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President's Message

Your Los Angeles CalCPA Community, By the Numbers

April 30, 2013

By Cory Stigile, CPA, Esq.

2013-pres-cory-stigileAs a CPA and a proud volunteer member of our chapter, I know we’re a community that thrives on telling stories through facts and figures. Because of this, I could not think of a better way to highlight the exciting people, events and opportunities in which our 2013 CalCPA community can engage than in our language—numbers:

  • 11,235 and growing: CalCPA members in the Los Angeles Chapter.
  • 1,000+: Members, attorneys and bankers expected to attend our networking events this year.
  • 500: Members who volunteer their time annually to advocate for important CPA issues on the annual trip to Sacramento.
  • 150: Anticipated number of attendees at the second Annual Asia Business Forum June 15 at Loyola Law School.

YEP Corner

April 30, 2013

Connect with other CalCPA young and emerging professionals and join the Los Angeles YEP Committee. All you need to do is update your member profile and you will receive notifications of upcoming YEP events.

Stay tuned for these exciting upcoming YEP Events!

  • CPA Now What?
  • Beer Tasting
  • Joint Mixer with Young Tax Lawyers, NAIFA, and CFA-Los Angeles

Chapter News

LA Asia Business Forum

Join us as CalCPA Los Angeles Chapter, in association with ASCEND host the annual Asia Business Forum. The day will feature captivating and informative discussions and opportunities to network among leading professionals in international business. We will feature expert panels on inbound and outbound Asian business development issues followed by an update on transfer pricing and international taxation issues faced by US companies when investing in China.

Date: June 15
Time: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration)
Location: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Cost: $50/ CalCPA & ASCEND members; $60/nonmembers; $35/students, candidates, educators (add $5 at door)- includes parking & networking lunch
CPE: 4 hours
MCLE: 3.5 hours

A big THANK YOU to Grant Thornton for their generous support of CalCPA!

Think Asia, Think Hong Kong

For U.S. companies keen on exploring new markets, business opportunities are emerging in Asia and the Chinese mainland. Hong Kong’s close trading relationship with both the mainland and the United States, as well as its status as Asia’s international trade and financial centre, make it the preferred platform for American companies looking to tap new business opportunities in the region.

With the support of CalCPA and a variety of business organizations, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will organize a symposium in Los Angeles June 14, together with a range of business seminars. High-profile speakers will share their thoughts, and Hong Kong business representatives will visit the United States to meet and explore new collaborative opportunities with the locals.

Corporate leaders, small and medium-sized enterprises, service providers, economists and academics are invited to the event to discuss developments, trends and new business opportunities.

Date/Time: June 14; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live, Los Angeles.
Cost: FREE with pre-registration.

Learn more and register.

12th Annual Attorney-Banker-CPA Networking Breakfast

The ABC Networking Committee invites you to one of the premier networking events for the Los Angeles financial community. We’ve created a dynamic place to meet attorneys, bankers and CPAs who want to do business together. At this event you can establish quality relationships and referral sources to help your clients get the help they need. Be sure to bring at least 100 business cards to the event!

Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Chapter’s Charles Gumbiner Lou Savett Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded to an accounting student who demonstrates academic excellence and a dedication to community service.

Our many thanks to our sponsors and attendees for their continuous support.

Date/Time: Nov. 13; 7-9:30 a.m.
Location: Olympic Collection, West Los Angeles
Cost: $25/members; $35/nonmembers by Nov. 8. (after Nov. 8: add $15). Cost includes breakfast and parking.

Learn more and register.

Chapter Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your business while building your relationships and creating lasting impressions with CPAs at your numerous and varied events. Sponsorship offers you face-to-face contact with your target market and provides exposure for your business to more than 11,000 CPAs and financial professionals in the Los Angeles area. We will work with you to maximize your marketing dollars and reach your target audience by helping you select programs that meet your specific needs:

For more information, contact program associate Sandy Benitez.

CalCPA News

Nominate Your Favorite, Influential Accounting Educator

CalCPA’s Accounting Education Committee is accepting nominations for the 2012-13 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award.

The award recognizes contributions to accounting education from demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or endeavors in research over a sustained period of time through:

  • Excellence in teaching and mentoring, as evidenced by receiving various awards or citations;
  • Educational innovation, including developing curriculum, case studies and new programs;
  • Published articles in professorial or academic journals and/or written textbooks for use in accounting classes;
  • Significant involvement in professional and/or academic societies and related activities.

Nominations are due by May 6. You may submit nominations online.


Dates to Remember

Joint Mixer with the Beverly Hills Bar Association at the Thompson Hotel
Date: July 18

Emerging Leaders Certificate Program
Dates: July 25, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 30

Meet Your Leadership Mixer at Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown LA
Date: June 27

Emerging Executives Mixer at Smithhouse, Los Angeles
Date: Aug. 15

L.A. Chapter Sponsors Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer at SOS Entertainment, Canyon Country
Date: Aug. 21

Board of Directors Meeting at Olympic Collection, West Los Angeles
When: Thursday, May 9; 8–10 a.m.
Info: Contact program associate Sandy Benitez.
Future meeting dates: June 13, July 11, Sept. 12, Nov. 14

LA Chapter Mixer at Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach
Date: Sept. 19

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