IRS
news for the tax professional
February
IRS news items for tax professionals can be viewed
here and information regarding free IRS webcasts can be
viewed
here. IRS Revenue Procedure
2008-21 that permits the entry of $1 as part of AGI for the
purpose of e-filing a return that otherwise could not be
e-filed Information Release 2008-21 can be viewed
here.
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Aspiring college accounting professors workshop
The American
Accounting Association is hosting Aspiring Accounting
Professors: a Special CPE Workshop for Accounting Professionals
Considering College Teaching on April 19 in New York City.
Applications will be accepted by AAA until March 26. More
information and an application can be found here.
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CPAs in Industry Spring Conference
The conference is Monday, March 31 at the Country Springs
Hotel in Waukesha. Click
here to view the agenda and register.
If you
have any questions please contact Victoria Italiano,
Conference Coordinator at
Victoria@wicpa.org.
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Vegas night: recognition dinner for new CPAs
Thank you to
members and firms that provided names of individuals to be
recognized at the New CPA Welcome Dinner on June 6, 2008 at
Monona Terrace in Madison. The event will be semi-formal with a
fun-filled casino night capping off the evening. Invitations for
the event will be mailed in April. Guest and parents of honorees
are welcome to attend. For more information e-mail Leah
Grunewald at
leah@wicpa.org.
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Brewers Bash 2008
Step up to the plate! Watch the rivalry
heat up between Milwaukee Brewers and the Minnesota Twins at the
WICPA's second annual Brewers game and tailgate, June 13.
Admission to this marquee game includes:
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One game
ticket
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Pre-game
tailgate festivities, food buffet and beverages
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A chance
to network with accounting professionals
June 13: Tailgate 4:30-6:50: Raffle 6:30:
Game 7:05
Tickets: $35 before May 1; $45 after May 1
Only 150 tickets will be sold on a
first-come, first-served basis.
To
register, call 262-785-0445 ext. 3025 or 3024 or e-mail Leah
Grunewald at
leah@wicp.org or
visit the
Young Professional's Web page
to find out more.
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Prepare to be
amazed, Delighted and transformed!
The all-new
WICPA Summit 2008 is slated for Friday, May 9 at the Chula Vista
Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The event offers professional
development and networking opportunities, plus entertainment for
the whole family:
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Professional and industry updates
Educational seminars
Friday
evening wine tasting and appetizer buffet
David
Seebach's Wonders of Magic
Mark your
calendar now! For more information, e-mail Amy Gaeth at
amy@wicpa.org.
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Join a WICPA committee or task
force
Your interest, energy and expertise in the CPA profession are
needed to help guide the WICPA in the future. Consider joining
one of the following committees or task forces.
Member committees:
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Accounting Careers
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Ethics, Federal Taxation
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Peer Review
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Public Policy
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Wisconsin Taxation
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Young Professional
Member conference planning task forces:
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Accounting & Auditing and Governmental Financial Management
CPAs in Industry Fall and Spring
Financial Institutions
Health Care
School District Audit
Not-for-Profit
Annual Tax Conference
Young Professionals
Information about committees and task forces can be found
here.
Questions regarding a specific committee can be e-mailed to the
committee's chair. When you have identified the committee on
which you would like to serve, or are interested in an area and
would like to start a new committee or task force or expand a
current one, contact Tammy Hofstede at
tammy@wicpa.org
or 262-785-0445 ext. 3013.
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Wisconsin Elected Official Tax
Guide Ready
The WICPA Wisconsin Elected
Official Tax Guide for the year ending December 31, 2007 is now
available. To download the 2007 Wisconsin Elected Official Tax
Guide, click
here. If you have a working relationship with a
state legislator, please let us know by contacting Tammy
Hofstede at 262-785-0445 ext 3013 or email
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