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Greetings!

     Welcome to the third installment of our new e-newsletter, "The FKCo Report."  Here you will find updates on important or newsworthy items within our firm, our clients, and in the accounting world.  This addition allows us to reach out to you,  stay in touch, and welcome you again to the FKCo Community.  We encourage your comments and responses.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Respectfully.

Alan M. Friedman, Don Kannenberg

And everyone here at FKCO

Your introduction sets the tone for your newsletter and encourages the recipient to read further. Your style may be warm and casual, or technical and no-nonsense depending on your audience.
 
April 15th is days Away!
Important Tax Deadlines
 
If you have yet to make an appointment, you must do so no later than March 31st 2008!
 
Please remember all Individual, Partnership, Trust and LLC Tax Returns need to be filed no later than Tuesday, April 15th 2008; Help us help you  by

 
First Quarter Estimates for Individuals are all due April 15th 2008 as well; talk to us about preparing your 2008 quarterly estimated tax coupons with your 2007 tax return.

Alan will Speak at RPMDA

RPMDA
Alan will speak with Danny Rocks at the 2008 Retail Print Music Dealers Association in Boston, MA on April 25th. 

GENERAL SESSION:  The Apprentice: Boston Edition - Alan Friedman, Friedman, Kannenberg & Co., P.C. and Danny Rocks, The Company Rocks 
- Seaport Ballroom

"You're fired!" But before you go, tell us everything you know about sales, advertising, promotions, store operations, lesson programs, inventory, cash flow, and the business practices that work (or don't!) in running of today's competitive music store. Join our own Donald & Ivanka (a.k.a. Alan Friedman & Danny Rocks) as they reprise their hit NAMM University session along with a hand-picked panel of RPMDA veterans for our own fun-filled "game show" session. Learn insider tips and tricks on the running of a music products retail store, and then decide which panelist is going to be told, "You're fired!" (Don't worry, it's all in fun!)



 Competitive Edge Coatings
A New Business to Watch
CEC
 
Competitive Edge Coatings is a powder coating specialist in Hartford, Connecticut.

Powder Coating provides a protective finish which is longer-lasting and more beautiful than paint and Powder coating offers superior protection from the elements.

Race car chassics, motorcycle frames, metal cabinets, railings, appliances, and lawn furniture are only a few of the items that this metal finishing process can restore and protect.
 
Call Chris or Damon at (860) 882-0762 to arrange for a free estimate
Don's 'Whine' of the Month
Don
Spring is here, well sort of.  For me, along with the nicer weather comes a changing of the taste buds.  Although I am a "Big Red" guy I am starting to drink lighter, more refreshing reds  as you'll see from my selection below.   
 
You will also find my monthly selections in each copy of the FKCO Report!

Don's Pick for April:  Willamette Valley Vineyard

Vineyard:  Willamette Valley Vineyard,  Oregon

Type:  Pinot Noir

Likes: Crisp and refreshing.  A great mood changer 

Proper way to serve:  Chill before serving.
 
Great with:  Sharp cheddar cheese and crackers, a great book on a sun drenched deck.
FKCO Birthdays!


FKCO would like to wish a very happy birthday to Lynn Piacentini.   Lynn has been with the firm a long time,  and we could not get on without her.
LINKS
FKCO
NAMM
Tri-Tech
RPMDA
Alan & Daniel in Music Inc.

RPMDA 

Alan & Daniel in Music Inc. Magazine
 
Alan and Daniel were highlighted in last month's Music Inc. Magazine.  In January we attend and speak at the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA.  Alan and Daniel were sighted for having top notch ideas on how to keep your Music Retail Store healthy.  To read more about their suggestions, click on the Music Inc logo or click here

FKCo client and friend, Paul Fry, passes away after receiving Founder's Award Honor By Yamaha Music Corporation

 Click on the article to see the full story.
 
RPMDA
All of us here at FKCo send our sincerest condolences to The Fry Family.  Paul will be greatly missed by all of us in the music products industry.
FKCo Goes Bowling
don alan bowl

We just had to do it.  The 17th of March was St. Patrick's Day as well as our corporate deadline.  With this in mind, we got out of the office and took our aggressions out on the pins.  A good time was had by all, and the girls won!  Yee Haw.  Even accountants need a break during tax season.

 
bowling   don bowl   RPMDA


Will Calhoun Releases New Record/DVD
will calhouh


Will Calhoun, client and world class drummer recently released a new CD/DVD. 

Drum master Will Calhoun presents a far reaching mix of jazz, world & urban music featuring:

Pharoah Sanders
Mos Def
Stanley Jordan
Kevin Eubanks
Marcus Miller
Buster Williams
Nan� Vasconcelos
Cheick Tidiane Seck
Wallace Roney
Antoine Roney
Orrin Evans
John Ben�tez
Gregg Marret


The Native Lands package includes a DVD produced by Charles Kliment and Will Calhoun, executive produced by Rob Freda, featuring over ninety minutes of music videos and documentary materials that chronicle the last ten years of Will's life and travels.

Go get your own copy! Click
HERE.
New Services from FKCO
Be sure to ask about our new services provided to you by the staff here at FKCO
 
  • On-Call Music CPA.  This new service allows you to get your accounting, tax, AIMsi, and financial planning questions answered within 24 hours!
  • On-Call M-GURU.  This new service allows you to get advice and direction on your web site design and internet and brick and mortar Music Retail marketing.

Call or email [email protected] for more information!

860.521.3790 XT 17
 
Thank you for being a part of the FKCo family .  It's our pleasure to be able to provide you with the accounting, tax, and financial services you need.  As always, we're here to help you with your individual and businesses needs.
 
With Warm Regards,
 
Alan, Don, and Everyone here at  FKCO


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