Global Investing and Information Reporting for High Net Worth Individuals

Jun 9, 2022 10:15am ‐ Jun 9, 2022 11:30am

Identification: TAX2207

This session will look at the most common International Information Reporting requirements that High Net Worth Individuals encounter.

Learning Objectives:
  • Recall the most common International Information Returns filed by High Net Worth Individuals
  • Recognize the penalties for failure to file
  • Identify the options to remedy non-compliance

How to Price and Position FP&A Services

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: DCPA2207

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) services, which include budgeting and forecasting, are a high-growth area within client advisory services (CAS). One of the most important considerations in successfully establishing and growing FP&A advisory services for your clients is pricing and positioning your offering. In this session, we’ll discuss how to effectively price and position services such as reporting, dashboarding & KPIs, budgeting & forecasting and more.

Learning Objectives:
  • Assess the value that FP&A technology and services add to CAS practices
  • Determine whether a client is ready or not ready for FP&A services
  • Evaluate options to solve client problems with FP&A services and software solutions
  • Recognize effective approaches to pricing & positioning FP&A services

Building Positive Relationships to Create Effective Teams

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: EDGE2211

When we develop the following six habits we will form an interlocking pyramid of integrated habits. In some hands on focus exercises and role playing we will focus on caring skills, process-oriented habits, and trust and roles. How does strengthening emotional capacity, expanding self-awareness, practicing empathy and respectfulness, establishing team norms, thinking laterally and entrusting members with appropriate roles create a strong pyramid to create an effective teams. Come find out how you can lead or follow to make your team even more effective.

Learning Objectives:
  • identify individual caring skill habits that will help build effective teams
  • Indicate process oriented habits that will help build effective teams
  • Determine trust and roles responsibilities that will help build effective teams.

Social Intelligence

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: FIN2214

On the journey to being a transformational leader social intelligence is a key skill to master. This session outlines what social intelligence is and how you activate it in your leadership style.

Learning Objectives:
  • Recall the basics of social intelligence
  • Recognize how social and emotional intelligence link together in rounding out your leadership style

The Mobile CPA / What's In My Bag?

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: PST2224

What are the latest tools and technologies available to make the life of a road warrior a little easier? In this session, we will take a closer look at the practical and mobile technologies supporting and empowering remote employees to work smarter.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify practical technology you can deploy today
  • Recognize what technologies are coming soon that may impact your technology strategy

Why Your Best Clients Are Your Competitors Top Prospects and What to Do About It; The Art and Science of Building Unwavering Client Loyalty

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: PST2225

In this session, Angie discusses the importance of building client loyalty during these unprecedented times, making sure our best clients are being served very well and recognizing how we can help. Ultimately, this leads to retention and referrals and reduces price sensitivity. We discuss showing up as a Trusted Advisor with clients and cross-selling opportunities by understanding the client holistically as well as having a clear understanding of your firm’s service offerings and your network’s capabilities. Currently our clients have more of a need to work with us than ever before. Your best clients are your competitors’ top prospects. We look at how identifying “B” clients and turning them into “A” clients is a top priority and one of the best opportunities to grow.

Learning Objectives:
  • Determine why clients buy and why they remain loyal
  • Analyze the concept of the Value Ladder and ways to climb the ladder with clients
  • Select a plan for super-serving clients and uncovering opportunities to better serve them using tools and techniques to set you and your firm apart from the competition

General Business Tax Update

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: TAX2201

Changes are a given in the business tax world these days. Join this session to hear the latest and the greatest of what you need to know to stay abreast of the business tax law changes – including legislation that could be coming down the pike, recent administrative rules and Tax Court cases.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify legislative and regulatory tax developments for S corporations and partnerships.
  • Analyze Tax Court decisions and IRS rulings that could affect your business clients.

Real Estate Tax: Taxation of Real Estate Professionals

Jun 9, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 1:45pm

Identification: TAX2214

A special passive activity loss limitation rule allows so-called real estate professionals (REP) to apply the material participation tests to their rental real estate, potentially moving these rentals out of the per se passive activity designation. As evidenced by a few court cases on this topic each year, this complex provision is often misinterpreted. The new regulations under section 163(j), a TCJA provision that uses a term from section 469(c)(7), added new regulations to Reg. 1.469-9 that clarify the REP definition. This presentation explains the REP rule, traps for the unwary, the significance of recent regulations, and planning and due diligence considerations.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify the benefit real estate professionals might obtain for their rental real estate activities.
  • Recognize how regulations issued in 2020 and 2021 clarify terms used at §469(c)(7).
  • Apply planning and due diligence considerations to the §469(c)(7) real estate professional rule.

Culture as a Competitive Advantage

Jun 9, 2022 2:00pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 2:50pm

Identification: FIN2215

In this session we outline the foundational pieces that need to be in put place to turn your current culture into a competitive advantage for your organization.

Learning Objectives:
  • Assess the key foundational pieces that can differentiate your culture and help with engagement
  • Evaluate the playbook that can be help recruit and retain top talent

Current State of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Profession

Jun 9, 2022 2:00pm ‐ Jun 9, 2022 2:50pm

Identification: PST2226

In his presentation, Allan will discuss what’s happening, best practices, opportunities, successes, and the challenges faced when considering a merger or acquisition.

Learning Objectives:
  • Apply a better understanding of the current M&A activity and impact in the profession.
  • Distinguish what you need to consider when contemplating M&A as a strategy.