LATEST ARTICLES | SEPTEMBER 2010
CEO Bill White Reflects on Coastway’s Conversion from Credit Union to Community Bank
Coastway Community Bank – formerly Coastway Credit Union – has existed in its new form for a year now. And what a time it’s been, says President and CEO Bill White.
R.I.’s Patricia A. Thompson to Chair Tax Executive Committee
Patricia A. Thompson, tax partner with Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company LLP, will assume her role as Chair of the AICPA Tax Executive Committee in October. She looks forward to having a broad impact while serving in that role.
AICPA Spring Council Addresses IFRS
The race toward a global set of financial reporting standards took center stage at the AICPA’s 2010 Spring Council in May. The chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board, Sir David Tweedie, stressed the urgency of adopting a new set of standards that could work across continents, creating a common financial reporting language for an increasingly global market.
Summertime: Renewal, Refreshment, and Recommitment
Aaaah ... the smell of hamburgers cooking on the grill, and that familiar feeling of “brain freeze” from sipping that cup of Del’s lemonade a little too fast. Summer’s here in Rhode Island! And, after an extended (and wet) busy season, it hasn’t come too soon.
Major Tax Reform, But Continuing Budget Challenges Highlight 2010 Assembly Session
Significant changes to the Rhode Island's income tax structure were achieved in the final days of the 2010 session of the General Assembly.
One-on-One with Mark Crevier
Mark Crevier is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Coastway Community Bank. Formerly, he has served as President and CEO of Kent Hospital, Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, and CFO of Care New England Health System.
Annual Meeting Unveils New Awards
The highlight of the Annual Meeting, held in April at the Providence Marriott Hotel, was when RISCPA revealed two surprises in the form of new awards that the Board had kept close to the vest before the big day. The Society unveiled the Mission Award and the President’s Award.
RISCPA Member to Attend Prestigious Leadership Academy
A senior accountant at DiSanto, Priest & Co. and member of RISCPA has been accepted into this year’s prestigious Leadership Academy for young professionals, sponsored by the AICPA.
“Start Here, Go Places” Website Aims at Accounting Aspirants
The RISCPA recommends the recently revamped website “Start Here, Go Places” for those in Rhode Island who are considering an accounting career. A national site produced by the AICPA, it is relevant to anyone interested in pursuing the path of a CPA or educators in the field.
Golf, and Change, are in the Air
Summer is in full swing, and our 18th annual RISCPA Golf Outing was a great success. The turnout was successful, the weather cooperated and those in attendance, once again, had the opportunity to network with a ‘who’s who’ in the worlds of accounting, law and financial services.
Help Your Teen Manage a Summer Salary
Summer jobs give teens newfound freedom and money to spend. Just how well your teen handles his or her first paycheck may set a precedent for life.
Events
Mark your calendars! Here are some upcoming events in the area for RISCPA members.

