Northshore Chapter

President's Message

Welcome to our Chapter, the Northshore Chapter of the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants. On behalf of the Board of Directors of our Chapter, I would like to thank you for your membership and your interest in the activities of our Chapter.

Our Chapter is strong, thanks to the dedicated leadership of our prior Presidents, most recently Steven Toups, Stella Helluin, and Michele Avery, and their Boards. The current Board looks to maintain the momentum that has been established and quicken its pace throughout the year.

The overarching goal of the current Board is to continue to increase participation at Chapter events. The Board of our Chapter is also committed to remaining innovative in its service to you. Thus, we seek to:

•   Make it easier for you to both receive information regarding our Chapter’s events and to register for those events.

•   Offer Chapter events that are economical, educational, networking friendly and FUN by holding some events that are less formal and more social.

•   Offer CPE events throughout the Northshore by holding events in Mandeville/Covington, Hammond and Slidell.

•   Offer networking opportunities by hosting networking events between our Chapter members and other Northshore business groups, such as lawyers and bankers.

•   Make our events, including our wide array of Chapter CPE offerings, cheaper and more educational by finding interesting speakers and value-added sponsors for our events.

•   Continue to support Southeastern Louisiana University and its accounting department through scholarship offerings and holding a Student Night and Volleyball Tournament to expose students to a wide variety of CPAs and career paths.

•   Increase participation by younger Northshore CPAs by supporting our Chapter’s newly formed Young CPA Committee lead by Lisa Saragusa.

•   Reach out to our members who have not previously participated in Chapter events.

•   Try new things!

Because our Chapter is no longer sending meeting notices via regular mail, please bookmark www.lcpa.org and check our Northshore Chapter page often for the schedule of upcoming meetings and events for our Chapter. Also, check your email for notices from the Louisiana Society of CPAs. If you are not receiving email notices, please contact LCPA Member Services at (800) 288-5272 or (504) 464-1040 or email Norma Berniard at nberniard@lcpa.org.

This is your Chapter so suggestions and comments are encouraged and always welcome. Please help us serve you better!

I look forward to seeing you at one of our Chapter functions.

Thanks,
Brian J. Gallagher, CPA

Northshore Chapter President 2010-2011

July 2010 Events

The Society of Louisiana CPAs Presents a
NORTHSHORE TOWN HALL MEETING
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 * Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Covington

Learn about current and evolving issues facing the CPA profession locally, nationally and internationally and how they can impact you and your firm or company in this unique, participatory program.

The LCPA's Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity for Northshore Chapter members to stay up to date on the latest topics, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), recent federal and state legislation, and the Global Financial Crisis and its impact on the accounting profession.

The Town Hall format is a interactive session that provides a forum for you not only to learn about the profession's current issues, but also to voice your concerns. What keeps you up at night? We want to hear what's on your mind. Your input guides the program's direction.

Space is limited, so please register early.

FACILITATOR: Grady Hazel, CPA, LCPA Executive Director
DATE: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
TIME: Registration: 8:15 to 8:30 AM; Town Hall: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
COST: Free to LCPA Northshore Chapter Members. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided.
CPE CREDIT: 4 Hours CPE
COURSE TITLE/CODE: Northshore Chapter Town Hall: XXTHNS10
CATEGORY: Specialized Knowledge
LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE: Basic
RSVP: Register by Tuesday, July 20. To register, contact the LCPA at 464-1040.

In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we request that if you are disabled, please let us know at least ten (10) days prior to the event if alternative arrangements are required.

A member service provided by the Society of Louisiana CPAs. Similar Town Hall Meetings will be held in all chapters.

July CPE Courses

6/16/10 • BBLNS1 • Lending Beyond the Recession - Business Loans and the Challenges of 2010 • BBL/MG • Capital One NS

August 2010 Events

Technology Update: Network Security and Data Integrity

Speaker: Rene Miller, PE, Systems Manager, Ener Systems InformationTechnology Services
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Place: The Lakehouse, 2025 Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471
Fee: LCPA members: $35; non-members: $40
CPE Credits: 2 Hours
Category: Specialized Knowledge
Knowledge Level: Basic
RSVP: Norma Berniard at 504-464-1040 or nberniard@lcpa.org

Sponsored by: Ener Systems, Information Technology Services www.enersystems.com

August CPE Courses

8/4/10 • BBLNS2 • Entities Facing Economic Challenges - How should CPAs Respond • BBL/MG • Capital One NS

8/30/10 • CRAU1 • Compilation and Review Annual Update - A Seminar Designed For Smaller Firms • AA • Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Covington

September 2010 Events

Southeastern Louisiana University Student Night

Speaker: Speed dating format student-professional interview sessions
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Place: Columbia Theater, 220 East St. Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401
Fee: Free
CPE Credits: none
Category: n/a
Knowledge Level: n/a

Sponsored by: If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Brian Gallagher at bgallaghercpa@hotmail.com

Northshore CPA-Lawyer-Banker Happy Hour Mixer

Speaker: Bruce Wilkinson, CSP, President, Workplace Consultants, Inc.
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Place: The Lakehouse, 2025 Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471
Fee: TBA
CPE Credits: none
Category: n/a
Knowledge Level: n/a
RSVP to nslcpa@gmail.com