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Behind the Scenes with...The Phoenix Suns
More than 60 members enjoyed hearing Jim Pitman, the vice president of finance for the Phoenix Suns, and participating in the fan experience. Photo gallery of event
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Ed Zollars to Receive Life Member Honor at Annual Meeting
 Ed Zollars, CPA, has been selected as an ASCPA Life Member. Life membership is awarded to members who have shown outstanding dedication to the profession. Please mark your calendars to join us as we honor Ed Zollars for his many outstanding contributions at the ASCPA Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on May 19 at the Arizona Biltmore. More information and registration will be available in March.
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Got the Interview Blues?
By Julie A. Kern, CPA
Have you ever been in an interview, dressed in your best suit, sitting across from your interviewer, doing your best to appear comfortable and hoping the whole thing will be over with as soon as possible? Maybe it has been a number of years since you have been in an interview and you are feeling pretty rusty and nervous. Adding the S.T.A.R. technique to improve your arsenal of skills can help you stand out in your next interview.
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Let Us Help You Improve Your Interviewing Skills
We know the job market is tough but once you land that job interview, are you ready to shine? If you need help with your interviewing skills, or just need to refresh them, then attend the March 24 event. The program is designed to help you answer the tough questions often asked during a job interview. For more information or to attend, please contact Cynthia at (602) 252-4144, ext. 215.
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Help Potential Clients Find You by Joining the ASCPA Referral Service - A Free Member Benefit
Are you looking for new clients? If so, joining the ASCPA’s Referral Service is a great way to get the word out about you or your firm. Our online referral service is used by many residents of Arizona to find a CPA who is a perfect fit. CPA members may join this service for free, as a member benefit to help you build your business. Please fill out a registration form indicating your areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please contact Amber Huston at (602) 252-4144, ext. 200 or ahuston@ascpa.com.
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New Member Snapshot
 Merideth Smedley recently graduated from University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting. She is currently enrolled in the Becker Professional Education program and plans to sit for the CPA exam shortly thereafter.
“I remember when I attended the new member orientation for the ASCPA and realized I was among other accounting professionals employed by the Big Four,” says Smedley. “I couldn’t believe it! I was in the same room with rock stars! Hence, I became motivated beyond my imagination. After passing the CPA exam, I plan to attend the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU.”
Smedley is also a volunteer for RESCUE. RESCUE is a not-for-profit animal rescue organization where she is a personal care technician at the Feline Care Center in Phoenix, AZ.
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Hear from Top CFOs on How to Manage Your Business in Tough Economic Times
Partnering with the Society and the CFO Alliance, meet the Phoenix Business Journal’s CFO Advisory Board on March 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Desert Botanical Gardens. At this event, you will hear from top CFOs, including: Dan Behrendt, Taser International; Adela Jiménez, ASCPA; Bill Judge, Kitchell Corp.; Elizabeth Montemayor, T-Gen; Greg Nelson, World at Work; Tim Propp, Thunderbird School of Global Management; and Mary Jane Rynd, Piper Trust. The program will include networking with the board and other key finance and business leaders followed by a moderated panel discussion designed to help you manage your business in tough economic times. The cost of the event is $65. For more information go here.
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CPAs in Industry Section Focus
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The CPAs in Industry Section provides outstanding content and programs for members in Industry and beyond. With our new “Behind the Scenes…” series, we will bring you exciting programs behind the scenes at some of the Valley’s most interesting events and companies to reveal the inner workings and stories behind the financial operations and people running the show. Our program with the Phoenix Suns received rave reviews (see photo gallery). We will continue to offer programs like the Economic Outlook that took place last week, the popular CFO Panel and much more. We have a fantastic 2010-11 year planned! If you would like to join the Steering Committee behind these exciting programs, please contact Traci Baker at tbaker@ascpa.com or (602) 324-4745.
Behind the Scenes with...Fairytale Brownies – March 25
.jpg?i=022310111759) Join us for another ASCPA Behind the Scenes…event. This time we will visit the Fairytale Brownies Bakery and hear from founder/owner, David Kravetz. David will take us behind the scenes as he personally leads a tour of the bakery. He will share some of the history of the business and the nuts and bolts (or chocolate) behind the Fairytale story. We will also sit down with David where he will share his insight into how his business got to where they are today, financial and economic pitfalls and windfalls and given the current economic uncertainty, where he believes they are headed. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a successful business leader, network with fellow CPAs and of course sample some of the best brownies anywhere. Please note seating is very limited and this event will sell out quickly, so register today to guarantee your seat. More Information and Registration
Till Default Do Us Part: What You Need to Know to Navigate Through the Current Real Estate Dilemma – May 6
Foreclosures, short sales and loan modifications, oh my! This is a presentation for anyone facing the difficult question of whether to keep their home or letting the lender take it back. It will emphasize dispelling many myths involved with this decision and provide you with the various choices that clients needs to consider. This program will address the issues facing owners of real estate who are underwater on their mortgages. You'll learn to spot the major issues of concern. What are the potential legal consequences of walking away? Are the current loan modification programs helping homeowners? Are short sales actually better than foreclosures (the answer may surprise you)? More Information and Registration
Finance will be a job-market force in next decade
From CPA Success
The financial services arena has taken its share of job-market hits over the past couple of years, but a couple of recent reports point to a rebound. This CPA Success blog post takes a closer look. Read article.
GASB issues final guidance on post-employment benefits
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has issued two statements that are intended to improve consistency in the measurement and financial reporting of other post-employment benefits (OPEB) such as retiree health insurance, and of the effects of municipal bankruptcy.
Optimism among CFOs on the rise
As chief financial officers emerge from the ups and downs of 2009 and shift to a new decade, they reveal a continued up-tick of optimism toward both the U.S. economy and their own companies. Read article
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Order Your 2009 Arizona Tax Guides Today
The Arizona Tax Guides have been produced by the Phoenix Tax Workshop for more than 20 years. The Arizona Sales and Use Tax Guide, the Arizona Property Tax Guide, and the Arizona Income Tax Guide are available. You can purchase them in a three-volume set for $120 (available as a PDF document for $150) or the Arizona Income Tax Guide individually for $60 (available as a PDF document for $90). Order the only comprehensive guides on Arizona taxes from the Phoenix Tax Workshop today here...
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Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
The ASCPA is dedicated to providing our members with high quality products and services. As part of our commitment, we have partnered with a new identity theft protection services provider, iSekurity—an industry leader employing more than 200 former federal agents committed to fighting identify theft and fraud. iSekurity provides complete identity theft protection solutions with the tools to deter the crime, defend the victim and defeat the criminal. iSekurity has assembled the largest team of former United States Federal agents in the nation, including the Secret Service, FBI, DEA, IRS, ICE and Postal Inspectors. They aggressively investigate all crimes of identity theft against iSekurity members for two reasons: to get your life back to its pre-fraud state and to eliminate your risk of reoccurrence. For more information on identity theft protection from iSekurity or to enroll, please contact iSekurity or call them at (877) 838-5734. Read the FAQs and promotional flyer for additional information.
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Welcome to Our New Members
View a list of new members who joined the Society in January.
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