For CPE opportunities in the West Tennessee area, visit http://www.tscpa.com/chapter/westtn/cpe.aspx.

October 2008 Newsletter
 

October Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Festivities (located next door to Premier Place in the Old Perkins)
Speaker: Robert Half International
Topic: "Start Going Places - Explore the CPA Profession"
CPE Credit: 1 hour Other
Cost: $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers


RSVP to Paul Anderson at paul@cswcpa.com or 731/668-1806 by noon on Friday, Oct. 3.
 

President's Message

Chapter Members,

As the president of the chapter I am going to make this month's message somewhat brief, but to the point. Over the last several months our average attendance at our meetings has fallen off sharply. I understand scheduling conflicts. Our lives have gotten way too busy and our time too valuable. I would, however, ask you all to give strong consideration to joining us for the upcoming student night. We will be hosting accounting students from several colleges and universities. I feel it's imperative that we have a good member turn out for this event. These students need guidance and direction about their chosen career field and no one can give that better than our members. So please join us for a night of good food and good fellowship.

In closing, I would like you to be mindful of our country, our leaders and the tough economic decisions they are currently faced with. They can certainly use our prayers and our support.

Hope this message finds you well,

Bob Cozart
West Tennessee Chapter President
 

Upcoming Chapter Meetings

Date Location Program
Tuesday, Nov. 11 Union University Larry Hyatt
Tax Update

 

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
 

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Upcoming CPE Opportunities

Date Title Course No. Location CPE Credit
10/1 C Corporation: Advanced 211 Univ. of Memphis-FedEx Institute of Technology
6.67 CLE
8.00 T
10/9 Forensics and Financial Fraud: Real World Issues & Answers 221 Union University, Jackson 8 hours A
10/16 AICPA's Hottest Tax Topics for 2008 154 Union University, Jackson 6.67 CLE
8.00 CFP
8.00 Tax
10/17 AICPA's Tax Review Series: S Corps, LLCs, and Other Pass-Through Entities 232 Univ. of Memphis-FedEx Institute of Technology 6.67 CLE
8.00 CFP
8.00 Tax
10/22 *ACPEN - 2008 Accounting & Auditing Update 245 Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division 8 hours A
10/23 Sid Kess' Alternatives to Commonly Misused Tax Strategies: Insuring Your Client's Future 132 Union University, Jackson 3.33 CLE
4.00 CFP
4.00 Tax
10/23 Avoiding Circular 230 Malpractice Traps and Common Abusive Small Business Hot Spots by Sid Kess 133 Union University, Jackson 3.33 CLE
4.00 CFP
4.00 Tax
10/24 Choice of Entity - Tax Pros & Cons: S Corp, C Corp, Partnership, LLC and Sole Proprietorship 163 Union University, Jackson 6.67 CLE
8.00 CFP
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.

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 West Tennessee Chapter Officers

Robert K. Cozart Jr.
President
29 North Lafayette
Brownsville, TN 38012
731/772-2273
bobcozart@bellsouth.net

 

Stephen M. Eldridge
Vice President
227 Oil Well Rd.
Jackson, TN 38305
731/427-8571
seldridge@atacpa.net
T. Paul Anderson
Secretary / Treasurer

367 - A N Parkway, Ste. 1
Jackson, TN 38305
731/668-1806
paul@cswcpa.com

This website is provided courtesy of the West Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee Society of CPAs.