October 2007 | San Joaquin Chapter Bulletin

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PFP Workshop

Date: Thursday, Oct. 25
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott Courtyard, Stockton
CPE: 8 hours
Cost: $125/members; $200/nonmembers
RSVP: Online

Student/Faculty Night

The chapter is in need of firms and individuals to sponsor accounting students for Student/Faculty Night. Let’s give today’s accounting students a glimpse into their future careers. In past years the sponsoring CPAs and CPA firms have tried to arrange to meet with the sponsored students at their office prior to the banquet. This gives the CPAs a chance to expose the students to a real work environment. It’s a great learning experience for the students. Please try and schedule a visitation day with your students—and remember, it does not have to be the day of the banquet.
 
Date: Thursday, Nov. 15
Time: 6 p.m./reception; 7 p.m./dinner, scholarships awarded and student recognition
Location: The River Mill–French Camp; 1672 W. Bowman Road
Cost: $35/person
RSVP: Chapter program associate Karen Howard
Info: Download event flier.

Fraud: Exposures and Solution in the Non-Audit Environment

Join and learn more about common fraudulent financial reporting and asset misappropriations schemes; dealing with the ongoing expectation gap: professional standards vs. jury expectations; simple but effective controls that will guard your client’s assets from misappropriation and how to communicate them, among other topics.
 
Date: Thursday, Nov. 8
Speaker: Thomas Noce, CPA, CFE
Time: 8–8:30 a.m./registration; 8:30 a.m.–Noon p.m./class; Noon–1 p.m./lunch (provided); 1–4:30 p.m./class
Location: Stockton Grand Hotel; 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. Stockton—209-957-9090
Cost: $125 member $200 nonmember (price includes breakfast, lunch & materials)
CPE: 8 hours (A&A or fraud)
RSVP: By Nov. 1: Online or contact chapter program associate Karen Howard
Note: This course is a chapter offered course; VP memberships not accepted for this event. Net proceeds benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Fabulous Fall

By Tara Eastwood, CPA

I would like to thank all who attended the golf tournament Aug. 27. We had a great turnout and a very good time. And special thanks to our $1,000 Eagle Sponsor ADP; $500 Par Sponsor American AgCredit; and our numerous $100 tee sponsors. I would also like to thank our wonderful Golf Committee: Nate Miller, Mark Croce, Lammert and Paula Van Laar, Steve Hoslett and Karen Howard, as well as the helpful staff at Elkhorn Golf and Country Club.
   Our goal for the scholarship fund is to present $12,000 in scholarships this year. We are well on our way to meeting that goal with the success of the golf tournament. In addition, we will be putting together an eight-hour CPE event Nov. 8. The class will be “Fraud Exposures & Solutions in the Non-Audit Environment”, featuring guest speaker Tom Noce. This is a California CPA Education Foundation CPE class that will be held in Stockton and will help raise money for our scholarship fund. Register today.
   The scholarships will be presented at our Annual Student/Faculty Night, Thursday Nov. 15. More information will be coming, so be on the lookout. Every year we ask that CPA firms sign up to be paired with students and coordinate a tour and meeting at their offices, as well as attend the event. This is a wonderful opportunity for these students and we hope you will consider adding your firm to the list.
   Our committee chairs are also hard at work setting up meetings and events to provide our members with information to help increase the knowledge and success of our practices. These meetings will be announced by e-mail.
   I look forward to seeing many of you at these events and thank you for all of your support.
—Tara Eastwood, CPA
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CHAPTER NEWS

New Members

On behalf of the San Joaquin Chapter’s officers, directors and members, we extend our warmest of welcomes to our new members: Michael Hicks, Zach DeGough, Katherine Hall... [see all new members]
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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.

   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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