Silicon Valley/San Jose Chapter
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President's Message
January 23, 2012
By David Neighbors
In January, we presented Griffith “Griff” Lewis with this year’s Silicon Valley/San José Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award. Griff, along with Alex Berger, founded Berger Lewis Accountancy Corporation in 1949. The firm has grown to 60 professionals in two offices (San José and Santa Cruz) and is well respected for its expertise and commitment to the community.
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Chapter News
CalCPA’s Silicon Valley San Jose and Peninsula/Silicon Valley 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 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 Asia, China and India, and the opportunities presented by Asian investment in the United States.
Keep an eye on the CalCPA Peninsula/Silicon Valley Chapter’s website for program details.
Date: Saturday, May 19
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The chapter board has approved the following slate of officers and directors for 2012–13 as proposed by the chapter’s Nomination Committee. Eligible chapter members will receive a separate email at a later date asking for the approval of the proposed slate.
Officers
President: Philip R. Hulme; Brewer & Hulme CPAs
Vice President: Carol Wagner; Abbott Stringham & Lynch
Secretary: Karl-Heinz Lachnit; Silicon Valley Law Group
Treasurer: Lynda R. Boman; Boman Accounting Group, Inc.
Past President: David J. Neighbors, SingerLewak
Directors
(Second year of a two-year term)
Patricia M. Kaufman; McGilloway, Ray, Brown & Kaufman
Robert A. Lee; Robert Lee & Associates LLP
Philip Taluban; Ocean Mist Farms
Jonathan Straus; Lautze & Lautze
(First year of a two-year term)
Elaine Cardiel; Berger Lewis Accountancy Corporation
Megan Thompson; Michael S. Thompson, Valuation & Forensic Accounting
Gerald Nangoy; eBay
Howard Turetsky; San Jose State University
CalCPA Council Representatives
Philip R. Hulme, Carol Wagner, David J. Neighbors, Ben J. Mozzetti Jr.
As we look toward next year, we would like to thank our current board members who continue to serve this year.
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Steve Reiss has been appointed by San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed to serve on the city’s Small Business Development Commission. The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the San Jose City Council to promote economic vitality in the city. Congratulations, Steve!
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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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