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Wednesday, October 19, 2005 VOLUME 2005 ISSUE 42  

AICPA releases report on federal tax reform. Ohio Department of Taxation issues updates on commercial activity tax. Volunteer in your local schools for Accounting For Kids Day. Former Elections Chair announces opposition to Issue 3. Find this week’s listing of upcoming events, CPE and local activities. Read about all this and more in this week’s issue of the Ohio e-CPA Weekly.

The text version of the Ohio e-CPA Weekly is still available if you would prefer to receive the simple text version. For more information, or for assistance with the Ohio e-CPA Weekly, contact the member service center, CPAnswers, at CPAnswers@ohio-cpa.com or 888.959.1212.

Also In This Issue...
IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Katrina Relief
Worker Confidence Drops, but Not for Accountants
U.S. Master Tax Guide Discount Available until Nov. 11
Guide Answers Questions About Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Issues
Tech Weekly: Aligning CRM With Business Needs
Get Ready for 2005 Gear Up Seminars
Stay Ahead of the Curve by Attending the Health Care Conference, Nov. 15-16

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Ohio CPA News
AICPA Releases Report on Tax Reform
The AICPA issued its nonpartisan tax reform report: Understanding Tax Reform: A Guide to 21st Century Alternatives...
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Ohio Tax Department Issues New CAT Information Releases
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) has issued four new information releases related to the Commercial Activity Tax. The releases can be found on the tax department's Web site...
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Give Back to Your Community on Accounting for Kids Day
Accounting for Kids Day is The Ohio Society of CPAs' largest community service event with about 800 CPAs and other business professionals volunteering last year...
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Former Federal Elections Chair Opposes Issue 3
The former chair of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), Bradley A. Smith, announced his opposition to State Issue 3 last week...
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Bankruptcy Filings Hit Record High
Bankruptcy filings nationwide surged just before a new law went into effect Monday making it more difficult for individuals to obtain bankruptcy protection, according to Lundquist Consulting...
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More Charges Filed in KPMG Tax Shelter Probe
A federal grand jury indicted 10 more people associated with accounting firm KPMG on Monday bringing the total to 19 facing trial in a case alleging that illegal tax shelters the company sold helped clients avoid billions of dollars in taxes...
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Upcoming Events Calendar
Cincinnati Recognition Dinner – Oct. 25 – Cincinnati

John Kasich, former Ohio congressman and host of FOX News The Heartland with John Kasich, will be the keynote speaker Oct. 25 at the Cincinnati Recognition Dinner. The annual event, sponsored by PNC Bank, will recognize recent successful candidates, lifetime members and scholarship winners. Take this opportunity to hear Kasich speak as well as to network with local CPAs and professionals from the Cincinnati area. 

Advanced Federal Tax Planning Symposium – Oct. 31-Nov. 1 – Columbus

Discover planning strategies and tax law changes at the Advanced Federal Tax Planning Symposium in Worthington. The two-day symposium, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, will cover the hottest topics affecting tax practice, including recent national legislative and judicial decisions, changes in Ohio’s tax system, avoiding potential pitfalls of partnerships and innovative strategies to reduce or eliminate taxes. This advanced program is designed for high-level CPAs and attorneys with a minimum of five years of experience specializing in tax or small business.

Register for Ohio’s premier advanced tax conference by visiting The Ohio Society’s Web site or calling CPAnswers, the Society’s member service center, at 888.959.1212.

New Ways to Win – Nov. 9 – Cincinnati

New Ways to Win in Cincinnati on Nov. 9 will feature widely known accounting consultants sharing insights on what’s happening in the profession and how firms can turn that knowledge to their advantage. Participants will come away with new insights on industry developments, new ideas for meeting the challenges they face, and renewed enthusiasm for their profession.

The conference is presented by The Ohio Society’s of CPAs and The Advisory Board and co-sponsored by the Indiana CPA Society, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Michigan Association of CPAs.

To register, log on to The Ohio Society Web site or call CPAnswers, the Society’s member service center, at 888.959.1212.

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