Presidents Message
March 1, 2010
By Joseph A. Forlenza, CPA
 I would like to take a moment to review some noteworthy highlights from 2009-10 that stand out in my mind as an indication of our progress as a chapter.
By far, the most exciting aspect of this past year has been the involvement of our past presidents in chapter events and activities. We held a past presidents breakfast at the Grant Grill in downtown that was well attended and a lot of fun! I hope this event signals the beginning of a strong collaboration between our chapter’s foundational members and the future leaders of our profession.
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Chapter News
Presented by the CalCPA San Diego Chapter and the Colegio de Contadores Publicos de Baja California, A.C., the 16th Annual US-Mexico CPA Conference features top speakers discussing banking, accounting and tax updates of interest to those involved international services.
Among the speakers is Barry Melancon, AICPA president and CEO, who will speak on current professional developments.
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided during the technical presentations.
Mark your calendar now to join local CPAs, AICPA council members, CPAs from throughout northwestern Mexico and dignitaries from the Mexican Institute of CPAs at this event! And keep an eye out for registration details.
Date: Friday, May 21
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Would you like to get some feedback from a fellow professional? Are you new to the profession? Have you changed your focus from one aspect of the profession to another? If so, then you may want to turn to the experienced, knowledgeable CalCPA members in your area who are willing to be a sounding board for colleagues, as well as a mentor for those just starting out in the profession.
If you’re interested, contact Barry J. Kohn (San Diego), Frank Beiser (San Diego), Wayne P. Otchis (Del Mar) or Rebecca Tilghman (Carlsbad/Mira Mesa).
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Did you know that one of the many benefits of your CalCPA membership is the ability to manage your own account online? It is the perfect place to record changes in employment, phone numbers and e-mails, well as check your CPE credit. If you would like to receive information about certain subjects in a certain fashion, just tell us by using your own personal account. Keep it current so that you don’t miss what’s happening in the profession statewide or locally!
If you have any questions or require assistance, contact CalCPA Customer Service at (800) 922-5272 or visit CalCPA’s website and click on “Manage My Account.”
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Our new chapter year begins May 1. Are you interested in increasing your involvement from being a participant to becoming a board member? If you would like to explore the possibilities of serving as a committee chair or co-chair, contact incoming San Diego Chapter President Melody Thornton or contact program associate Cindy Holcomb.
Take the next step and make a difference in the profession!
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CalCPA News
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 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 award criteria and download a nomination form, due March 22.
Register for the event today.
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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 current and projected 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.
Apply today.
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