What s inside C CPE CPA ircular 2 Individual Income Tax Update 2 3 4 Business Income Tax Update Tillinger s Federal Tax Update Roundtable Discussion Groups Ethics for CPAs: It s A Matter of Choice Presented by: Deanna Sullivan, CPA (SullivanSolutions) Ethical behavior is more than mere knowledge of right and wrong, but making the right choices for our profession and organization. The public looks to us as a standard of ethics and integrity and the Texas State Board holds us accountable for protecting the CPA brand. Are we meeting these obligations? In this interactive and thought-provoking session participants will have the opportunity to: Explore the foundations and philosophies of ethics Understand the TSBPA Rules of Professional Conduct and the core values of our profession Practice applying ethical judgment in making choices appropriate for the profession and the public Identify the components and red flags of fraud and determine improvement opportunities for protecting the brand Course Objectives: To meet the TSBPA's requirement for CPAs to educate themselves in the ethics of the profession. Level of Instruction: Intermediate Course No./Date/Time/ Location: PRE228.H February 24, 2017 12:30-4 p.m. HCPAS Training Facility, 777 Post Oak, STE 500 Houston 77056 PRE229.H March 31, 2017 12:30-4 p.m. HCPAS Training Facility, 777 Post Oak, STE 500 Houston 77056 PRE230.H April 24, 2017 12:30-4 p.m. HCPAS Training Facility, 777 Post Oak, STE 500 Houston 77056 CPE Credit: 4 Hours Cost: $100 Houston/TSCPA Members; Non-CPA; $120 Walk-in $150 Nonmember CPA; $170 Walk-in PLEASE BE ON TIME! LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE CLASS!
2 Individual Income Tax Update Presented by: Blaise C. Bender, CPA, JD This tax update will discuss items affecting taxpayers and tax practitioners associated with the upcoming tax season. Areas of discussion include IRS rules, revenue rulings, revenue procedures and key case law decisions associated with the following: W-2 reporting & gross income issues Adjustments to gross income IRS audits & administrative procedures Course Objective: 1. Bring CPAs up to date on current issues in federal income taxation affecting individuals and sole proprietorships. 2. Explore possible tax planning opportunities for individual taxpayers. Level of Instruction: Intermediate/Advanced CPE CREDIT: 8 hours each course LOCATION: Houston Chapter Training Facility 777 Post Oak Blvd. #500 TIME: DATE: 8:30 a.m. 4:45 p.m. January 25, 2017 SEM273.F February 9, 2017 SEM275.F COST: $225 Houston/Other Chapter Member or Non-CPA; $250 Walk-in $275 Nonmember CPA; $300 Walk-in Box Lunch included with advance registration. Please call the Society Office if you have any special dietary requests. Business Income Tax Update Presented by: Blaise C. Bender, CPA, JD This tax update will discuss items affecting taxpayers and tax practitioners associated with the upcoming tax season. Areas of discussion include the following: Level of Instruction: Update Revised due dates for corporations and partnerships New safe harbor election for repair and maintenance expenses Revised business tax credits Texas margin tax update CPE CREDIT: 8 hours each course LOCATION: Houston Chapter Training Facility 777 Post Oak Blvd. #500 Course Objective: 1. Bring CPAs up to date on current issues in federal taxation matters impacting corporations, partnerships and LLCs. 2. Explore possible tax planning opportunities for corporations, partnerships and LLCs. 3. Understand changes to the Texas Margin Tax. TIME: DATE: COST: 8:30 a.m 4:45 p.m. January 26, 2017 SEM274.F February 10, 2017 SEM276.F $225 Houston/Other Chapter Member or Non-CPA; $250 Walk-in $275 Nonmember CPA; $300 Walk-in Box Lunch included with advance registration. Please call the Society Office if you have any special dietary requests.
3 Presented by: Steven J. Tillinger, CPA Whether you are a generalist or a tax specialist, you will take away valuable information and insights from this eight-hour program. The course will bring you up-to-date on current issues in federal income taxation affecting individuals and small business owners with emphasis on coverage and analysis of any 2016 tax legislation; updates and new developments of 2015 and earlier tax law; important court cases; Treasury income tax regulations; IRS revenue rulings and procedures; and more! Sessions include: Tillinger s Federal Tax Update New centralized partnership audit rules Consistent basis reporting rules between estates and beneficiaries The proposed debt versus equity regulations Updates on tax legislation, with emphasis on those provisions that take effect in 2016 and beyond Course Objective: To provide an update of recent developments in federal income taxation. Level of Instruction: Intermediate/Advanced - Update SEM265.F Date: February 16, 2017 Location: HCPAS Training Facility 777 Post Oak Blvd. #500 Houston 77056 NWS266.F Date: February 24, 2017 Location: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Northwest 20303 Chasewood Park Drive Houston 77070 (sponsored by the NW Houston CPA Business Roundtable) Prerequisite: Some basic knowledge of individual and small business tax. TIME: 8:30 a.m. 4:45 p.m. CPE CREDIT: 8 hours each course COST: $225 Houston/Other Chapter Member or Non-CPA; $250 Walk-in $275 Nonmember CPA; $300 Walk-in Box Lunch included with advance registration. Please call the Society Office if you have any special dietary requests. Decision-Making for a New Era Presented by: Arleen Thomas, managing director Americas and Global Offerings at the AICPA Ash Noah VP of CGMA External Relations at the AICPA In an era of disruptive change when even the most established business models come under threat, organizations need to make good strategic decisions quickly - and then deliver on their strategic choice. However, major flaws in companies decision making are costing companies dearly. A survey of major organizations throughout the world conducted by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) suggests that decision making in many businesses could be fundamentally improved. Following the CPE session, you are invited to stay for an informative session on recent developments around the CGMA designation. Houston CPA Society has partnered with Royal Dutch Shell and the American Institute of CPAs to give this informative presentation. Course Objective: To equip businesses to make good strategic decisions quickly. Level of Instruction: Update CPE CREDIT: 1 hour LOCATION: One Shell Plaza 910 Louisiana St. Houston 77002 DATE: February 2, 2017 TIME: 12 p.m. 2 p.m. Box Lunch included with advance registration. Please call the Society Office if you have any special dietary requests.
4 2016-2017 ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUPS Join this popular alternative to classroom continuing education. The lecture/roundtable discussion format makes for a lively exchange of information and experiences among CPAs with similar interests. Some members have formed long-term friendships and associations through their involvement with a study group. MAP Roundtable Discussion Group (MAP216.S) sponsored by the Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Committee. If you are in practice or live near the Downtown to Galleria area this is for you! This group meets at the Society s Galleria office, 777 Post Oak Blvd. Houston 77056 the third Tuesday of each month, except during tax season, from 12-2 p.m. (Dutch treat lunch is optional). By joining this group you can earn up to 18 hours of CPE Credit. Upcoming Events: MAP 251.S January 24, 2017 Location: HCPAS Training Facility 777 Post Oak, STE 500 Houston, TX 77056 Business and Individual Tax Update Austin Carlson (Gray Reed & McGraw PC) NW Houston CPA Business Roundtable (NWS217.S) Participants may register for all sessions by selecting the discounted annual fee, or may select the per session fee for only those presentations of interest. Study Group members are emailed notices at least seven (7) working days prior to each meeting with topic and speaker information. Suggestions for topics and discussion leaders are welcomed! Single Session Fees: $25 Houston/other chapter member or Non-CPA $40 nonmember CPA Becker Professional Education and the Houston CPA Society are joining forces to offer you an incredible member benefit! 5% off the standard $295 for the YEARLY B2C On-Demand Subscription Use Promo Code - HoustonCPE100 5% off the standard $395 for the YEARLY B2C On-Demand and Webcast Subscription Use Promo Code- HoustonCPE105 5% off the standard $79 for the YEARLY B2C Single Course Purchase Use Promo Code: HoustonCPE50 Becker s Continuing Professional Education covers the critical topics you need: Government Revenue Recognition Tax Audit Finance and Economics International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) And much more! Visit www.becker.com/cpe to view our full course catalog or visit www.houstoncpa.org LOGON and click Member Benefits in the Member Services section. For more information, contact Amy Newell at 713.622.7733 x250, anewell@houstoncpa.org
5 Date Course # Hours CPEMbr/Nonmbr Fee 1/24 MAP 251.S MAP Roundtable Discussion Group $25/$40 $ 1/25 SEM273.F Individual Income Tax Update 8 $225/$275 $ 1/26 SEM274.F Business Income Tax Update 8 $225/$275 $ 2/9 SEM275.F Individual Income Tax Update 8 $225/$275 $ 2/10 SEM276.F Business Income Tax Update 8 $225/$275 $ 2/16 SEM265.F Tillinger's Federal Tax Update 8 $225/$275 $ 2/24 PRE228.H Ethics for CPAs: It s a Matter of Choice 4 $100/$150 $ 2/24 NWS266.F Tillinger's Federal Tax Update 8 $225/$275 $ TSBPA Registered Sponsor ID #000094 CPE Foundation Total $ Classes held in CPA Training Facility include free garage parking; no accommodation for oversized vehicles. Please see website for information regarding access to our facility during surrounding construction. Ideal meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Participants may wish to bring outerwear to ensure comfort. PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE PAGE WITH PAYMENT REFUND POLICY: Cancellation fees: $5.00 for all 1-3 hour programs; $10.00 for 4-8 hour programs; $20.00 for programs with fees over $100.00; $50.00 for all conferences. NO REFUNDS will be issued on cancellations received after 12:00 Noon five working days prior to the seminar. NO SHOWS forfeit the entire registration fee. YOU WILL RECEIVE A REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION (EMAIL ONLY) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. Attendance confirmations may be obtained following the program. A registration may be transferred to another individual; an additional registration fee will be charged to a nonmember CPA transferee. Make checks payable to: Houston TSCPA Foundation 777 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 500 Houston, Texas 77056-3212 / FAX (713) 622-3327 (For Credit Card Registrations only) NAME BADGE NAME FIRM ADDRESS CITY/ST/ZIP+4 EMAIL DAYTIME PHONE NO. FAX NO. ARE YOU A CPA? Y N NEW ADDRESS/PHONE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: Auth Code AMEX VISA MasterCard Discover Card No. Exp Date *CVC Number *Three digit security code on the back of card (four digit on front of AMEX). Cardholder Name (please print) Signature LOGIN and Register Online www.houstoncpa.org One registration per form. Copies accepted. WALK-INS SUBJECT TO LATE FEE. Special Dietary/ADA Needs? Call 713.622.7733
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Houston, Texas Permit No. 7165 777 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 500, Houston TX 77056-3212 713.622.7733 FAX 713.622.0522 www.houstoncpa.org LOGIN and Register Online www.houstoncpa.org TSCPA Course Schedule (To register go to www.tscpa.org or call 800.428.0272) DATE COURSE HRS 1/24 Personal and Professional Ethics for Texas CPAs 4 2/13 Identity Theft: Preventing, Detecting, and Investigating 8 2/14 U.S. GAAP: Review for Business & Industry 8 2/21 Transforming Your Role as Controller to Business Partner 8 2/22 Current Economic Issues and Their Impact on the CFO/Controller 8 2/23 Personal and Professional Ethics for Texas CPAs 4 2/23 Advanced Controller and CFO Skills 8 3/23 Personal and Professional Ethics for Texas CPAs 4 All courses are held at the HCPAS Training Facility unless otherwise noted.