J. Matthew Yuskewich, CPA, PFS installed as 2009-2010 chair of OSCPA Executive Board: J. Matthew Yuskewich, CPA, PFS, was installed as the 100th presiding officer of the Executive Board of The Ohio Society of CPAs before 600 members during the Members Summit & Annual Meeting, June 30, in Columbus.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]Yuskewich is an owner of the Winterset CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. Group in Columbus. During his inaugural speech, Yuskewich encouraged all members to get involved. "We need to be certain our voice is heard and our expertise as CPAs is utilized," Yuskewich stressed. "The Ohio Society needs your involvement to achieve the goals that benefit all of us," he continued. "Join a committee. Get involved in your community. Share your ideas. Get plugged in." Yuskewich led the enthusiastic applause as the Society recognized member military veterans and those with family members in military service. He also recognized OSCPA OSCPA Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants OSCPA Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants member volunteers for meeting a wide range of needs--from serving on Society committees and councils to participating in community outreach programs such as Accounting for Kids[TM] Day. "Volunteers are the lifeblood of this organization," Yuskewich said. Installing officer Steven A. Haxton, CPA, president of Jacob Haxton & Boord LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control praised Yuskewich's leadership talents: "I've known Matt for many years and have always been impressed with his commitment and character. Now we will all benefit from his skills and leadership ability." "I swear to keep the Society on solid ground and be a good steward of the resources of which I'm in charge," Yuskewich promised. During the Annual Meeting, Peter A. Margaritis, CPA, president of Margaritis Financial Services in Columbus, was inducted as chair-elect. Jay J. Moeller, CPA, partner with Battelle & Battelle LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol in Dayton, will serve as past-chair. Brian D. Marita, CPA, partner with Ciuni & Panichi Inc. in Cleveland, was inducted as vice chair--finance. HAZELBAKER AWARDED GOLD MEDAL The Society presented its highest award, the Gold Medal for Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession, to Thomas D. Hazelbaker, CPA, a shareholder with Clark Schaefer Hackett in Middletown. Hazelbaker was honored for his steadfast commitment to OSCPA through the legislative key-person program and numerous other committees. Upon receiving his award, Hazelbaker thanked the many people who have supported and shaped who he is today. He also admonished attendees to live a life of integrity. "We have a profound responsibility to the public by serving in this profession," Hazelbaker said. PAST SUCCESSES AND FUTURE GOALS The Annual Meeting also included a recap of the Society's financial performance for FY 2008-2009. Through aggressive cost management and innovative programming and marketing, OSCPA reported strong financial performance. For a financial overview, see the report on page 30. Moeller and OSCPA President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Clarke Price shared many of the Society's successes of the past year, including the steady growth of the Professional Issues Updates (PIUs). Offering four hours of free CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment with an engaging overview of the issues impacting the profession, the PIUs are one of the most popular member benefits. The Society's Annual Meeting was the centerpiece of the Members Summit, which provided a full-day of CPE programs across multiple tracks. Changing accounting standards and the move to a single set of international standards continues to be a pressing issue. GAAP GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). continues to change and become more compatible with International Financial Reporting Standards International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Many of the standards forming part of IFRS are known by the older name of International Accounting Standards (IAS). , creating a widespread impact on the CPA profession. Many more topics were covered during the Members Summit. Read more in the article "Surviving today's economy main topic of 2009 Members Summit." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE OHIO SOCIETY OF CPAs (PICTURED AT RIGHT) FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT Daniel M. Spilman, CPA, ABV ABV Above ABV Alcohol By Volume ABV Abuja, Nigeria (airport code) ABV Assault Breacher Vehicle ABV Accredited Business Valuation specialist ABV Auxiliary Building Ventilation ABV Annual Buy Value ABV Air Bleed Valve , CFF See Compensatory Financing Facility. Spilman Hills & Heidebrink Ltd., Toledo Jennifer L Fallows, CPA Moskal Gross Orchosky Inc., Cleveland Kristine G. Devine, CPA Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Columbus Elizabeth A. Frey, CPA American Greetings Corporation, Cleveland Annette J. Rader, CPA Radel Smith & Associates, Bowling Green Christopher D. Flaig, CPA, MBA Joseph Decosimo & Co., LLC, Cincinnati SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT OSCPA PRESIDENT AND CEO J. Clarke Price, CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. CHAIR-ELECT Peter A. Margaritis, CPA Margaritis Financial Services, LLC, Columbus VICE CHAIR-FINANCE Brian D. Marita, CPA Ciuni & Panichi Inc., Cleveland PAST CHAIR Jay J. Moeller, CPA Battelle & Battelle LLP, Dayton CHAIR OF THE BOARD J. Matthew Yuskewich, CPA, PFS PFS, n post facilitation stretch; therapeutic approach utilized during proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in which the patient begins the stretch midway between the fully relaxed and fully stretched position and uses maximum level of effort to Winterset CPA Group, Columbus Walter J. Eckert, CPA, CVA CVA abbr. cerebrovascular accident CVA, n See accident, cerebrovascular. CVA cerebrovascular accident. CVA Cerebrovascular accident, see there Russell, Eckert, Mealer & Kalb CPAs, Inc., Columbus Craig M. Steinhoff, CPA Hill Barth & King LLC, Boardman James P. Gero, CPA Hobe & Lucas CPAs, Independence Mark A. Van Benschoten, CPA Rea & Associates Inc., Dublin Gerald P. Weinstein, CPA, Ph.D. John Carroll University The university is organized into three schools including two undergraduate colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences and the Boler School of Business, and one graduate school, each defining its own academic programs under the auspices of the Academic Vice President. , University Heights NOT PICTURED Michael A. Petrecca, CPA PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Columbus Thomas M. Zaino, CPA, JD McDonald Hopkins, Columbus |
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