Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Best Practices in Methods of Cost Containment
Join us May 21 at PICPA Headquarters for a two hour session that will give you strategies to eliminate waste and gain control of operational expenses such as employee travel, office supplies, shipping, credit card processing, and more. Bring your tips to share with colleagues on how you maximize your budget and cut costs!

Join the Local Taxation and Legislation Committee in Recognizing Thomas Kramer
The chapter’s Local Taxation and Legislation Committee is proud to announce its 2008 Outstanding Achievement in Tax Reform recipient, Thomas Kramer, Retired City of Philadelphia Assistant Revenue Commissioner. You are invited to join the committee in awarding Mr. Kramer with this prestigious award for his efforts at the Annual Tax Award Luncheon on May 16 at the Union League of Philadelphia. Register today, space will fill quickly.

It’s Time to Register! Don’t Miss the Greater Philadelphia Chapter Annual Meeting!
Join your fellow chapter members as we celebrate the close of a successful year and begin a new one. This year’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon will be held on May 9 at the Marriott Philadelphia West in West Conshohocken. View your chapter's nominations report and register to attend.

Want Your Chance to Play at Citizens Bank Park?
Join the chapter’s Social Responsibility Committee for the American Heart Association’s Richie Ashburn Memorial Homeruns for Heart on May 19 and 20 at Citizens Bank Park. Show the profession’s commitment to the community while having a great time at this two-day homerun contest. Participants receive a souvenir photo and the chance to step up to bat! The cost of each team is $1,500 and is comprised of four people, or individuals can enter at $400 per person and be assigned to a PICPA team. Submit the registration form by April 25 to sign up.

Practitioners Conference
Join your fellow public practitioners June 3, 2008, at the Springfield Country Club, and discover how to best handle your challenges. Learn from a panel of health insurance industry experts how to control health insurance costs with consumer driven health plans. Explore the new preparer compliance rules. Discuss marketing strategies to grow your practice, and learn what works and what doesn't. Learn how to deal with challenges facing practitioners who offer GAAP services. And lastly, cover the legal aspects of transitioning your practice. See Course No. 004800 for details and to register.

Register by May 9 and Save $100 on PICPA Annual Meeting Registration
Plan your vacation with PICPA for June 25-29, and earn up to 21 hours of discounted CPE, network with your peers, and stay current on professional issues, all in a relaxing family-friendly atmosphere at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla.

Meet with Lawmakers at PICPA’s Day on the Hill
Register now for PICPA's Day on the Hill, June 11, at the Harrisburg Hilton. Receive legislative briefings from some of the General Assembly’s most prominent figures, learn about issues important to the CPA profession, and meet with legislators to address your local and state concerns. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, Senate Democratic Floor Leader Robert Mellow, and Deputy House Speaker Josh Shapiro are scheduled to discuss their respective caucus’s legislative agendas.

On the Radar
Watch for more details about these upcoming events:

• May 21
  Cooperation with the Bar Committee’s Mock Trial
• May 22
  New Member Welcome Breakfast
• June 19
  Money Laundering and Structuring CPE
  
• Sept. 24
  Business Valuation Conference
• Oct. 16
  Characteristics of Successful Women

2008 Professional Education Catalog

2008 PICPA Conference Schedule