| Share

Back to the Beginning

By Jamshed Behram Gandi, CPA

13_pres_sm_0.jpgAuditing and tax services have been the bedrock of our profession. However, the interest level in both these areas has been recently waning at the committee level. Chapter board members have been grappling with this issue for quite some time, and in my opinion, it is imperative to have vibrant committees addressing current topics and needs.

The committee format has always been a combination of acquiring continued education and social networking. Over the past 20 or so years the modes of acquiring continued education have evolved dramatically with the advent of the internet and personal computers. The social aspects of networking, and affinity afforded by peers of course, can never have substitutes.

To address this challenge, your board decided to attack this problem by inviting members to a series of breakfast meetings to address how we get these two committees back on track. Due consideration has been given to the shift in generational aspects of what the goals of these committees should be going forward. We plan to continue with the dialogue and come up with a road map to more participation. In my previous President’s Message, I alluded to the importance of addressing issues relating to the globalization of the accounting profession. Having an infrastructure to cope with these changes, therefore, is vital, and committees have always been the lifeblood of our chapter in providing value to our members. I remember, as I’m sure many of you do, the time when the chapter had waiting lists to join committees. I welcome feedback, thoughts and suggestions as to achieving our goals. Participation at all levels is paramount.

On a different note, we recently celebrated the 100th year of CalCPA, an occasion truly to be proud of. At a chapter lunch in honor of that event we recognized our 40-year members. We have come a long way, and it is the dedication of our members that makes all of this a worthwhile and rewarding enterprise.

Bookmark and Share

blog comments powered by Disqus

Save The Dates

Nov. 2: ABC Mixer
We return to the City Club for our annual networking event for CPAs, bankers, attorneys and other financial professionals. If your firm would like to sponsor, please contact John Kennedy. Look for the online event listing shortly.

Monthly Archives

Items of Interest

2010 SF Young/Emerging Professional of the Year Award
Nominations accepted now: download a form.
Deadline to apply: Oct. 29

New Members

Chapter Event Photos

Chapter News and Resources

Local Interest Groups

From technical committees to discussion groups, the San Francisco Chapter offers a variety of opportunities to exchange information and connect with your peers. Lists committees or other information within the chapter.

Subscribe

Subscribe to San Francisco Chapter Bulletin by Email

Subscribe in a reader

What's a reader?
Watch the video tutorial on CalCPA's website. (CalCPA members only)

Contact Us

Program Associate:
Jane Dunbar
(650) 802-2465

Program Director:
Gary Hammond
(800) 922-5272, ext. 2472

1235 Radio Road
Redwood City CA 94065

Chapter Leadership