Pub. 2 2020 Issue 6

7 nebraska society of cpas W W W . N E S C P A . O R G This issue of the Nebraska CPA highlights four of the Society’s outstanding members who have been recognized for their exceptional service and professional contributions. I am thankful for these individuals and for the leadership they continue to provide both to their organizations and to the CPA profession in our state. Joni Sundquist is president and executive director of the Nebraska Society of CPAs. You may contact her at (402) 476-8482 or joni@nescpa.org. At the same time, volunteering offers you the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Consider joining a Society committee to improve your future and the future of your profession. Learn more and volunteer at https://nescpa.org/ pdffiles/2021VolunteerForm.pdf. On a separate note, the Nebraska Legislature is scheduled to begin a new session on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. As legislators continue to grapple with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, it is more important than ever that your voice is heard. The most effective way for legislators to understand issues facing the accounting profession is to receive input from the CPAs they represent. As experts in your field and key advisors to businesses of all sizes, your input is critical as our state and our nation shape policy to spur economic recovery. The Society involves CPAs at the grassroots level through our Key Contact Program; these individuals assist in communicating the Society’s positions on legislative issues to their state senators and the Nebraska congressional delegation when needed. The Society works closely with the AICPA to strengthen the profession’s voice both in Lincoln and in Washington. To join the Key Contact Program, simply complete the form at https://nescpa.org/pdffiles/ KeyContactsForm.pdf and return it to the Society office. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the risk of spread, we have had to cancel the Society’s annual State Senators’ Reception and Dinner, which had provided our membership with an excellent opportunity to connect with state legislators. The event had a long- standing tradition of being the first official event prior to the start of the session and had been held at the Nebraska Club in Lincoln for many, many years. Sadly, after 66 years, the Nebraska Club will cease operations at the end of 2020—yet another casualty of COVID-19. Despite this disappointing news, your Society looks forward to continuing our annual legislative event at a location yet to be determined in 2022. Thank you for your membership and trust in the Nebraska Society of CPAs. We wish you a safe and joyous holiday season and look forward to serving you throughout 2021 and the years to come! t