BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1774@aboveboardchamber.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000 DTSTAMP:20240104T211741Z URL:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/events/fort-myers-tax-planning-prepa ration-strategies-for-2024/ SUMMARY:Fort Myers: Tax Planning & Preparation Strategies for 2024 DESCRIPTION:Can you believe it's almost 2024? As we stand at the threshold of a new year\, brimming with excitement and anticipation\, our commitment to fostering growth and success for our members remains steadfast. We\, a t the Above Board Chamber of Florida\, approach the coming year with open minds and open hearts\, ready to embrace the wealth of opportunities that lie ahead. Our dedication to providing valuable insights and fostering inf ormative discussions is unwavering\, and we are delighted to present a yea r filled with educational experiences that will undoubtedly prove to be a wise investment of your time.\n\nIn our pursuit of excellence\, this month 's focus will be on tax preparations and strategies for 2024. Acknowledgin g that tax season isn't always the most enjoyable aspect of running a busi ness\, we invite you to join us in learning how to be proactive and implem ent effective strategies to navigate the complexities of taxes for the upc oming year.\n\nTogether let's equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure our businesses thrive in 2024.\n\nHere's to a year of pr ofound growth\, collaborative learning\, and unparalleled success!\n\nOur Meeting Sponsors:\n\nLeslea Ellis\, LLC is a CPA \;Firm serving accoun ting and tax clients in the greater Southwest Florida area. Our services a lso include fraud examination and forensic accounting litigation support f or the entire state of Florida. \;Years of experience in multiple fiel ds and industries define how the firm develops well-rounded plans to solve all your accounting issues. We are \;Detail-oriented\, data-driven so lutions that provide you with precise reporting and resolution management. Using all the latest technology and software allows us to bring the full power of processing to all of your metrics. Call us at \;(239) 690-650 0 so that we can support your needs.\n\nMarkham Norton Mosteller Wright &a mp\; Company\, P.A. \;is a public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Fort Myers and Naples. Along with traditional tax and accountin g services\, the firm offers a wide range of other services\, including ge neral business consulting\, construction business consulting\, medical pra ctice consulting\, not-for-profit services\, family mediation services\, f orensic accounting\, and litigation support.\n\nCall (239) 433-5554 or vis it \;www.Markham-Norton.com \;for more information\n\nOur emcee:\n \nAlexander J. Menendez\, Partner - Pavese Law Firm\n\nAlex Menendez\, a p artner at Pavese Law Firm since 2023\, focuses his practice on Community A ssociation Law and commercial and residential transactions. Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers® in 2023\, he navigates clients through various legal matters in condominium and homeowners’ association law\, real estate closings\, contracts\, and dispute resolution. Menendez graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law i n 2017. Mr. Menendez is a Florida Bar member\, and a member of the Lee Cou nty Bar Association.\n\nPanelists:\n\nMatt Shell\, CPA\, Tax Manager at Ma rkham Norton Mosteller Wright &\; Company\, P.A. has been with the firm since 2002. He graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachel or of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Science degree in Accou nting and Taxation. He is a Certified Public Accountant. Matt works closel y with businesses\, individuals\, estates\, and trusts in tax planning\, p reparation\, and review. He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Lee County and has been its treasurer for the last several years.\n\nMicha el DeLuca\, CPA\, MBA\, Principal-in-Charge of HBK's Florida offices\, and an Executive Committee member of the firm. Michael works extensively with closely held small to middle-market businesses\, large private corporatio ns\, and individuals. With an emphasis on Healthcare entities and private physician and dental practices\, he specializes in the areas of strategic business consulting and structuring\, tax planning and preparation\, domes tic and international compliance\, and revenue cycle optimization. Before joining HBK CPAs &\; Consultants\, he worked as a Manager at Ernst & \; Young and Deloitte Tax LLP in their Atlanta\, Georgia\, and Miami\, Flo rida offices.\n\nPeter Savino\, CPA at Leslea Ellis\, LLC \;is the Tax and Accounting Services Manager at Leslea Ellis\, LLC in Fort Myers. He r eceived a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University in 2011 and has been a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida si nce 2016. Peter joined Leslea Ellis\, LLC in 2014 where he specializes in small business accounting and tax return preparation.\n\nJennifer M. Cail\ , Founder and CEO of Medrano &\; Cail Bookkeeping Professionals. Medran o &\; Cail specializes in helping small businesses more efficiently\, e ffectively\, and most of all\, profitably! We focus on building strong cli ent relationships and achieving positive financial results to help our cli ents become some of the nation’s top businesswomen. Say goodbye to the d ays of one-size-fits-all bookkeeping and hello to having an on-call financ ial advisor who always has your back! Need someone to celebrate your succe ss with? We’ll toast to your success on our monthly calls. Need someone you can call during a business crisis? We’ve got you covered. We’re al ways judgment-free and here to lend a helping hand!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/wp-content/upl oads/2024/01/ABC_FortMyers_Invite_JanMtg_20231228_Final.jpg CATEGORIES:Fort Myers Meeting LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower\, 13051 Bell Tower Dr\, Fort My ers\, FL\, 33907\, United States GEO:26.55136;-81.86832 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=13051 Bell Tower Dr\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33907\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=DoubleTree b y Hilton at Bell Tower:geo:26.55136,-81.86832 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR