August 2007 Bakersfield Chapter Bulletin
In this Issue:
President's Message: Events Are Heating Up
Chapter Events:
GA&A CPE Series
AP&AS Committee
Tax Committee
Bakersfield Annual Mystery Night
Bakersfield Student Night
Fraud: Exposures and Solutions in the Non-Audit Environment
All Bakersfield Chapter Events
California CPA Education Foundation CPE in Area
CalCPA News
Financial Literacy Volunteer Training
Celebrating Women CPAs
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Events Are Heating Up
By Ryan Nielsen, CPA
The valley heat has officially arrived, so we are gearing up for some hot accounting events. We had a great turnout at the first Young and Emerging Professionals mixer a few weeks ago. Thanks to all of the members who participated. Keep an eye out for the July date. Our hope is that these networking events will provide an opportunity for our young professions to get together and share experiences with each other, provide us with feedback on how we can serve them as a chapter and begin to mold them into future leaders.
CalCPA is continuing the Leadership Institute this year. It’s a five-day training program designed to teach members the skills necessary to grow into future leadership positions within their firms and the profession. As a 2006-07 graduate, I strongly encourage you to apply for this year's program. The deadline is Aug. 3, so you don't have much time left. The benefits are invaluable and the majority of the cost is underwritten by CalCPA and the California CPA Education Foundation. Get more information and an application at www.calpca.org.
As always, we are looking for additional volunteers to participate in the planning of events, so if you have an interest in becoming more involved, contact me as soon as possible. I hope you all enjoy the summer!
– Ryan Nielsen, CPA
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CHAPTER EVENTS
GA&A CPE Series
(co-hosted by the California CPA Education Foundation)Register for all sessions at www.calcpa.org/frs.
Topic: Key GASB Statements: Critical Requirements and Illustrations
Speaker: Paul Koehler
Date: Monday, July 23
Location: Sheraton Four Points; Fresno
Topic: 2007 Yellow Book: New Government Auditing Standards
Speaker: Paul Koehler
Date: Tuesday, July 24
Location: Holiday Inn; Visalia
Topic: Implementing the New Risk Assessment Audit Standards
Speaker: Frank Crawford
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 28
Location: Holiday Inn; Visalia
Topic: Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update
Speaker: Frank Crawford
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 29
Location: Sheraton Four Points; Bakersfield
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Date: Friday, Aug. 3
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: BJ’s Restaurant
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AP&AS Committee
Topic: Lease AccountingDate: Tuesday, Aug. 14
Time: 8-10 am
Topic: Basic Government Accounting & Financial Reporting
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 14
Time: 10 a.m.–Noon
Location: Noell Agnew and Morse; 8365 N. Fresno St., Suite 110
Cost: Per class: $25/member; $35/nonmember (breakfast included)
RSVP: www.calcpa.org/FRS
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Tax Committee
Topic: CA FTB Audit IssuesDate: Friday, Aug. 17
Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Four Points Sheraton; Fresno
Cost: $30/member; $60/nonmember
CPE: 2 hours
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The Accountant's Responsibility for Fraud
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 12Location: Four Points Sheraton, Fresno
Cost: $150/members; $200/nonmembers
CPE: 8 hours (A&A or fraud)
The Fresno Chapter would like to thank the California CPA Education Foundation for its donation of this class to benefit our scholarship fund.
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Bakersfield Annual Mystery Night
Date: Saturday, Sept. 29Time: 6:30 p.m./social hour; 7:30 p.m./dinner, dancing and mystery
Location: Maxwell’s Restaurant
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Bakersfield Student Night
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 17Time: 5 p.m./social hour; 6 p.m./dinner
Location: Four Points Sheraton; Bakersfield
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Fraud: Exposures and Solutions in the Non-Audit Environment
Speaker: Tom NoceDate: Friday, Dec. 14
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
CPE: 8 hours (A&A or fraud)
Note: Class does not qualify for Education Foundation Coupon or VP Programs
This class is generously donated by the California CPA Education Foundation. Net proceeds benefit the Bakersfield Chapter Scholarship Fund.
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CalCPA News
Financial Literacy Volunteer Training
CalCPA is hosting a train the trainer session on the new National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) materials that will be used for CalCPA’s high school financial literacy visits.The new materials will be put into action with the start of the 2007–08 school year. If you are an existing financial literacy volunteer or are interested in becoming a financial literacy volunteer, please attend this free four-hour training to learn about the new materials and how to present them most effectively during a classroom visit.
Date: Thursday, Aug. 2
Time: 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (lunch is included)
Location: Four Points by Sheraton; 3737 N. Blackstone Ave.; Fresno
Cost: Free
CPE: 4 hours
RSVP: Crystil Turner or (650) 802-2494.
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Celebrating Women CPAs
Join us for a day of leadership development, professional growth and recognition as we celebrate California’s women CPAs and their tremendous contributions to the profession.Attend Celebrating Women CPAs and leave with:
• A clear vision of the ascent of women within the CPA profession;
• Social and professional connections to last a lifetime;
• Action steps to effect social change;
• Keys to excelling as a mentor; and
• Strategies and tactics for managing and resolving conflict.
Confirmed notable speakers include California Assemblymember and CPA Fiona Ma and Judy Olian, dean of UCLA’s Anderson School of Management.
Don’t miss this phenomenal event, Friday, Oct. 19, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City.
Register today at www.calcpa.org or call (800) 922-5272.
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RESOURCES:
Bakersfield Chapter Leadership
Program Associate: Kay Coffin
Program Director: Gary Hammond
