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Royal Flush 2009 CPE Conference
Gear Up CPE Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
November 30 – December 5, 2009 | 48 Hours of CPE
A variety of courses offered, all for one LOW price: $899

Las Vegas image To Register:
Register for Royal Flush Online or call us at 800.231.1860 to register your seminar choices.

You can register for the entire week of courses, with the topic options you select, or for courses individually at the prices below.

1040 Pre-registration offered on-site, Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Seminar Location: Las Vegas Flamingo
$45 Room Rate for Monday-Thursday. $89 Room Rate for Friday & Saturday through 11/13/2009. Call 800.835.5686 or 702.733.3111 and mention Gear Up to receive the special room rate. Don't forget to register for the conference, and reserve your room now, before we sell out!

 Optional Pre-Seminar
 (not included in the package price.)

Seminar
Price
 
Sunday, Nov. 29    Helping Clients Through Troubled Times                8 CPE
Optional Course     8:00 am – 4:30 pm
$199
 
Bring your total CPE for the week to 56 hours by adding this seminar! Order with full Royal Flush Package and pay only $99!

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Package
Price
 
  Entire Week      Royal Flush package     48 CPE $899  
Select from several seminar options to create the week you need.
Register for Royal Flush Online or call us at 800.231.1860 to register your seminar choices.

 Royal Flush Individual Seminars
 (You may also order seminars individually at the prices shown below.)
Seminar
Price
 
Mon. & Tues.    1040 Individual Tax 16 CPE $369  
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1   8:00am - 4:30pm (Both days)      
    We will bring you up-to-date on all the changes and give you the essential planning tools to navigate those changes as well as provide a comprehensive review of Form 1040 complexities. Updated for tax legislation passed in late 2008 and in 2009 along with many important topics that impact your clients in these difficult times (e.g., foreclosures, repossessions, and debt forgiveness). New cases and rulings on important topics are included. Pre-req: Knowledge of income tax preparation

Wednesday      (you choose)      
 Morning          
Dec. 2   California Tax Update 4 CPE $95  
    8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.      
   

2009 will be another year of many changes for California. We will cover all the changes including: Expect more California tax changes as the State wrestles with balancing the budget. For the first time, California is set to introduce a carry back for net operating losses. Unless California conforms, the multitude of Federal changes will create problems on the California tax returns.

    —OR—      
    Accounting Foundations 4 CPE $95  
    8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.      
   

This course will cover the differences in application between GAAP and OCBOA, the preparation and presentation of financial statements including the accountant's report, key disclosures, and analytical procedures. The course will also include the study of a sample financial statement as critiqued from the perspective of a peer reviewer to help you prepare for the quality control inspection of your own practice.


Wednesday      (you choose)      
 Afternoon          
    Technology 2.0—How to Benefit from Technology
Advances in Your Practice
4 CPE $95  
    12:45 p.m. -4:30 p.m.      
    Attend this new seminar to learn how leading accounting firms are using the latest technology to maximize productivity and efficiency. Topics include: Windows 7 Preview and ways to solve the Vista dilemma, doing paperless right , PDFs, productivity boosters in your existing software, effective back ups, great tech gadget, utility software – some great little (or big) helpers, security update, remote computing, tax software review, and taking the myth and confusion out of networks.
    —OR—      
    Accounting Update 4 CPE $95  
    12:45 p.m. -4:30 p.m.      
   

This course addresses the most recent developments in the application of professional standards with a primary focus on the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services. Subject matter will also include the latest FASB pronouncements and AICPA ethics interpretations.

    —OR—      
    Business Entities 1 1/2 day (Wed. afternoon & Thurs.) 12 CPE $289  
    12:45 p.m. -4:30 p.m.      
    This course will provide a review of new tax laws, court cases, IRS rulings and notices, and other developments. We will explore the advantages and disadvantages of C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), general partnerships, and limited partnerships (including family limited partnerships).  This course will address important issues, planning opportunities, and techniques essential to providing service to all business clients.

Thursday     (you choose)      
Dec. 3          
    Compilation and Review 8 CPE $199  
    8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.      
   

If you prepare or report on unaudited financial statements of nonpublic companies, this course is for you. Learn about new pronouncements (SSARS) and review current pronouncements. Issues surrounding performance of compilation and review engagements including adherence with current standards are discussed. Includes: Latest SSARS and review of the authoritative pronouncements, responsibility for fraud & internal control, and special interest reporting—OCBOA financial statements, GAAP departures, going concern issues, prescribed forms.

    —OR—      
    Business Entities 1 1/2 day (Wed. afternoon & Thurs.) CPE & Price reflected above.
    8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.      
    (Continuation of Business Entities Day 1 above)

Fri. - Sat.   Estates and Trusts 16 CPE $369  
Dec. 4 - 5   8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Both days)      
   

This course explores the decisions required in handling clients’ estates and trusts from beginning to close, including tax elections, allocating assets to beneficiaries, and filing the final forms. We will analyze Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, and Form 706, Estate Tax Return, as well as all the new changes in the tax laws.


  Optional Evening Course!
  (not included in the package price.)
Seminar
Price
 
Monday Evening,
Nov. 30
Optional Course
  Professional Ethics for the EA
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2 CPE $59
 
    It is time for your yearly EA Ethics immunization. Get the booster shot you need, and have the two hours fly by. Well, maybe not fly by, but we promise that we will cover Treasury Department Circular 230 along with the essential Statements on Standards for Tax Services issued by the AICPA, which compliments the rules under Circular 230. The Office of Professional Responsibility has a new Director, Carolyn Gray, and many new disciplinary procedures are being explored. We want to make sure you understand all of the provisions so that you can be a zealous advocate for your client while fully complying with all of the rules that prescribe and proscribe our behavior before the IRS.

 Schedule may be adjusted closer to conference date.

Royal Flush Features:

  • Many course choices—design a week of learning that’s perfect for you!
  • Raffles for valuable prizes every day of the Royal Flush!
  • Enrollment includes delicious breakfasts, lunches, and break refreshments.

 
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or call 800.231.1860 now to register!
 

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