VSCPA News Releases
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2010 VSCPA News Releases
August 30, 2010
Freshman Finance 101: Money Management Skills for College Students- Now that your college freshman is getting settled at school, this is a good time to teach them how to manage money. The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) says that parents can assist their children with the rigors of...
July 30, 2010
Budgeting for Back-to-School Shopping: Virginia CPAs Offer Tips- It’s time to plan your back-to-school shopping budget, as September is right around the corner. With children wanting the latest and greatest athletic shoes, clothing and supplies, the price tag can really add up. The VSCPA recommends five ways...
July 07, 2010
VSCPA Member Receives ‘Virginia CFO Award’ from Virginia Business Magazine- Thousands of extraordinary certified public accountants (CPA) work in Virginia, but this year’s “Virginia CFO Award” program by Virginia Business magazine and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) recognizes outstanding...
June 30, 2010
VSCPA Holds Fourth Leaders’ Institute for Virginia's Top Students- The VSCPA held the fourth Leaders’ Institute for Virginia’s brightest accounting students on June 25–27 at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. With a generous $100,000 gift from accounting and consulting firm Baker Tilly (formerly Beers + Cutler), the...
June 11, 2010
VSCPA Announces Award of Achievement Winners- The VSCPA announces the winners of its 2010 Award of Achievement for academic excellence in accounting studies. Each year, the VSCPA recognizes top graduating accounting seniors from Virginia high schools, community colleges and four-year...
June 09, 2010
Virginia CPAs Offer Financial Advice for New College Grads- Graduation, for millions of college students, means it’s time to trade in books and binders for bills and budgets. The VSCPA provides the following advice to help college graduates become financially independent. Decide whether to move back home....
May 25, 2010
Preparing Financially for Disaster: Virginia CPAs Offer Tips- Life is full of unknowns. While it’s unsettling to think a natural disaster could affect you, emergencies can and do occur. The good news is that, with a little planning, you can minimize the financial impact of an unexpected crisis. The VSCPA...
May 24, 2010
VSCPA Names Its Outstanding Member of the Year- The VSCPA named member Dian Calderone, CPA , Outstanding Member of the Year at its annual meeting on May 14 in Richmond. The first-ever recipient of this award, Calderone is a partner in her own firm, Hunt & Calderone, PC, in Newport News. The...
May 24, 2010
VSCPA Names Top Five Members Under 35- Five outstanding young professionals were recognized by the VSCPA at the VSCPA’s annual meeting on May 14 in Richmond. The new award, Top 5 Under 35, identifies rising stars of the CPA profession in Virginia. In its inaugural year, the award...
May 21, 2010
VSCPA Recognizes 23 Members with Prestigious Life Member Award- The VSCPA is pleased to recognize 23 VSCPA members with its 2010 Life Member Award. The prestigious award recognizes those who have been members of the VSCPA for more than 40 continuous years. Including this year’s inductees, only 262 members...
May 20, 2010
VSCPA Announces 2010–2011 Officers and Board of Directors- The VSCPA is pleased to announce its officers and Board of Directors for the 2010–2011 fiscal year. The officers and directors were sworn in Friday, May 14, at the VSCPA’s annual business meeting in Richmond. Bradford R. Jones, CPA , of PBGH,...
May 20, 2010
New Chair of VSCPA Promotes CPAs as Leaders- The VSCPA has selected Bradford R. Jones, CPA , as chair of its Board of Directors for the 2010–2011 fiscal year. Jones, principal/owner of PBGH, LLP, in Fredericksburg, has a long history of leadership in the VSCPA and the CPA profession. During...
May 20, 2010
VSCPA Educational Foundation Announces 2010–2011 Officers and Board of Directors- The VSCPA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce its officers and Board of Directors for the 2010–2011 fiscal year. Sean R. O'Connell, CPA, PFS , PBGH, LLP, in Fairfax, is serving as chair of the Board. He has been designated by the...
May 12, 2010
VSCPA Wins Award for Centennial Celebration Campaign- On Thursday May 6, the VSCPA won a “Commonwealth Award of Excellence,” in the extended events and observances category of the 2010 Virginia Public Relations Awards for its Centennial Celebration campaign. The statewide awards competition is...
May 06, 2010
CPA Inauguration Honors 64 Newly Licensed Virginia CPAs- The VSCPA held the sixth inauguration for Virginia’s newly licensed CPAs on Thursday, April 29, at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Approximately 197 people attended the special event, sponsored by Cherry, Bekaert & Holland and Goodman & Company...
May 05, 2010
VSCPA Offers Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop- The VSCPA is pleased to offer a free Financial Fitness Workshop titled "Disaster Preparedness: Are You Ready?" on Wednesday, May 19 . This virtual workshop will take place via Internet and conference call. It will be led by an experienced CPA,...
April 23, 2010
Teach Children to Save Day Is April 27- Do you remember the joy of opening a full piggy bank? Do your children understand the value of a dollar? Teach Children to Save Day , observed this year on Tuesday, April 27 , is an annual event highlighting the importance of teaching our...
April 19, 2010
Virginia CPAs Celebrate Financial Fitness Day on Saturday, April 24- The VSCPA is pleased to announce its statewide community service event, Financial Fitness Day , on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being held in celebration of Virginia Financial Literacy Month — April 2010, as proclaimed...
April 13, 2010
VSCPA Offers Free Financial Literacy Workshop for Women- The VSCPA is pleased to offer a Financial Fitness Workshop titled “Money Wise Women” in celebration of governor-proclaimed Virginia Financial Literacy Month this April 2010! This FREE seminar is open to the public and will be held Thursday,...
April 01, 2010
VSCPA Celebrates Virginia Financial Literacy Month- April 2010 is Virginia Financial Literacy Month ! The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) participates in the month as part of its award-winning Financial Fitness campaign to improve the financial health of all Virginians....
March 17, 2010
VSCPA Educational Foundation Awards Nearly $30,000 in College Scholarships- The VSCPA Educational Foundation recently selected its college scholarship recipients for the 2010–2011 academic year. The VSCPA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business and accounting education,...
March 09, 2010
Tax Season 2010: Certified Public Accountants Offer Free Tax Help to Virginians- Got filing questions about your 2009 federal and Virginia state taxes? Need help determining tax implications due to the economic climate or a life change? It’s tax time again, and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is...
February 08, 2010
Are You and Your Mate Financially Compatible? Virginia CPAs Offer Tips!- You like the same movies and you finish each other's sentences, but where do you and your significant other stand on important financial issues? Whether you’re walking down the aisle or celebrating your silver wedding anniversary, the Virginia...
January 27, 2010
Tax Season 2010: Certified Public Accountants Offer Free Tax Help to Virginians- Got filing questions about your 2009 federal and Virginia state taxes? Need help determining tax implications due to the recent economic crisis or a life change? It’s tax time again, and the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) is pleased to offer...
January 21, 2010
VSCPA Offers Free Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop- Resolve to spend the New Year getting a handle on your finances! The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) is offering a free Financial Fitness Workshop titled “New Year’s Financial Resolutions” on Thursday, February 4 . This virtual workshop will...
