View highlights of selected AGA Hawaii activities here. Visit the Chapter Newsletters page for comprehensive summaries of AGA Hawaii programs and activities.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
5:30 - registration and networking
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Program
Location: Tsukiji Fish Market (Ala Moana Center)
(Reservations by Wednesday, June 9, 2010)
Please join your fellow members to celebrate the end of the AGA Hawaii Chapter’s
2010 fiscal year, including the presentation of awards and new officers/directors
for the upcoming fiscal year. There will also be several prize drawings and a 50%
discount on the cost of the banquet to members.
Registration is limited to the first 36 people who sign-up.
Hope to see a lot of you there!
Cost:
$20/AGA members (discounted 50%) including tax and tip
$40/non-member
Presented by Jack Suyderhoud Professor, University of Hawaii, and Vice Chair, State Council on Revenues
Monday, May 3, 2010
11:30 a.m. - registration and networking
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Program
Hukilau Bar & Grill(Executive Centre (1088 Bishop Street Lower Level)
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Find out what is happening with our economy and what we can expect in the future. University of Hawaii Professor Jack Suyderhoud will provide us with his views on this dynamic topic.
>> View event flyer for speaker and program details Special offer: This is AGA Hawaii's activity to support the Hawaii Food bank. As an incentive for our food drive, we will offer a $5 discount on the program fee. Those bringing qualified canned goods shown in the attached file will receive a $5 discount on the program fee, i.e. $5 (vs. $10) for members and $15 (vs. $20) for nonmembers. As only canned good items shown on the attached file will qualify for the discount, please confirm your that your canned good is pictured.
About the Council on Revenues The Council on Revenues is attached to the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation for Administrative Purposes. The Council on Revenues, established under section 37-111, Hawaii Revised Statutes, prepares revenue estimates of the state government for each fiscal year of the six-year state program and financial plan.
The Council reports its latest revenue forecast to the governor and the legislature on June 1, September 10, January 10, and March 15 of each year. In addition, the Council prepares estimates of the state total personal income for such calendar years as are necessary for establishing the state expenditure ceiling. Forecasts of total personal income are reported to the director of finance, the governor, the chief justice, and the legislature each August 5 and November 5. Estimates prepared by the Council are considered by the governor in preparing the state budget, recommending appropriations, and controlling expenditures; they are considered by the legislature in appropriating funds and enacting revenue measures.
The Council consists of seven members, three of whom are appointed by the Governor for four-year terms and two each of whom are appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for two-year terms. The Council is not required to comply with the law on open meetings for public agencies when confidential tax information is discussed, but all estimates submitted to the Governor and Legislature by the Council are public.
Presented by Wendell Lee and Darryl Nitta, Accuity LLP
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
INDIGO, Opium Room
1121 Nuuanu Avenue (See program flyer for parking info)
Find out what is happening with the latest changes in the federal tax law. Accuity LLP tax personnel will provide a recap of the changes that you need to know about for your personal or small business tax situation.
Special offer: The first six non-members who are considering joining AGA Hawaii who sign-up for this event can attend at no cost – i.e. free lunch and CPE. If a current member refers them, that member receives a $5 discount. Current members, please encourage non-member friends and colleagues to sign-up. Note: Members must sign-up at the same time as one of the first six non-members to receive the $5 discount.
The 15th biennial Governmental Professional Development Conference has been historically called the Pacific Emerging Issues Conference (PEIC)/Regional Professional Development Institute (RPDI). This three-day conference has become recognized as one of the best events in the nation and regularly features over forty national, regional and local speakers addressing the latest issues and developments affecting government financial and technology management professionals.
[Note. The Western Intergovernmental Audit Forum (WIAF) conference is on October 12-13, 2009, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, prior the AGA/ASMC GPDC. >> Visit WIAF site for more information.]
The GPDC will focus on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. There are major challenges related to its increased accountability, transparency, reporting and compliance on federal, state and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations to manage the monies and the ARRA requirements. This conference will be a great source for the knowledge and contacts you need to succeed in today’s constantly changing environment. Hear from top-notch speakers, make new contacts, learn about the latest issues, and discover innovative management techniques. This conference also provides opportunities to network with key government executives and industry experts.
From the practical to the theoretical, sessions will help attendees hone their skills to bring greater efficiency and effectiveness to government operations. Exhibitors will also be available to demonstrate the newest products, services, tools and techniques to help your organization achieve its mission.
Tom Yamachika, a Tax principal with Accuity LLP, will be presenting the latest updates on new tax laws passed by the State Legislature. Find out about these changes in the Hawaii State tax law and how they affect your personal or small business tax situation.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Sam Choy’s BLC
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Manoa Grand Ballroom (Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii)
2454 South Beretania Street
Please join your fellow members to celebrate the end of the chapter’s 2009 fiscal year, including presentation of awards and the new officers and directors for the upcoming fiscal year.
Presented by Wendell Lee and Darryl Nitta, Accuity LLP
Thursday, January 29, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Manoa Grand Ballroom (Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii)
Find out what is happening with the latest changes in the federal tax law. Accuity LLP tax personnel will provide a recap of the changes that you need to know about for your personal or small business tax situation.
He may not be Joe the Plumber but our own Les the Cowboy Auditor will make a presentation on how to use technology and telecommuting to increase work efficiency in your organization and bridge intergenerational differences among your workforce:
Framework for a new organizational structure
How the Essence of Leadership can equal organizational success
How to use cost effective technology to improve on work efficiency
Implementing a telecommuting program to bridge intergenerational differences among your workforce
Biographical Summary Les Tanaka is the City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu. Les is the first independent City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu. He was appointed to this new position on July 1, 2003, after voters mandated an amendment to the city charter for an independent city auditor for the City and County of Honolulu. Les is a CPA with over 39 years of combined public accounting and government auditing and administrative experiences. He has over 19 years of work experience with the Hawaii State Auditor’s office, serving as the Deputy State Auditor during eight of those years to the current State Auditor, Ms.Marion Higa. In addition, he worked several years for a national accounting firm and served 13 years as the Director of Administrative Services for Kapiolani Community College of the University of Hawaii System. Les was born and raised in Honolulu and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in accounting. Les was recently appointed to AGA’s Financial Management Standards Board to a three-year term.
The chapter is conducting a Toys for Tots collection at this event. Please bring a toy to be eligible for drawings and prizes.
Jay Ahuja, CPA, CMA, CISA
Senior Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 28 (NEW Date!)
Manoa Grand Ballroom (at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii) 2454 South Beretania Street
Jay Ahuja, a Booz Allen Hamilton subject matter expert, will discuss these topics:
• Overview of Risk Management and the linkage to Internal Controls
• Discussion of Risk Management frameworks
• Implications of Sarbanes Oxley Act and other global initiatives
• Discussion of SOX methodology
• The journey ahead (in terms of what organizations need to do to comply with this mandatory requirements)
Biographical Summary
Jay Ahuja is a senior associate with the McLean, Virginia office of Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading consulting firm that provides a broad range of services in strategy, operations, organization and change,information technology, systems engineering, and program management. Booz Allen Hamilton has over 20,000 employees and generates annual revenue of approximately $4 billion. Mr. Ahuja obtained an accounting degree of the University of Delhi and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
He has over 24 years of experience performing and managing large engagements including financial management/accounting advisory services, internal controls over financial reporting, financial audit support,audit readiness, IT internal controls, and risk advisory services for large commercial and government organizations. Areas of expertise include: Sarbanes-Oxley related internal control reviews over financial reporting, Controllership functions (full range of accounting operations), financial management, cost accounting, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), IT controls reviews, SAS 70 reviews and regulatory compliance reviews.
As a key member of Booz Allen’s Service Offering team, Mr. Ahuja is responsible for developing intellectual capital for the firm including methodologies and training programs related to financial management, accounting operations, auditing, and internal controls. Mr. Ahuja has also authored technical publications for the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) that are available to IT Security Practitioners around the world.
"Now that you have heard all the rhetoric about mass transit, steel on steel, fixed guideway from the politicians, experts, and engineers, let’s apply some good old common sense to the issue before we are asked to make that leap of faith in supporting the largest and most expensive public project in the state’s history. It is also time to understand some of the rhetoric and how many of the statements being made are less that forthright and honest. Finally, let’s look at why the drive to build this project represents a hidden agenda. It is time to have a frank and open discussion about what is truly a benefit for a select few."--Lowell Kalapa, Tax Foundation of Hawaii
State of the Economy
Special offer: This is AGA Hawaii's activity to support the Hawaii Food bank. As an incentive for our food drive, we will offer a $5 discount on the program fee. Those bringing qualified canned goods shown in the attached file will receive a $5 discount on the program fee, i.e. $5 (vs. $10) for members and $15 (vs. $20) for nonmembers. As only canned good items shown on the attached file will qualify for the discount, please confirm your that your canned good is pictured.
Biographical Summary Les Tanaka is the City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu. Les is the first independent City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu. He was appointed to this new position on July 1, 2003, after voters mandated an amendment to the city charter for an independent city auditor for the City and County of Honolulu. Les is a CPA with over 39 years of combined public accounting and government auditing and administrative experiences. He has over 19 years of work experience with the Hawaii State Auditor’s office, serving as the Deputy State Auditor during eight of those years to the current State Auditor, Ms.Marion Higa. In addition, he worked several years for a national accounting firm and served 13 years as the Director of Administrative Services for Kapiolani Community College of the University of Hawaii System. Les was born and raised in Honolulu and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in accounting. Les was recently appointed to AGA’s Financial Management Standards Board to a three-year term.
The chapter is conducting a Toys for Tots collection at this event. Please bring a toy to be eligible for drawings and prizes.
