Peninsula/Silicon Valley Chapter
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President's Message
January 20, 2012
By Parisa Nesva Derani, CPA
I recently spoke with two groups of pre-school students about being a CPA. Yes, you read correctly, pre-school—ages 2.5 to 6 years. When I volunteered to do this, the first thing I did was contact Jane Dunbar, our chapter’s program administrator, for suggestions from CalCPA. She, along with Melissa Thornton, CalCPA’s community outreach coordinator, came back with excellent examples of how to engage the kids through a Q&A.
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Chapter News
CalCPA’s Peninsula/Silicon Valley and Silicon Valley San Jose chapters are joining forces with the Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley to present a briefing from Yelena Takhtamanova, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco. Her discussion will focus on the macroeconomic outlook, recent monetary policy actions and expectations for 2012.
Date: Friday, Feb. 10
Register online.
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A large crowd of CPAs, bankers, attorneys and other professionals enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Pacific Athletic Club in January, and our chapter scholarship fund will benefit. We’d like to give special thanks for the support of our generous event sponsors:
- Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn, Professional Law Corporation
- Borel Private Bank & Trust Co.
- Bridge Bank
- Burr Pilger Mayer Inc.
- Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP
- KK Wealth Advisors, LLC
- Nightingale Financial Advisory
- Opes Advisors
- Seiler LLP
- Young Craig + Co. LLP, CPAs
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Take advantage of the last chance to share issues and concerns before tax season: Sole practitioners and managing partners are welcome at the final discussion meeting before the committee goes dark until May. Advance registration is required. Contact committee chair Tim McCrone. Online registration is not available for this meeting.
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The dragon is the fifth symbol in the 12-year Chinese astrological calendar and is associated with confidence and success, so this Year of the Dragon is an appropriate time to explore the opportunities involved in doing business with China and India, and the opportunities presented by Asian investment in the United States.
Keep an eye on the chapter’s website for program details.
Date: Saturday, May 19
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Join experts from CalCPA and Becker CPA Review on Friday, Feb.24 to learn all about the upcoming changes to CPA licensure and requirements, effective in 2014. Come to our San Mateo office (pizza lunch included) or view the webinar online. Cost: complimentary. Register Here.
Download the flier.
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CalCPA News
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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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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