Welcoming Fall and New Chapter Events

By Evan R. Strano, CPA

October is here, and that means that cooler weather is upon us—I hope. As a Southern California native growing up in a 1917 bungalow without air conditioning, I remember how wonderful the coming of fall was. Although I also remember a few Halloweens when it was so warm that costumes were shed and carried by weary parents before night’s end. As I got older and entered public accounting, October acquired additional meaning … those last-minute tax filers getting their information in for the Oct. 15 deadline, and then later, as a governmental auditor, audit season was in full swing during the autumn months.

This year October brings several events for our chapter. First, we are hosting the YEP/Student Scholarship event Friday, Oct. 16, at UC Riverside. The student breakout session will include a keynote speaker and a panel discussion followed by the awards ceremony. The young and emerging professional breakout session will feature 2.5 hours of CPE. The evening will include a time for honing a very important skill for both of these groups: networking.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 brings a new event for our chapter that is jointly presented by the Business & Industry and Management of an Accounting Practice committees. The topics for the evening will be employment law and marketing during a crisis.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Friday, Nov. 6, Chapter Gala at the Mission Inn in Riverside celebrating CalCPA’s Centennial. We will acknowledge our 40-year members, as well as award our Community Service and Public Service awards. CalCPA Chair Andrea Cope will join us for the festivities.

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