Local Chapter News

What did you do to get through the 2022 tax season?  What were some of your struggles?  What help or support do you need?

Has your chapter resumed face-to-face meetings?  What are you doing to engage with your members?  Have you gained any new members?  What can our organization do to support your chapter?

President Stephen Metelits called the meeting to order at 6:30 Pm. After the minutes and treasurer's report were approved, announcements were made regarding upcoming events.

Following dinner, Larry Grossman presented "Fixing Depreciation Errors" with some very helpful member participation forms, Form 3115 and examples of the Supporting Statement to the Form 3115, making it easy to follow the line by line instruction of Form 3115. After the Q & A, and having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Next meeting: September 26, 2017
Speaker: Ronald D. Powell
Location: Manchester's Grill, 9101 Leesville Road, Raleigh NC
Time: 6:30 PM
Topic: Circular 230 and Your Continuing Education Requirements

Karen Spruill, President of the NCSA Eastern Chapter, forwarded this NC Sales Tax Powerpoint presentation given by Janice Davidson of the NCDOR at their recent meeting. Click here for the file.

Chapter News

Fall is just around the corner I hope that you all have been able to get in some rest and relaxation since April 18th! If you are like me we never get a break or so it seems. “Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” ~ William S. Burroughs

Burlington

The Burlington chapter will meet on August 24, 2017 Kimbers Restaurant in Gibsonville. Past President, Ronald D. Powell will be speaking on Practitioner’s Due Diligence. For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at jholmes.acct@yahoo.com

Cape Fear

The Cape Fear Chapter will meet on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:30pm at The Brass Lantern in Dunn, NC. Guido van der Hoven will be speaking on Taxing Timber Issues. President, James P. Upton, III will be speaking in September, topic TBD. Cape Fear Chapter meets on the 1st Monday after the 15th of each month. For more information contact Marsha Wheeler at mwheeler14@nc.rr.com

Central

The Central Chapter will meet on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 6:00pm at Sagebrush in Asheboro. Julie McNeill will be speaking with us about Payroll requirements for the preparer and business owners. Central Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month. For more information contact Kevin Robinson at kevrob@triad.rr.com

Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter will meet Thursday, August 24th at Golden Corral in Matthews. Bill Belchee will be speaking on Practice Management. Coming up on September 21st Lisa Wallace will be speaking on Social Security Administration. The Charlotte Chapter meets the 4th Thursday each month. For more information contact Trina Stahl at trina@jensehayes.com

Eastern

The Eastern Chapter will meet on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:00pm at H&R Block in Greenville, NC. Janice Davidson, Assistant Director of Sales and Use Tax Division of North Carolina Department of Revenue will be speaking on Sales and Use Tax updates. The Eastern Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday each month. For more information contact Karen Spruill at Karen.spruill@hrblock.com

Hickory

The Hickory Chapter will meet on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 6:00pm at O’Charley’s. Denise Hammond will be speaking on information from the Carolina’s Tax Forum recently held in Charlotte. Hickory Chapter meets the last Monday of each month. For more information contact Susan Dale Moore at susan@dalesaccounting.com

Piedmont

The Piedmont Chapter meet Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Hickory Tavern in Winston-Salem. Past President Ronald D. Powell will be speaking on Practitioner’s Due Diligence. Piedmont Chapter meets on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact David Hooker at dlhacct@triad.rr.com

Raleigh

The Raleigh Chapter will meet on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Manchester’s Bar & Grill in Raleigh. The chapter’s own Larry Grossman will be speaking on Missing or Incorrect Depreciation and What to Do about It. Past President Ronald D. Powell will be speaking in September, topic TBD. The Raleigh Chapter normally meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Stephen Metelits at metelits@usa.net

Sandhills/Sanford

The Sandhills Chapter will meet on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, location TBD. President, James P. Upton, III will be speaking on Installment Agreements. The Sandhills/Sanford Chapter meets the last Thursday each month. For more information contact April Eads at angelicape@aol.com

Western

The Western Chapter will meet on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Gondolier Restaurant in Asheville. Past President Ronald Powell will be speaking on Practitioner’s Due Diligence. The Western Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Beth Evans at beth.evans@precisionacct.com

Wilmington

The Wilmington Chapter will meet on Monday, August 28, 2017 at McAllisters Deli. John Maron from the NC Secretary of State will be speaking on Securities Fraud. The Wilmington Chapter meets the last Monday of each month. For more information contact Susan Corliss-Bland at susan@intrstar.net

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Has the hot weather gotten the best of you yet? NCSA is keeping it cool with great meetings across our state at our local chapters. Stay cool, September, cooler temperatures and the extended return due dates are coming up soon! Read on to see what our chapters have been doing and what is planned

Burlington

The Burlington Chapter met Thursday, July 28th at Kimbers in Gibsonville. NCSA President Jim Holmes presided over the meeting and discussed his work with the National Society of Accountants and his recent trip to the Nationwide Tax Forum in Chicago.  Burlington chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at  jholmes.acct@yahoo.com

Cape Fear

The Cape Fear met on Monday, July 18th at Sammio’s in Fayetteville.  The chapter welcomed NCSA President Jim Holmes who installed chapter officers Glenn Murphy President, Michael Black Vice President, Marsha Wheeler Treasurer and Kris McLamb Secretary. The chapter meets the 1st Monday after the 15th each month. For more information, contact Marsha Wheeler at  mwheeler14@nc.rr.com

Central

The chapter met on Monday, July 25th at Magnolia 23 Restaurant in downtown Asheboro. NCDOR’s Jonetta Appling spoke to the large at- tendance of 29 about the changes to the NC Sales Tax Law. To sum it up Jonetta said, “Always remember someone must pay the sa les tax.” The chapter will meet on Thursday, August 25th at Pinewood Country Club with Curt Lee on hand to discuss our Right to Practice and his work with NSA. Please note the change to Thursday for this one meeting. Central Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month.  For more information contact Kevin Robin- son at kevrob@triad.rr.com

Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter met at Golden Corral in Matthews with 12 in attendance. Howard Michael of NCDES was on hand to update the mem- bers on changes in Employment Security law. The chapter will welcome NCSA and NSA Past President, and PTI Tax presenter Paul Bumgarner to the meeting on August 23rd again at Golden Corral in Matthews. The Charlotte Chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month.  For more infor- mation contact Louise Pistole at  pistole9@windstream.net

Eastern

The Eastern Chapter met on Tuesday, July 26th at H&R Block in Greenville. Tracy Stroud, Associate Attorney with Colombo, Kitchin, Dunn, Ball & Porter, LLP spoke to the chapter about the changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the expansion of overtime to so-called white collar sala- ried workers. The Eastern chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at H&R Block in Greenville.  For more information contact Karen Spruill at karen.spruill@hrblock.com

Hickory

The Hickory Chapter held their annual cookout at Lake Hickory at the home of Ken and Coleene Cockrell at 2pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016. This was a great event that is the highlight of the chapter’s year. The Hickory Chapter normally meets the last Monday of eac h month.  For more infor- mation contact Susan Dale Moore at  susan@dalesaccounting.com

Piedmont

The Piedmont Chapter met on Thursday, July 28th at Sagebrush in Kernersville. Chapter President and NCSA Past President David Hooker discussed the QAR Program and the SSARS 21 regulations as well as the Chapter Bylaws.  Piedmont Chapter normally meets on the last Thursday of each month.  For more information, contact David L. Hooker at  dlhacct@triad.rr.com

Raleigh

The Raleigh Chapter met on Tuesday, July 26th at Manchesters. NCSA Past President Stephen Metelits spoke on “Line 9: Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions” continuing the 1040 Line by Line series. The Raleigh Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.  For more infor- mation contact Stephen Metelits at metelits@usa.net

Sandhills-Sanford

The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter met Thursday, July 28th at the Soup Company in Carthage. NCSA President Elect James Upton was on hand to install officers April Eads President, Mark Bouchier Vice-president, Naomi Ulrich Treasurer, and Brenda Barger Secretary. The chapter discussed upcoming meetings and James Upton talked about NCSA and the necessity of member recruiting and supporting the QAR program. In addition, the members had a roundtable of tax and accounting topics. The details of the next meeting will be announced.  For more information, contact Gaye Saun- ders at  gaye@saundersaccounting.org

Western

The Western Chapter met on Tuesday, July 26th at Gondolier Restaurant in Oteen. Karen Bargsley with NCDOR was on hand to discuss the latest Sales Tax Changes. Western Chapter normally meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Beth Evans at Beth.evans@precisionacct.com

Wilmington

The Wilmington Chapter met on Monday, July 25th at McAllister’s Deli on College Rd in Wilmington. Fran Greene and Dana Cooper ADP Representatives spoke on “Business Tax Planning: When Substance Trumps Form.” Contact Chapter President Susan Corliss Bland f or more information at susan@intrstar.net

We cannot compile this report without your information. If you have news of your chapter or its mem- bers including photos or interesting things that happened at your chapter meeting please email James Upton at jamesupton@rtmc.net  or call (336) 873-7690.

Chapter News

Our society has started a new fiscal year with some new officers and some new directors; many of our chapters also have elected new officers. As we start again, it would great to take a fresh look at NCSA and what we can offer you our members. One of the best things about NCSA is our networking opportunities which begin at our chapters. How long has it been since you attended your chapter meeting? Read on to see what our chapters have been up to and make time this month to be a part of the activities yourself!

Burlington

The Burlington Chapter did not meet in June. The chapter congratulates its member and new NCSA President Jim Holmes on this his second term in office! Burlington chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at jholmes.acct@yahoo.com

Cape Fear

The Cape Fear Chapter met on Monday, June 20th at Sammio’s in Fayetteville. The meeting was a planning session, election of officers, and a discussion of officer responsibilities and duties. The chapter meets the 1st Monday after the 15th each month. For more information, contact Marsha Wheeler at mwheeler14@nc.rr.com

Central

The chapter met on Monday, June 27th at Sagebrush in Asheboro. David Hooker spoke on SSARS 21 and Engagement Letters. The chapter will have a meeting with NCDOR’s Jonetta Appling tentatively scheduled to speak on Monday, July 25th at Magnolia 23 in Asheboro, please note the new location for this meeting. Central Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month. For more information contact Kevin Robinson at kevrob@triad.rr.com

Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter met at Captain Steve’s on Tuesday, June 28th. Karen Bargsley with NCDOR spoke on the new sales tax regulations. The chapter will meet again on Tuesday June 26th with Howard Michael of NCDES speaking on changes in Employment Security. The Charlotte Chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information contact Louise Pistole at pistole9@windstream.net

Eastern

The Eastern Chapter met on Tuesday, June 28th at H&R Block in Greenville. Jim Holmes spoke on NC Probate and Simple Estates. The Eastern chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at H&R Block in Greenville. For more information contact Karen Spruill at karen.spruill@hrblock.com

Hickory

The Hickory Chapter will hold their annual cookout at Lake Hickory at the home of Ken and Coleene Cockrell at 2pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016. This is a great event that is the highlight of the chapter’s year. The Hickory Chapter normally meets the last Monday of each month. For more information contact Susan Dale Moore at susan@dalesaccounting.com

Piedmont

The Piedmont Chapter met on Thursday, June 30th at Sagebrush in Kernersville. Eugenia Tabon of IRS was the speaker of the hour giving some timely updates from IRS. Piedmont Chapter normally meets on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Carol Smith at clstaxes@bellsouth.net

Raleigh

The Raleigh Chapter met on Tuesday, June 26th at Manchesters. Larry Grossman continued the 1040 Line by Line Series, with “Line 8: Interest is Interesting”. Next month on July 28th Stephen Metelits will speak on “Line 9: Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions”. The Raleigh Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Stephen Metelits at metelits@usa.net

Sandhills-Sanford

The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter did not meet in June. The details of the next meeting will be announced. For more information, contact Gaye Saunders at gaye@saundersaccounting.org

Western

Western Chapter normally meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Beth Evans at

Beth.evans@precisionacct.com

Wilmington

The Wilmington Chapter met on Monday, June 27th at McAllister’s Deli. Lauren Benbow of NC Secretary of State Investor Education division was on hand to discuss investment fraud. The chapter will meet again on Monday, July 25th with ADP Representatives speaking on “Business Tax Planning: When Substance Trumps Form”. Contact Chapter President Susan Corliss Bland for more information at susan@intrstar.net

We cannot compile this report without your information. If you have news of your chapter or its members including photos or interesting things that happened at your chapter meeting please email James Upton at jamesupton@rtmc.net or call (336) 873-7690.

Chapter News

2016 is a fast moving year indeed, with Convention, Leadership Day, and then the Education Season coming quickly. NCSA chapters are moving quickly also with chapter elections, great meetings with information and fellowship. Have you attend-ed your local chapter lately? Are you curious about what happens at our chapter meetings? Take time out to attend this month! For now, read on to see what has been happening across our state.

Burlington

The Burlington Chapter met Tuesday May 24 for a dinner meeting at Kimbers Restaurant in Gibsonville. The meeting was a roundtable discussion of various member issues. Burlington chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at jholmes.acct@yahoo.com

Cape Fear

The Cape Fear met on Monday May 16th at the Brass Lantern in Dunn with James Upton giving an After Season Roundup of Tax Issues presentation. The next meeting will be held June 20th with location to be announced. In other news Cheryl Hudson and Merry Arnett announced their resignations from chapter offices and the chapter is actively seeking volunteers. The chapter meets the 1st Monday after the 15th each month. For more information contact Merry Arnett at mparnett@embarqmail.com

Central

The chapter met on Monday May 23rd at Sagebrush at 6pm with James Upton giving an After Season Roundup of Tax Issues presentation. Topics covered included Hobby Losses, Additional Tax Credit for LLC Annual Report Fee paid by NC S-Corps, UPE-Unreimbursed Partner Expenses, and when to obtain a new EIN. The next meeting will feature David Hooker speaking on Engagement Letters. Central Chapter meets on the 4th Mon-day of each month. For more information contact Kevin Robinson at kevrob@triad.rr.com

Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter met at Captain Steve’s on Tuesday May 24th. The chapter meeting scheduled was to include a presentation by David Hooker, but due to a low number responding and David’s long travel time that meeting will be rescheduled. The Charlotte Chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information contact Louise Pistole at pistole9@windstream.net

Eastern

The Eastern Chapter met on May 24th at H&R Block in Greenville. Ron Powell spoke on Surviving an IRS Audit. The Eastern chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at H&R Block in Greenville. For more information contact Karen Spruill at karen.spruill@hrblock.com

Hickory

The Hickory Chapter met on Wednesday May 25th at Abingdon Glen Village. Jim Holmes was on hand to speak on NC Probate and Simple Estate Administration. Upcoming: The Hickory Chapter will be planning their annual cookout at Lake Hickory soon; details will be announced. The Hickory Chapter normally meets the last Monday of each month. For more information contact Susan Dale Moore at susan@dalesaccounting.com

Piedmont

The Piedmont Chapter held its annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Cookout at 4th of July Park in Kernersville on Thursday May 26th. The Pied-mont Chapter has a history of supporting the NCSA Scholarship Foundation, especially in memory of Steve Pace. Piedmont Chapter normally meets on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Carol Smith at clstaxes@bellsouth.net

Raleigh

The Raleigh Chapter met on Tuesday May 24th at Manchesters. Larry Grossman continued his 1040 Line by Line Series as well as addressed the chapter on recruiting new members and presented a recruiting plan to achieve results. The Raleigh Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Stephen Metelits at metelits@usa.net

Sandhills-Sanford

The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter met Thursday May 26th at Valenti’s Italian in Vass. Gary Briggs with Moore County Tax Department spoke on Business Personal Property Tax Listings. The details of the next meeting will be announced. For more information, contact Gaye Saunders at gaye@saundersaccounting.org

Western

Western Chapter normally meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Beth Evans at Beth.evans@precisionacct.com

Wilmington

The Wilmington Chapter met on Monday May 23rd at McAllisters Deli. Ron Powell was on hand to speak on Circular 230 and Continuing Education Requirements. Contact Chapter President Marie Izzo for more information at marie@mpwcpas.com

We cannot compile this report without your information. If you have news of your chapter or its members includ-ing photos or interesting things that happened at your chapter meeting please email James Upton at jamesupton@rtmc.net

Find out what happened last month and what's about to happen this month with the latest chapter news. 

October is typically the conclusion of the tax season (finally!!!), now its on to the education season and taking time for fa mily.  Don’t forget your chapter meetings as you start planning education and CE before year end, our chapters host speakers with great topics monthly.  Enjoy the cooler weather and fall activities, and remember that your organization is the place for networking and education to support your accounting career!

Burlington

The Burlington Chapter met on Thursday September 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Kimbers Restaurant in Gibsonville.  Wehad no Speak er Program this month so we had fellowship and discussion.  President Jim Holmes gave us a handout on the Affordable Care Act Advanced P remium Credit and a Thomson Reuters Checkpoint handout on the Projected 2016 Inflation-Adjusted Tax Brackets and Other Key Figures.  He also gave us a report on the most recent meeting of the National Society of Accountants Federal Taxation Committee, of which he has been a member for several years.  Our next meeting will be onThursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Kimbers Restaurant in Gibsonville.  Lauren Benbow from the North Carolina Secretary of State office will be our Guest Speaker.  The Burlington chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month . For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at jholmes.acct@yahoo.com

Cape Fear

The Cape Fear chapter met on Monday, September 21 at The Brass Lantern in Dunn.  Chapter Promotions Chair Marsha Wheeler and Board Member James Upton spoke on NCSA, Our Chapters and Membership. Those in attendance were pleased when Marsha broke out a platter of her fa- mous brownies; we know there is a secret ingredient but Marsha is not telling!  The chapter normally meets the 1st Monday after the 15th each month. For more information contact Merry Arnett at  mparnett@embarqmail.com

Central

The Central Chapter met on Monday, September 28th at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Asheboro.  NCSA and NSA Past President Paul Bumgarner, spoke on the ACA and Employers.  Next month will feature a presentation by NC Secretary of State’s Annual Reports Supervisor Keith West on Monday, October 26th.  Upcoming: Legislative Meeting at Pinewood CC inAsheboro with US Rep Renee Ellmers (R-NC 2)and other invited legislators. All NCSA members are welcome to attend, the cost is $25; please contact James Upton at jamesupton@rtmc.net for more information.  Central Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month.  For more information contact Kevin Robinson at  kevrob@triad.rr.com

Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter met on Thursday, September 17th at Captains Cove in Matthews.  NSA Secretary-Treasurer Curt Lee was on hand to discuss the activities of the NCSA Legislative Committee, and the NSA Right to Practice Committee, both of which he has been a member for many years.  The October meeting speaker will be announced.  The Charlotte Chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month.  For more information contact Louise Pistole at  pistole9@windstream.net

Eastern

The Eastern Chapter met at H&R Block in Greenville. The meeting featured a presentation from Paul Bumgarner on ACA Mandates and Subsidies. The October meeting will be announced. The Eastern chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at H&R Block in Greenville.  For more information contact Karen Spruill at  karen.spruill@hrblock.com

Hickory

The Hickory Chapter met on Monday, September 28th at O’Charley’s in Hickory.  Lauren Benbow ofthe NC Secretary of State’s office spoke on Preventing Elder Fraud.  The Hickory Chapter normally meets the last Monday of each month.  For more information contact Susan Dale Moore at susan@dalesaccounting.com

Piedmont

The Piedmont Chapter met on Thursday, September 24th at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Kernersville. NCSA Past President David Hooker  led a SSARS 21 Roundtable discussing the new standards effective in December.  Piedmont Chapter normally meets on the last Thursday of each month.  For more information contact Carol Smith at  clstaxes@bellsouth.net

Raleigh

The Raleigh Chapter met Tuesday, September 22nd at Manchesters in North Raleigh.  Lauren Benbow of the NC Secretary of State’s office spoke to the chapter on Preventing Elder Fraud.  Details of the next meeting will be announced. The Raleigh Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.  For more information contact Stephen Metelits at  metelits@usa.net

Sandhills-Sanford

The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter met on Thursday, September 24th at Hickory Tavern in Pinehurst.  Lauren Benbow ofthe NC Secretary of State’s office spoke to the chapter on Preventing Elder Fraud.  Thenext meeting will be on October 22nd at Bay Breeze in Sanford with NCSA Past Presi- dent Stephen Metelits speaking on the new Capitalization of Property and Repair Regulations.  For more information contact Ga ye Saunders at gaye@saundersaccounting.org

Western

Western Chapter normally meets the 4th Tuesday of each month.   For more information contact Beth Evans at precisionacct@mindspring.com.

Wilmington

The Wilmington Chapter met on Monday, September 28th at McAllisters Deli in Wilmington.  Guido Van der Hoeven spoke on the new Capitalization and Repair Regulations.  Contact Chapter President Marie Izzo for more information at  marie@johnizzocpa.com

Chapter News

Summer is passing us by. Soon kids will be headed back to school, and those calendar year corporate extensions will be due! As we look toward the education season that is gearing up don’t forget that your chapter meetings offer great topics each month. NCSA chapters are a great place to network, fellowship, and commiserate with your fellow colleagues. Take time out to attend a chapter meeting this month!

Burlington

The Burlington Chapter met on Thursday, July 23rd at Kimber’s in Gibsonville. Thirteen were in attendance for the meeting to hear NCSA Past President Stephen Metelits speak on the new Tangible Property Regulations. Next month the chapter will meet on August 27th again at Kimber’s with James Upton speaking on Health Savings Accounts. The Burlington chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month .For more information about the Burlington chapter contact Jim Holmes at jholmes.acct@yahoo.com

Cape Fear

The Cape Fear chapter met on Monday, July 20th at Sammio’s in Fayetteville. NCSA President Ron Powell spoke on How to Survive an IRS Audit. The chapter had a good attendance of 13. The chapter normally meets the 1^st Monday after the 15^th each month. For more information contact Merry Arnett at mparnett@embarqmail.com

Central

The Central Chapter held their monthly meeting on Monday, July 27th at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Asheboro. A double header with NCSA Past President David Rollins speaking on NCSA’s Website and Chapter Promotions Chair Marsha Wheeler speaking on ways to better promote our chapter. The 18 in attendance were treated to some of Marsha’s famous brownies. Next month will feature Greta Lint speaking on Social Media and Promoting your Practice. Central Chapter meets on the 4th Monday of each month. For more information contact Kevin Robinson at kevrob@triad.rr.com

Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter met on Thursday, July 23rd at Captains Cove (was Captains Galley) in Matthews. One of the chapter’s own members NSA and NCSA Past President Paul Bumgarner spoke on How the ACA affects Employers to the 14 who attended. The chapter will meet next with IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison Eugenia Tabon on August 27th. The Charlotte Chapter normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information contact Louise Pistole at pistole9@windstream.net

Eastern

The Eastern Chapter met at H&R Block in Greenville. The chapter welcomed Marsha Wheeler, Chapter Promotions chair, she discussed ways to continue building the chapter and praised the efforts of the leaders and members there. Next month will feature a presentation from NCSA Past President J.R. Lawson speaking on Business Valuations. The Eastern chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at H&R Block in Greenville. For more information contact Ronald Powell at ron@powellaccounting.com

Hickory

The Hickory Chapter met on Saturday, July 18th at the home of Ken & Coleene Cockrell on Lake Hickory. The meeting was the chapter’s annual cookout social and was enjoyed by all in attendance including NCSA President Ron Powell and wife Latefa. The Hickory Chapter normally meets the last Monday of each month. For more information contact Susan Dale Moore at susan@dalesaccounting.com

Piedmont

The Piedmont Chapter met on Thursday, July 30th at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Kernersville. NCSA Past President David Hooker spoke on In-Kind Contributions and the recent rulings and cases related to this issue. Piedmont Chapter normally meets on the last Thursday of each month. For more information contact Carol Smith at clstaxes@bellsouth.net

Raleigh

The Raleigh Chapter met Tuesday, July 28th at Manchesters in North Raleigh. Chapter Co-Vice President Larry Grossman related a small business story called Joes Hot Dogs. Next month NCSA Board Member Robert Pia and Curt Lee will explore in depth the workings of NCSA. The Raleigh Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Stephen Metelits at metelits@usa.net

Sandhills-Sanford

The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter met on Thursday, July 23rd at Table on the Green in Pinehurst. NCSA President Ron Powell spoke on CPE Requirements for 1 hour of Ethics. NCSA Past President and Webmaster David Rollins also spoke and demonstrated the NCSA website and new updates. The chapter held its installation of officers and welcomed new President Gaye Saunders, new Secretary Marissa Santiago, and appointed Crystal Wambeke as Chapter Promotions Chair. The Sandhills-Sanford Chapter has a new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NCSA.Sandhills. For more information contact Mark Bouchier at mbouchier@mabaccounting.net

Western

The Western Chapter met on Tuesday, July 28th at Gondolier Restaurant in Asheville. NCSA President Ron Powell spoke to the 17 in attendance on How to Survive an IRS Audit. The chapter will meet next on August 25th with location and speaker to be announced. For more information contact John McKinney at johnm@accuraaccounting.com.

Wilmington

The Wilmington Chapter met on Monday, July 27th at McAllister’s Deli in Wilmington .NCSA President Ron Powell installed officers and spoke on Surviving an IRS Audit. The chapter will meet again on August 24th with James Upton speaking on Rental Income Issues. Contact Chapter President Marie Izzo for more information at marie@johnizzocpa.com

We cannot compile this report without your information. If you have news of your chapter or its members including photos or interesting things that happened at your chapter meeting please email James Upton at jamesupton@rtmc.net or call (336) 873-7690.