Meeting Notice

Meeting Date:
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Speaker, Topic, and CPE Information:
Speaker: Ilona Borish, Warren Averett O'Sullivan Creel
Topic: Ethics:  Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs
CPE Hours: 4
CPE Type: Ethics

Course(s) subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Location:
Pensacola Civic Center
201 E. Gregory St.
Pensacola, FL  32502

Time:
Registration, seating, breakfast, and Chapter Elections: 7:45am - 8:10am
Presentation: 8:10am - 12:00pm

Cost:
$75 - members; $85 - non-members

Menu:
A hot breakfast buffet will be served.

Reservations:
Click the link below to register online with your credit card,
www.ficpa.org/public/Catalog/CourseDetails.aspx?courseID=12WF052412

or

Contact Sheldon Bernau at: sheldonbernau@synovustrust.com, 850-436-7803

Cancellation Policy: Please notify Sheldon Bernau no later than 48 hours before the event to cancel reservations.

No-Shows wll be billed.

Elections for 2012-2013 Chapter Board

The West Florida Chapter Nominating Committee has nominated the following officers for the 2012-2013 year. Elections will be held at the monthly meeting to be held on May 24th, 2012 at the Pensacola Civic Center.

Officers:
President: Michael Burton
President-Elect: Beth Varhalla
Secretary: Sheldon Bernau
Treasurer: Charles Pare

According to FICPA Policies and Procedures, Section VI (4), any one percent (1%) of Voting members of the Chapter may petition and submit supplemental nominations for Officers and/or Board of Directors, provided that such nominations be filed with the Secretary at least twenty days prior to the date of the election of officers. Notice of such supplemental nominations shall be provided by the Secretary to all Voting members at least ten days prior to the election of Officers and Board of Directors.

Upcoming Meetings

Mark Your Calendars!

June 15, 2012: 2012 West Florida Chapter Conference at the Pensacola Civic Center. 8 hours of CPE with more choices on courses, including additional courses on non-profit taxation, estate tax changes, and an update from the Florida DOR. Also, we are very excited that Dr. Harper will also present an update on the economic outlook for our area.

July 26, 2012: Guest Speaker, James Stewart, FBI Supervisor, will be discussing cyber-crime

September 25, 2012: Guest Speaker will be from Strategic Alliance Mergers & Acquisitions, Inc. Topic: 10 Steps to Successful Mergers and Acquisitions of a CPA Firm.

We are Looking for Volunteers!

The FICPA Governmental Affairs Department is looking for a Chapter Advocacy Liaison from our chapter. This is a voluntary position that would assist in building a network of legislative relationships, educating lawmakers about the professions issues and encouraging CPA's to become more politically engaged.

The YCPA committee is looking for YCPAs to sit on their committee. YCPA members aren't required to be licensed CPAs.  

 If you are interested in any of the above positions, please contact a board member!

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