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Aggressive Tax Planning for Corporations

Field of Study: Taxation
Objective: Learn strategies that will maximize tax savings for your corporate clients
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits:
2.4 hours

Not for the faint of heart! Learn how to be on the offensive, not the defensive in creating tax plans for corporations. Case studies will lead to intriguing discussions of real-world experiences.

 
Choice of Entity
Field of Study: Consulting Services
Objective: Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the most common business entities
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 4.4 hours

Discover the legal and tax comparisons of various types of entities, including LLC vs. S Corp, Partnership vs. LLC, and C Corp vs. S Corp, Sole proprietorship vs. S Corp, and Disregarded entities (one member LLC).
 
Client Opportunities Through the Small Business Administration
Field of Study: Management
Objective: Learn about the resources the SBA may offer your clients CPE
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
Credits: 3.6 hours

Hear the history of this often overlooked business resource. Find out about financing opportunities available through the SBA, who qualifies for assistance, and the fees and financing procedures during this informative session.
 
Corporate Fraud Investigation

Field of Study: Accounting and Auditing
Objective: Learn about corporate fraud investigation
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

An intriguing look into major, real-world corporate and accounting fraud, including the inside scoop on current investigations. Learn about federal law enforcement's role in the investigation of financial fraud, and hear about the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the accounting profession.

 
Employment Law for Small Businesses

Field of Study: Management
Objective: Learn the basics of employment law as it applies to small businesses
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

Explores the fundamentals of employment law, giving practical insight into employment issues and employee complaints pertaining primarily to small businesses. Includes an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which covers discrimination and sexual harassment.

 
Employment Law Update

Field of Study: Management
Objective: Refresh your knowledge of employment law and learn about changes affecting the legislation.
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 4 hours

Hear the latest issues affecting employment law. Special emphasis will be placed on the newly passed overtime legislation.

 
Economic Outlook/Leadership

Field of Study: Management
Objective: Help in guiding your organization through economic changes
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

Help guide your practice through the changing economy after this session that explores the effects of the economy on corporate America. Learn the leadership skills critical in making changes happen, increasing employee productivity, and improving your team's performance.

 
Estate and Gift Tax Planning
Field of Study: Taxation
Objective: Learn to maximize estate and gift tax planning
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 3.6 hours

Learn what constitutes a taxable estate during this session highlighting South Carolina Estate and Gift Tax Laws. Interested in living trusts, family limited partnerships, and tax returns of descendants and estates? Then this seminar is for you.
 
Ethics Lead to Excellence
Field of Study: Management
Objective: Revisit the importance of ethical business practices in the wake of national accounting scandals.
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

In a business climate fraught with struggle - greed vs. good, motivation vs. monotony, values vs. volume - discover the impact of ethical practices on yourself, your co-workers/subordinates, your business, and your clients.
 
Income Tax Update
Field of Study: Taxation
Objective: Prepare for the coming tax season, learning what's new for 2005.
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 4 hours

An overview of the business tax provisions in the Jobs Act, which recently landed on the president's desk for approval, this course will also focus on other developments affecting the tax code.
 
Individual and Corporate Income Tax Update

Field of Study: Taxation
Objective: Review tax law and learn about recently enacted changes
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 8 hours

Prepare for the coming tax season with this comprehensive overview of 2003 tax law. Discover the impact of the major provisions of new tax legislation and regulations on both individual taxpayers and businesses. Hear about the latest tax issues and developments.

 
IRS Section 412(l) Defined Benefit Plans
Field of Study: Consulting Services
Objective: Learn how these plans are different form other defined benefit plans
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

Who is the market? How are they different from other defined benefit plans? This and more will be presented during this session that will discuss recent implementation and marketing abuses. Case histories will bring the facts to life.
 
Probate, Wills, and Powers of Attorney
Field of Study: Consulting
Objective: Learn the ins and outs of estate planning and asset protection
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2.3 hours

All you ever wanted to know about probate, wills, and titling of assets will be presented during this session. Also covered will be durable powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, personal representatives, and trustees. You'll learn the best ways to protect your clients and their assets.
 
Social Security Issues
Field of Study: Consulting
Objective: Learn about Social Security issues that your clients may face
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

Does it really matter when one elects to start Social Security benefits? And what factors affect the amount drawn upon retirement? Find out this and more, including information on survivor and disability benefits, during this overview of Social Security issues.
 
Technology Tips, Tidbits, and Trends

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge and Applications
Objective: Learn to use Excel to increase productivity
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

Discover what makes Excel so widely acclaimed and Quickbooks the world's most popular accounting software. This session offers an array of tricks to enhance your skills and improve your productivity using the technology already at your fingertips.

 
Variable Annuities

Field of Study: Consulting Services
Objective: Learn the benefits of variable annuities in investing
Type of instructional/delivery method: Group -- Live
CPE Credits: 2 hours

Explore principle protection, tax benefits, problems, and solutions. Learn ways to insure income and beneficiary protection. Also discover restricted beneficiary options during this overview of variable annuities.