Thursday, December 2, 2010

Continuing Professional Education

Good morning,

Some days I do something other than make bread, travel, knit, stack wood....  ;)

On this particular day, I attended an Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Continuing Professional Education meeting with my daughter and another friend of many years (also CPAs, of course.) 

This was a Professional Issues Update which is offered twice a year and is always packed with useful information.  Since giving my practice to my daughter about twelve years ago, I'm not actively practicing, but do keep my license current.  I have already met my continuing education requirements and have renewed my license for another three years so don't need the continuing education credits, but I always like to attend this meeting to stay current and updated on issues important to the profession. After more than 30 years in the profession and teaching accounting I have strong feelings about what is important to my many former clients and all small businesses.

I also like seeing old friends and this is the place to find them.  ;)
 The first picture I took at the top was taken with my handy dandy baby camera that fits so well in my purse:  Canon PowerShot SX210 IS.  It was taken when we got there a little early.  Just about 20 minutes later, the room had filled and I took a picture with my Blackberry.  The quality of the images is very different.  I'm glad I had the PowerShot with me.

So, that was where I spent a really exciting day with other accountants.   *chuckles*    Tomorrow I will be stacking wood again.  :)


Best,
Lois

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7 comments:

  1. Good to be a QueenDecember 2, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Lois, incredible job on your header...It's beautiful!!!!Makes me wish it was Summer and I was at the lake...

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  2. AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    To tell you the truth, I hated going to those blasted Cont. Ed classes. Had to take them for both nursing and real estate. Bah Humbug...but no more!! put both licence on in-active. Did like to see the people howver and the food was usually good!! lol ...debbie

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  3. AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    When I taught, I took some at the University of Cincinnati and then somewhere in Columbus, Ohio but not Ohio State. And then they used to come to a larger school instead of people from all over traveling somewhere every day they came to one place convenient. I don't remember much more than that as the last one I attended was the year I quit teaching. No regrets.

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  4. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Ahhhh but variety is the spice of life isn't it? I love getting together with old friends.

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  5. ElaineDecember 3, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    You can definitely see the difference in the quality of the photos!

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  6. grannyDecember 3, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    SO..thats what you do/did..I could not for life of me work out what your profession is/was,lol...
    Thanks for the enlightenment :0)
    Maybe when I get my small business off and running I can call on you for some advice :0)
    Make sure you are up-dated on Aussie tax rules and regs,lol.
    You have such an interesting life Lois,and I sure enjoy reading about it .

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  7. Lois EvensenDecember 3, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Hi everyone,

    Thanks, Angie, for your kind words about the header. That image was taken off the coast of Labadee, Haiti.

    It seems "Continuing Education" rang a bell with several of you. Some of the sessions are downright interesting; some of the sessions are downright boring! ;)

    Yes, Granny and others overseas, a Certified Public Accountant here is similar to a Chartered Accountant in other parts of the world.

    Thank you, everyone, for stopping by.

    Very best,
    Lois

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