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Events Save the Date: Individual and Estate Planning Tax Update SOLD OUT
When: Monday, December 7
Where: Citibank Executive conference Center, Armonk, NY
Cost: $125 for members, $150 for nonmembers
Course Code: 28611032
CPE Credits: 8 (Taxation) Save the Date: The 2009 SSARS Update
When: Dec. 9, 6 - 8 p.m. (5:30 p.m. dinner)
Where: Crowne Plaza (66 Hale Ave., White Plains, N.Y.)
Cost: $50 in advance, $55 at the door
Contact: Patricia Galistinos
Young Westchester-area Professionals Gather to Network and Socialize
By Heather Oboda
Co-Chair of Westchester Young CPAs The ominous sky began to clear the evening of June 16, 2009, bringing sunshine to the rooftop of Elements Bar in White Plains, NY where Westchester's young professionals were gathered for an evening of networking and relationship building. The gathering was to be the first of many networking collaborations between the Young CPAs of the NYSSCPA Westchester Chapter, the Young Professionals of the Westchester County Association, the region's premier business membership organization and advocacy group, and the New Lawyers of the Westchester County Bar Association. Each of the three groups are known for having successful networking events on their own. The Young CPAs have an annual wine tasting and the WCA Young Professionals have had summer happy hours series and issue-driven forums/seminars in the past. However, the groups believed that if they came together and co-hosted some events, each would benefit from the expanded guest list and business-building efforts. One of the goals of the collaboration was to provide young professionals an arena to share ideas, grow their professional network and unite on common issues. As a result, young professionals who, in the past, have only gone to the YCPA events now know about the other two organizations and their respective events and programs as well. Each of the organization's committee members were asked to circulate the reception, introducing themselves to new people and, at the same time, helping connect people who may have opportunities to work together in the future. Westchester certainly has many networking events (in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors) throughout the year, but this was a unique experience exclusively for young professionals. Event guests commented on the variety of people they were able to meet while they enjoyed the views of downtown White Plains. The event was such a success the three groups have decided to hold another event at the same location July 28 and plan a third for August at a to be determined location. The event was sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network which we would like to thank. We would also like to thank the Westchester County Association for handling the scheduling and logistics of the event. Contact Heather Oboda at hoboda@ezkrcpa.com.
Important notice on IRS refund scheme The IRS would like professionals to be aware of a refund scheme that has resurfaced in the last few months. The scheme is based on false withholding credits and involves the filing of frivolous returns and claims that may contain: - Form 1099-OID, Original Issue Discount
- Any type of Form 1099, U.S. Information Return
- Form 2439, Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains
- Other bogus financing instruments such as bonded promissory notes to make a false withholding claim
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Announcing: Officers for the 2009-2010 Year The Westchester Chapter Nominating Committee proposed the following slate of Officers and Directors for the 2009-2010 Chapter year. Elections took place during the May Chapter meeting, producing
the following list of officers: Officers
President Barbara E. Bel
President-Elect Howard P. Klein
Vice-President Mark G. Leeds
Treasurer Grace Singer
Secretary Denise M. Stefano Board Members to fill vacancies:
2009-2010: Robert Winton
2009-2011: Gina Linss
2009-2011: Debra A. Marello
2009-2011: Deborah Rubin
2009-2011: William H. Zeboris
Board Members continuing their 2-year term:
2008-2010: Rodney H. Ertischek
2008-2010: Matthew Kuchinsky
2008-2010: Jacob G. Meyer
Toy Drive and Staff Appreciation Pizza Party at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital  | Westchester's Young CPAs committee had its 2nd Annual Toy Drive and Staff Appreciation Pizza Party at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y., on June 26. From left to right are committee members Tanya Zakharova, Kelly Lieto, Gina Linss, Robert Winton, Joseph Catalli and Dina Morabito |
High School Scholarship Winners  | The Westchester Chapter awarded $1,000 scholarships to six high school seniors who plan to become accountants at the President's Dinner on May 27. From left to right: Anthony Datino, Yvette Lopez, Desiree Gordon, Don Kamie, Karissa Vargas, Megha Metra, Michael Neto. |
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