February 18, 2009
2020 Group USA CEO and President, Christian Frederiksen has been invited to present 2 sessions at the upcoming AICPA Practitioners Symposium. 2020 has been able to negotiate a special $100 discount for 2020 members if they would like to attend the 3 day event at the Bellagio from May 4.
Mission Possible is the theme of this year’s event – with the right tools and ideas, it is possible to thrive in this economy. The 2008 AICPA Practitioners Symposium arrives in Las Vegas right after tax season! With five separate tracks, you will find everything you need to develop your successful practice. Hear new ideas in succession planning, staffing and retention. Find out about changes in the marketplace including human resource management, tax issues and new and revised auditing standards. Learn about the latest innovations in technology and discover how to apply that new technology to your firm.
Conference highlights include:
Keynote presentation by Jonathan Pond - author, specialist on the economy and TV personality - providing an Economic and Political Outlook that is very critical in this time of uncertainty.
A lunch presentation by Rebecca Ryan, Next Generation Consulting - Mentoring Should Not Be a Cover-Up for Poor Management
General session – Technology Update – What All Size Firms Need to Know, presented by Randy Johnston of the K2 Network Management Group.
General Session – Update on the Profession, by Barry Melancon, President & CEO, AICPA & Ernie Almonte, Chairman of the Board of Directors, AICPA
General Session – Accountants’ Legal Liability – How to Protect Your Firm and Yourself, presented by Mary Eklund, J.D., of Ecklund, Rockey Stratton, P.S.
Keynote Presentation by Christine Holton Cashen, A Dynamic Speaker, Inc. – Get What You Want With What You’ve Got!
Five tracks focused on A&A, Tax, Mission Possible, Management of an Accounting Practice & Leadership in the New Economy
•We also have 72 sessions to choose from. Hot topics include:
oHow to Negotiate With the IRS
oWorking with Fair Value Under GAAP and GAAS: What’s the Latest?
oWeird Real Estate Tax Problems
oA Leader’s View from the Outside: Succeeding in the Changing Financial Environment
oDeveloping Women Leaders
oA Leader’s View from Your Partners: A Guide to Partnership Agreements
oAsk the Experts Tax Panel
oNot-for-Profit Update
oMarketing Tips for Small Firms on a Budget
oBusiness Valuation Fundamentals
oYour Digital Edge: Best Practices in CPA Firm Automation
oWealth Transfer Tax Update
oAn Update from the ASB
oHow to Help Clients in a Slow Economy
oSingle Audit Update
oIFRS – The Basics
oDocumenting Internal Controls
oDeveloping Your Owners for the Future
oFirm of the Future – What do Young CPAs Really Want?
oFASB Update: New Projects & Standards
oAdding Wealth Management Services to Your Firm
oASB Update
oTax on the Hill: Congressional Update
oBilling & Collection in Tough Economic Times
oA View from Senior Leaders Panel
oMAP Survey Results
o…and much more
Networking opportunities abound. In addition to our conference Networking Reception on Monday evening, PCPS will be hosting a reception on Tuesday evening, open to members, guests and prospective members. This event is not to be missed!
You can find out more information at their website www.cpa2biz.com/conferences
If you are planning on attending, use the coupon code “PEER” to save $100 on your registration. You have to register by April 1 though to get the discount.
