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President's Message

CalCPA: A Tremendous Resource … You’re Encouraged to Get Connected!

April 29, 2013

By Perry Ghilarducci

2013-pres-perry-ghilarducciBeing a native of Sacramento, I’ve grown to appreciate our city and the wonderful sense of community we enjoy in the region. Those of us that serve in leadership positions in CalCPA appreciate the dedication of our members and the strength of our business community. I began attending CalCPA committee meetings and discussion groups many years ago, taking a special interest in the Management of an Accounting Practice Committee. In my practice I often felt like a hypocrite, giving advice about running a successful business and planning for the future without taking care of business at home. What I’ve learned about managing an accounting practice—and from the people I have met—has made my business stronger and made me a better adviser.

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Chapter News

ABC Mixer Just Weeks Away: Sign Up Now!

Join us at the May 15 Spring ABC Mixer from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sutter Club. This event—in which attorneys, bankers and CPAs, as well as other financial professionals mingle, create new relationships and rekindle old acquaintances—is a networking opportunity not to be missed. Prior mixers have sold out and, with more than 300 attendees anticipated again this time, we recommend you register online now to reserve your spot.

Enjoy a hosted bar and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds of the event benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund. We look forward to seeing you there!

11th Annual Real Estate Conference

Come learn from expert speakers the latest on foreclosures, short sales, successful estate planning for real estate, property tax deductions, qualified real property donations, and property tax appeal strategies – and earn CPE and MCLE at the same time! The 11th Annual Real Estate Conference will be held at the Sutter Club on June 12. We encourage you to learn more and register online early for this popular event.

 

50th Annual Golf Tournament

Please save the date for our 50th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Aug.19 at the Granite Bay Golf Club. Be a part of great networking opportunities, golf, food and drinks, raffle prizes and, above all, fun! We hope that you will plan to join us for another spectacular event this year as we celebrate it being our 50th anniversary.

As this tournament is one of the primary sources of funds for our chapter’s scholarship program, sponsors are needed—let’s exceed the nearly $13,000 raised last year! Please participate as a sponsor, raffle donor, tee prize donor or cash donor.

Download the sponsor registration form to learn more.

Download the player registration form to learn more.

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.


In Memoriam: Vince Chin

CalCPA extends it condolences to the family and friends of Vince Chin, who passed away April 26. Vince was a valued CalCPA employee for more than 20 years, who was respected and held in high regard by co-workers and our members. Vince is survived by his wife Tiffany, and his son, Vincent Charles Chin, II.

A celebration of life service will be held May 24, noon–4 p.m., at the San Mateo Elks Lodge; 229 W. 20th Ave.; San Mateo, and will include a buffet lunch.

For those interested in attending, please RSVP by May 17 to Susan Klein or Kathi Uribe.

Save the Dates

May 14 & June 11: Taxation Committee at Courtyard by Marriott (Cal Expo), Sacramento
May 15: New Members Meet and Greet at Sutter Club, Sacramento
May 15: Spring ABC Mixer at Sutter Club, Sacramento
May 21 and June 18: Estate/Personal Financial Planning Committee at Piatti, Sacramento
May 22: Real Estate Discussion Group at Piatti, Sacramento
May 29: Chapter Planning Conference at Sutter Club, Sacramento
June: Installation of Officers/40th Year Honorees Dinner (date and location TBD)
June 4: Business and Industry Group at Piatti, Sacramento
June 5: Management of an Accounting Practice Committee at Piatti, Sacramento
June 12: Real Estate Conference at Sutter Club, Sacramento
June 19: Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee at Piatti, Sacramento
June 20: Forensic Services Committee at Sutter Club, Sacramento
July 11: River Cats Baseball Game at Raley Field, Sacramento
Aug. 19: 50th Annual Golf Tournament at Granite Bay Golf Club, Granite Bay
Oct. 24: Fall ABC Mixer at Sutter Club, Sacramento
Nov. 13: Student Luncheon at Sacramento State Alumni Center

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