2016 Hot Topics for New Jersey CPAs Web-Based Learning Pass

As a New Jersey CPA, we recognize your challenge to keep up with the constantly changing accounting landscape and ever-evolving state economy. With this pass, you’ll tune in to a one-hour virtual event every month to easily and quickly stay abreast of the top issues that will make an impact on you and your Garden State clients.

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This pass was developed to provide information on hot topics affecting New Jersey CPAs. Topics are subject to change depending on the regulatory landscape and industry happenings. The web pass is only available to NJCPA members.

The pass is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person.


$99.00 - Member Price

Events included in this bundle:

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June 30, 20169:00-10:00 AM EDTIssuesWatch with Ralph Thomas
An update from the CEO on issues that impact CPAs and financial professionals.

Highlights

Each edition of IssuesWatch covers trends and developments in business, the profession and the economy as well as legislative and regulatory changes and their implications.This edition will also focus on the results of the New Jersey gubernatorial primary election and national and local advocacy initiatives. Each broadcast includes live Q&A with the attendees.

Missed a previous webcast? Visit our Video Library to access the recordings.

Benefits

NJCPA members may tune in for FREE and will receive 1 CPE credit per edition.

NOTE: You will only be eligible for CPE Credit once for this webcast even if you attend multiple dates.
(Live Webcast: 6/23, Live Replays: 6/29 & 7/6).

Designed For

CPAs and Financial Professionals

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July 21, 201612:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Estate and Retirement Planning
Planning for the future starts today. Make sure you're well versed in the latest estate and retirement planning news.

Highlights

Topics to be covered include:
  • Current Federal and NJ Estate Tax landscape
  • Estate Planning Tips
  • Documents that everyone should have
  • Retirement planning
  • ROTH conversion update

Designed For

CPAs who want to stay updated on Estate and Retirement Planning issues.

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August 18, 201612:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Succession Planning/Mergers & Acquisitions
How prepared will you be when it's time to pass the torch? Learn about key issues to consider while attempting a merge or choosing a successor.

Highlights

The Urge to Merge
William Carlino - Transition Advisors
Whether a firm is seeking to merge up, down or laterally, this session addresses the key issues that need to be considered. Topics include:
  • Why you should consider merging and how to select a merger partner
  • Identifying your strategic objectives including adding talent, niches, growth, succession or new marketplaces and locations
  • How to structure the merger transaction
  • Determining compensation, profit sharing and equity in a merger
  • Documenting the deal including revealing discussions on liability issues, creating a de-merger clause and drafting a new partnership agreement
  • What to look for in due diligence
  • The transition process of making clients and staff comfortable.

    Designed For

    CPAs and financial professionals who are nearing retirement and need to know about mergers, acquisitions or choosing a successor.

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September 22, 201612:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: What Employers Need to Know About the New DOL Rule on Overtime Exemptions
New regulations will extend overtime protections to over 4 million workers on December 1, 2016. This major change will require employers to evaluate how this will affect their company’s employee costs. This course will evaluate strategies to help employers create a plan to meet their business needs.

Highlights

Major Topics:
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Overtime rules

Benefits

Hear an overview of the new DOL rules and evaluate the effect of these rules on businesses.

Designed For

CPAs with clients that could be impacted by the overtime reuglation change.

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October 20, 201612:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Protecting Against Cyber Attacks
In this digital age, cyber security is just as important as the locks on your doors. The US Department of Homeland Security has designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Highlights

Cyber Awareness
Nathan Horn-Mitchem and Bernadette N. Macko - The Provident Bank
How prepared are you and your organization when it comes to cyber security? Listen in and ask questions of a leading industry expert Nathan Horn-Mitchem!

Topics will include:
Protecting Yourself - Social Networking
Sharing life's most important information with strangers

Protecting Your Business - Awareness and Employee Education
Sorting through External and Internal threats

Protecting Your Customers - Securing Sensitive Data
This is more important than you think

Cyber Security Headlines
More details on major cyber stories in the news

Designed For

CPAs in possession of confidential information, client records, financial statements, etc.

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November 17, 201612:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Federal Tax Update
Hear an update on Donald Trump's tax plans and what to expect for 2017 and beyond.

Highlights

This webinar analyzes president-elect Donald Trump’s tax proposals. It includes a discussion of the estimated fiscal impacts of the proposed tax law changes. It will also focus on the distributional effects of the proposed tax changes.

Designed For

CPAs who want to stay updated on federal tax issues.

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December 16, 20169:00-10:00 AM ESTIssuesWatch with Ralph Thomas
An update from the CEO on issues that impact CPAs and financial professionals.

Highlights

Each edition of IssuesWatch covers trends and developments in business, the profession and the economy as well as legislative and regulatory changes and their implications.This edition will also focus on the results of the New Jersey gubernatorial primary election and national and local advocacy initiatives. Each broadcast includes live Q&A with the attendees.

Missed a previous webcast? Visit our Video Library to access the recordings.

Benefits

NJCPA members may tune in for FREE and will receive 1 CPE credit per edition.

NOTE: You will only be eligible for CPE Credit once for this webcast even if you attend multiple dates.
(Live Webcast: 6/23, Live Replays: 6/29 & 7/6).

Designed For

CPAs and Financial Professionals

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January 19, 201712:00-1:00 PM ESTHot Topics: Division of Revenue Update
Hear from the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services on some issues to look out for this filing season.

Highlights

New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services Update
Anthony Johnson - State of New Jersey
This webinar will educate attendees on some of the issues to be aware of during the upcoming filing season. Topics to be discussed include:
  • Individual Income Tax (GIT)
  • Partnership Systems (NJ1065)
  • Corporate Business Tax E-File (CBT100/CBT100s)

Designed For

CPAs who want to stay updated on NJ tax issues.

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February 16, 201712:00-1:00 PM ESTHot Topics: Anatomy of a Federal Tax Controversy
What happens in the event of a tax controversy? This webinar will dissect the anatomy of a federal tax controversy and offer tips for guiding your client through this process.

Highlights

The Anatomy of a Federal Tax Controversy
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq. - DeBlis & DeBlis
Are you prepared to help your client through a tax controversy? There are many misconceptions surrounding what happens when the IRS determines that a deficiency exists in a taxpayer's return. This webinar will examine each step of a tax controversy and detail the process the IRS takes and what the taxpayer can do about it.

Designed For

CPAs involved in federal tax preparation.

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March 16, 201712:00-1:00 PM ESTHot Topics: From Trenton to Washington - An Overview of the Current Legislative Landscape
Tune in for an update on the current legislative environment at both the state and federal levels. Hear local political expert Ben Dworkin discuss the latest from Trenton all the way to Washington.

Highlights

The Political Landscape and Legislative Update – in Trenton and Washington
Professor Ben Dworkin - Rider University
This webinar will review the likelihood of significant legislative change in both Washington, DC and Trenton, in light of the dramatically shifting political landscape. In New Jersey, an unpopular but still powerful Governor Christie is working to cement his legacy with the state legislature, controlled by the Democrats. At the same time, the White House and Congress face their own difficulties, despite being controlled entirely by Republicans, as they seek to reconcile their own internal disagreements.

Designed For

CPAs wanting to know about the current legislative environment.

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April 20, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Staying Aware of Today's Technology
With new technologies being developed constantly, it can be difficult to know where to invest your time and money. Tune in to learn about various options and how you can develop a plan for integrating technology into your personal and professional life.

Highlights

Staying Aware of Today's Technology
Samantha Mansfield - CPA.com
In today’s fast paced, all electronic world only the prepared flourish. Do you want to integrate technology into your personal and professional life? Are you overwhelmed by all of the options? Learn about hardware, web resources and apps that will build your credibility as a true ninja! Together we’ll define what it means to be a “Digital Ninja”. Learn how to recognize them, and how to become one yourself. Develop your own personal training plan as you learn the tricks and the traps, the indicators, and the secrets.

Designed For

CPAs who want to learn how to leverage technology to enhance their daily lives.

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May 18, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: A&A Update
This month's webinar will take a look at a variety of Accounting & Auditing topics such as recent accounting and attestation pronouncements and the AICPA's strategy for improving audit quality.

Highlights

Accounting & Auditing Update
Brad E. Muniz, CPA - Sobel & Co. LLC
Tune in for an A&A update by NJCPA Past-President Brad Muniz as he discusses:
  • Recent accounting and attestation pronouncements
  • Focus on certain/common hot topics
  • AICPA's focus on audit quality initiative

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May 22, 201710:00-11:40 AM EDTSSARS 21 and Lease Accounting Webcast
Hear the latest update regarding the new lease accounting standard and SSARS No. 21.. Learn the impact of SSARS No. 21 and the steps companies should consider when preparing for the implementation of the new lease accounting standard.

Benefits

Earn 2 CPE credits in Accounting and Auditing.

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