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01:00pm - 01:50pm EDT - August 24, 2022

Wednesday

After much delay and anticipation, Treasury has finally promulgated the proposed regulations to implement the SECURE Act. It includes many refinements to the most-mortem distribution rules. Reviewing beneficiary designations and otherwise updating estate plans will be necessary. Specifically, this session will include the following: * A review of how the new regulations are structured     * Flowcharts to distill the new rules to common practical situations     * Nuisances to the new 10-year rule     * Planning for the surviving spouse     * Planning to capture the exceptions to the new 10-year rule     * Twenty-two practical examples make the new rules easy to absorb



Objectives:
  • Evaluate correct treatment for inherited IRAs, including assessing new law, interpreting documents during an estate administration
  • Formulate an estate plan for IRAs to capture the best practical mathematical result
Wednesday

Panel discussion with IT experts as it relates to our profession.



Objectives:
  • Identify and bring awareness about technology impacting the profession
  • Recognize best practices when it comes to technology
02:00pm - 02:50pm EDT - August 24, 2022

Wednesday
Review of historical trends leading to audit strategy changes. Interpret the meaning and application of the Audit Risk Model that underlies professional auditing standards. Recall the high incidence of non-compliant engagements due to inadequate internal controls assessments. Identify the critical role assumed by the requirement to assess the system of internal controls as part of the risk assessment process. Work through examples that identify strategy options for greater efficiency and effectiveness when considering controls effectiveness. Recognize how revised risk assessment standards will likely affect future peer reviews and inspections.


Objectives:
  • Analyze the factors that are leading to changes in audit strategy
  • Determine the potential efficiencies and greater effectiveness of internal control procedures to detect or prevent error or fraud
  • Identify the changes that revised risk assessment standards will likely require on audits.
Wednesday

Members of the AICPA Virtual Currency Task Force will discuss the latest and greatest updates in the world of taxation of digital assets and virtual currency. Topics to be covered include the latest changes to virtual currency question on the draft 2022 Form 1040, legislative proposals and new laws related to reporting of virtual currency as well as other hot topics around how certain transactions should be reported for tax purposes.



Objectives:
  • Identify key federal and state issues and unanswered questions regarding virtual currency and digital assets.
  • Apply due diligence questions to gauge your client’s virtual currency / digital asset activities.
03:00pm - 03:50pm EDT - August 24, 2022

Wednesday
03:00pm - 03:50pm EDT - August 24, 2022
Total Minutes: 50

Management does not just flow from the top to the bottom. This session will focus on strategies to assist attendees with managing both up and down the company ladder.



Objectives:
  • Identify common strategies for communicating to direct reports.
  • Differentiate how strategies should change for communicating similar information to peers or individuals higher up organizationally.
Wednesday
03:00pm - 03:50pm EDT - August 24, 2022
Total Minutes: 50
In this sessions, we will exploring the 6 key pillars around business & financial transformation which are (People, Process, Partnership, Platform, Performance and Profit Optimization). Also, you will be provided with immediate actionable uses cases that you can take back to your organization and team to start, expand or kickstart your transformational journey.


Objectives:
  • Analyze the 6 Pillars of Value Advisors
  • Determine why are these pillars important?
  • Identify how can one get started on implementing these solutions?
  • Distinguish common opportunities & challenges on 3 I's
Wednesday
12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT - September 28, 2022
Total Minutes: 50
Do you know if you are charging enough for your services? Chances are you probably have no idea. The good news is you are not alone, and if you're willing to learn - you can shift your mindset and in turn, your earning potential. Pricing For Prosperity is a session designed to help you dig deep into the nuances of pricing—from the practical steps to the emotional journey that influence the way you price and position your offerings to attract ideal clients. Don’t miss this session if you want to:     * Accurately identify the value of your offerings     * Price your services confidently     * Increase your earnings     * Learn the strategies other firms are using to increase their revenue


Objectives:
  • Assess and align the appropriate value for your offerings
  • Determine which pricing model(s) make the most sense for your firm
  • Build a prosperous mindset when it comes to your pricing
01:00pm - 01:50pm EDT - September 28, 2022

Wednesday

There are many areas in personal financial planning that are essential knowledge for the retiring client.  Learn what you must cover to help your client enjoy a stress free retirement.



Objectives:
  • Understand the areas of Retirement Planning that are essential for the CPA financial planner to discuss with their clients
  • Discover actions you can take to minimize taxation and increase cash flow in retirement..
  • Learn about some of the soft issues in retirement so you can couch your clients successfully.
Wednesday
01:00pm - 01:50pm EDT - September 28, 2022
Total Minutes: 50

As the rate of change in the accounting profession continues to increase, merely keeping up is falling behind. Effective processes may improve efficiency while optimized technology is a good foundation. But, aligning these two offers the opportunity to accelerate and build capacity for your firm and your clients.



Objectives:
  • Identify the benefits of Digital Transformation and why it matters
  • Evaluate your mindset and assess the skillsets of your team
  • Overview of how to implement technology and process improvements
02:00pm - 02:50pm EDT - September 28, 2022

Wednesday
02:00pm - 02:50pm EDT - September 28, 2022
Total Minutes: 50

Finding great talent has never been more difficult.   In this session, we'll explore ways to think differently about human capital in your organization.  We'll also dive deeper into understanding when to recruit full-time employees and contrast that with when to utilize contract staff to meet your business objectives. 

Eric will discuss how to best recruit full-time employees to your business and retain them. In addition, he'll discuss ways to use contract staff in new ways to benefit your firm.



Objectives:
  • Understand the six "C"s of recruiting and retaining top finance and accounting professionals.
  • Learn seven ways to use contract staff to benefit your firm.
Wednesday
Review of the internal control framework in the auditing Standard with an eye towards best practices to minimize staff time and maximize effectiveness. Distinguish how the 17 Principles, now incorporated in the revised Standard, can assist in focusing auditor attention and identifying risk issues. Recall and illustrate the integrated nature of the framework through exercises and examples. Identify which Principles require only judgmental assessments and which Principles may be best satisfied by samples. Identify how to formulate sample sizes that meet the risk and reliance objectives of the engagement. Recall the criteria for assessing the severity of a control deficiency. Identify the importance of familiarity with and training in the internal controls framework to achieve efficiency benefits and minimize costs.


Objectives:
  • • Recognize the components and elements of the internal control framework
  • • Identify how applying the framework can identify weaknesses and risks important to the design of audit procedures
  • • Identify efficiency tips and best practices to add value