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A TRIBUTE TO THE RENNERS

I have had the good fortune to work with John and Joan for only a year. Th ey have been a joy to work with and for. While I recognized John and Joan as “good people,” I was unaware of just how good.

DUNCAN WILL, CPA Boca Raton, Fla.

Business & Industry Conference kudos

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Wonderful 1st day! Th e sessions I attended were great and the facilitators were excellent and oft en very entertaining. Looking forward to more education and “connections” on Wednesday. Th ank you VSCPA staff & volunteers for an excellent conference. Your hard work is appreciated!

JEAN POITRAS, CPA King & Queen

VIA ANONYMOUS SURVEY >>

“I enjoyed all of the sessions I attended. I thought all of the discussion leaders did a very good job. I always enjoy the presentation by Th omas Jeff erson. Th e re-enactor for him does an amazing job.”

“Tommy Harrington gave AWESOME soft ware tips that I can begin using immediately at work.”

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From the TWITTERSPHERE >>

Excited to be a part of the #VSCPA Board of Directors. Looking forward to a great year! — @JENDUFF_CPA

I received a letter appointing me to a Committee with the @VSCPANews. Th is has honestly been the best birthday present to receive yet. — @KATIEOCON

Th ank you @GaryTh omsonCPA for moderating this morning’s panel @VSCPANews PAC breakfast! — @PROFMITCHELL

@ProfMitchell @GaryTh omsonCPA: He spoke at last years Leaders Institute too. He gave great advice including to learn to play golf. — @CATRINA_WOLFE

@catrina_wolfe @ProfMitchell: Glad the golf part stuck! — @GARYTHOMPSONCPA

@GaryTh omsonCPA @ProfMitchell: More than the golf part but it inspired me to take lessons. Plus Twitter likes to limit what I say. — @CATRINA_WOLFE

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