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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for CalCPA San Joaquin Chapter's Student Night – Meet a Mentor! With 7 professors, 2 new licensees, 20+ students, and the CBA offering transcript reviews, the evening was packed with energy and insights. Our speed mentoring sessions were a highlight, as students impressed professionals with sharp questions and a clear passion for accounting. Events like this bridge the gap between students and the profession, creating real opportunities and invaluable connections. Thank you for making it a night to remember! #CalCPA #CPA #Accounting #Student #AccountingStudent #BusinessStudent

Ready to master tax season? The Titans of Tax Tour is your ultimate resource for staying ahead. Running November through January, this comprehensive update covers critical IRS, FTB, and court developments for individuals, plus in-depth federal and California tax changes for businesses, partnerships, estates, and trusts. ?? Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/4hMJiQP #CalCPA #TaxUpdates #TitansOfTax #Accounting #CPA #CPE Annette Nellen Greg Kling

Time’s almost up!?? Next week, our two-day A&A Virtual Conference kicks off! Stay ahead of shifting standards, tech trends, and updates in revenue recognition and lease accounting. Plus, catch Duncan Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE’s expert take on trending A&A risks and how to safeguard yourself and your clients. Two mornings. Game-changing insights. Don’t wait—register now: https://bit.ly/4ew3rYy. #CPA #Accounting #Auditing #A&A #ProfessionalDevelopment

This November, we're celebrating two remarkable CalCPA members who have reached a major milestone—50 years of licensure! Join us in honoring Jeremiah Murphy and Ellis Balsam for their dedication, expertise, and impact in our profession. #CalCPA #50Years #Accounting #CPA #ProfessionalMilestones

Kickstart your career at CPAcon, where you’ll meet mentors, tackle real-world challenges, and connect with peers shaping the future of accounting. Get hands-on in skill-building workshops, test your talents in the Accounting All-Star Challenge, and see what’s next in finance and tech. Join us on Dec. 3 in Los Angeles. This is your moment—reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4fz3nbp #CPAcon #FutureCPA #CalCPA #Accounting

Curious about the latest in tax policy? Join AICPA's Melanie Lauridsen, CalCPA President & CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming, and Chair Matthew Martin as they dig into federal scenarios, BIO reporting, and new Quality Management Standards. This Town Hall is free for CalCPA members and includes 1 CPE credit—register now: https://bit.ly/3APL6I0. #CalCPA #CPA #Accounting #AccountingUpdate #TaxUpdate #Tax #TownHall

CalCPA’s Accounting for All event at the University of Southern California brought students from Alhambra High School, South El Monte High School, and Burbank High School together for a day packed with insights and inspiration. With highlights from Matthew Martin, former Director of Cannabis Advisory Services at Citrin Cooperman, and USC’s own accounting professor, students got a real taste of the profession. USC student panelists shared tips, and a Big 4 presentation showcased the impact of accounting on the business world. Special thanks to USC’s Leventhal School of Accounting for hosting the future of our profession! #CalCPA #Accounting #CaliforniaStudents #CPA

We’re thrilled to announce that 75 CalCPA members have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 3rd annual Top 100 Accountants list! This honor shines a spotlight on accounting professionals across the Los Angeles region, recognizing their commitment and contribution as outstanding financial stewards. A heartfelt congratulations to each honoree—your dedication drives our profession forward, fuels progress, and inspires us all. Ahsan Ahmed - Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Matthew Albert - PwC LLP Michael Amerio - Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh, LLP Tyson Beem - Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman LLC Debbie Chan - BDO USA Kevin Conner - CA Advisory Group Kip Dellinger - Kallman + Logan & Company LLP Tayiika Dennis - CLA LLP Gary Diamond - Fishman Block + Diamond Van Gerard Dichoso - River Rock Films, LLC Nathan Dick - BDO USA Ariel E. Drachenberg - Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh, LLP Kayo Elkner - Prager Metis Corey Fischer - Weinberg & Company, P.A. Steven Fishman - Fishman Block + Diamond Damon Frier - Grant Thornton Christina Fung - GHJ Gary Galstyan - Rockwell Capital Group Jan Goren - Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC Howard Grobstein - Grobstein Teeple LLP Vishal Gupta - Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Frances Ellington Gutierrez - GHJ Keith Hamasaki - EisnerAmper LLP Patricia Bell Harik - Harik Thompson Larry Haworth - Eide Bailly LLP Stan Huang - Crowe LLP Martin Hughes - Moss Adams Cathy Hyodo - Grant Thornton Malve Ildefonso - BDO USA, P.C. Albert Jang - Kim & Lee, LLP Joseph Johnson - Deloitte Marijane Kantzabedian - Miller Kaplan Christy Kasper - gishSEIDEN Tom Klockner - KPMG LLP Raffi Kurkjian - RGK Accountancy, P.C. Gaurav Malhorta - Lucas, Horsfall, Murphy & Pindroh, LLP Sean McFerson - Windes Michael Mehanna - KPMG LLP Michael Milam - Milam, Knecht & Warner Andy Mintzer - Hemming Morse, LLC Shashi Mirpuri - Baker Tilly Lilit Nersisyan - Withum Jeff Neumeister - Kelly+Partners Burbank Kelly O’Neil - CBIZ Renee Ordeneaux - Armanino LLP Charles Osaki - Cerritos College Yelena Papiryan - Duffy Kruspodin, LLP David Papotta - Perry Hay, LLP Sonia Parikh - Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Mark Pariser - Dunn, Pariser, Peyrot Jillian Phan - Meloni Hribal Tratner LLP Karine Philippon - FORVIS Mazars Joseph Rust - Prager Metis Jackie Sawiris - Duffy Kruspodin, LLP Rick Schenkel - USXA Troy Sheen - PwC LLP Liel Shemtov - Miller Kaplan Mark Silah - NKSFB, LLC Ting Song - First Republic (Acquired by JP Morgan Chase) Matthew Sprague - Hedman Partners LLP Leslie Stackpole - RSM US LLP Alex Strum - Cohn Handler Sturm Carol Suruki-Carmany - Moss Adams Norm Tamkin - HCVT Ken Teasdale - Armanino LLP Todd Van Der Wel - Moss Adams Chester Ventura - Withum Linlin Wang - PwC LLP Craig Wickwire - RSM US LLP Casey Winters - KPMG LLP Marc Wolf - CohnReznick LLP Greg Zelenay - Baker Tilly #CalCPA #LABusinessJournal #Top100Accountants

Saturday’s Accounting Conference at Mt. San Antonio College was all about launching future CPAs forward. Students dove into CPA exam updates, got resume feedback from the pros, and gained insider tips from industry experts. CalCPA CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming’s keynote fired up insights on thriving in today’s accounting world, while speed mentoring sessions turned networking into a real opportunity. With scholarships and fully paid review courses up for grabs, attendees left ready to take on what’s next. Special thanks to our sponsors, Paychex and Janella Andrews, CPA, for making it all possible! #CalCPA #Accounting #CPA #AspiringCPA #AccountingStudent