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June 30, 2009 |
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Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Sandestin Conference |
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Shhhhhh....It's a Secret!
What's the secret? Sandestin attendees know that this conference is the most fun you'll ever have while attending CPE! We are offering the CPE that you need, the networking you desire, and all the fun you and your family can have!
If you've never attended the Sandestin Conference, make this year your first. If you have come in years past, then you already know the secret. Join us for the fun!
We have arranged special pricing with the Sandestin Hilton for our members attending the conference. Hurry and book your stay before the rate expires! www.sandestinbeachhilton.com (800) 367-1271 Rate: $249 and up Group Code: ASC Cutoff date: July 10
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First Ever Technology Conference | |||||||||||
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Get Plugged In... Don't miss our Technology Conference for Accountants August 27-28
Join us for some of today's top tech topics, led by the ASCPA's 2008 Discussion Leader of the Year, Tommy Stephens, and his K2 friends. They will share their knowledge with you in order to help you do your job with efficiency and ease. Participants will receive helpful tips and advanced techniques, along with the tools and skills necessary to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of changes in computer technology.
This conference features General Sessions and Breakout Sessions so that you can choose the topics that are most relevant to you! Between the two days, you will receive 16 hours of CPE.
We have arranged a special rate for all of our conference registrants: Hampton Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 313-9500 Rate: $105 Discount Rate Code: CPA
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The blogs are here, the blogs are here! |
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Hold on to your seats, folks...Three ASCPA Blogs are LIVE!
Join the conversation! Our blogs offer news, updates and articles geared toward targeted segments of the profession. Don't forget to leave your comments!
The Alabama CPA: Keeping you connected to news and issues facing Alabama CPAs
Alabama Young CPA: Your hub for staying up-to-speed with Alabama Young CPAs
Alabama CPA Exam: One-stop-shop for issues affecting students, the CPA Exam itself, and we’ll even have guest bloggers who are currently sitting for the Exam.
What is a blog? A blog (a contraction of the term "weblog") is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Most blogs, including the ASCPA's, allow readers to post comments to the information in the blog.
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Are you involved in taxation of real estate? Then, we have the classes for you!
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Forensics and Fraud |
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With all of the fraud we are hearing about in the news, it has become even more important to protect yourself and your clients from the bad guys. Learn how they did it and get tips to outsmart them!
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National Trusted Advisor Workshop |
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The Alabama Society of CPAs in partnership with the Georgia Society of CPAs and CPA2Biz is offering the National Trusted Advisor Business Solutions Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia on July 23, 2009.
You'll learn practical tools, techniques and skills for strategic client planning, so you can return to the office with a concrete action plan to enhance your practice. Through solution-driven sessions, you'll learn how to translate the issues clients face into opportunities for consulting with them — by hearing first-hand why some clients switch firms and what they're looking for from a CPA.
Visit CPA2Biz to Register Today!
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Upcoming Small Business Classes |
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WWant to learn how improve you or your client's small business? Attend one of our classes next week!
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Chapter Officer Leadership Training | |||||||||||
Chapter Officer Leadership Training Was a Success!
Your chapter officers met last week to determine the next steps for your chapter—now they need your input.
Be on the lookout for a survey specific to your chapter in the coming weeks. This will help your chapter leadership determine what you're looking for out of your chapter.
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What You Need to Know About the ARRA | |||||||||||
AARA Part II: What Organizations Need to Know About the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed legislation designed to work with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to stimulate the U.S. economy. The resulting legislation—the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (AARA)—is primarily designed to combat rising unemployment, put more money in the hands of consumers and reduce the likelihood that state and local governments will need to significantly raise taxes.
Read more in the AICPA's Business Brief
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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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