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Professional Association – Professional Management
Happy and Successful People Join Associations
IRS Email Scams
CFOs Report on Second-Quarter Financial Hiring Outlook
ASWA’s Oklahoma City Chapter Reactivated!
Carve Out Some Vacation Time to See Dallas at the JNC
Balance Awards – Call for Nominations Coming Soon!
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ASWA's 2007-2008 National Board
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Professional Association – Professional Management
By Karen J. Gunther, ASWA National President

ASWA is the largest professional organization for women in accounting and finance today. The outreach we perform both locally and nationally, the forums we provide for networking and education and the organizational relationships we make require not only the commitment of our members and national directors, but also the skills of professional managers who provide the necessary support and administration of our operations. Read more >


Happy and Successful People Join Associations
By Lee K. Lowery, ASWA Executive Director

A recent study conducted by the William E. Smith Institute for Association Research revealed that people who join associations tend to be happier and more successful than people who don’t.  Read more >


IRS Email Scams

The IRS has recently warned of several email and phone scams that have surfaced. The emails contain the IRS logo and the text refers specifically to your company name and perhaps a contact name. Read more >


CFOs Report on Second-Quarter Financial Hiring Outlook
By Robert Half International

Chief financial officers (CFOs) expect hiring activity in accounting and finance to continue growing in the second quarter, although at a more moderate pace, according to the Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index. Read more >


ASWA’s Oklahoma City Chapter Reactivated!
Catherine A. Mulder, CPA

Yes, the ASWA Oklahoma City Chapter has officially reactivated!  Congratulations to Wendy Nelson, Chapter President, and her Board who have dedicated many hours of work to make this reactivation effort a success! Read more >


Carve Out Some Vacation Time to See Dallas at the JNC
By Catherine A. Mulder, CPA, JNC Co-Chair

Planning for the JNC in Dallas Oct. 28 to 30th is well on its way.  Thanks to a fabulous Program Committee of dedicated ASWA and AWSCPA members, we have a schedule packed with great educational presentations.  However this month, I’m sharing some of the fun side options for creating work/life balance while attending the JNC.  Read more >


Balance Awards – Call for Nominations Coming Soon!
By Denisa Jones, CPA, Foundation Chair-Elect

Be sure to look out for ASWA Educational Foundation’s Balance Awards call for nominees brochure in a few short weeks!  Sponsored by Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting, these awards provide you the opportunity to nominate the best of the best in Industry and Individual Achievement. Read more >


National News

Center Highlights
By Susan R. Tripepi, ASWA National Director 
In January we launched yet another excellent benefit for the members, ASWA’s Career Center that is sponsored by Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting. Read more >


Chapter Corner

New IRS Online Filing Requirement! 
Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations – Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Please take notice that the Pension Protection Act of 2006 added a new filing requirement to ensure that the IRS and potential donors have current information about small exempt organizations. 
Read more >


ASWA's 2007-2008 National Board

Have a question or feedback for ASWA's National Board?  The 2007-2008 officers and directors are listed by committee to help you find the appropriate board member to communicate with. Read more >


Partner Page

ASWA's national partners provide helpful and important resources to our members. Read more >
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