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President's Message
January 23, 2012
By Laura L. Ross, CPA
It’s true what people say about things improving with age. CalCPA elections are coming up, and that has me reminiscing as I ponder how far I would like to go in our association’s leadership.
I think back to my high school student body elections held every semester. Being something of a shy math whiz, I ran for treasurer seven times. I lost seven times. If I remember correctly, six of those losses were to cheerleaders. The student body apparently perceived them as being much better with checkbooks. I didn’t have to run and face rejection again in the eighth semester because, when I was a senior, the student body president appointed me to a position. I was finally able to participate as I had wanted.
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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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The Golf Committee has moved this year’s tournament from September to August because so many members are impacted by the fall tax season. The committee also hopes Friday will be an easier day for folks to get out of the office. And by popular request, the tournament—held jointly with the CalCPA East Bay Chapter—returns to Harding Park. Be sure to circle the date on your calendar now and join us.
Date: Friday, Aug. 3
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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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