President's Message
February 25, 2010
By Evan Strano, CPA
 I hope those of you with a large tax practice are having a smooth tax season so far. I know that you are focused on getting through client appointments, reviews and the myriad of tasks that accompany tax season. Before you know it will be April 15 and then our golf tournament will be quickly upon us. Remember to save the date of May 17. The tournament will be at Redlands Country Club and will once again benefit our chapter’s scholarship fund. More information will be on its way soon.
Thank you to the contingent of chapter members that represented us at CPA Day at the Capitol Jan. 20. It was a successful day (and a very rainy one, too). We received lots of positive feedback from our legislators and their staffs.
Thanks to everyone who participated: Lynette Atchley, James Counts, Derrick DeBruyne, Kathy Johnson, Alex Lemos, Mayra Meza, Johanna Sweaney Salt, Danielle Witten and program associate Monica Thompson.
Once again, happy tax season to you all and see you in April!
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Chapter News
By the Inland Empire Leadership
As the plane circled the Sacramento airport and landed, there was one thing we were certain of—we were going to get wet! Mother nature was in full force, but so were we!
CPAs from all over California gathered in Sacramento Jan. 20 for CalCPA Day at the Capitol. Our primary goals this year were to promote our financial literacy program and to thank assembly members and senators for their support in passing CPA backed legislation in 2009.
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By Johanna Sweaney Salt, CPA
Following a successful CPA Day at the Capitol, the CalCPA Council met Jan. 21 in Sacramento. As usual, council members had a jam-packed agenda, with too much to report here. However, here are a few highlights.
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We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of chapter member John McCullum.
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Download your ballot for our incoming officers and directors. All ballots must be received by Friday, March 26.
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As you and your staff run the gauntlet, don’t get discouraged. We have something for everyone to look forward to: a member guest social at Dave & Buster’s to celebrate the end of tax season.
Date: Wednesday, April 21
Register online.
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We have the opportunity to play a premier course— Redlands Country Club—during prime season, so take advantage of this great opportunity and get your foursome together now. Look for more details in upcoming bulletins.
For sponsorship information, e-mail Monica Thompson.
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CalCPA News
CalCPA is committed to advancing women within the CPA profession. Now in its third year, the Women’s Leadership Forum brings together women in public accounting, industry, financial professionals and others for a day of leadership development and professional growth. Attendees will hear experts discuss the latest issues and challenges facing leaders today, and leave with knowledge and tips that may transform their lives and careers.
The event also will recognize our Women to Watch Award winners. Categories include Established Leaders (one who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within the organization) and Emerging Leaders (professional who has made significant contributions to the profession and to her community, but who has not yet reached the highest levels of advancement).
Go online to review the full criteria for the award and download a nomination form, due March 22.
Register for the event today.
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Renew your 2010-11 CalCPA membership and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a FREE VP Program good through April 2011, courtesy of the CalCPA Education Foundation.
Renew online today. For rules, go online.
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CalCPA is taking applications for its Doctoral Scholarship Program for individuals pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting. The scholarship is being made available to help address the significant shortfall in accounting department faculty at California colleges and universities. Therefore one requirement of the scholarship recipient will be to join the faculty of a four-year college or university located in California for at least three years.
The scholarship program will be administered by CalCPA’s Accounting Education Committee and funded by the CalCPA Education Foundation. Three doctoral candidates will be selected per year to receive a maximum of $10,000 per year with a possible renewal of three years total.
Applications are due to CalCPA by April 15. Accounting students, accounting education and the accounting profession will benefit from this opportunity.
If you have questions, contact John Angelo, CalCPA division director of strategic relations.
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