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MEETING DATE:
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January 24, 2012
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SPEAKER, TOPIC, AND CPE INFORMATION:
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Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update
Presented by Alejandro "Alex" M. Trujillo, CPA, a Partner at Vedeja & De Armas, LLP
1 hour of A&A
Benefits of an Effective Audit Committee
Presented by Octavio "Tab" Verdeja, CPA, Manager at Verdeja & De Armas, LLP
1 hour of A&A
TBD
Presented by Jay Pelham, Executive Vice-President at Gibralter Bank & Trust
1 hour of TB
Course(s) subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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LOCATION:
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Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
50 Alhambra Plaza
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305)447-6022
Self and Valet parking included. Self parking available in garage with entrance on Giralda Avenue. Please bring your parking ticket for validation to the registration desk.
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TIME:
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January 24, 2012
Registration: 3:45 PM
CPE Program: 4:00 PM
Cocktails: 5:40 PM
Dinner & CPE Program 6:10 PM-7:20PM
End: 7:20 pm
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COST:
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The cost for this program is $50 in advance and $57 at the door.
Mail this completed reservation form with a check payable to "Miami-Dade FICPA" to:
Linda Levine
5825 SW 94 Place
Miami, FL 33173
Or you can pay via credit card through the link below.
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MENU:
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The Dinner menu is for 10/25/2011 is as follows:
Classic Garden Salad
Entree: Churrasco steak with sweet potatoes
Dessert: Tiramisu
Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian or fish main course or have a special need by contacting Linda Levine.
Name of attendee: ___________________________
Check amount included: _____________________
Address: __________________________________
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Special need: ______________________________
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RESERVATIONS:
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Click here to register online with your credit card, or
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Contact Linda Levine at
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LRL55555@aol.com
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305-529-4075
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Late cancellation date is: 1/22/2012
RSVP date is: 1/22/2012
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Alejandro "Alex" M. Trujillo, CPA, has 10 years of experience in public accounting. Alex has significant experience in the audits of not-for-profit and governmental organizations. In adition, Alex has specialized in Common Interest Realty Association (CIRA) for condominium and homeowner associations. Alex is a graduate of Florida International University "FIU" with a Bachelor of Accounting. In addition, he received his Master of Accounting degree in 2003 from FIU. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also serves on the audit committee of the United Way of Miami-Dade County.
Octavio "Tab" Verdeja, CPA, is a Manager with Verdeja & De Armas, LLP’s audit division. He had two years of experience working with KPMG on various publicly traded companies and other large engagements. He has a total of nine years of experience in public accounting in the State of Florida. He has performed numerous non-profit, for-profit, single audits, and compliance audits. Tab is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Certified in Financial Forensics. Currently he is an active board member for the United Way Audit Committee and the Cuban American CPA’s Association. In addition, Tab serves on the Finance Committee of Joshua’s Heart Foundation.
Jay Pelham, Executive Vice-President at Gibralter Bank & Trust: Bio coming shortly
CHAPTER SPONSORS
A special thank you to our Annual Sponsors for the 2011/2012 year:
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THE LAW
OFFICES OF ROBERT S. STEINBERG
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CHAPTER NEWS
We finalized the meeting dates for the upcoming year, so mark your calendars now:
February 28th, 2012
April 24th, 2012
May 22nd, 2012 - Ethics
June 26th, 2012
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CHAPTER
WEBSITE
Please visit the chapter website for
more information regarding the chapter, upcoming meetings as well as pictures on
past events:
www.miamidadeficpa.org
MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
I wanted to send a special
thank you to all the chapter members and board members that made my year as your
chapter president so special. We had an amazing year and I know your chapter is
in great hands with the young energetic board that we have ready to serve our
member's best interests. I want our members to know that we are going to
continue to work very diligently to ensure that you get the best out of your
FICPA membership. I look forward to seeing all the members out at future
meetings and at the Ocean Reef Retreat in July. Don't forget to check out the
Chapter website and the brand new Ocean Reef Retreat website. We will providing
a lot of information regarding sponsors and future events. Thank you again for
all of your continued support and input.
Best Wishes,
Richard Puerto
President 2011-2012
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