Tuesday, December 4, 2018
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Lancaster County Convention Center
Business owners and executives from throughout Pennsylvania attend our annual seminar to get the latest updates in tax, accounting and the economic landscape so that they are better positioned for success in the following year. We provide all of the key information you will need in just one day and offer seven free CPE credits!
This event is by invitation only and a registration code was included in our electronic invitation. Continental breakfast, snacks, served lunch and a cocktail reception will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but be sure to register early; seating is limited.
REGISTER HERE
Questions about our Tax and A&A Update or need the registration code? Contact Lindsey Chretien at lchretien@rklcpa.com
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Event Agenda:
7 – 8 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8 – 9:50 a.m. – Corporate Tax Update
Eric Wenger, Partner, RKL Tax Services Group
Wendy Lance, Partner, RKL Tax Services Group
Robert Gratalo, Partner and Leader, RKL Tax Services Group
Dave Achey, Manager, RKL Tax Services Group
Discover recent developments affecting corporate taxpayers on the federal level. This session will focus on the impact of recent tax legislation, new tax regulations, recent court cases and IRS rulings. It will also highlight Section 199A, accounting methods and international tax. Attendees of this session will be able to interpret recent corporate tax updates and implement various tax planning strategies in the current marketplace. (Qualifies for 2 Taxation CPE credits.)
9:50 – 10:10 a.m. Break
10:10 – 11 a.m. – Corporate Tax Update: Recent Developments in State and Local Taxes and R&D Credits
Jason Skrinak, State and Local Tax Practice Leader, RKL Tax Services Group
Mike DePaul, Partner, RKL Tax Services Group
Joshua Weiss, Manager, RKL Tax Services Group
Our state and local tax expert will deliver timely updates related to Pennsylvania tax developments, highlighting information related to corporate net income tax, credits and incentives. The session will also provide guidance related to South Dakota vs. Wayfair Inc. and its impact on PA businesses and individuals. In addition, our Research and Development (R&D) Credit expert will cover the fundamentals of the R&D Tax Credit, including the history and recent developments of the credit as well as project qualifications, benefit calculations and common issues. Attendees will be properly informed of recent state developments in order to maintain compliance in PA. In addition, attendees will be able to recognize how to identify qualifying R&D projects, understand how to calculate the credit and consider all relevant issues to maximize the benefit. (Qualifies for 1 Taxation CPE credit.)
11 – 11:50 a.m. – Individual Tax Update
Ruthann Woll, Principal, RKL Tax Services Group
Mike DePaul, Partner, RKL Tax Services Group
This session will focus on the Tax Cuts and Job Acts impact on individual taxpayers and highlight tax planning strategies for individual taxpayers. Attendees of this session will be able to interpret recent individual tax updates and various wealth strategies in the context of the current marketplace. (Qualifies for 1 Taxation CPE credit.)
12 – 1 p.m. – Lunch
1:10 – 2 p.m. – Blockchain: Clever Advertising or True Innovation?
Jay Schulman, RSM US LLP
Blockchain is one of the most hyped technologies this year. Is it all just hype or is there more to it? In this presentation, Jay Schulman of RSM US LLP will walk you through what Blockchain is, how it works and how it is different from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. You’ll also learn about the different use cases for Blockchain technology and how they can disrupt your company. Join us to brush up on your Blockchain knowledge and decide for yourself if it’s clever advertising or true innovation. (Qualifies for 1 Specialized Knowledge CPE credit.)
2 – 2:20 p.m. – Break
2:20 – 3:10 p.m. – Economic Update
Nicholas Boyer, Chief Investment Officer/Executive Vice President, RKL Wealth Management
This presentation provides detailed discussions of local and national economies using the most up-to-date data available. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of critical aspects of local economic life, including the performance of financial, labor, and real estate markets. (Qualifies for 1 Specialized Knowledge CPE credit.)
3:10 – 4 p.m. – Accounting Standards Update
Jim Pruzinsky, Partner, RKL Audit Services Group
Through this overview of recently issued and currently proposed standards, attendees will be able to identify and apply these new and pending accounting updates in their organizations, including the new revenue recognition standard that replaced GAAP with a principle-based approach to determining revenue recognition. (Qualifies for 1 Audit & Accounting CPE credit.)
4 – 5:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception
After a full day of CPE, it’s time to unwind from absorbing all that new information as well as catch up with old and new friends and colleagues from organizations throughout Central and Eastern PA. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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CPE Information
CPE: Earn up to seven hours in the fields of specialized knowledge, taxation, and audit and accounting. See course descriptions.
Cancellations: Cancellations outside of unforeseen circumstances are requested by November 28.
Prerequisites: None | Advanced Preparation: None | Program Level: Basic | Delivery Method: Group-Live
For information regarding our complaint policy, contact RKL’s HR department at 717.394.5666.
RKL is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE Credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.learningmarket.org.
SEATING IS LIMITED; REGISTER TODAY!
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