SUMMER 2024
CPACLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
CPACLUB & CASEWARE PARTNER TO ELEVATE AUDIT QUALITY
CPAClub, an Accounting Today Top New Product, and Caseware, a global leader in cloud and AI-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, announced a collaboration that combines CPAClub’s award-winning CPAs-as-a-service model with Caseware’s advanced quality management technology, Caseware SQM. This partnership aims to provide accounting firms with both the top-tier human capital and best-in-class technology to navigate and implement new quality management standards issued by professional bodies in the United States. READ MORE >>
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Ellen Sulistio brings over a decade of experience from the Big 4, specializing in accounting, advisory, and assurance. At Deloitte, Ellen served as a Senior Manager in the Accounting and Reporting Advisory group, advising clients on SOX 404 implementation, ASC 606, goodwill impairment, business combinations, carve-outs, and pre-IPO readiness. Prior to Deloitte, Ellen held a Senior Manager role within PwC’s Center of Excellence and spent two years with PwC's National Quality Organization, where she developed technical and skill-based training curriculums in response to PCAOB inspection results, regulatory changes, and new auditing and accounting standards. Ellen earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from Chapman University. Ellen is known for her strong leadership, exceptional interpersonal skills, and passion for building high-performing teams. CONNECT WITH ELLEN >>
A former KPMG manager, Stephanie Hidalgo brings expertise in advisory and assurance, having worked with private and public companies across multiple industries. She has experience with complex accounting areas, SEC filings, SOX implementation and compliance, and GITCs. Most recently, Stephanie served in KPMG's Audit Technology Organization, where she helped lead the development and deployment of analytics and visual tools to automate audits for various accounting standards and SEC comment letters. She also participated in a short-term rotation where she facilitated a pilot for KPMG’s ChatGPT model. Stephanie holds a Master of Accounting and Data Analytics from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of San Diego. Stephanie is known for her energetic personality, innovative thinking, and diverse knowledge. CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE >>
CPACLUB ACTIVITIES
CPACLUB LIVE SUMMER 2024
Our leadership team gathered in Orange County, California, for our CPAClub Live Summer Edition from August 20 - 22 to celebrate our achievements, set goals for the rest of the year, and reinforce our commitment to making the CPA world better. We collaborated closely, explored exciting initiatives on the horizon, and enjoyed each other’s company. We even ventured into the Pacific Ocean for sailing school, taking in the beautiful California coast. As we focus on delivering exceptional solutions and a 5-star experience to our members, we're committed to aiming high, embracing challenges, and constantly innovating to drive success. With this energy and dedication, we’re excited to close out 2024 on a high note.
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CPACLUB ACADEMICS
NAVIGATING THE NEW QUALITY MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
More than two years have swiftly passed since the Auditing Standards Board of the AICPA issued its suite of quality management standards. Every CPA firm with an accounting and audit practice is required to transform its existing quality control systems to comply with these more robust standards by next year. If you’ve been putting this off, don’t worry. Click on the video below to view our recorded webinar with Chris Vanover, CPA and Brian Yujuico, CPA to get up to speed. VIEW HERE >>
CPACLUB ARTICLES
CPACLUB CREATES SUBSCRIPTON MODEL FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Chris Vanover wants to shake up how accounting solutions are offered. The Irvine-based startup, founded in 2022, uses a subscription model for its accounting services aimed at top 10, regional and local CPA firms and companies. READ MORE»
BF BORGERS COLLAPSE REVEALS UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH ABOUT ACCOUNTING
After the 2008 financial collapse, a Treasury Department report offered dozens of ways to improve the auditing profession. More than two decades later, and in the aftermath of the BF Borgers CPA collapse, Chris Vanover finds himself questioning whether anything has truly changed. READ MORE»
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2moFantastic update of all that’s been happening at the Club! Looking forward to more of these in the future.