| 2011 Course Schedule |
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ACPE 2011 Seminar Dates and Details |
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Following is a list of dates, topics, course descriptions, and speakers for seminars planned for 2011. There are 9 dates scheduled between June 21, 2011 and December 6, 2011; please scroll down to see all dates and topics. Additional dates may be added, and will be posted on this website. Further, this list is subject to change, so please check back from time to time. To register for a seminar or seminars, please go to the "Course Registration" page and choose the dates you wish to attend. To read a speaker’s bio, please see the "About the Speakers" page. |
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June 21, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Navigating Foreign Waters:
The Complex Requirements of Foreign Accounts Compliance
Parag P. Patel, Esq. With the IRS aggressively targeting taxpayers with unreported offshore accounts, you must know benefits and pitfalls of offshore accounts. We will review the rules of foreign account disclosure, FBARS: who needs to file, which accounts must be reported, and the potential liability of the taxpayer and tax preparer. We will identify best practices for compliance and discuss the benefits and pitfalls of the IRS 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program for noncompliant taxpayers. As a brief aside, we will also explore selected developments with respect to the confiscatory New Jersey Estate and Inheritance Tax. Qualifies as 3 taxation credits. |
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July 19, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
How to Prepare for Peer Review
Frank R. Boutillette, CPA/ABV This course will provide answers to many questions related to peer review, including: What is Peer Review? How does the process work? Do I even need a peer review and if so, what type? What will the reviewer look at? When should I start to prepare for the review? How do I select a peer reviewer? Will the peer review process improve my firm's quality? What are the typical mistakes that firms are making on their peer reviews? Qualifies as 3 accounting & auditing credits. |
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July 26, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
New Jersey State Tax Update
James Gordon, NJ Division of Taxation
Join the NJ Division of Taxation as they review 2011 NJ Tax Updates following approval of the State budget. Learn details of recent tax laws, budgetary changes, and how to better get assistance with NJ Taxation questions. Qualifies as 3 taxation credits. |
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August 16, 2011 - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
New Jersey Law and Ethics
Sheldon Whitman, ABV/CFF, DABFA
NOTE: THIS COURSE BEGINS AT 6:00 PM AND IS 4 HOURS This is the 4-hour seminar on law and ethics mandated by the NJ State Board of Accountancy once every triennial. Qualifies as 4 ethics credits (NJ). Note the fee for this course is $80.00) |
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September 20, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
A&A Update: Current Legislative and Regulatory Developments Paul J. Sanchez, CPA, CBA, CFSA
This seminar will address recent legislative and regulatory developments including: the Dodd-Frank Reform Act, the Consumer Protection Act, the Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It will also focus on audit risks in the current economic environment. The seminar will provide a valuable overview for all practitioners who must stay abreast of and deal with current developments that affect CPA practice. Qualifies as 3 accounting & auditing credits. |
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September 27, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tax Planning for Small Businesses
Doug Stives, CPA, MBA This seminar will address ways in which business owners and their employees can potentially pay less tax and make more money. Other questions to be covered include: Should you employ your spouse; why or why not? What benefits should a business provide and which should they avoid? Qualifies as 3 taxation credits. |
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October 11, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Anatomy of a Financial Crime
Sam E. Antar During this seminar, Mr. Antar, cousin of Eddie Antar, will discuss the rise and fall of the Crazy Eddie empire and his indictment for white collar fraud. Through his discussions, he will educate attendees on clues to look for to detect possible fraud during audits and client interactions. Qualifies as 3 accounting and auditing credits. October 25, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Technology Futures - 2011
Dana (Rick) Richardson, CPA, CITP During this session, Mr. Richardson will share his vision of both the short- and long-term future of technology, including technological aspects important to the accounting professional. Topics will include a review of prior-year predictions; what major market companies are doing and how their actions will affect all of us; and current trends in hardware, software and communications, as well as emerging technologies that will bring those trends into reality. The speaker will conclude with his personal forecasts about our technology future. Qualifies as 3 computer science credits (NJ) or 3 specialized knowledge credits (NY). |
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November 8, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Recent Auditing Standards and SSARS Issues
Paul J. Sanchez, CPA, CBA, CFSA
This seminar will address recent Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS) and Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAEs) as well as recent compilation and review issues. Topics will include: Interim Financial Information (SAS 121); Required Supplementary Information (SAS 120); Supplementary Information in Relation to the Financial Statement as a Whole (SAS 119); Other Information in Documents Containing Audited Financial Statements (SAS 118); Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization (SSAE 16); C&R engagements in the current environment; SSARS 19 implications; and other SSARS issues. Qualifies as 3 accounting & auditing credits. |
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December 6, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2011 Individual and Business Income Tax Update
Bruce Mantell, CPA, LL.M. This program will cover 2011 individual and business federal and state income tax developments. Mr. Mantell will summarize the changes and discuss their practical implications for taxpayers and their tax professionals in the context of year-end planning and income tax return preparation. This program will contain new/updated tax information and will avoid overlap with prior taxation courses. Qualifies as 3 taxation credits. |
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*Note: All courses are held on Tuesday evenings at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, formerly known as the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place Hotel, 515 Route One South, Iselin, NJ. |
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