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December 16, 2008
Editor's Note
When I think California, I think of warm weather and sunshine, beaches, cool drinks, sunscreen, flowers. Winter coats are certainly not on the list when I think of California. But this week we're happy to report on a California CPA firm that is collecting donations of winter coats for underprivileged children. CPAs have warm hearts for cold kids describes the collection process and other projects in which the firm has participated.

What has your firm been doing to help out this holiday season? Please let us know - we'd be happy to share your story with our audience.

Best regards,
Gail Perry, CPA
Managing Editor
editor@accountingweb.com


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