This first time event was very successful due in large part to all the ASPA Board of Directors, Physician members, associate members and the total dedication of the entire ASPA Golf Committee.

The goal of this group is to exceed the new target of $15,000.00 at next year’s event which is already in the planning stages by the ASPA Golf Committee.

In attendance at the check presentation:

• Dana Bailey (Homeward Bound)
• Becky Burghart (Homeward Bound)
• Meredith Rhoda (Homeward Bound)

ASPA Golf Committee members:

• Mark Harris (ASPA)
• Tim Woodard (Price, Kong & Co., CPA’s)

The Arizona State Physcians Association (ASPA) and its members would like to thank everyone who were involved with this worthwhile event for its success.

Price Kong was established in 1967 provides quality and personalized guidance to individuals and businesses. Their expertise includes tax consulting, accounting services, audits, financial statements and financial planning. Price Kong’s Construction Services Group offers services such as Business Valuations, Risk Management, Equipment Management and Control, Inventory Control Systems, Cost Segregation Studies and much more!

Price Kong will share each week with ACA members a “Construction Tip of the Week” which will be included in ACA’s e-newsletter Arizona Construction Weekly. The “Construction Tip of the Week” will offer ACA members insight to financial tools and resources along with best construction business practices.

Price Kong’s experience, expertise and knowledge of the construction industry makes them an ideal partner for ACA and our Members. With Price Kong’s affiliation in PKF North America they offer the ability to assist our contractors who are handling projects in other states. The caliber of Price Kong’s staff and their business culture is perfectly suited for construction businesses and business owners. We are proud to have Price Kong as ACA’s Preferred Certified Public Accountants, says David N. Jones, ACA President/CEO.

Over 50 years the Arizona Contractors Association has represented both commercial and residential general contractors, subcontractors of all trades, developers, architects, engineers and professional who lend their services to the construction industry. ACA represents nearly 300 members from across Arizona, who joins in a common mission to provide corporate, political and civic leadership in the Arizona construction industry for the benefit of our companies, em-ployees and our communities. ACA is the foremost construction association in the dissemination of superior information and technology, opportunities for business networking and is the industry’s legislative liaison to facilitate excellence, pro-fessionalism, advancement and profitability for the construction industry in Arizona.

For more information, contact the Arizona Contractors Association at (602) 246-8627.
Visit ACA online at www.azca.com

Letter from Osborn Middle School football coach, Mariano Guerra :

Thanks to everyone that has supported Osborn Middle School Football this year! A special thanks goes out to Ms. Makar and Mrs. Brand for giving the students at our school many opportunities for success on and off the playing field. Coach Valenzuela and I would like to inform you about all of the wonderful things students are doing at our school because we think the kids are simply amazing and this is what our district is all about.

The champion Osborn Middle School Football team, currently 3-0, took their skills on the football field and proudly applied them out in the community on Tuesday December 8, 2009. The football team 35 strong, assisted a neighbor near the school, after a pretty tough storm, to clean up and clear yard trimmings and debris. In an effort to teach the students about teamwork and giving, coach Valenzuela and I decided that this would be an excellent opportunity to give back to the community.

With rakes, brooms, shovels, and trash bags, the team helped our a neighbor in need by helping maintain his property and the neighborhood. Everyone knew they were doing a good thing for the community and they quickly stepped up to demonstrate teamwork and giving. All of the student-athletes also wanted to clearly demonstrate the importance of academics and sports at the middle school level. This build character, determinations, and leadership in young people.


As we say on the Football Team: "We are, ... Osborn!"

Thank You,
Mariano Guerra, M.Ed
Football Coach
7th Grade Science Teacher
7th Grade Dual Language Teacher

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LEADERSHIP IN PKF NAN: Past member, Healthcare Services Committee

WHAT MAKES TONY FAMOUS: Tony is best-known for his expertise in providing a range of consulting services to physicians and dentists. “I’ve done almost everything from helping them open their doors to helping them sell the practice,” Tony says. His clients turn to him for help with just about every decision. “I help them hire office managers, find new office space, buy a home, lease a car, negotiate credit card discounts,” Tony says. “I guess I end up being like their business manager.” The payoff? “Knowing you’re able to solve all your clients’ needs,” he says.

DISTINCTIONS: In December 2008, Tony accepted the 2 Diamond Eagle award from
broker/dealer 1st Global on behalf of Price Kong’s financial planning affiliate PK Financial
Strategies, LLC. The award is presented to firms that achieve more than $500,000 in financial
product sales for the year. For 2009, Tony expects the firm to achieve the 3 Diamond Eagle,
reserved for 1st Global members with more than $1 million in sales.

PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Tony is a graduate of the
Results Accountants Systems Accountants Boot Camp and a founding member of “Managing
For Results.” He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Tax
Division and Tax Resource Group. He is also a member of the Arizona Arthritis Foundation’s
Golf Tournament Committee, the YMCA Board, and he serves on several finance committees at
the First Chinese Baptist Church.

WORDS OF WISDOM: “You have to care more about your clients than you do about your own
interests,” Tony says. “We treat our clients like family.” For example, right now, Kong is finding
he needs to be lenient with some cash-strapped clients. “We’re hoping it will work out and they
will stay with us for a long time,” Tony says.
As for his personal success, Tony acknowledges his support team, including his assistant of 13
years, Jackie Barone. “It’s very important to be successful to have the right people on the bus.”

ON THE PERSONAL SIDE: Tony enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, and he
can often be found on the golf course. In Arizona, he prefers Troon North Golf Club. He adds
that he has also played Oakmont Country Club. Somewhat of an amateur chef, Tony enjoys
sampling the cuisine at various local eateries.

Related: Learn more about Tony Kong, CPA

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On Thursday November 19, 2009 members of the Price, Kong & Co. family gathered to celebrate the legacy of our founder Ronald D. Price.

Price, Kong & Co. are principal benefactors of the Ronald D. Price Memorial Scholarship at Phoenix College. Ron Price was a highly regarded, long-time faculty member in the business department at Phoenix College. The scholarship is intended to: raise the educational level in families by encouraging educational advancement for parents; promote the study of accounting and economics; and continue the esteemed contributions of Mr. Price to Phoenix College and the community, his devotion to learning, and sound financial management.

During this event Price, Kong & Co. was awarded the Exemplary Partnership Award for 2009.

Price, Kong & Co. sponsors five $500.00 Scholarships per semester.

In attendance representing Price, Kong & Co.: Mary Price, Tony & Angie Kong, Sam & Terri Winheim, Bill Boyd, Art Wilson, Chris Torregrossa, Jackie Barone, and Kim Mahoney.

Learn more about our Ron Price Scholarship.

Chris’s hard work and dedication to excellence on behalf of our clients and staff made him an obvious choice.

Chris graduated from the University of Denver in 1981. Upon graduation Chris joined Deloitte Haskins & Sells working in both the audit and tax departments. He then worked at a regional accounting firm in the Northeast which specialized in physicians, dentists, real estate development and construction.

In the early 90’s Chris left public accounting and became involved with a company developing computer storage technology. He took the company public and for two years in a row the company was on Business Week’s “Hot Growth Companies”. During his tenure at the company Chris was responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and reported directly to the CEO; he also was responsible for the operations of the company’s foreign subsidiaries and split his duties between US and foreign operations.

Chris specializes in problem resolution and is intricately involved in the management consulting for a number of clients.

Chris joined Price Kong in September of 2006 and was named a director in December 2008.

Please join all of us in our congratulations to Chris on his appointment.

“PK Financial Strategies’ commitment to serving clients’ comprehensive wealth management needs is what sets them apart. PK Financial Strategies is constantly seeking and discovering new ways to define their distinguishing value to clients and helping their clients deliver on the promises they make to their loved ones,” said 1st Global CEO Tony Batman. “We are honored to be able to recognize PK Financial Strategies’ outstanding achievements, and we wish them continued success in the future.”

PK Financial Strategies, LLC advisors are registered representatives of 1st Global Capital Corp., member FINRA and SIPC, a Dallas-based broker/dealer that specializes in helping CPAs and tax professionals build total wealth management practices. 1st Global is headquartered at 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500 in Dallas, Texas, (214) 265-1201. Investment advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc.