Welcome to 2023 and the celebration of AGN North America’s 45 years of connecting CPA firms! Can you believe it was in 1978 when Illinois Bell Company introduced the first ever Cellular Mobile Phone System; and the first computer bulletin board system (BBS) for text-based online communities was created? And to think I was busy having fun with my Barbie dolls!

Since 1978, AGN members have been working together and learning from one another. We’d like to give special recognition to two of AGN’s founding members that have grown with us through it all - Clark Schaefer Hackett (Cincinnati, OH) and Faw Casson (Dover, DE). 

Join us throughout the year as we celebrate this special milestone with you! 

January 10: Accountant Tools & Resources – AHQ Overview

January 11: Bringing on the Right OAS Clients for the Right Price: How to Assess a New Client's Financials

January 12: Recent US Federal Income Tax Developments for Individuals

January 17: Technical Resource Center Town Hall – Meet the Providers

January 18: AGN Website Overview

January 19: Recent US Federal Income Tax Development for Businesses

January 25: Essential Tips to Master Your Virtual and Hybrid Leadership

January 31:  Cryptocurrency Taxation: Nuts, Bolts and Tax Law Updates

Please visit the AGN Events Calendar to explore all events, including multiple training webinars, virtual meetings, in-person events, and more.

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A reminder that AGN Resources are there to support you and your firm and your clients through the busy first quarter, and beyond.

Webinars
Working with your Core Team Leads (CTL), AGN continues to present the most relevant content. Whether it’s the Tax updates, or the AGN website tours, register for one or all the events coming this month mentioned in the Events section above. Visit the AGN Events page for a full listing of upcoming events.

Technical Resource Center (TRC)
Submit your clients’ complex technical issue through the portal for timely guidance from experts. The TRC also includes guidance and resources provided by AGN members and reliable Resource Partners. 
• Learn more about the TRC by watching this introductory video.
• Meet the vendors at the TRC Town Hall event on January 17th - Register now!
• Email Faiz to schedule a Lunch & Learn.

Sharegroups 
Connect with your trusted AGN collegues on client, practice management or technical issues. Anyone in an AGN member firm may participate in Sharegroups, which interact via emails (listserves), face-to-face meetings, and roundtables. It is now even easier to participate when you use the Connected Community app on your mobile device.

On your mobile device, go to your platform's App Store and search for 'Connected Community'. Or use the relevant link: Google Play Store  I   Apple App Store
Log in by entering the community domain agn.connectedcommunity.org and select Next. Then, enter your AGN account email address and password, and select Login.

Member Directory
Do you have a client doing business in an industry that your firm does not typically work in? Or perhaps a long-time client requires a service that your firm doesn’t offer? Use the AGN Advanced Directory to search for AGN members working in those industries or offering that service. You can then collaborate with that member firm to meet your clients’ needs.