Los Angeles Chapter
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President's Message
August 27, 2010
By Gayle M. Whittemore, CPA
I love fall. Don’t get me wrong, the other seasons certainly have their merits, but fall represents to me a time of transition: To re-engage, to review the first half of the year with an eye on planning the next one—and did I mention the happiness of shipping my kids back to school? Fall is also shaping up to be an important time for your chapter.
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YEP Corner
August 27, 2010
By Jeremy Salvador, Student, Young and Emerging Committee Member
As a young and emerging accounting professional, I’ve found networking with the CalCPA invaluable. Here are three great reasons why you need to start networking at CalCPA mixers:
Relationships: It’s been said that your network is your net worth. CalCPA networking events are a great way to build your network. You’ll find people who are well connected and highly knowledgeable. Through CalCPA I’ve been able to build real relationships with quality people who are experts and authorities in their fields.
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Chapter News
Showcase your business while building your relationships and creating lasting impressions with CPAs at our numerous and varied events. Sponsorship offers you face-to-face contact with your target market and provides exposure for your business to more than 10,000 CPAs and financial professionals in the Los Angeles area. We will work with you to maximize your marketing dollars and reach your target audience by helping you select programs that meet your specific needs.
Upcoming sponsorship opportunities include:
For more information, contact chapter program associate Sandy Benitez.
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Got some ideas? Interested in contributing to the profession? Here’s your opportunity to make a difference! We are accepting applications for chapter leadership position until Friday, Oct. 22.
If you, or someone you know, is qualified to serve as an officer, director or CalCPA Council representative, please complete the application and e-mail to chapter program associate Sandy Benitez. Applications will be reviewed by the chapter’s Nominations Committee.
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This is highly attended by IRS leaders from the Los Angeles district, making it a perfect opportunity to meet the people who affect the way we do business in Los Angeles. It promises to be an event that should not be missed by any tax professional that wants to stay on top of their game!
Keynote speaker: Selvi Stanislaus, Executive Officer, Franchise Tax Board
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 10
Register online.
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Check out these upcoming events where you can mix and mingle:
Sept. 30: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Attend our second networking event of 2010, featuring David Cieslak, CPA.CITP, GSEC, CalCPA vice chair and Principal with Arxis Technology, Inc. Cieslak will share his insights about the benefits of networking and other soft skills in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
Register online.
Note: Valet parking: $14
Nov. 9: Ninth Annual Attorney-Banker-CPA Networking Breakfast
The ABC Networking Committee invites you to one of the premier networking events for the Los Angeles financial community. We’ve created a dynamic place to meet attorneys, bankers and CPAs who want to do business together. At this event you can establish quality relationships and referral sources to help your clients get the help they need.
Register online.
Nov. 18: Woodland Hills Country Club
(co- hosted by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal)
Back by popular demand—our biggest networking mixer in 2009! More than 150 CPAs, attorneys, bankers and other professionals attended, with more than 60 firms represented. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your professional contacts.
Register online.
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Martin Emo (June 1913–June 2010), a chapter lifetime member since 1963.
Leroy Ross (November 1924–June 2010), a chapter lifetime member since 1958.
Daniel Berke (February 1929–August 2010), a chapter lifetime member since 1958.
Terry Crays (March 1941–August 2010), a chapter member since 2004.
Joel Stonefield (November 1931–August 2010), a chapter lifetime member since 1962.
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CalCPA News
Did you know that CalCPA administers two scholarship funds—one for fifth-year students committed to following California’s Pathway 2 to CPA licensure and the other for students pursuing a master’s degree in accountancy or taxation?
Well, we do—and the application deadline—Sept. 30—is fast approaching.
For criteria regarding both scholarships and to download the application, visit our website.
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