Board Approves Creation of New Chapters

New York -- In an effort to better serve its members, the New York State Society of CPAs board of directors has given the Society the “green light” to create six new chapters, including three in the New York City area. (Article)

Presidents Commentary

Those of you who read the Electronic Accountant and similar news sources may have noticed that the American Institute of CPAs and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Arthur Levitt appear to be waging a battle over the independence issues. (Article)

AICPA Continuing with Cognitor Despite Dwindling Support

The American Institute of CPAs is standing by their push for the Cognitor credential despite the defection of the three institutes of chartered accountants in the British Isles in early October. (Article)

E-Filing

The IRS recognizes a number of different e-filer categories. Depending on the background and practice, a CPA firm interested in becoming an authorized e-filer can serve as an electronic return originator (ERO), intermediate service provider, transmitter, and/or a software developer. (Article)

Business or Profession?

The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, claimed that the secret to succeed at McDonald’s is the ability to see the beauty in a hamburger bun. Although many professionals would laugh upon hearing this statement, upon reflection, most would realize that Kroc was correct. (Article)

Former Congresswoman warns CPAs on Privacy and Piracy

Former New York Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder warned that publishing and new media professionals should develop an overall strategy and educational tools to combat the piracy of intellectual property during a presentation she gave at a New York State Society of CPA event last week. (Article)

CFO Conference Focuses on Solutions

The top pitfalls that chief financial officers should seek to avoid were discussed at the annual conference of the New York State Society of CPA’s Chief Financial Officers Committee. (Article)

FAE and the IRS Northeast Employee Plans Area to host Employee Benefits Compliance and Planning Conference

The Foundation for Accounting Education and the IRS Northeast Employee Plans Area will host the Employee Benefits Compliance and Planning Conference on November 14 at the New York Marriott East Side in New York City. (Article)

Society Web site an Integral Resource

NYSSCPA.ORG users most commonly access the Web site while they are at work. NetTracker statistics for July imply that the Society members and other professionals who use the site regularly perceive it as a work resource. (Article)

Medical and Disability-Related Inquiries:

In July, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),the federal agency responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), issued policy guidance on disability-related inquiries and medical examinations during the employment relationship. (Article)

MEMBERS' INSURANCE PROGRAMS

The Society offers the following insurance plans as a special benefit to members. The insurance programs are monitored and supervised by the Society's Members Insurance Committee. (Article)

Young CPAs Recent Happenings

The Buffalo Young CPAs were a hit at this year’s Winefest on August 26. The event had about 2,000 attendees and the Young CPAs were there in full force, working the wine tents, registration, and beer and pop tents and performing various other duties. (Article)

Ethics in Action

Ethics in Action is a feature that educates members on ethics issues and provides a greater understanding of the profession’s self-disciplinary process. Authored by members of the NYSSCPA Professional Ethics Committee, columns summarize actual ethics case investigations, with names and other details changed to conceal the identity of those involved. (Article)

Heating Oil Cooperative Saves Members Money, Provides Better Service

With the energy experts predicting another brutal winter, the New York State Society of CPAs is offering a fuel savings program through HEAT USA, the country’s largest fuel-buying group, that could mean significant savings on heating bills this year. (Article)

Hofsta University Hosts COAP Alumni Homecoming

To further the goal of providing ongoing college and career advice to its graduates, the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) program recently hosted a reunion for the class of 2000 at Hofstra University. (Article)

CPAs and Bankers Network at Golf Outing

The NYSSCPA Cooperation with Bankers and Other Credit Grantors Committee, chaired by Steven M. Rosenberg, held its Annual Golf and Tennis Classic on August 14 at the Ridgeway Country Club in White Plains, N.Y. (Article)

Westchester

The Westchester Chapter has been quite busy this year. In June, members attended the annual Westchester Banker’s Association dinner and kicked off the new fiscal year with our first organizational meeting. (Article)

International Relations

On May 1, the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency introduced GST/HST Telefile, a new service that allows qualifying business clients to file Goods & Services/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) returns by telephone. The secure and confidential service is being offered to business clients by invitation only. (Article)

Welcome New Members The following new members were accepted September 2000 (Article)

Society Moves on Delinquent Memberships

NYSSCPA members who are late on their dues might find their membership privileges terminated after the Society’s Executive Committee meets in early December. (Article)

In memorium (Article)

Society Accepts AMEX Payments

Paying for continuing professional education and other New York State Society of CPAs services just became much more convenient: The NYSSCPA and Foundation for Accounting Education now accept American Express for almost any payment. (Article)