2018 Guidance on Accounting Method Changes

Attend upcoming webinar and earn continuing education credits. Live Webinars   |   On-Demand   |   All-Access Plan Manage Preferences    |    View in Browser 2018 Guidance on Accounting Method Changes October   1 1 pm - 2:15 pm ET Presenter: Alex Bagne, President of ICS Tax, LLC (ICS) Credits: CPE, CLE in all states (Credit Details) Can't attend live? By registering, you will be able to view the course live, view a recording at any time after the live presentation, or both. Viewing Options: View on your computer, tablet, or smartphone Learn More Register Today Course Description   Taxpayers should adopt new accounting methods to implement valuable tax strategies and maintain compliance and remove IRS audit exposure. Accounting methods can be used as a tax-planning tool. Upon course completion, you'll be able to: Describe several popular accounting method changes Correct improper accounting methods to eliminate audit risk and maintain compliance with tax law Help taxpayers implement tax minimization strategies, including: Cost segregation studies and energy efficiency incentives Adopting favorable provisions of the Tangible Property Regulations Discuss recent tax rule changes Complete and file Form 3115 – Application for Change in Accounting Method Learn More Register Today About The Presenter   Alex Bagne is the President of ICS Tax, LLC (ICS), and serves as a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant. His expertise includes the tangible property regulations, cost segregation, energy efficiency incentives (179D/45L), research tax credits, fixed asset reviews, IC-DISC export incentives, and the LIFO inventory method. Prior to ICS, Alex worked for a decade with several Big Four firms, including Ernst & Young, Deloitte Tax, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is published in the AICPA's Tax Advisor magazine and Accounting Today. Alex earned a BSBA in accounting from The Ohio State University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from the Tulane School of Law. He is also the president and a certified member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). Learn More Register Today All-Access Membership   ● Earn continuing education credit for no additional fee ● Access courses on your computer, tablet, or smartphone ● More than 75 live webinars each month ● More than 1,500 on-demand courses Learn More Upcoming Webinars Ethics for Tax Professionals October 8 at 1 pm ET Learn More 2018 Updates to the Affordable Care Act October 10 at 3 pm ET Learn More Tolerances and Acceptable Measurements under the ADA October 11 at 11 am ET Learn More Questions? Please call us at 703-372-0550 Our Mailing Address: Clear Law Institute | 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste 1200 | Arlington | VA | 22203 Remove me from future emails. Manage email preferences. This email was sent to virginia.duffy.planetduffy@blogger.com. If you are receiving it in error, please reply to this email.

Unclaimed Property Multi-State Contingent Fee Audits: Are You Prepared?

Attend upcoming webinar and earn continuing education credits. Live Webinars   |   On-Demand   |   All-Access Plan Manage Preferences    |    View in Browser Unclaimed Property Multi-State Contingent Fee Audits: Are You Prepared? October   9 3 pm - 4:15 pm ET Presenter: Sonia Walwyn, of Duff & Phelps Credits: CPE (Credit Details) Can't attend live? By registering, you will be able to view the course live, view a recording at any time after the live presentation, or both. Viewing Options: View on your computer, tablet, or smartphone Learn More Register Today Course Description   States' auditors conduct unclaimed property audits on businesses. Those with unused vendor checks, gift cards, abandoned sources of income, third-party contracts, or misreported assets may be at risk. In this practical webinar, you will learn how to prepare for these audits and ensure future compliance. Upon course completion, you will be able to: Describe what is unclaimed property and what is "not" Identify areas where companies are at risk for audit Recognize state audit triggers Identify how to prepare for an audit Describe how to manage and defend against a multi-state contingent fee audit Recognize aggressive state tactics and audit approaches Know and understand your rights Analyze current cases impacted to track favorable vs. unfavorable unclaimed property laws Learn More Register Today About The Presenter   Sonia Walwyn is a director of the Tax Services practice at Duff & Phelps, with specific oversight of abandoned and unclaimed property. Sonia has utilized her experience of 30 years to assist clients on how to manage and defend against state-initiated audits and effectuate favorable settlements. Sonia served as sworn Deputy Treasurer/Deputy General Counsel to the Pennsylvania State Treasurer, and successfully defended Pennsylvania's unclaimed property statute before the Pennsylvania Supreme and appellate courts. Sonia has worked for two Big 4 accounting firms, serving as National Director and regional practice leader. Sonia earned an LLM in taxation from Villanova School of Law, a J.D. from Dickinson School of Law, and holds a B.S. in accounting from Elizabethtown. Sonia is a barred attorney and licensed CPA. Learn More Register Today All-Access Membership   ● Earn continuing education credit for no additional fee ● Access courses on your computer, tablet, or smartphone ● More than 75 live webinars each month ● More than 1,500 on-demand courses Learn More Upcoming Webinars Ethics for Tax Professionals October 8 at 1 pm ET Learn More 2018 Updates to the Affordable Care Act October 10 at 3 pm ET Learn More Tolerances and Acceptable Measurements under the ADA October 11 at 11 am ET Learn More Questions? Please call us at 703-372-0550 Our Mailing Address: Clear Law Institute | 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste 1200 | Arlington | VA | 22203 Remove me from future emails. Manage email preferences. This email was sent to virginia.duffy.planetduffy@blogger.com. If you are receiving it in error, please reply to this email.