This year, the Annual Convention is going where
everybody knows your name — Boston! Join us
for camaraderie and CPE in one of America’s
most historic cities. We’re bringing together
several key CPE sessions, our annual business meeting,
lots of networking and socializing events, and plenty
of time to go out and explore the city on your own.
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Experience the Taj Hotel
Renowned for its classic style and award-winning
service, this 1927 landmark hotel overlooks the
picturesque Public Garden with swan boat rides
and the Boston Common’s Frog Pond. Surrounded
by art galleries, boutiques and restaurants, the
hotel is ideally located near the Theatre District,
historic sites, shopping at Copley Place, and the
entrance to the Freedom Trail.
Room
Rate: $250 per night (single/double)
Cut-off Date: 3:00 pm EST, May 22, 2012
Reservations: Call
877.482.5267 or 617.536.5700 Monday through Friday
and identify yourself as a Society of Louisiana
CPAs’ Annual Convention
attendee. Space is
limited — make
your reservation today!
Note:
There must be one registered adult per each hotel
room reserved. If you need a room with two
beds, you must make your reservation as soon as
possible. All bed type requests, (i.e. two doubles
or one king) will be based on availability.
There’s
something for everyone.
Affectionately known as “America’s Walking
City,” you can stroll Boston’s sidewalks,
wander its abundance of green parks, or just people-watch
at one of the many outdoor cafes. CPE is scheduled
each morning (12 hours total), leaving your afternoons
free to experience all that Boston has to offer.
The Historian
Go back in time and relive the birth of a nation
with visits to the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution,
several history museums, and The Freedom Trail,
which begins just steps from the hotel.
The Sports Fan
Get up close and personal with the Big Green Monster.
The Boston Red Sox host home games June 19-27 vs.
the Marlins, Braves, and Blue Jays at historic
Fenway Park.
The Foodie
Visit Boston’s historic North End for the
most authentic “Little Italy” remaining
in America, or check out ingredients you’ve
never seen before at the Chinatown Market, or take
one of dozens of walking food tours to satisfy your
sophisticated palate.
The
Fashionista
The hotel is just a block from the famed Newbury Street and Back Bay shopping
districts, where designers like Betsey Johnson, Chanel, Burberry, and Armani
beckon from the sidewalk.
The Nature Lover
Walk along the Charles River Esplanade, kayak through
the 34 islands of Boston Harbor Island National
Park, enjoy the view from the 1634-built fort on
Castle Island, or simply stop and smell the roses
in Boston Public Garden, the first public garden
in America.
The Kids
Every day is a carnival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace,
where jugglers and musicians perform daily. The
Boston Children’s Museum makes learning fun,
or take to the sea in the Swan Boats or a Harbor
Cruise.
Gold Sponsor
Convention Agenda
Saturday, June 23
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Highlights of Boston: What to See and Experience
The Taj Hotel Concierge Staff
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Opening Reception — Cocktails/Hors d’oeuvres
Sunday, June 24
8:00 – 8:30 am
Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:10 am
Tax Advocacy Before
the IRS (TX)
David S. Gunn, JD • Gunn & York, PC Baton
Rouge, LA
10:20 am – 12:00 pm
What Every CPA Needs to Know
About Probate, Trusts, and Death Taxes (TX)
Raymond P. Ladouceur, CPA, JD Ladouceur & Ladouceur,
LLC
Abita Springs, LA
1:30 pm
Optional: LCPA Golf Tournament
Granite Links Golf Club, Quarry Hills Quincy, MA
Advance registration is required.
See below for details.
Monday, June 25
7:30 – 8:00 am
Check-in/Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:40 am
Accounting and Auditing Update (AA)
Terry Creeden, CPA • Partner, Sandberg and
Creeden, PC • Stoughton, MA
9:40 – 10:30 am
Annual Business Meeting & Awards
10:40 am – 12:20 pm
Technology Update (MG)
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, CITP
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, LLC • Baton Rouge, LA
Tuesday, June 26
8:00 – 8:30 am
Check-in/Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:10 am
Workplace Redefined (MG)
Dan DeNisco • SVP, Robert Half Management Resources • Tampa,
FL
10:20 am – 12:00 pm
How CPAs Can Use LinkedIn
Barry MacQuarrie, CPA • Director of Technology,
KAF Financial Group
Braintree, MA
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Closing Event — Dinner/Cocktails
(AA) Accounting & Auditing
(MG) Management
(TX) Taxation
LCPA Golf Tournament
Granite Links Golf Club at Quarry Hills
Quincy, MA
Sunday, June 24 • 1:30 pm • $175/person
Named to Golf
Digest’s prestigious list
of “100 Greatest Golf Courses in America!” where
the public can play, the course’s 27 challenging
holes offer the most scenic vistas anywhere, including
breathtaking views of Boston’s skyline to
the North, the Harbor Islands to the South and East,
and the densely forested backdrop of the Blue Hills
Reservation to the West.
Note: Fee includes cart, range balls, and a $15
food and beverage coupon. The first 16 spots are
guaranteed, additional spots will be subject to
availability. Transportation is not included in
the fee (course is 7 miles from Boston).
Special
thanks to the members of the Annual Convention
Committee for their help in planning this event:
Lynn V. Hutchinson, CPA — Chair
Thomas J. Phillips, CPA, PhD — Board Coordinator
Ralph B. Bender, CPA
Gwen L. Bollotte, CPA
Vincent J. Buffa Jr., CPA
Lindsay J. Calub, CPA
Diana L. Gary, CPA
Ronald A. Gitz II, CPA
Patrick J. Gros, CPA
Brook Harvey III, CPA
Ann M. Kinberger, CPA
Raymond P. Ladouceur, CPA, JD
Karen M. Landry, CPA
Richard J. Muslow, CPA
G. Kenneth Pavy II, CPA
Rowland H. Perry, CPA
Richard P. Reiser Jr., CPA
Joseph D. Richard Jr., CPA
R. Craig Sanders, CPA
Stacey E. Singleton, CPA
Alfred E. Stacey IV, CPA
Jane G. Stacy, CPA
Lisa D. Traina, CPA
Barbara Watts, CPA
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