If you are not able to read the following electronic notice from the TSCPA Appalachian Chapter, please visit http://www.tscpa.com/appalach.htm.
 

For CPE opportunities in the Appalachian area, visit www.tscpa.com/chapter/appalachian/cpe.aspx.

October 2008 Newsletter
 

October 21 Meeting Details

Date: Oct. 21, 2008
Location: Meadowview Convention Center, Kingsport
Social Time: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
CPE Speaker: Chris Snodgrass, CFO of Bank of Marion
CPE Topics: Banker's Night
CPE Credit: 1 hour M
CPE Fees: Members: no charge; Guests: $30
RSVP:

Register online at http://www.tscpa.com/Public/Catalog/CourseDetails.aspx?courseID=080110 or call the TSCPA office at 1-800/762-0272.

Register by Friday, Oct. 17 at noon.

President's Message

Chapter Members:

 

This is just a friendly reminder of an excellent opportunity to network with your banking clients and contacts at our October meeting, where the program will be "Banker's Night." We will be having Chris Snodgrass, CFO of Bank of Marion, speak in honor of the occasion. Please consider inviting your colleagues and contacts to the event before schedules get too full.
 


Rebecca
 

Online Chapter Meeting Registration Now Available

As you may have noticed, the chapter is now utilizing TSCPA's online and phone registration system for monthly chapter meetings.

The address to register online is provided in each monthly newsletter. To access the system, simply click on the link and follow the on-screen instructions.

You must login using your last name as your username and your TSCPA member number as your password. If you are not sure of your TSCPA member number please call the TSCPA office at 1-800/762-0272.

Once you are logged in, follow the directions on screen. Please note that your registration is not final until you reach the last page of registration and click the 'Place Order' button. Once your registration is complete you will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation with all of your registration details.

It is also important to note that no fees for chapter meetings can be accepted online. Therefore, you will still need to pay any fees to attend at the door the day of the meeting.

Please feel free to contact the TSCPA office at 1-800/762-0272 with any questions you may have about online registrations, or if you prefer to register by phone, and someone will be happy to help you.

Ethics: Your License Depends On It!

Appalachian Chapter Meeting - Nov. 18, 2008
Holiday Inn, Johnson City

 

Look for CPE and registration information in next month's newsletter! Please note that registrations will not open until the newsletter for November is released.

Can't make the Nov. 18 meeting? The TSCPA Educational and Memorial Foundation offers a variety of opportunities for you to get your ethics credit in before the end of this year. To view the latest schedule of Ethics CPE opportunities, please visit http://www.tscpa.com/cpe/ethics.pdf .
 

Upcoming CPE Opportunities

Date Title Course No. Location CPE Credit
10/10 Internal Control - Documentation and Testing 224 Knoxville Hilton, LLC, Knoxville 8 hours A
10/22 ACPEN - 2008 Accounting & Auditing Update 243 East Tennessee State University, Johnson City
8 hours A
11/3 Excel - Beyond the Basics 267 Knoxville Hilton, LLC, Knoxville 8 hours O
11/19 ACPEN - 2008 Fundamentals of S Corporations Practice * 294 East Tennessee State University, Johnson City 6.67 CLE
8.00 Tax

To register, click any of the links above, fax your registration to 615-377-3904 or call TSCPA at 1-800/762-0272.

* Courses also available as a webcast to view from your home or office computer. Visit http://www.cpalearn.com/tcpa/catalog.asp for a full listing of webcasts and to register.

For a full listing of TSCPA courses, visit http://www.tscpa.com/cpe/.

TSCPA Conferences

solving the puzzle
TSCPA Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services
Oct. 20
Cool Springs Marriott, Franklin

get in gear
Manufacturing Conference
Oct. 24
TSCPA Headquarters, Brentwood

 

refuel
Trucking Conference

Nov. 3
Cool Springs Marriott, Franklin

 

Conference highlights: Case Law Update, Mock Business Valuation Deposition, Interviewing Techniques, Expert Testimony-Valuations in Estates, Trends and Challenges in Federal, State and Local Prosecution, Anatomy of an Investigation, Accounting Standards Update

Conference highlights: Lean Manufacturing, Letters of Credit & Collateral Requirements, Streamlined Sales Tax, Ethics - State Specific, Lean Costing, Balance Scorecard, Economic Update

 

Conference highlights: TTA - Legislative Update, FIN 48/NEXUS, Benchmarking, TDOT Update, Economic Outlook , Tax Update/103, Legal

 

Click here for schedule and registration information. Click here for schedule and registration information.
Click here for schedule and registration information.

have some fun

Smoky Mountain Cluster
Monday-Friday, Oct. 20-24, 2008
Music Road Hotel & Convention Center,
Pigeon Forge, Tenn.


Have some fun in the Smoky Mountains this fall! Join us at the Music Road Hotel & Convention Center for a week of education and relaxation. Earn up to 40 hours of CPE credit while taking in the sites and scenery of the Smoky Mountains. This year’s cluster features more than 20 courses covering the latest in accounting and auditing, taxation, management and technology.

For more information and to register visit:
http://www.tscpa.com/clusters/smokymtn.aspx

Thirty Percent Discount for Members on 2009 Master Tax Guide - Order Now!

TSCPA and CCH have joined together to offer a member benefit that provides a 30 percent discount to all members regardless of the quantity ordered, as well as faster shipping. Some titles are available online or as a CD-ROM! See the online store for details.

CCH has more than 175 CCH tax and accounting books including U.S. Master Tax Guide, U.S. Master Depreciation Guide, Internal Revenue Code, Income Tax Regulations, State Tax Handbook and Miller Guides! To take advantage of this tremendous member discount, follow the links below. Don't forget to write down the member discount code because you will need to add it in the “Priority Code” field during checkout for your discount.

CCH Member Direct Partner Page Address: http://tax.cchgroup.com/members/tscpa

Member Discount Code: Y5039
(To be included in the "Priority Code" field during checkout.)

Regular Price:$79.50
Your Price: $55.65
 

TSCPA Member Benefit

Since 1818, Brooks Brothers has set the standard for modern American style. Throughout the years, Brooks Brothers has become a national icon revered for the quality and classic elegance of its services and merchandise for men, women and boys.

Enroll for your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and save 15 percent on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at www.BrooksBrothers.com.

Enroll online at http://membership.brooksbrothers.com/ Enter your Organization ID#: 10015 and your Pin Code#: 40848.

Enroll by telephone by calling Corporate Incentive Services toll-free at 1-866-515-4747, Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., ET. Please have your Organization ID# and Pin Code# available.

Your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership benefit is valid at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at www.BrooksBrothers.com. Savings cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion or for purchases of the Gift Card. For a store location near you, please visit www.BrooksBrothers.com or call 1-800-274-1815.

TSCPA Legislative Reception

A legislative reception has been scheduled for Feb. 17, 2009 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown. Look for more information in future announcements.
 

Become a TSCPA Building Founder

The renovation and expansion project at the TSCPA headquarters is complete! The new CPA Training Center is now open for business with all-new ergonomic furnishings and technology designed to enhance CPE training.

All members now have an opportunity to become a Founding Sponsor of the new headquarters building and have their name permanently displayed on a beautiful plaque in the CPA Training Center. The plaque will list all donors who have contributed by Nov. 1. Don't miss this great opportunity to be recognized by your peers, students, clients and potential employers/employees as a leader in the CPA profession.

Please see the contribution form at http://www.tscpa.com/about/buildingform.pdf for more information or contact the society office.

To see the construction progress from beginning to end, view the slideshow of photos at  http://www.tscpa.com/about/BuildingRenovations.aspx.
 

2008- 2009 Appalachian Chapter Officers

Rebecca Cox, President, 423/477-6775, rebeccacox@lpemail.com
Donna Jones, President-Elect, 423/246-6104, Djones@burkcpa.com
James "Andy" Hatfield Jr., Vice President, 423/282-4511, jhatfield24@gmail.com
 Deanna Griffith, Secretary/Treasurer, 423-229-4173, DeannaL@eastman.com
 


This web site is provided courtesy of the Appalachian Chapter of the Tennessee Society of CPAs.