Morris/Sussex Chapter Season Pass - 2018/19

Earn 32 CPE credits for $400 when you purchase a season pass from the Morris/Sussex Chapter.
The pass is nonrefundable and substitutions are not permitted.
$400.00 - Member Price

Events included in this bundle:

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September 24, 20188:15-11:55 AM EDTArtificial Intelligence / Blockchain Technology
Artifical intelligence technologies will provide new opportunities for both CPAs and their clients in the very near future. Hear an introduction to the techniques in the marketplace, as well as what's to come. Then, as cryptocurrency and blockchain transactions become increasingly prevalent, it is essential for CPAs in both public and private practice to understand this emerging technology. In this session, hear a primer on bitcoin and the distributed ledger.

Highlights

Artificial Intelligence

Brian Jalal Crowley, CPA - Senior Manager, Audit and Assurance, Deloitte

In this session, the speaker will cover:

  • AI Overview – high-level introduction to the technologies and techniques
  • Opportunities and challenges for clients
  • Opportunities and challenges for CPAs

Bitcoin Technology

Rich Vera, CPA, CITP, MBA, MSc, CFE, CFCE, CCCE, CECFE, AQA - Director of Digital and Financial Forensics, Critical Elements, Inc.

Jessica Gotthold, CFI, CES - President and CEO, Critical Elements, Inc.

In this session, the speakers will cover:

  • Bitcoin / Cryptocurrency Background
  • Bitcoin transactions / Blockchain
  • Bitcoin and financial forensics

Benefits

Earn 4 CPE credits in CS.

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October 22, 20188:15-11:55 AM EDTTax Cuts and Jobs Act Update
Hear the latest on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act including Section 199A pass through entities.

Highlights

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's Section 199A 20% deduction: Limitations and Optimization
Parag Patel, Esq. - Patel Law Offices
The most complex and important provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the Section 199A 20% deduction for pass-through entity owners and real estate investors. Tax professionals must understand how Section 199A works so their clients can take advantage of the tremendous opportunities offered by Section 199A. Through case studies, we will explore the 199A deduction limitations and how to design strategies to optimize the deduction and reduce the impact of the service business and non-service business limitations.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Update
Gary Prince, Jr., CPA, J.D., LL.M. - Mantell, Prince & Reynolds, P.C.
In this session, the speaker will discuss provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act other than Section 199A.  Individual, business, estate, and gift taxes will be addressed.

Benefits

Earn 4 CPE credits in TX.

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November 30, 20188:15-11:55 AM EDTA&A Update / Peer Review
Learn about quality control standards and the right information to identify for an upcoming peer review. Additionally, hot topics in accounting and auditing will be discussed.

Highlights

Accounting & Auditing Update
Kristin Fee, CPA & Dave Dacey, CPA - Withum Smith+Brown, PC

Hear the latest updates, including:

  • Statements on Auditing Standards:
    • SAS 132: The Auditor's Consideration of an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
    • SAS 133: Auditor Involvement with Exempt Offering Documents
    • Other AICPA proposed amendments
  • Risk assessment and internal controls
  • SSARS 24
  • New ASUs issued to account for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
  • ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition
  • More current hot topics in A&A

Benefits

Earn 4 CPE credits in AA.

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December 7, 20188:00-4:00 PM ESTAnnual Tax Seminar
Hear an update on all areas of taxation at this popular one-day event. Together with industry experts, explore the latest in state and federal tax legislation.

Don't miss this timely update before the chaos of tax season ensues!

Highlights

7:45-8 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors

8-8:15 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks and Announcements

8:15-9:55 a.m.
Individual Tax Update
Patrick Deo, CPA, Cr.FA - Deo, LaManna, Deo, & Co., P.C.

Information on federal individual taxation including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, recent rulings, and court cases will be given during this informative session.

9:55-10:10 a.m.
Break & Exhibitors

10:10-11:50 a.m.
Tax Classification and Uses of Trusts
Daniel Kessler, J.D., LL.M. - Connell Foley, LLP

  • Brief Overview of Trusts
    • History
    • Creation
    • Key Terminology
  • Simple versus Complex Trusts
    • Definitions
    • Taxation
    • Key Differences
    • Uses
  • Grantor Trusts
    • Identification
    • Taxation
    • Uses (from Revocable Trusts to IDGTs and BDITs)
  • Domestic versus Foreign Trusts
    • Identification
    • Taxation
    • Uses

11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Exhibitors

12:30-2:10 p.m.
Corporate Tax Update
Philip Drudy, CPA, Esq. - Smolin, Lupin & Co., P.A.

Review of TCJA provisions that impact corporations other than 199A:

  • Flat Rate
  • Choice of Entity C-Corporation or Pass-Through
  • Business Interest Limitation
  • Bonus Depreciation
  • Small Business Accounting Changes
  • New Qualified Opportunity Zone Provisions
  • Qualified Small Business Corporations (QSBCs)
  • Modified Territorial System
  • Other

A corporate update other than TCJA and information on the Wayfair v. South Dakota decision will also be given. 

2:10-2:20 p.m.
Break

2:20-4 p.m.
State Tax Update
Alan Preis, CPA - Alan J. Preis, CPA, PC

Hear a focused discussion on what's new at the New Jersey Division of Taxation and a review of new and upcoming tax legislation and regulations for businesses and individuals.

Benefits

Earn 8 CPE credits in Taxation.

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January 18, 20198:15-11:55 AM ESTNexus Issues / Market-Based Sourcing / New Jersey Taxation Update
In this meeting, hear a state tax update in light of the recent Wayfair decision. Then, hear more New Jersey-focused issues including a New Jersey Homeowner's Guide to Property Taxes.

Benefits

Earn 4 CPE credits in TX.

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May 17, 20198:00-4:10 PM EDTAccounting and Auditing Update
Don't miss this all-day accounting and auditing program featuring accounting and auditing hot topics.

Highlights

2019 Accounting and Auditing Update

8:15 - 9:55 a.m. 
Lease Accounting and Revenue Recognition Update
Laura Crowley, CPA, MBA - Citrin Cooperman

The new lease accounting standard went into effect January 1, 2019.  Make sure you are up to date with the new model that also aligns with the new revenue recognition standard.

9:55 - 10:10 a.m. 
Break

10:10 -11:50 a.m. 
Audits of Employee Benefits Plans
Steve Friedman, J.D., LL.M. - Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Employee Benefit Plans are constantly affected by changing laws and regulations. This year, our update will focus on:

  • Fiduciary and benefit committee operations
  • Plan administration issues
  • Litigation Update - why did these plans get into trouble?

11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch

12:30 - 2:10 p.m. 
Risk Management Essentials
John Raspante, CPA, MST, CDFA - Brown & Brown Insurance

In this session, we will discuss:

  • Current trends in professional liability claims
  • Best practices in claims mitigation
  • Cyber liability exposures

2:10 - 2:20 p.m.
Break

2:20 - 4:00 p.m. 
Compilations and Reviews
June Toth, CPA, CFF, CITP - ZBT Certified Public Accounting & Consulting, LLC

Benefits

Earn 8 CPE credits in A&A.

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