New Arizona CPE Requirements
Starting January 2009
At its annual meeting last summer, the Arizona State Board of Accountancy approved changes to CPE requirements that will affect CPAs registered in Arizona starting with January 2009 renewals. Changes include:
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Maintaining a Cash Flow Management System
By Brian Hamilton
People say that businesses fail because they run out of cash. This is like saying that someone is dead because he or she no longer has a pulse; it is a truism that does not really reflect anything diagnostic or helpful. Running out of cash is a symptom, it is not a cause. Businesses die because they get sick and their sicknesses are not remedied before they run out of money. Sickness will occur in any business so your entrepreneurial customers need to really understand how to prevent and remedy the cash challenges that will inevitably arise.
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Where in the World are our CPAs?
 It is that time again, when all traveling CPAs are encouraged to send us their vacation photos. Please send your digital photos to pgannon@ascpa.com and we will feature them in an upcoming enews.
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Workshop: CPA Certification - Oct. 1
The ASCPA will be offering a free workshop to help CPA candidates through the certification process. The session will help candidates understand the process and will answer questions they have. It is open to members and nonmembers at no cost and offered on two dates: Oct. 1, 2008 and Feb. 4, 2009 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 4801 E Washington, Ste 225-B in Phoenix.
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Need Assistance with Human Resources Related Questions? Use ADP's HR Help Desk
As part of its ASCPA preferred payroll provider status, ADP Small Business Services offers members access to the company’s HR HelpDesk free of charge. ADP’s HR HelpDesk provides quick answers via telephone or e-mail to questions about hiring, interviewing and other employment issues. Plus, members receive unlimited Web access to information on employment laws, compliance documents, HR forms, and best practice guidelines from certified professionals. For more information, please contact Kristen Henretty at (480) 897-5862.
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Not-for-Profit Conference – Sept. 17
 Participate in sessions on the changing landscape of the nonprofit sector at the 13th Annual Not-for-Profit Conference on Sept. 17 in Phoenix. Topics will include: Trends in the Nonprofit Sector; Nonprofit Audit and Accounting Update; The New 990; UPMIFA; Common Reporting Errors and The Changing Relationship Between Auditors and Auditees.
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2008-2009 Financial Planning Seminar Series
The Financial Planning Steering Committee is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2008-2009 Financial Planning Seminar Series. This year’s series begins with a comprehensive review of the 2007-2008 series as well as some new information. It also takes a look at issues for closely held businesses, beginning with entity selection, moving on to retirement plans, risk management, benefit plans, effective HR systems and finishes up with how to market and advertise your business.
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Organizations are Looking for CPAs for Boards and Committees
The ASCPA receives many requests for CPAs that are interested in serving on boards or committees for the community or government throughout Arizona. These are great opportunities for our CPAs, so we want to help find the perfect match. If you are interested in being contacted about available board or committee positions, please contact Cynthia Figueroa at cfigueroa@ascpa.com or (602) 252-4144, ext. 215 and let her know if there are any specific areas you are most interested in serving.
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Welcome to Our New Members
View a list of new members who joined the Society in July.
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Sign up today for the 10th Annual Business Valuation Conference at the ASCPA’s new Learning Center in Phoenix. National and local experts will deliver informative panel sessions on 
This conference is designed with general sessions and breakout sessions to serve the needs of financial professionals in the construction industry. Topics include: Maximizing Your Lien Rights; Banking Risk Management; Specialized GAAP for Contractors; Risk Assessment Standards; Record Retention and Destruction; Subcontractor Defaults – Insurance Protection; Hot Sales Tax Issues; Arizona Immigration Law Update; and ADOT will give an update on projects and plans during the luncheon sponsored by CBIZ/Mayer Hoffman McCann PC. 
