AFWA January 2021 Newsletter - *Virtual Tax Event* 
Upcoming Events
AFWA *Virtual* Tax Update!!
It is that time of year again... Tax Updates!! This year, we will be holding the Tax update virtually via Zoom and presented by Robin Selino, CPA, CGMA: Senior Manager at Arcara, Zucarelli, Lenda and Associates PC!! In addition to the Tax Update, this virtual meeting will have networking and informal Tax discussions to interact with fellow professionals!
Robin R Selino, CPA, CGMA
Robin believes that honest accounting and budgeting keeps a company strong and strategically ready to grow into the future. Robin is Senior Manager at Arcara, Zucarelli, Lenda and Assoc CPAs where she leads a tax team, serving multiple businesses and individuals in the local community. Robin is a certified public accountant, chartered global management accountant and holds a BS degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. Robin began her accounting career in 1985 with a non-profit organization, moved into public accounting, later served as Chief Financial Officer for a local manufacturer. She has more than 35 years of leadership experience with various types of businesses ranging from non-profits, schools, service businesses, retail to manufacturing.
Robin also has more than 20 years of leadership in volunteerism, fundraising and community engagement, and affiliations include: Girl Scouts of WNY, WNY STEM Hub, Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance, National Association of Women Business Owners, AICPA and the NYSSCPA.
Tickets: $5.00
AFWA Annual Holiday Charity Dinner
THANK YOU for your participation and donations to Feed Buffalo, during our Virtual Holiday Charity Event! We raised over $1,500 for Feed Buffalo and had a great time playing Trivia and Networking!
Speakers!
AFWA is looking for Speakers!
Please contact [email protected] if you would like to present to AFWA. We typically are looking for Presentations that qualify for Continuing Education Credits and may include: Fraud, Tax, Professional Development, Ethics, etc. Please contact us today!
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About AFWA
The mission of the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance is to enable women in accounting, financial, and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. Founded in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance, members of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) and their companies benefit from resources that accelerate their professional growth. The industry has evolved enormously for women in the past 75 years, with our organization smartly and passionately evolving with it, ahead of the curve, so that all women in accounting and finance can excel.
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AFWA National News
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - JOIN LEAP!
AFWA LEAP Advisory Council is now accepting applications from AFWA members 35 years old and under. LEAP provides a great opportunity for young professionals to get involved at a national level - and represent the voice of all emerging leaders in AFWA. Learn more
AFWA Discounts
AFWA partners with businesses and organizations to bring you added benefit to your AFWA membership through discounts on products and services. Check out the discounts here!
AFWA Chapter Coach Program
The role of chapter coach will provide our experienced AFWA members an easy way to connect and share their experiences. This program will also provide our Chapters with important mentoring and support at a local level that has been missing without Regional Directors. We are now seeking volunteer members to become Chapter Coaches! Learn more about Chapter Coaches
Women of Influence
Do you know of a Woman of Influence within AFWA’s membership? Our goal is to expand the Women of Influence community to include even more distinguished professional women. Download the application here.
Webinars
As a benefit to your membership in AFWA, we offer free webinars to inspire you in your career and fast-pace your professional development. You can participate in any live webinar (most deliver 1 hour of CPE to live attendees) or you can view the webinar on demand at your convenience. Vsit the AFWA Events page to find out about upcoming webinars and events.