RoundTable Discussion on California and Federal Updates
Central Valley Chapter In-Person Meeting

Date and Time:

Sunday, March 15, 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location:

De Vaney Business Services
1050 N. Carpenter Road
Suite I
Modesto, CA 95351

Topic Description: 

Join us for our Roundtable discussion where we will review the latest California and Federal updates to help you prepare 2025 tax year.

Presenter(s):

Karen De Vaney, CRTP
Karen De Vaney has owned and operated a successful accounting and tax practice in Modesto, California since 1976, specializing in income tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services for individuals and small businesses. Karen has held several key leadership roles within the tax and accounting profession. Since 2009, she has served as a Director for the California Tax Education Council (CTEC). Prior to that, she was appointed by the Governor to the Tax Preparer Advisory Committee under the California Department of Consumer Affairs. She currently serves as Education Chair for the Central Valley Chapter of the California Society of Tax Consultants, Inc. (CSTC). Her past leadership positions include President of CSTC, President of the Central Valley Chapter (Modesto), and President of the Tuolumne River and Golden Poppy Chapters of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). As a former instructor with the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD), Karen taught courses in bookkeeping, payroll accounting, income tax, small business management, budgeting, and life skills. She has also served as an advisor to the Alliance Small Business Development Center and the University of California Cooperative Extension. Karen remains actively involved in various local and national professional organizations, continuing her commitment to education and service in the accounting and tax community.

CPE Information:

2 Federal Tax Update hour(s) (Topics covering new tax law)
1 California hour(s) (Topics covering California law issues)

IRS: 18QC1-U-02261-26-I
CTEC: 1000-CE-05741

Knowledge Level: Intermediate (Basic knowledge helpful)

Cost:

Cost if registered by March 9, 2026
Registration Fee (Member): $25
Registration Fee (Non-Member): $55

Cost if registered after March 9, 2026
Registration Fee (Member): $45
Registration Fee (Non-Member): $75

Registration:

To register for this event, please email [email protected] or call us at (209)524-4345.

Cancellation and Refund Policy for Meeting Purchase:
Written cancellations will be accepted up to three (3) business days before the course begins for a full refund. Please email your request to [email protected]. No refunds will be given if cancellation notice is received later than three (3) business days before the course begins, or for no-show registrants.

This presentation has been designed to meet the requirements of the Return Preparer Office, the California State Board of Accountancy; and the California Tax Education Council including code 31 of Federal Regulations10.6 (g). This does not constitute an endorsement by these groups. A listing of additional requirements to renew tax preparer registration may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA. 95812- 2890, or phone CTEC at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.