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March 29th, 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 29th, 2011
Renew your 2011-12 CalCPA membership and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a FREE VP Program good through April 2012, courtesy of the Education Foundation.
Renew online today.
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March 9th, 2011
Invite your children’s teachers and local K-12 educators to attend the 2011 Financial Literacy Conference for Educators, hosted by CalCPA, the CalCPA Institute and California Jump$tart Coalition.
This conference will provide free resources such as workbooks and toolkits; details of successful personal finance education programs and how to integrate them; and techniques and strategies to reach diverse student audiences.
We’d like to thank our event sponsors: California Teachers Association, Charles Schwab Foundation, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
Date: April 2
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Register online.
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February 9th, 2011
Each year, CalCPA recognizes those members who go 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.
Do you know any person or firm deserving such accolades? If so, share the news with us.
Review the qualifications and download nomination forms online:
Public Service Award | Distinguished Service Award | Public Service Award for Firms
The nomination deadline for all awards is Feb. 28.
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February 9th, 2011
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The U.S. Master Tax Guide provides helpful and practical guidance on today’s federal tax law. The Guidebook to California Taxes is the classic handbook on California taxation widely used by practitioners and all those involved in California taxes. Both of these CCH guides are now available to members at a discount.
Learn more and order today.
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February 9th, 2011
CalCPA is looking for members to join a state committee. If you have a specific area of expertise and want to join other like-minded individuals, we have a committee just for you!
Sign up today.
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February 9th, 2011
Invite your children’s teachers and local K-12 educators to attend the 2011 Financial Literacy Conference for Educators, hosted by CalCPA, the CalCPA Institute and California Jump$tart Coalition. This conference will provide free resources such as workbooks and toolkits; details of successful personal finance education programs and how to integrate them; and techniques and strategies to reach diverse student audiences.
Date: April 2
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Register online.
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February 9th, 2011
CalCPA’s Nominations Committee has selected the following candidates for 2011–12 statewide leadership positions: Eduardo L. Jordan (Orange County/Long Beach), chair; Johanna Sweaney Salt (Inland Empire), first vice chair; Richard Simitian (Los Angeles), treasurer; Elaine D. Reule (Fresno), vice chair; and Jennifer E. Ziegler (Los Angeles), vice chair.
Conrad Davis (Sacramento) will serve as immediate past chair.
Council members at-large nominees are: Jolene Fraser (Sacramento); Louis D. Miramontes (East Bay); and Patrick D. Rogan (Sacramento). Their term will be 2011–13.
A group of 100 or more CPA members may submit additional nominations of a candidate for officer or at-large member to CalCPA Council. Such nominations must be filed by close of business May 1 at CalCPA headquarters: 1800 Gateway Drive, Suite 200; San Mateo, CA 94404.
For more information, consult the CalCPA bylaws.
CalCPA nominees for AICPA Council are Andrea G. Cope (San Francisco); Jeremy L. Dillard (Los Angeles); John M. Lacey (Orange County/Long Beach); Johanna Sweaney Salt; and Maryellen K. Sebold (Los Angeles). Their term will be 2011–14.
At-large members to the Nominations Committee (2011–13) include: Jeff Chen (Los Angeles); Karen Pfau-Martinez (San Francisco); and Jacques Welche (Orange County/Long Beach).
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November 3rd, 2010
There is great strength in numbers. Join your colleagues Jan. 19 for a visit to Sacramento. Legislators are not always familiar with the CPA profession’s unique environment and this is your chance to familiarize your representatives about issues important to CPAs statewide.
Register or learn more about CPA Day at the Capitol.
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November 3rd, 2010
Strong leaders in strategic positions are key to the continued success of the CalCPA Education Foundation. To that end, apply today for openings on the Education Foundation Board of Trustees, as well as officer positions.
Candidates must be CalCPA members; have proven leadership skills; understand the importance and benefit of continuing education upon the profession; have demonstrated good business insight.
Applications are due Dec. 17. Download yours today.
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