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CPAmerica’s motto is “Improve through Sharing.” To that end, our events play a major role in being the forum for sharing. Part of sharing is having a relationship with fellow members. Knowing their business, their needs, and their capabilities goes far in building trust and either seeking help or wanting to share.
It’s getting redundant to say, but we live in extraordinary times. Social distancing, hand sanitizer, face masks, disinfectant wipes and overall awareness of who you are around and what you are
touching has provided CPAmerica with CPAmerica's Featured Resources P. 3 some serious challenges in producing President's Corner - Alan Deichler P. 4 its lineup of 2020 events. But we are working hard to provide alternatives. I would like to share how CPAmerica has adapted its programs, events and offerings during the coronavirus pandemic. The changes have been dramatic and the pace has been rapid. BLACK I am very proud of our staff of 17 people in LIVES adapting to these major changes in our environment. MATTER CPAmerica has planned for 17 events this year and that includes the four major events including the Leading Partners CPAmerica is in support of the Retreat, A&A Conference, Tax Conference, Black Lives Matter movement. We are in place to help our firms and NextGen Conference. All would attract “Improve through Sharing.” You 100 or more members over three days with can soon expect to see new CPE ranging from 18-26 hours over each programs and offerings to assist our firms in hiring and providing conference. opportunities for people of color The pandemic has disrupted all our lives and particularly black people in including our events teams. The A&A all roles at our firms. Conference is our first major event and it was to be in Charleston, S.C., on June 17-19, preceded by a pre-conference session on Yellow Book. With help of a professional production company, it has been converted to a 14
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CPAmerica Preferred Providers and Consultants Offer Critical Guidance During COVID-19 CPAmerica has established relationships with more than 50 outside consultants and providers, offering members expertise over a wide range of areas impacting the CPA firm. Our screening process ensures that only those that offer authentic value and worthwhile services will engage with our members and their clients. Through these valued consultants and providers, members are able to seek legal advice and obtain professional opinions at a discounted price. In response to COVID-19, many of our preferred providers like Surgent CPE, ACPEN, AICPA, and KnowBe4 are offering our member firms complimentary webinars and assistance on topics like requirements for PPP loan forgiveness, cybersecurity when working remotely, and using AI to assess financial risk in times of crisis. We continue to move forward with establishing new preferred providers
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