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Daily Schedule - Day 1

Course Descriptions
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SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM


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1011
Keynote Speakers
TAX CPE (3)
Attendance is MANDATORY for FULL Day Credit

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Morning Break
10:50 AM - 12:30 PM

1021
S & C
Corportation Update

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1011

Repeats at 3034

1022
Tax Issues of the Rich & Famous: When IRS & NYS Collection & NYS Residency Matters Hit the Headlines

TAX CPE, CLE,
CE #1268

1023
Divorce Mediation & Asset Misappropriation: A Tale of 2 CPAs

SK CPE, CLE, CFP

1024
Process Perfection: Going with the Digital Flow!

MAP CPE

1025
Representing the Lesbian & Gay Client: What Has Changed & What Hasn't in Light of the New York Marriage Equality Act

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

1026
Accounting & Auditing Update

A&A CPE

1027
Transitions of Wealth

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

1001
Lunch Program
What the CPA Should Know About the Recently Enacted (1/1/10) 2006 Pension Protection Act

TAX CPE (1),
CE #1269 (1)

1002
Lunch Program
Going Paperless? What Does This Really Mean?

MAP CPE (1)

1003
Lunch Program
How to Leverage Social Media to Grow Your Business

MAP CPE (1)

1004
Lunch Program
Great Marketing with Inexpensive Cloud Solutions

MAP CPE (1)

1005
Just Lunch
(No Program)

1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

1031
1040 Update
Part 1

Continues with 1041

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #988


Repeats at 2031

1032
Sales Tax Audits That Lead to Income Tax Audits

TAX CPE, CLE


Repeats at 2035


1033
2011 Employment Law Update: The Effect on CPAs, Their Clients & Taxes

TAX CPE, CLE

1034
Exit Planning for Professional Partnerships

TAX CPE, CLE

1035
IRS/NYS E-Services Update

TAX CPE,
CE #1270 (1)

1036
Compilation & Review Update Including OCBOA Statements

A&A CPE

1037
Recent Developments & Current Trends for NYS BCMS, Audit & Collection

TAX CPE, CLE

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon Break & Exhibitor Raffles
3:30 PM - 5:10 PM

1041
1040 Update
Part 2

Continuation of 1031

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #989

Repeats at 2041

1042
NYS Update

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

Repeats at 2011

1043
Health Care Reform Reloaded: Where Are We Now?

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1271

1044
Minimize Taxes, Maximize Wealth: Understanding Tax Deferral Strategies When Selling Real Estate

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1272

1045
Automating Your Tax Workflow

MAP CPE

1046
Inside View of Small Business Underwriting

SK CPE, CFP

1047
Retirement Decisions & Social Security Planning

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

5:15 PM - 7:00 PM Cocktail Party

Daily Schedule - Day 2

Course Descriptions
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      SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM


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8:00 AM - 8:15 AM


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8:15 AM - 9:55 AM

2011
NYS Update

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

Repeat of 1042

2012
Putting a Human Face on Special Needs (& Elderlaw Update)

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

2013
Life of a Financial Plan Phase 1: Fact Finding Process

SK CPE, CFP

2014
An Overview: The Framework of Business Valuation

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

2015
Handling IRS Examinations & Appealing IRS Audit Findings Effectively

TAX CPE, CLE
CE #1273

2016
The Mobile Firm

MAP CPE

2017
Mergers, Acquisitions & Succession Planning: Expert Panel of Buyers, Sellers & Consultants

MAP CPE

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM Morning Break
10:15 AM - 11:55 AM

2021
Marital & Divorce Estate Planning Considerations

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1274

2022
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): The Basics & Beyond

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1275

2023
Life of a Financial Plan Phase 2: Identifying Needs, Obstacles & Possible Solutions

SK CPE, CFP

2024
CT/NJ Tax Update

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

Repeats at 2034

2025
Accomplishing Taxpayer Objectives at IRS Collection Appeals & CDP Hearings

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1276

2026
PPC Smart Practice Aids: Disclosure

A&A CPE

2027
Business Valuation & Forensic Accounting Tips, Tools & Techniques for the Practicing Accountant

TAX CPE, CLE

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2001
Lunch Program
Buy-Sell Agreements

TAX CPE (1), CLE
CE #1277 (1)

2002
Lunch Program
Rain•mak•er: An Executive with Exceptional Ability to Attract Clients

MAP CPE (1)

2003
Lunch Program
How to Put More Money in Your Clients' Pockets Through Cost Segregation

TAX CPE (1),
CE #1278 (1)

2004
Lunch Program
Plan Design for Closely Held Businesses: What's in it for Me (WIIFM)

TAX CPE (1), CLE

2005
Just Lunch
(No Program)

1:15 PM - 2:55 PM

2031
1040 Update
Part 1

Continues with 2041

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #988

Repeat of 1031

2032
A CPA's Approach to Life Insurance Products + What to Look For in Life Insurance Trusts

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

2033
Life of a Financial Plan Phase 3: Common Areas of Concern in Many Financial Plans

TAX CPE, CFP

2034
CT/NJ Tax Update

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

Repeat of 2024

2035
Sales Tax Audits That Lead to Income Tax Audits

TAX CPE, CLE

Repeat of 1032

2036
Statements on Standards for Tax Services

A&A CPE

2037
QuickBooks in the Cloud: What You Need to Know as an Accountant

A&A CPE

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM Afternoon Break & Exhibitor Raffles
3:15 PM - 4:55 PM

2041
1040 Update
Part 2
Continuation of 2031

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #989

Repeat of 1041

2042
Top 10 Mistakes in Life Insurance + Valuation of Life Insurance Policies for Gift or Sale

TAX CPE, CLE

2043
Life of a Financial Plan Phase 4: Implementation, Monitoring Modifications, Life Changing Events

SK CPE, CFP

2044
Retirement Planning Strategies in the Current Environment

TAX CPE

2045
Understanding IRS Statutes of Limitations: Refunds, Assessments & Collection

TAX CPE, CLE
CE #1279

2046
Accounting & Auditing Update

A&A CPE

2047
Lacerte Tips & Tricks

MAP CPE

4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cocktail Party

Daily Schedule - Day 3

Course Descriptions
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SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM


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8:15 AM - 9:55 AM

3011
Complete Tax Update for Year 2011 Part 1
Continues with 2021

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1003

Repeats at 3031

3012
Reasonable Compensation

TAX CPE, CLE
CE #1280

3013
Review Analysis of Laws to Prepare & Review Form 1040: Part 1
Continues with 3023

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1281

3014
Drawing Value & Perspective from a Business Valuation

TAX CPE, CLE

3015
Advising the College Bound Family

TAX CPE, CFP

3016
New Technology: What to Expect, How to Stay Ready, Safe & Compliant

MAP CPE

3017
The New Era of Estate Planning for Small, Medium & Large Estates

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1282

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM Morning Break
10:15 AM - 11:55 AM

3021
Complete Tax Update for Year 2011 Part 2
Continuation of 3011

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1001

Repeats at 3041

3022
Fringe Benefits & Choice of Entity

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

3023
Review & Analysis of Laws to Prepare & Review Form 1040: Part 2
Continuation of 3013

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1283

3024
Federal Wage & Hour Requirements for Employers & Their Representatives

TAX CPE, CLE

3025
Update from the IRS Return Preparer Office

TAX CPE, CLE
CE #1284

3026
Elder Care Advocacy & the Medicaid Application Process

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

3027
The Myths & Realities & Tax Treatment of Qualified Long Term Care Insurance

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

3001
Lunch Program
Passive Activity Groups

TAX CPE (1), CLE, CFP
CE #1285 (1)

3002
Lunch Program
State of the LI Economy

SK CPE (1)

3003
Lunch Program
Social Media for Tax Preparers

MAP CPE (1)

3004
Lunch Program
The Benefits of Strategic Planning for Your Future Success

TAX CPE (1), CLE

3005
Just Lunch
(No Program)

1:15 PM - 2:55 PM

3031
Complete Tax Update for Year 2011 Part 1
Continues with 3041

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1003

Repeat of 3011

3032
IRC 754 Election

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1286

3033
Payroll is Not a Hobby

TAX CPE, CLE

3034
S & C
Corporation Update

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1011

Repeat of 1021

3035
NY's Accountancy Law: The 2012 Effective Date, Peer Review, Quality Review & What It All Means to You

A&A CPE

3036
Understanding the Commercial Real Estate Tax Reduction Process & How to Maximize It for the Benefit of the Taxpayer

TAX CPE, CLE

3037
NYS/NYC Tax Update

TAX CPE, CLE

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM Afternoon Break & Exhibitor Raffles
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

3041
Complete Tax Update for Year 2011 Part 2
Continues 3031

TAX CPE, CLE
CE #1001

Repeat of 3021

3042
Technology Update: Are You & Your Accounting Software PCI Compliant?

SK CPE

3043
Medicade & Taxes: Case Studies for Accountants & Financial Planners

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

3044
Most Common QuickBooks Mistakes Clients Make & How to Fix Them

SK CPE

3045
When Worlds Collide: New Bankrupcy Laws in Troubled Economic Times

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1287

3046
Longevity Planning

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP

3047
Pension Rescue Techniques

TAX CPE, CLE, CFP
CE #1288

3:30 PM - 4:55 PM
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM