Dear KASCPA Members,

It is my great honor to serve as the 2025 President of the Korean American Society of CPAs (KASCPA), and I begin this term with a strong commitment to fulfilling my responsibilities with sincerity and dedication. First, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all past officers who, since our founding in 1996, have devoted themselves to the growth and advancement of KASCPA. Thanks to your leadership—and to the steadfast support and dedication of our members and sponsors—KASCPA has continued to grow, successfully hosting conferences not only across the United States but also internationally, including in Korea and Costa Rica.

The theme of KASCPA for 2025 is “Fun, Fun, Fun”—reflecting our commitment to providing a meaningful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved in KASCPA, with three specific goals in mind:

1. Fun for Members: To enhance professionalism while adding the joy of learning and the value of networking, building strong bonds within our community.
2. Fun for Sponsors: To create opportunities for building closer relationships and strengthening partnerships in a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere.
3. Fun for Officers: To contribute to the growth of our association in a spirit of enjoyable service, sharing the joy of accomplishments with colleagues.

This year, our leadership team will focus on three major initiatives:

• Expanding Regional Associations: We will work to develop membership and establish local chapters in states without current members, such as Hawaii, Georgia, and Nevada, so that more professionals can benefit from KASCPA.
• Sharing Our Activities: We will strengthen our social media presence, including launching a YouTube channel, to share the diverse activities of our association.
• Enhancing Professional and Social Connections: Through impactful seminars at the Annual Conference and other events, we will support members’ professional growth while fostering lasting relationships with colleagues and sponsors.

I am deeply grateful for the trust and active participation of our members, who are building the legacy of KASCPA together. I also extend heartfelt thanks to our longtime sponsors, and I look forward to achieving even greater results through continued collaboration.

As we celebrate nearly three decades of growth and lasting friendships, I am pleased to invite you to join us for the 2025 Annual Conference at Paradise City, Incheon, Korea. Let us make 2025 another remarkable milestone, advancing together on the foundation of our shared achievements.

This year is all about Fun! Fun! Fun!—a year where our members, sponsors, and officers grow and thrive together with joy.

Thank you.

Byung Chan Ahn
President
Korean American Society of CPAs (KASCPA)