Jackpot 2009 CPE Conference
Gear Up CPE Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
May 11 – 16, 2009  |  48 Hours of CPE
A variety of courses offered, all for one LOW price: $869!

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Price

Entire Week

Jackpot Package

48 CPE

$869

Select from several seminar options to create the week you need.

 Jackpot Individual Seminars
 (You may also order seminars individually at the prices shown below.)

 Price

5/11
  - 12

Accounting
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

16 CPE

$369

This year's course will focus on five important areas: Updates to Professional Standards, Compilation & Review, Financial Statement Presentation, Quality Control, and Special Topics.

5/13

Wed.
You choose! 

Fraud Detection
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8 CPE

$199

This course meets the 8-hour Fraud CPE guidelines for California CPA re-certification. Learn about the fraud triangle (motivation, opportunity, and rationalization) and its affect upon an accountant's approach to the preparation of financial statements. Study the impact of Fraud on Statements on Standards of Accounting and Review Services [SSARS] Numbers 10 and 12. Develop an understanding that fraud isn’t just for auditors anymore. Compare the impact of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 99 Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit on the preparation of tax returns and financial statements at all service levels. A sampling of other topics addressed in this course: Benford's Law for Digital Analysis, Identity Theft, and Internal Control

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IRS Audits, Appeals, and Collections
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8 CPE

$199

This class is unique in that it deals with real life experiences, not just from the instructors, but also from the class participants. Our goal is simple: we will share strategies that are appropriate and that work and that comply with the Internal Revenue Code and the Internal Revenue Manual so that our clients obtain the best possible resolution of their matter with the IRS. We will also cover current developments in the fast changing world of IRS controversy. Become a scientist and an artist.

Thurs.

NEW: Mid-Year Tax Update for Individuals
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8 CPE

$199

2009 has been declared “The Year of Change” and this certainly applies to tax laws.  Already we have The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, the first of many pieces of legislation expected this year.  Budget proposals include reforms, the likes of which we have not seen since 1986. In addition, we will review the multitude of changes which were passed very late in 2008, may of which are not effective until 2009. Tax professionals need this information as soon as tax law changes occur, and Gear Up will provide it!  This timely course is just what you need to be prepared to explain these changes to your clients before the end of the year. Receive clear, concise, practical explanations, complete with a helpful reference manual.

Fri.
You choose!

Technology 2.0– How to Benefit From Technology Advances in Your Practice
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8 CPE

$199

Attend this new seminar to learn how leading accounting firms are using the latest technology to maximize productivity and efficiency. Topics include: Windows 7 Preview and ways to solve the Vista dilemma, doing paperless right , PDFs, productivity boosters in your existing software, effective back ups, great tech gadget, utility software – some great little (or big) helpers, security update, remote computing, tax software review, and taking the myth and confusion out of networks.

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Helping Clients Through Troubled Times
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8 CPE

$199

This is a time of economic challenges. This seminar explains how to address these issues along with the related tax aspects, In addition, this course explores opportunities to expand your practice by offering a much needed and appreciated service. The course covers: Tax aspects of foreclosures, short sales and debt forgiveness, potential traps of bankruptcy, dealing with the IRS, Evils of debt, credit and credit scores, loan modifications, creditors, financial coaching, helping clients create a budget and manage their expenses, recognizing opportunities – making money in a downturn, plus last minute IRS and government program changes,

Sat.

 

Business Entities
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8 CPE

$199

This course will provide a review of new tax laws, court cases, IRS rulings and notices, and other developments. We will explore the advantages and disadvantages of C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), general partnerships, and limited partnerships (including family limited partnerships).  This course will address important issues, planning opportunities, and techniques essential to providing service to all business clients.

Tues.

 

Professional Ethics for the EA
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

2 CPE

$59

It is time for your yearly EA Ethics immunization. Get the booster shot you need, and have the two hours fly by. Well, maybe not fly by, but we promise that we will cover Treasury Department Circular 230 along with the essential Statements on Standards for Tax Services issued by the AICPA, which compliments the rules under Circular 230. The Office of Professional Responsibility has a new Director, Carolyn Gray, and many new disciplinary procedures are being explored. We want to make sure you understand all of the provisions so that you can be a zealous advocate for your client while fully complying with all of the rules that prescribe and proscribe our behavior before the IRS.