Meeting Notice

FLORIDA INSTITUTE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER
2012-2013 SLATE OF OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

The Central Florida Chapter Nominating Committee has nominated the following Officers and Directors for the 2012 – 2013 year. Elections will be held at the May monthly meeting, on May 24, 2012, at 4:30 pm.

OFFICERS
President: Ann Stachura
President-Elect: Kristin Bivona
Secretary/Treasurer: Andrea Riesen
CPE Liaison: George Fender

DIRECTORS
Cheri Swain Kirsten Burbridge
Larry Herring Dena Lester
Andy Judd Stephanie Adams
Tarsha Jacobs Martin Prague
Mia Thomas Linda Howard
Ernie Janvrin

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.
Kristin Bivona
Secretary

KBivona@gellerragans.com

Meeting Notice

FICPA - CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER
CPAs IN PRIVATE PRACTICE
CPE AND LUNCH
NOON WEDNESDAY MAY 23, 2012

ACCOUNTING & AUDITING UPDATE

Speakers:
Edward A. Hofma, CPA, Principal &
Randall B. Nunley, CPA, Manager of
Averett, Warmus, Durkee, Osburn, Henning

1 Hour A&A CPE Credit

The Update will include a review of:
Recently issued Accounting Standard Updates
The Blue-Ribbon Panel on Standard Setting for Private Companies (aka Big GAAP/Little GAAP)
Current status of the International Convergence of Accounting Standards

Edward A. Hofman, CPA & Randall B. Nunley, CPA both practice in the Audit and Accounting Department of Averett, Warmus, Durkee, Osburn, Henning. Ed Hofman has presented the annual Accounting & Auditing Update several times in the last few years. Randy Nunley manages multiple audit and review engagements including Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance matters.

Location:
The Citrus Club
255 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

Time:
Check-In/Late Registration 11:45 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
Luncheon begins 12:00 p. m.
CPE 12:30 p. m. – 1:30 p. m.

Register Now!
Online by visiting and paying with a credit or debit card
www.ficpa.org/public/catalog/coursedetails.aspx?courseID=12CF052312

Or mail your reservation payment to:
FICPA
P. O. Box 5437
Tallahassee, F 32314-5437
Please make check payable to FICPA
Include with your payment the event name or meeting notice form, your name, your member number, and firm name.

If you have any questions please contact
Larry Herring or Tanya Britton at 407-647-7777
or by e-mail at info@herringcpa.com

Cost:
$25.00 for members with a reservation.
$30.00 for guests without a reservation.
All reservations are due by Monday May 21, 2012.
Cancellations must be made by Noon on May 22, 2012.
No cancellations/refunds will be accepted after this date/time.
Cancellations must be made through the FICPA Member Service Center at 1-800-342-3197. Cancellations cannot be processed through the FICPA website.

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Meeting Notice

Wednesday May 24, 2012

Very Practical Applications of Audit Risk Standards and Reporting Requirements for Small- and Medium-Size Businesses

Speakers:
Gary Fracassi, CPA
Lynda Dennis, Ph.D., CPA

3 Hours A&A CPE Credit

Part I – Use audit risk standards to find financial misstatement and apply the standards to help small and medium business entities implement a more effective internal control system. Advise clients how a small business with just a few employees can implement some effective internal controls that will reduce the possibility of financial misstatement and potential fraud.

Part II – Speaking of small business, we’ll talk about the current reporting standards and go back to the “Big GAAP/Little GAAP” discussion. What is the current position of FAF (FASB), the AICPA, you, and I.

Location:
Doubletree by Hilton
60 Ivanhoe Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 425-4455
Parking $2.00

Time:
Registration: 2:30 p.m.
CPE Begins: 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Break: 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
CPE Resumes: 5:00 p.m.–6 p.m.

Register Now!
Online by visiting and paying with a credit or debit card
http://www.ficpa.org/public/catalog/coursedetails.aspx?courseID=12CF052412

Or mail your reservation payment to:
FICPA
P. O. Box 5437
Tallahassee, F 32314-5437
Please make check payable to FICPA
Include with your payment the event name or meeting notice form, your name, your member number, and firm name.

If you have any questions please contact
George Fender by e-mail at gfender@grennanfendercpas.com

If you are using a pre-purchased certificate to pay for this meeting, please let us know when making your reservation. Please remember you still need to make a reservation if you plan to attend.

Cost:
$40 for members.
$25 for student members.
$50 for non-members and members without a reservation.

All reservations are due by Monday May 21, 2012.
Cancellations must be made by Noon on May 22, 2012.
No cancellations/refunds will be accepted after this date.
Cancellations must be made through the FICPA Member Service Center at (800) 342-3197. Cancellations cannot be processed through the FICPA website.

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Annual Sponsor of FICPA Monthly Chapter Meetings
Fifth Third Bank

Erik Weiner SVP
Business Banking
Erik.Weiner@53.com

Ted Sheppe SVP
Commercial Banking
Ted.Sheppe@53.com

Leah Shoats
Marketing Manager
Leah.Shoats@53.com