of the profession, their clients and the public. Legislators often base decisions upon communications they receive from constituents, so it is essential for CalCPA members to establish a connection with their elected representatives.
The CalCPA Government Relations team carefully watches events in the legislature and alerts members in the Grassroots Program when a hot issue requires grassroots participation. Participants will then be able to call upon their relationship with their elected official and provide a localized perspective of the political impact of legislation.
Among the grassroots activities:
- Educate your local legislators on the issues affecting you and your clients.
- Know your legislators’ background and issue priorities.
- Develop a personal, constituent relationship with the legislator based on mutual trust and respect.
- Be aware of pending legislation or regulations that may affect the profession.
- Reinforce the constituent relationship with your legislator by regularly communicating professional issues that may be of interest to him or her and the staff.
Members can make a difference by contacting elected officials and becoming a liaison between them and CalCPA. If you have a relationship with a legislator, or are willing to establish one, please join and have your voice heard.
If you do not personally know a lawmaker, do not let that deter you. The government relations and grassroots team will assist you in the process. Party affiliation should not be an obstacle. You need not be a member of the legislator’s political party to establish a relationship. Remember, your legislator represents the entire district.
For more information, contact CalCPA Program Director Kay Coffin or visit CalCPA’s Grassroots Advocacy website.
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May 26th, 2011
All California individual licensed CPAs, CBA licensed partnerships and CBA licensed corporations are subject to mandatory reporting requirements under the mandatory peer review law that became effective Jan. 1, 2010. All firms and licensees with a license number ending in 01-33, must complete the new mandatory report and submit to the CBA no later than July 1, 2011.
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April 27th, 2011
Whether you are just starting your career or have been perfecting your craft for decades, our Women’s Leadership Forum June 10 in Los Angeles will provide a day of leadership development and professional growth.
And new to this year’s event, attendees to our June 10 event are invited to donate new or “nearly new” women’s professional attire (suit, shoes, purses) to be collected at the event that will help disadvantaged women re-enter the workforce and achieve economic independence.
Register today.
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March 24th, 2011
Californians can make a tax-deductible contribution to various nonprofits when they file their state taxes.
More information on how the program works can be found on the FTB website.
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March 24th, 2011
What women have made an impact on you, the profession or your firm? Nominate them for our Women to Watch Awards. Nominations due April 20.
And whether you are just starting your career or have been perfecting your craft for decades, our Women’s Leadership Forum June 10 in Los Angeles will provide a day of leadership development and professional growth.
Register today.
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