FY11 Board of Governors
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Daniel Black, CPA President Daniel Black & Assoc.
Stanley Berman, CPA Vice-President Global Impact
Abdool Akhran, CPA Treasurer Bert Smith & Co.
Hillary Coley, CPA Secretary Trout Unlimited
John D. Griffin, CPA Immediate Past President
AARP
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Kenneth Emson, CPA
Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
Brenda Hargett, CPA American Academy of Otolaryngology
Malcolm Karl, CAE
National Association of College Stores
Andrew Lang, CPA
LangCPA Consulting, LLC
R. Michael Sorrells, CPA
Jacqueline Bryant, CPA
Tate & Tryon CPAs
Joseph S. Drew, Ph.D.
University of Virginia
William Eisig, CPA
BDO Seidman
Daniel Lynch
KForce Professional Staffing
Uzma Malik-Dorman,CPA
Thompson Cobb Bazilio
John Wooldridge, CPA
Larson Allen LLP
Colleen Smith, CPA National Geographic Society Jenny Herrera, CPA Rubino & McGeehin, Chtd
Deborah Nixon, CPA
Ernst & Young LLP
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Dear Friends,
Another year has almost come and gone, and we see firsthand how hard our members work all year. So we hope you will join us-and reward yourself- at a festive event with your friends and colleagues before the year ends. One of the priorities our current president, Dan Black, established this year was to offer more social events for our members to celebrate the profession and network outside of the typical everyday setting.
As such, we are very excited to invite you all to our First Annual Winter Reception. This event will take place at the spectacular US Botanic Garden Conservatory on December 1st. Having been to an evening event in this exclusive venue before, I can tell you it is a unique experience to ascend the Jungle Room catwalk beneath the stars and to have the opportunity to enjoy all the wonderful exhibits-including the amazing Holiday Train Room-without throngs of tourists squeezing past you.
It is going to be a night to remember, but space is limited so be sure to secure your tickets today . This event is open to GWSCPA members and guests, so tell a friend.
See you then,
Kari
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What's new at GWSCPA
Call for Speakers for 2011 Government Contracting Conference
The Gov Con Committee has announced a Call for Speakers for the June 2011 GWSCPA 7th Annual Government Contracting Conference. Find all the details here:Call for Speakers-Gov Con
Deadline for submissions is Nov. 15, 2010.
Monthly Committee Spotlight One of the newest Committees to the GWSCPA is the Tax Committee. Though they haven't been around that long, they've already been hard at work preparing some great and unique CPE Offerings through their Committee Meetings. In addition to the Small Business Jobs Act Q&A on November 18, they've also got events coming up on topics such as: IRS Tax Update, International Tax Issues for Expatriots in the winter and a Tax Season Debrief and Tri-State Tax Panel in the Spring. The Tax Committee has hit the ground running, and their meetings are sure to be full of information everyone can use.
Is the upcoming Efiling of 1040s a concern of yours?
Last Months Poll
If the GWSCPA were to add a new committee, which of these committees would you be likely to join?Our top two categories were:43% of respondents would be likely to join an Estate Planning Committee29% of respondents would be likely to join a Technology Committee |
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Upcoming events
The best-of-it's-kind GWSCPA Not For Profit Organizations Symposium will be held December 13 & 14, 2010 at the Mayflower Hotel. Check out video from last year's event and all the program details and register HERE. Be sure to secure your place now-LESS THAN 50 SPOTS LEFT!!!
There are some remaining opportunities for Sponsorship and Program Book advertising. If interested, contact Kari Bedell at 202-464-6001 or kbedell@gwscpa.org.
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Tax Committee Meeting 11/18/2010 Topic: Small Business Jobs Act Update 2010 Tax Committee Q and A with the SBA Speaker: Bridget Bean, District Director of the Washington Metropolitan District Office for the U.S. Small Business Administration Location: M&T Bank 1350 I Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Register
Government Contracting Committee Meeting 11/19/2010 Topic: The Shift to Fixed Price Contracts and Strategies for Success Speaker: Michael Smigocki, CPA, Senior Managing Director of Federal Strategies Group, LLC Location: Tower Club 8000 Towers Crescent Drive Vienna, VA 22182 Register
GWSCPA Winter Reception
12/1/2010 Location: U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory
Register
Government Auditing and Accounting Committee Meeting
12/2/2010 Topic: Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing in the Public SectorSpeaker: Bob Dacey, Chief Accountant, GAOLocation: KPMG LLP 2001 M St., NW 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036Register________________________________________________________________________
The CPE Section of our website has just been updated with all the scheduled upcoming classes between now and the end of the year. Be sure to take a look and register. If you have suggestions for a course, don't hesitate to email Brian.
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Other Events
11/19/2010
What's Driving Medical Practice Value in 2010?
Speaker: Mark Dietrich, CPA, ABV, CPA.NET Location: 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr Columbia, MD 21046For More Information and Registration, check here.
12/6/2010
Mergers, Alliances, Affiliations and Acquisitions for Non-Profit Organizations: Financial and Legal Issues
Presented by Venable LLP, BDO, RCP and the GWSCPA
Moderator: Fred Leamnson, CFP, First Vice President, Financial Consultant, RBC Wealth Management
Location: Venable, LLP 575 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004Webcasting Available RSVP by November 29, 2010 to asample@Venable.com
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The Profession
CPA Caucus in the House expands to 8
Eight CPAs were elected to the House of Representatives last Tuesday -- five incumbents and three challengers. Returning CPAs are John Campbell, a California Republican; Michael Conaway, a Texas Republican; Lynn Jenkins, a Kansas Republican; Collin Peterson, a Minnesota Democrat; and Brad Sherman, a California Democrat. Additionally, Steven Palazzo, a Mississippi Republican; Jim Renacci, an Ohio Republican; and Bill Flores, a Texas Republican, defeated incumbents in their races. (via Journal of Accountancy)
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Regulatory and Legislative News
Small Business Jobs Act provisions to expire
Year end is quickly approaching and, since some provisions of the Small Business Jobs Act will expire Dec. 31, 2010, it is important to act quickly to take full advantage of the Act's short term provisions. Businesses have access to enhanced credit, lower fees, income exclusions and increased deductions. CPAs can learn more from the AICPA Business Brief, Short Term Provisions of the Small Business Jobs Act and on the AICPA Small Business Relief website. (Via AICPA)
IRS Increases Limits of Long-Term-Care DeductiblesThe Internal Revenue Service has increased the deductibility limits for long-term-care insurance policies purchased in 2011. In the past LTC deductions have increased regularly, this year the increase was not coupled with an increase in Social Security limits or payments. (Via AdvisorOne)IFRS Foundation Seeks InputThe trustees of the IFRS Foundation published a first stage consultation document to seek input on the Foundation's strategy as it enters it's second decade. (Via Journal of Accountancy)Find daily links to news like this on the *NEW* Legislative/Regulatory News section of the GWSCPA website. Simply login to access this Members Only professional resource.
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Member News
The GWSCPA is pleased to welcome our newest Firm Member:
If you are interested in learning more about securing membership for all CPAs in your firm, and receiving numerous added benefits of joining as a Firm Member, contact Kari Bedell at 202-464-6001
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If you have member news, email us by the first of the month.
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