Rochester Chapter

Searching for Exceptional CPAs

By Thomas C. Zuber
Rochester Chapter President

As I sit here, reflecting on the month's events, I can think only about the important decisions the board will have to make regarding our Hall of Fame nominations. We have inducted seven individuals into this community who have been involved with our chapter over the years. Past honorees include:

• 2001 Ellen Williams, CPA
• 2002 Gerald P. Sokolski, CPA
• 2003 Robert P. Fox, CPA
• 2004 John F. Heveron, Jr., CPA
• 2005 Alvin Birnbaum, CPA
• 2006 Stan Konopko, CPA
• 2007 Don Chapman, CPA
• 2008 Bill Dresnick, CPA

What we'd like is for our membership to nominate individuals to be considered for induction in 2009. When nominating someone, the criteria to consider are as follows:

• Be an active or retired member of the Rochester Chapter.
• Have demonstrated leadership within the accounting profession and to the Rochester Chapter of NYSSCPA.
• Have demonstrated a record of career achievement.
• Have made a contribution toward influencing the future of the Rochester Chapter and the accounting profession.
• Have demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and to maintaining a high degree or professional ethics.

Please submit your nominations to me at this address by September 15th.

Kate Welc, meanwhile, will be coordinating our annual mock interview event for college students September 14 in the Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP's offices located at 100 Chestnut St. in the HSBC building. Last year, we had several CPAs participate in this event offer their skills and evaluations to those participants. This event allows you to interact with students who will be entering the workforce and provide you with an opportunity to help mold their interview skills. If you are interested in participating please contact Kate at kwelc@mmb-co.com.

Thomas C. Zuber can be reached at ztom1@rochester.rr.com

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Events

Save the Date: 44th Annual Rochester Tax Institute, featuring Jamie Woodward, NYS Tax Dept.
When: Friday, November 20
Where: Rochester Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street, Rochester
Click here for more information

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Announcement

As a result of time constraints and the holiday season the Chapter will not be providing an ethics session until the spring of 2010. If members are looking for ethics credits before the end of the year the FAE has two sessions being held on November 19th in the Rochester Area. If you are interested in attending a spring ethics event please e-mail me at tzuber@raymondfwagercpa.com so we can begin developing the session.

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Rochester World of Accounting

Students gather in anticipation of the Rochester Chapter's World of Accounting program, an all-day event that introduces students to the opportunities that a career in the accounting profession can offer.

Click here for more pictures from World of Accounting 2009 (needs Microsoft Power Point to open)

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2009- 2010 Rochester Chapter Leadership and Subcommittee Chairs

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