Get Your DOR Questions In

Members in the Media

PICPA's annual question and answer session with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) is fast approaching. Each year, members of PICPA’s State and Federal Tax committees have an opportunity to present issues of concern or confusion for DOR’s consideration. PICPA then posts the questions and answers on our Web site to benefit the entire membership. If you have a question you would like the Department of Revenue to answer, please e-mail it to PICPA's Government Relations Team no later than May 15. View last year’s dialog on PICPA’s Web site.

Several members volunteered their time to help PICPA work with the media during this busy tax season. More than one thousand consumers benefitted from the expertise of PICPA members. Find out what they did and hear directly from a few of the volunteers that helped answer general tax questions via phone banks and the Internet.

PICPA is very appreciative of its many generous members who have invested in CPA-PAC in 2007. Their donations play a key role in PICPA’s legislative efforts as the organization works to update the CPA Law and simplify earned income tax collection. Join PICPA in recognizing the many members who contributed to the CPA-PAC fund.

Join members on June 11 at the Harrisburg Hilton to get involved in the legislative process. Hear what your lawmakers have been working on, and talk to legislators about issues that matter to you and your clients. Legislators in attendance will include Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, Democratic Floor Leader Sen. Robert Mellow, House Republican Floor Leader Sam Smith, and Rep. Joshua Shapiro. An invitation has been extended to Gov. Ed Rendell, as well. The event is free and you will earn CPE credit too. Register today, space is limited.

PICPA will host summer Professional Issue Update webinars on June 4 at noon and June 6 at 8:30 a.m. You will receive an update on issues that directly affect the way you do business. Plus, get updates on new PICPA initiatives. Also, PICPA President Eric Wallace and CEO Bert Trexler will travel across Pennsylvania later this year for their fall professional issues updates, where you can earn three more hours of free CPE.

This brand new conference from PICPA’s Business Valuations Committee will update CPAs on new standards and provide an opportunity to network with others involved in business valuation services. Attend the conference Nov. 10 in Harrisburg to hear featured speaker, Darrell D. Dorrell, CPA/ABV, principal of financialforensics, discuss the connection between valuation and forensics. Plus, explore IRS business valuation guidelines, oppressed shareholder suits, and FASB valuation issues. To find out more about this conference, visit PICPA’s Web site. Plus, college and graduate students can attend this conference for free. Visit the CPAzone for more information.

Time is running out to save $100 on your registration fee for PICPA’s 111th Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. The early registration discount deadline is May 9. Plan your vacation with PICPA and earn up to 21 hours of discounted CPE, network with your peers, and stay current on professional issues, all in a relaxing atmosphere. Don't delay. PICPA’s room block at The Breakers is almost sold out! Alternate arrangements have been made at a nearby hotel for guests that The Breakers cannot accommodate. Contact PICPA at (215) 496-9272 if you need to make reservations or have questions. Find details on the resort and discounted registration information on the PICPA Web site.

ClassPass helps you save on high-quality professional education while avoiding administrative hassles like waiting for invoices. The ClassPass card is your personal pass to an unlimited number of PICPA programs for one low price. Purchase your card by May 23 and save $200. ClassPass coupons are available in quantities to meet your entire team’s educational needs. To learn more about ClassPass cards and coupons, visit PICPA’s Web site or call the Professional Education Hotline at (888) 272-2001, ext. 430.

Satisfied with your current auto and homeowners rates? PICPA members and their employees, through employer-sponsored programs, can now obtain their auto and homeowners insurance at special member discounted rates through Travelers Insurance. For details or to get a free, no obligation quote go to the Special Discounts section of the PICPA Web site.

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