Austin CPA Chapter November & December 2009 CPE Courses

Below are the courses sponsored by the Austin CPA Chapter for November & December 2009. Register today before they sell out!

CSI for CPAs (8 hours CPE Credit)

November 4 8:30am $175/$250 Austin Chapter Training Facility

This fraud course will focus on improving a CPA's skills for detecting workplace fraud and abuse. The following topics will also be covered: Using a variety of technologies to efficiently and effectively locate misuse of corporate assets (primarily cash and inventory), How to identify and respond to red flags, Interviewing techniques, using a video made by experts and real employees, Case studies and discussion questions based on real fraud cases.

Ethical Business Decisions by Texas CPAs (4 hours CPE Credit)

November 10 12:30pm $95/$145 Austin Chapter Training Facility

This 4-hour State Board approved course will cover not only the rules of professional conduct but also realistic workplace situations often experienced by CPAs in industry, government and public accounting. Lunch is included with this class. This course will also be offered on December 14

Yellow Book Standards Update – 2007 Revision (8 hours CPE Credit)

November 11 8:30am $175/$250 Austin Chapter Training Facility

The GAO updated the Government Auditing Standards - also known as the Yellow Book - in 2007. Quality control standards were significantly revised and the document was pared down and clarified. If you haven't studied the standards in this post-Enron era, you will want to attend this course to get up to speed. The Federal government created the Yellow Book to guide the auditors of federal programs. Because the standards are so comprehensive and reasonable, many organizations that are not subject to federal regulations have adopted them for use in their audit shops. This course qualifies for Yellow Book credit. In this workshop, you will learn what the Yellow Book requires for Audit plans, Working papers, Audit supervision, Reports, Continuing professional education, Independence, Professional conduct, Peer Review and Quality control.

Federal Tax Update (8 hours CPE Credit)

November 17 8:30am $175/$250 Austin Chapter Training Facility

Whether you are a generalist or a tax specialist, you will take away valuable information and insights from this eight-hour program. The course will bring you up-to-date on current issues in federal income taxation affecting individuals and small business owners with emphasis on comprehensive coverage and analysis of 2009 tax law; analysis, updates and new developments of 2008 and earlier tax law; important court cases; Treasury income tax regulations; and IRS revenue rulings and procedures. This course will also be offered on January 18, 2010 at the Williamson Conference Center, Round Rock

Controller Issues in a Difficult & Changing Economy (9 hours CPE Credit)

November 19 8:30am $175/$250 Austin Chapter Training Facility

This 9-hour course includes lunch and will provide attendees with overviews and updates relevant to CFOs and Controllers on the following topics:

On the Margin: What Controllers Need to Know About the Revised Texas Franchise Tax How to Minimize Audit Fees The Most Common Mistakes Managers Make in an Uncertain Economy Networking Security: ROI vs ROV Impact of This Economy On Your Ability to Borrow, Invest & Manage Cash Flow At Your Bank Wage & Hour Bootcamp Fraud in Small Business Maximizing Your Collection Potential Employment Law & Legislative Update

Modern Business & Family Law for Accountants (8 hours CPE Credit)

December 3 8:30am $175/$250 Austin Chapter Training Facility

The purpose of this seminar is to discuss, update and review a variety of business and family law issues encountered by both business and individual clients, as well as identify potential legal issues before problems develop. Typically, CPAs and in-house accountants are in a better position to identify their clients'/employers' legal problems than attorneys and a good understanding of various business and family law subjects can enable them to be a great resource. This seminar will provide a basic understanding of: Corporate and business entities and the Texas Business Code; Probate, wills and trusts; Bankruptcy; Consumer protection; Real estate; Divorce and community property; International tax; Employment law; Director and officer fiduciary duties and liabilities; Intellectual property; Litigation; Natural resources; Health; and Not-for-profits.

Individual Income Tax Update (8 hours CPE Credit)

December 17 8:30am $175/$250 Williamson Conference Center

This course provides coverage of the current issues affecting individuals and sole proprietorships as the tax season approaches. The seminar will cover the major provisions affecting the upcoming tax filing season. Recent Legislation will be discussed. In addition, discussion will include updates on relevant tax cases, rulings and regulations that impact on individual taxpayers, businesses, investments, and retirement plans. Among the areas covered will be alternative minimum tax; capital gain and loss issues, passive loss, AMT, retirement, charitable contributions, flow-through items from pass-through entities, foreign income; Schedule C issues, Personal Residence limits, and much more. The course will include and updates to estates and trusts. In addition, the course will also explore tax-planning opportunities. Finally, the seminar will also discuss recent legislation passed to address current economic conditions. This course will also be offered at the Austin Chapter Training Facility on January 25 and February 1.

Business Tax Update (8 hours CPE Credit)

December 18 8:30am $175/$250 Williamson Conference Center

This course summarizes the major provisions affecting the upcoming tax filing season. Recent and proposed legislation affecting corporations and partnerships will be discussed. In addition, the seminar will discuss tax reporting, matters affecting business expenses, depreciation and Section 179, revised Capitalization Rules, rulings and regulations that have occurred over the past year which impacting C corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs. The seminar will also discuss recent legislation passed to address current economic conditions. Updates to the Texas Margin Tax will also be discussed as well as tax planning opportunities. This course will also be offered at the Austin Chapter Training Facility on January 26 and February 2 .

If you have any questions about these or other Austin Chapter courses, please contact Kaira Tanwar.

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