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January 26, 2010 |
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Tax Season...
Bring it On!
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ASCPA 91st Annual Meeting |
It's Never Too Early to Plan Ahead
Here's your first look at the 91st Annual Meeting, June 10 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center in Birmingham. The sessions are all concurrent, so read closely to decide what you'd like to choose for the morning and in the afternoon.
Morning Sessions
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2010 Accounting & Auditing Update |
Liz Gantnier, CPA of AICPA |
A&A |
B |
Young CPA Conference |
Panel discussion with Ernie Almonte, past AICPA Chair |
Other |
C |
Ethics in Turbulent Times - How the world is changing for financial managers |
John L. Daly, MBA, CPA, CMA, CPIM of Executive Education |
A&A |
Afternoon Sessions |
D |
IFRS for Small to Medium Entities |
John L. Daly, MBA, CPA, CMA, CPIM of Executive Education |
A&A |
E |
Partnership and S Corporation Tax Update and Planning Topics |
Carolyn R. Turnbull, CPA, MST of Moore Stephens Tiller, LLC |
Tax |
F |
Technology Update |
Tommy Stephens, CPA of
K2 Enterprises |
A&A |
Registration Form (PDF)
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ASCPA Tax Hotlines |
The 2010 Tax Hotlines want YOU!
It’s a simple formula: a room, a phone line and a CPA. Again this year, the Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham Chapters will spring into action for Tax Hotlines in partnership with local TV stations.
Birmingham |
Febuary 11 |
Mobile |
February 9 |
Montgomery |
February 9 |
The phone banks will each be open for two hours following the local evening news, 5:00-7:00 pm.
The Hotlines offer a vital public service and are fun, too. Want to volunteer? Contact Diane Christy, dchristy@ascpa.org or 800.227.1711.
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Filing Essentials for This Year's Tax Season |
Tax season is here, and 2009 featured a number of important changes affecting individuals’ tax returns. Get ready for tax season with this review of important changes and a handy filing season quick guide. Read this JournalofAccountancy.com article for more information.
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The Beach is Calling |
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Time to Register for the Gulf Shores Cluster
For the past 15 years, the ASCPA Gulf Shores Cluster has established itself as one of the premier CPE events of the year. Our annual beach cluster has developed a reputation for cutting-edge education and outstanding networking opportunities with peers and experts across the industry. Attendees who return to the ASCPA Gulf Shores Cluster rank past positive experiences like these as one of the most influential factors that keep them coming back.
- Full-day, morning, and afternoon classes offer flexibilty for you and your family
- Topics include A&A, Tax, Management, and Technology
- Top instructors from the industry lead information-packed classes
- Networking opportunities
Click here for cluster schedule and to register
Reserve your room at The Beach Club, too. Rates begin at $222.
Call (888) 260-7263
Mention Group code: ASCPA Summer Conference.
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Provide Help to Haiti Through AICPA |
CPAs in Support of America Fund
CPAs have an extraordinary commitment to the public interest. One way the profession demonstrates this commitment is through CPAs’ rapid response to offer assistance in times of need. If you would like to contribute to relief efforts for Haiti, consider the AICPA’s CPAs in Support of America Fund, a 501(c)(3) entity. Tax deductible contributions will be accepted through March 15, 2010. The money collected will be donated on behalf of the profession. To pay by credit card, call 877.CPA.4ALL during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET). Checks should be made payable to CPAs in Support of America Fund, Inc. and mailed to: CPAs in Support of America Fund, Inc., c/o AICPA, 220 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707. The AICPA thanks you for your support. Read the AICPA’s statement regarding this effort to help Haiti’s earthquake victims.
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Financial Fitness Fair |
The ASCPA is a charter member of CAFEC and will be participating in this event. Birmingham Young CPAs will man the “Ask the CPA” booth and field brief questions from attendees. We’ll also share copies of the Financial Fitness Calendar for 2010 and give away piggy banks as door prizes. We need volunteers to fill one or two-hour shifts.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact David Brown, President of the Birmingham Young CPAs, dbrown@bmss.com or 205.982.5589.
Saturday, January 30
9am - 1pm
United Way of Central Alabama
Auditorium
3600 8th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35222
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Legislative e-Zine |
Legislative e-Zine
by Bruce P. Ely, James E. Long, Jr., William T. Thistle, II
In his final "State of the State" speech, Governor Riley called on legislators to pass tax incentives to jump-start new job creation in the state and to oppose legalization of slot machine gambling as a potential revenue-raiser. The Democrats' legislative priorities related to revenues include eliminating the state sales tax on groceries and taxing and regulating gambling in Alabama. Additionally, the influential Alabama Education Association recently endorsed several revenue- raising measures, including increasing taxes on soft drinks, legalizing and taxing gambling, and ending unspecified "corporate tax loopholes." Read More
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Chapter News |
Upcoming chapter events...
Huntsville Chapter Meeting
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January 28 |
North Alabama Chapter Meeting |
January 28 |
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About the ASCPA
The Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants [ASCPA] is the statewide, professional membership organization representing over 6,500 Alabama CPAs in public practice, industry, government and education. Eleven chapters, various committees and task force groups made up of CPA volunteers develop programs and address issues to help all members be successful professionals. Visit www.ascpa.org
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