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MSCPA Legislative and Keyperson Forum—November 15!
If you are interested in politics, you cannot afford to miss this legislative opportunity! As a grassroots advocate, here’s your opportunity to get prepared for the next legislative session. You are invited to attend the complimentary Legislative and Keyperson Forum on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. The program was developed with the needs of keypersons and those who have an interest in the legislative process. To register, contact Karen Bauer at 800-264-7966 or kbauer@mocpa.org.    

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Strategic Solutions For Firm Leaders Conference—
October 23 in St. Louis
If you’re ready for a dynamic and ground-breaking learning opportunity for your firm—here’s your opportunity! The Strategic Solutions For Firm Leaders Conference will help you discover revolutionary practices to help your firm achieve a new competitive edge. Featured speakers include Ron Baker, Michelle Golden, and Randy Johnston. http://www.mocpas.org/coursenet/Catalog/CourseDetails.aspx?courseID=06SSFL     

>  AICPA Releases Second Exposure Draft of Proposed Valuation Standard for CPAs
Yesterday, the AICPA released an exposure draft of Proposed Statement on Standards for Valuation Services (SSVS), Valuation of a Business, Business Owership Interest, Security, or Intangible Asset. The purpose of this exposure draft is to solicition commonts from key stakeholders and other respected parties who are affected by valuation issues. http://www.aicpa.org/download/news/2006/AICPA_Releases_Second_
Exposure_Draft_of%20_Proposed_Valuation_Standard_Act_for_CPAs.pdf  

>  Report: Accounting Firms Slow to Embrace Web Technologies
Accounting firms lag behind many other types of businesses in embracing Web technologies, such as podcasts, blogs and RSS feeds, according to a recent study.
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x55109.xml