Syracuse Chapter

President's Message

News Regulations Prompt Further Education on its Impacts
By Thomas Giufre
Syracuse Chapter President

The new accounting legislation, enacted this past July, has brought about the most sweeping changes CPAs in New York State have seen in many years.

What we have seen in the Syracuse Chapter is that our members are hungry for information regarding this new legislation. The chapter recently hosted the Society's accounting legislation road show at the Embassy Suites on July 22. The event had nearly 100 members in attendance, all looking for insight into the new law.

Those in attendance were treated to an extensive presentation about the ways the new law will affect them, including a vast expansion of what does and does not count as CPA work as well as broadened professional education requirements for all who work in the profession. While there were a lot of questions, the Society staff had a lot of answers and, overall, members left the event much more educated as to the implications of these new regulations than before.

We would like to thank Lou Grumet, the executive director of the NYSSCPA, who made the trip all the way up to Syracuse to make the presentation. A very special thanks goes out to Heather Losi for chairing the event and the chapter's CPAs In Industry Committee for organizing it.

Thomas J. Giufre Jr. can be reached at tgiufre@fcc-cpa.com.

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Chapter statistics
Chartered May 10, 1934, this chapter encompasses the following counties: Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga and Oswego. There are 763 members who work in the Syracuse Chapter.
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News

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To view the presentation "U.S. GAAP and IFRS Compared
Considerations for Conversion and Convergence" by Charles Sorrano, associate director at Protiviti, click here.

Events

Save the Date: Ninth Annual Networking Cocktail Party
When: Nov. 20, 5 - 7 p.m. Please register by Nov. 17.
Where: PJ's Pub and Grill (116 Walton Street – Armory Square)
Contact: mscro@fmfecpa.com
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Education Night 2009

The NYSSCPA's Syracuse Chapter successfully held its annual Education Night on October 30, where chapter members reached out to area students to inform them about careers as a CPA. Tom Giufre, Syracuse Chapter President, is on the upper-left hand corner, joined by juniors and seniors who were recognized for their scholastic abilities by their respective accounting departments

Annual Town Hall Meeting 2009

On Oct. 29, the NYSSCPA's Syracuse Chapter held its Annual Town Hall Meeting, where chapter members met with officers from the State Society to discuss important matters, such as the new accountancy reform law. Photos from the event can be found here.

Annual Summer Sizzler

The NYSSCPA's Syracuse Chapter held its Summer Sizzler on Aug. 18, feeding both the heads, and stomachs of area members with a three hour CPE session (above) followed by a clambake (below). The event is held annually and took place at Hinerwadel's Grove.


 

Executive Board 2010 - 2011

The Syracuse NYSSCPA chapter is accepting nominations for the chapter's executive board positions for the 2010 - 2011 Society year. There are 4 general board member positions currently open. The board term is two years beginning June 1, 2010. In order to be a member of the Syracuse chapter board you need to be a licensed CPA and a current member of the NYSSCPA. Please note, non CPA members and student members are not eligible to hold board positions.

There are at least 6 full board meetings held each year. As a member of the board the chapter will require your attendance at these meetings. Additionally, we encourage your participation in one or more annual chapter events or committee service.

We also have a need for participation in one of the following committees: Tax Committee, COAP Committee, Young CPA Committee and Members In Industry Committee.

If you are interested in being nominated for the Syracuse NYSSCPA chapter board for the 2010 - 2011 fiscal year or have a colleague that may be interested, please nominate them by contacting Heather Losi, at hlosi@landrcpas.com or Tom Giufre at tgiufre@fcc-cpa.com. All nominations should be received by February 15th, 2010.

Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession Program

The 7th Annual Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession Program will kick off in June. The Young CPAs will be assisting the COAP Committee with various events during the three-day program hosted at LeMoyne College.

If you or someone you know would be interested in helping encourage minority students to join the accounting profession by assisting with mock interviews, business tours, networking practice, etc., please contact Heather Losi at hlosi@landrcpas.com.

2009-2010 Syracuse Chapter Leadership and Subcommittee Chairs

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Archive 2008 - 2009

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(Archive folders correspond with Society fiscal years)