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California CPA, August, 2004
Discuss * Connect * Learn
CalCPA's 14 chapters feature technical committees, specific interest groups and geographically-based discussion groups tailored to meet members' needs. Groups provide excellent professional networking opportunities and quality, low-cost CE. To learn what your local chapter offers, go to www.calcpa.org/members/chapters.
> Continuing EducationLow-cost, relevant, local CPE offered through CalCPA chapters, www.calcpa.org/members/knowledge/CPE.html.
> Legislative and Regulatory AdvocacyMost PopularCBS MoneyWatch.com Articles
CalCPA's government relations team includes both staff and members who work tirelessly in Sacramento on behalf of the profession, business and the public. For the latest legislative and regulatory information, go to www.calcpa.org/members/GR.
> TARGETED INFORMATIONCalCPA BUZZ
CalCPA's twice monthly e-newsletter offers short, to-the-point professional news items with live links to expanded information. Sign up at www.calcpa.org/BUZZ/signup.html.
> CalCPA Daily ClipsA daily roundup of news, trends and analysis relevant to CPAs, culled from various state and national news sources. To sign up, www.calcpa.org/clips.
> Accounting Educator BUZZAn e-newsletter just for accounting educators with information on issues facing California's colleges and universities. To sign up, contact editor@calcpa.org.
CalCPA Industry BUZZ
Specifically for business and industry members, this twice monthly e-newsletter allows you to skim the surface or drill down to the in-depth information you need. To sign up, www.calcpa.org/iBUZZ/signup.html.
> California CPAThe information-packed California CPA magazine keeps you on the leading edge of the news, trends and issues that affect your livelihood. Members can access archived issues and articles online at www.calcpa.org/californiacpa.
> Candidate ConnectionA quarterly e-newsletter providing candidate and student members with the information they need to launch a CPA career. For complete information and resources on CPA careers, go to www.calcpa.org/careers.
> Chapter BulletinsTargeted to each chapter, these newsletters keep members informed of local news as well as provide details on forums, conferences, events and CPE opportunities, www.calcpa.org/members/chapters.
> Tax BulletinEvery year CalCPA's Committee on Taxation puts the questions to the IRS and FTB and demands answers. Responses are published in the Tax Bulletin, www.calcpa.org/members/committees/tax.html.
> Technology & Business Resource GuideAn annual guide to the hottest technology products and business resources that can help you succeed. CPAs save this handy desktop reference to use throughout the year, www.calcpa.org/californiacpa/TBRG.
> The Witness ChairLitigation Sections members' quarterly newsletter filled with cutting-edge ideas for CPA experts providing litigation and dispute resolution services, www.calcpa.org/LIT/witnesschair.html.
> QuestCalCPA's definitive guide to CPA careers, www.calcpa.org/community/careers/Questrequest.html.
> The Exit ConferenceThe Exit Conference delivers useful tips for conducting reviews and updates on peer review policies, www.calcpa.org/peerreview.
> LISTSERVESLog on to one of CalCPA's listserves to get connected with your peers and find answers to your questions. Following is a sample of our CalCPA-sponsored groups:
LAindustry provides a forum for business and finance professionals to share information, ask questions, toss out job leads and generally embrace industry CPAs' needs.
RAMsession, for CPAs who like to talk technology and how it relates to the accounting profession. Ask technology-related questions, and glean insights from the best tech-minded CPAs around.
TaxTalk, discuss tax issues, ask tax questions, share tax information and absorb the latest.
To learn more or join, www.calcpa.org/members/listservers.html.
> HOTLINESAccounting and Auditing Answerline
Have a tough accounting and auditing problem? Our A & A Answerline can help. Call (800) 922-5272.
Estate Planning Web Forum
CalCPA Estate Planning Committee members answer your questions via a Web Forum. To post a query, go to www.calcpaweb.org/webforum.
> Ethics HotlineIn a professional dilemma? Call our Ethics Hotline to find out how to appropriately handle the situation, (707) 257-2466.
International Business and Accounting
Global Opportunities Committee members answer your questions about international business and accounting issues, www.calcpa.org/global/hotline.html.
> Licensing QuestionsIf you can't find an answer to your licensing question at www.calcpa.org/community/careers/FAQ, you can submit a question and we'll respond.
MAP Doctor
State MAP Committee members answer questions and provide emergency assistance to their peers. Choose from topics in: developing a practice, administration, emergency succession and other forms of business.
www.calcpa.org/MAP/doctor.html.
> Member Crisis HotlineShould an unexpected tragedy or unfortunate turn of events occur, members can call this hotline for help at (800) 659-6844.
Tax Assistance
Need tax help? Via CalCPA's A & A Answerline, we'll hook you up with a network of informed tax professionals. Call (800) 922-5272.
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