August 2007 Sacramento Chapter Bulletin
In this Issue
Chapter News
Welcome New Members
Chapter Events
Joint Meeting: AP&AS and Technology Committees
MAP Committee Meeting
Taxation Committee Meeting
Litigation Consulting Committee Meeting
44th Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date
CPA/Attorney Networking Opportunity
Real Estate Discussion Group (RED Group)
Fraud and Internal Controls
California CPA Education Foundation CPE in Area
CalCPA News
Celebrating Women CPAs
Chapter News
Welcome New Members
On behalf of the Sacramento Chapter's officers, directors and members, we extend our warmest of welcomes to our new members: Mark Bailey,
Nenita Casapao,
Susan Clower... [more new members]
Chapter Events
Joint Meeting: AP&AS and Technology Committees
Topic: Technology Tools for Implementation of SAS 104–111
Speaker: TBD
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 8
Time: 7:30–9 a.m.
Location: Gonul’s J Street Café; 3839 J St.; Sacramento
CPE: 1 hour
Cost: $13/members; $15/nonmembers
RSVP: David Chavez
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MAP Committee Meeting
Topic: Marketing to Existing Clients; How Clients Choose; Attracting New Clients; Managing the Marketing Effort
Speaker: Perry Ghilarducci
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 1
Time: 7:30–9 a.m.
Location: L Wine Lounge & Restaurant; 1801 L St., Suite 50; Sacramento
CPE: 1 hour
Cost: $12/members; $14/nonmembers
RSVP: Perry Ghilarducci
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Taxation Committee Meeting
Topic: Exit Routes for Leaving Your Business in Style
Speakers: Brian A. Peardon, LUTCF; Matthew Fine, CLU, ChFC; and Bill Hagerty, CLU, ChFC (all from Eagle Strategies Corp.)
Date: Thursday, Aug. 9
Time: 7:30–9 a.m.
Place: Mimi’s Café; 2029 Alta Arden Expressway; Sacramento
CPE: 1 hour
Cost: $8 (at the door)
RSVP: Craig Fechter
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Litigation Consulting Committee Meeting
Topic: TBD
Speakers: TBD
Date: Thursday, Aug. 16
Time: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: The Sutter Club; 1220 9th St.; Sacramento
CPE: 1 hour
Cost: $35/members; $45/nonmembers
RSVP: Serena Trovato
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44th Annual Golf Tournament
We are excited to welcome Kelly Brothers, a partner with Genovese, Foreman, Buford & Brothers, as our golf tournament emcee this year. Brothers is a morning talk show host for KFBK, as well as the News 10 financial adviser.
Come out and support the Sacramento Chapter’s largest fund-raiser for our Scholarship Fund by participating as a sponsor, player, raffle donor, tee prize donor or cash donor. In 2006 the chapter awarded $14,000 in scholarships to area students.
Come and enjoy lunch, dinner, fantastic raffle prizes and networking opportunities.
Date: Thursday, Aug. 23
Time: 11 a.m./shotgun start
Location: Morgan Creek Golf Course; Roseville
Download registration flier
Download sponsorship flier
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Save the Date
CPA/Attorney Networking Opportunity
Join members of the CalCPA Tax Committee and the Sacramento County Bar Association for a night of dinner, networking and fun.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 16
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
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Real Estate Discussion Group (RED Group)
Topic: Home Ownership Topics
Speaker: Cameron Hess
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 11
Time: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Carrows; 28th & J streets; Sacramento
CPE: 1 hour
Cost: The price of your meal
RSVP: Cameron Hess
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Fraud and Internal Controls
This course will help accountants understand their responsibilities to establish and oversee successful internal controls and what they can do to assist in fraud prevention and detection. This is a class designed for all accountants with responsibility for financial information, whether as an independent auditor, reviewer or as an internal accountant.
Topics: The extent of the fraud problem, the reasons it is so common and who commits it; different types of fraud schemes; how to avoid an atmosphere conducive to fraud; developing internal controls in relations to fraud; evaluating the reliability of financial information; and auditing and reviewing financial information
Speaker: Mark Dauberman
Date: Thursday, Sept. 20
Time: 8 a.m./registration; 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m./program
Location: Marriott; 11211 Point East Drive; Rancho Cordova
CPE: 8 hours
Cost: $149/members; $199/nonmembers (includes breakfast and lunch)
RSVP: Contact chapter program associate Serena Trovato
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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.
Don’t miss this phenomenal event, Friday, Oct. 19, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City.
Register online today or call (800) 922-5272.
Resources:
Sacramento Chapter Leadership
Program Associate: Serena Trovato
Program Director: Vince Chin
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