Community Accounting Aid and Services, Inc.

Community Accounting Aid and Services, Inc, (CAAS) is a private not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to provid free accounting and financial counseling to economically disadvantaged businesses, individuals and not-for-profit organizations in Connecticut.

Since its formation in 1974, CAAS has offered these services and educational programs, in Connecticut, free of charge, to further rhe development and economic well being of small businesses, individuals and not-for-profit organizations.

CAAS is affiliated with the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA) and the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF)

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Through CAAS, volunteer CPAs assit qualified client in:

*Education and training in accounting, internal control and financial management subjects,-.

*Sales, payroll and property tax return preparation.

*Preparation of business and individual tax returns.

*Analysis and evaluation of accounting systems and procedures.

*Evaluation of a business for possible purchase.

*Preparation for financial statements

*Search for accountants for service on Boards of Directors of not-for-profit organizations

*CAAS conducts low income tax clinics for eligible clients in partnership with local organizations.

Events and Announcements

Courses and Trainning

Community Economic Development Fund Small Business Training Institute

CAAS CPA Instructors

Understanding Business Finances to Maximize your Profit Contact CEDF for registration Info. 203 235-2333

Bridgeport - Career Resourses, Inc, 350 Fairfield Ave., May 17, 19 & 24, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Lai Sun, CPA

East Hartford - CT International Baccalaraureate , 857 Forbes St., May 24,26 & June2, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Rick Merrick, CPA

Meriden - CEDF Offices, 965 E. Main St. 19, 24, & 26, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Bob Gollnick, CPA

Norwich - Three Rivers Community College, 574 New London Tpk. May 10, 17 & 18, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Ed Muenzner, CPA

Stamford - Fairgate Community Room, 9 Fairgate Dr., June 2, 7 & 9, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Paul Piasecki, CPA

Torrington - Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, 333 Kennedy Dr, May 16, 17 & 26, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Russ Jaeger, CPA

Tax Related Issues for Small Businesses Contact CEDF for registration and info. 203 235-2333

Bridgeport - Career Resources, Inc., 350 Fairfield Ave., June 7 & 9, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Lai Sun, CPA

Meriden - CEDF Offices, 965 E. Main St., June 6 & 8, 6:30 - 9:00PM , Instructor: Bob Gollnick, CPA

Norwich - Three Rivers Community College, 574 New London Tpk., June 2 & 9, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Ed Muenzner,CPA

Stamford - Fairgat Community Room, 9 Fairgate Dr., June 14 & 16, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Paul Piasecki, CPA

Torrington - Northwest ctchamber of Commerce, 333 Kennedy Dr., June 2 & 8, 6:30 - 9:00PM, Instructor: Russ Jaeger, CPA

CEDF Introduction to QuickBooks Workshop Contact CEDF for registration info. 203 235-2333

CAAS "Starting a Small Business in Connecticut" Courses

CAAS CPAs instruct four session courses on Starting a

Small Business in Connecticut in conjunction with adult

eduction programs in the fall and spring. The Fall semester

will begin in September and run throught November. Course locations, contact information, dates and times are listed below:

CHESHIRE Cheshire High School, 203 250-2444, Wed. Sep. 14, 21, 28 and Oct 5, 6:30-8:30 PM

GLASTONBURY Glastonbury High School, 860 652-7253, Thurs. Oct 20, 27 and Nov 3, 6:30-8:30 PM

MIDDLETOWN Middletown Adult Education, 860 343-6044, Thurs., Sep. 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 6:30 - 8:30PM

NEW BRITAIN New Britain Adult Education, 860 229-6106, TBD, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

NORWICH Norwich Adult Education, 860 823-4299, TBD, 6:30 - 8:39 PM

PLAINVILLE Plainville Adult Education, 860 793-3209, Wed. Nov. 2, Thur. Nov. 3, Wed. Nov. 9, and Thurs. Nov. 10, 5:00 -7:00 PM

WALLINGFORD, Mark Sheehan High School, 203 294-3900, Tues. Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, and 15, 6:30-8:30 PM

For additional information on CAAS courses visit http://www.purtill.net/BootCamp.html

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CAAS SERVICE A CLIENT MUST NOT BE WORKING WITH AN ACCOUNTANT.

CONTACT CAAS FOR INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Book purchases on line at http://ctsmallbusinessbook.com/

This site is still a work in process.

For program specifics please contact CAAS at:

Phone: (203) 235-2333 X7146

965 East Main Street

"Connecticut's volunteer accountants making a difference"