October 2007 | Fresno Chapter Bulletin

In This Issue:

Chapter Events
Technology Committee
Tax Controversies: Audits, Appeals, Investigations and Litigation
APAS Committee
Golf Tournament

All Fresno Chapter Events

California CPA Education Foundation CPE in Area

CalCPA News
Celebrating Women CPAs
Leaders Wanted: Become a CalCPA Officer or AICPA Council Member

Resources


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CHAPTER EVENTS

Technology Committee

Topic: Too Much Paper in Your Office? Revisiting the Paperless Office
Date: Thursday, Sept. 27
Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: Paychex Center; 7355 N. Palm, #100
Cost: Free (lunch provided)
RSVP: Online

Tax Controversies: Audits, Appeals, Investigations and Litigation

Speaker: Rich Walton, CPA, JD and a panel of experts from the IRS, US Attorney’s Office and SB/SE Exam
Date: Friday, Sept. 28
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Sheraton Four Points; Fresno
Cost: $30/member; $60/nonmember
CPE: 3 hrs
RSVP: Online

APAS Committee

Note: The Oct. 9 APAS Committee CPE classes have been cancelled

Golf Tournament

Date: Monday, Oct. 22
Time: 11 a.m./registration; Noon/shotgun start
Location: Ft. Washington Country Club
Info: Contact chapter program associate Kay Coffin
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OPPORTUNITIES

Help Wanted

Local firm seeks senior accountant. For more information, contact Susie Villegas
 

CalCPA NEWS

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 online today or call (800) 922-5272.

Leaders Wanted: Become a CalCPA Officer or AICPA Council Member

You are the driving force behind one of the world’s largest economies. Isn’t it time you put your leadership skills to use for the betterment of the CPA profession?
   The CalCPA Nominations Committee is accepting nominations until Dec. 1 for 2008–09 CalCPA officers and council members at large. Officer positions include chair, first vice chair, treasurer and two vice chairs. Three council members at-large also will be elected.
   Members can apply for more than one office and will be considered only for the positions to which they apply. Download a nomination form, review job descriptions and ideal leadership characteristics.
   For more information, contact John Angelo or Nominations Committee Chair D. Paul Regan.

Another Way to Serve—AICPA Council

If you’re an AICPA member and interested in representing your peers on AICPA Council, let us know. The Nominations Committee will recommend candidates to AICPA Council, which establishes AICPA policies and procedures, and enacts resolutions that are binding on the board of directors, officers, committees and staff.
   If you’re interested, send a letter of intent and your professional and volunteer history to: Nominations Committee; c/o D. Paul Regan, chair; 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 710; Glendale, CA 91203.
   All letters must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 1. The AICPA makes the final selections.
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RESOURCES:

Fresno Chapter Leadership

  Contact Your Program Associate:

Kay Coffin

  Contact Your Program Director:

Gary Hammond

California CPA Education Foundation CPE in the Fresno Chapter