2017 Hot Topics for New Jersey CPAs Web-Based Learning Pass

(Product #: 11541) As a New Jersey CPA, we recognize your challenge to keep up with the constantly changing accounting landscape and ever-evolving state economy. With this pass, you’ll tune in to a one-hour virtual event every month to easily and quickly stay abreast of the top issues that will make an impact on you and your Garden State clients.

This pass was developed to provide information on hot topics affecting New Jersey CPAs. Topics are subject to change depending on the regulatory landscape and industry happenings.

The pass is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person.


$99.00 - Member Price

$199.00 - Nonmember Price

Events included in this bundle:

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June 23, 20179:00-10:00 AM EDTIssuesWatch with Ralph Thomas
An update from the CEO on issues that impact CPAs and financial professionals.

Highlights

Each edition of IssuesWatch covers trends and developments in business, the profession and the economy as well as legislative and regulatory changes and their implications.This edition will also focus on the results of the New Jersey gubernatorial primary election and national and local advocacy initiatives. Each broadcast includes live Q&A with the attendees.

Missed a previous webcast? Visit our Video Library to access the recordings.

Benefits

NJCPA members may tune in for FREE and will receive 1 CPE credit per edition.

NOTE: You will only be eligible for CPE Credit once for this webcast even if you attend multiple dates.
(Live Webcast: 6/23, Live Replays: 6/29 & 7/6).

Designed For

CPAs and Financial Professionals

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July 27, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Estate Planning Update
This webinar will provide an update on the current estate planning environment at the federal and state levels.

Highlights

Planning in an Uncertain Estate Tax Environment
Christine G. Pronek, CPA, MST - PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
Is estate planning still necesssary? This webinar will discuss the current and projected estate tax regimes at both the federal and state levels.

Designed For

CPAs and financial professionals who are advising clients on estate planning issues.

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August 17, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Schemes, Scams and Fraud
In this digital age we're more connected than ever before. However, this wealth of information makes us increasingly vulnerable. Tune in for an overview of current schemes, scams and frauds.

Highlights

IRS Special Agent Robert Glantz discusses schemes, scams and fraud and what the IRS Criminal Investigation Division is doing to combat these criminal violations.

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September 14, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: The Evolution of Health Benefits
Examine the current state of health benefits and take an in-depth look at how the industry is evolving.

Highlights

Analytics: The Evolution of Health Benefits
Brad Adamczyk - AXIM
Discussing the historical causes and inefficiencies that led to the current state of health benefits. Then providing CPA’s with information on how the industry is evolving, the role of analytical data, and the questions they should be asking themselves and their clients when it comes to evaluating their current and future benefits.

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October 19, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Building Your Professional Brand
According to a recent article by CGMA Magazine, senior roles place more emphasis on soft skills such as business acumen and communication skills, and less emphasis on technical accounting skills. Attend this webinar and learn how you can leverage your professional brand and online presence to set yourself apart from the competition.

Highlights

Building Your Distinctive Professional Brand
Heather Sperduto - ADP
This course will help you define your unique professional brand to help you differentiate yourself among your colleagues, shape your message to clients, and build your network of contacts. You will leave with tools for evaluating and building your online presence and positioning yourself as an influencer.

Learning Objectives:
  • Define the value of having a professional brand
  • Create a personal brand statement that is unique and relevant
  • Create an engaging professional profile on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn
  • Evaluate your success and set goals for building an effective online presence

Designed For

CPAs and other financial professionals who want to increase the strength of their professional brand.

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November 16, 201712:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: Unclaimed Property Reporting in New Jersey
Hear from two UPA representatives who will discuss unclaimed property reporting and answer some frequently asked questions.

Highlights

All businesses with an operating presence in the State of New Jersey are required to report abandoned or unclaimed funds to the Unclaimed Property Administration (UPA). Property deemed abandoned as of June 30 should be reported and remitted by no later than Oct. 31. The state also requires that a negative filing be submitted if the holder does not have any unclaimed property to report. Two UPA representatives will discuss this requirement and answer CPAs’ questions.

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December 15, 20179:00-10:00 AM ESTIssuesWatch with Ralph Thomas
An update from the CEO on issues that impact CPAs and financial professionals.

Highlights

Topics include macro trends in business, the profession and the economy as well as legislative and regulatory changes and their implications. Each broadcast includes live Q&A with attendees.

Missed a previous webcast? Visit our Video Library to access the recordings.

Benefits

NJCPA members may tune in for FREE and will receive 1 CPE credit per edition.

Each edition of IssuesWatch covers trends and developments in business, the profession and the economy as well as legislative and regulatory changes and their implications. This edition will also focus on issues impacting the 2018 tax filing season. Each broadcast includes live Q&A with the attendees.

NOTE: You will only be eligible for CPE Credit once for this webcast even if you attend multiple dates.
(Live Webcast: 12/17, Live Replays: 12/19, 12/20 & 12/27).

Designed For

CPAs and Financial Professionals

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January 18, 201812:00-1:00 PM ESTHot Topics: What Every Practitioner Should Know about Tax Reform
Examine key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although most changes won’t affect 2017 returns, now is the time to become familiar with this massive and groundbreaking Act.

Highlights

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been hailed as the largest major tax reform in over three decades. Learn about key provisions of the Act and how you can help clients navigate through new legislation. The session will highlight major areas of tax reform from both an individual and business standpoint and will examine certain questions that remain unanswered.

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January 30, 201810:00-11:00 AM ESTWhat Every Practitioner Should Know about Tax Reform (Live Replay)
Examine key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although most changes won’t affect 2017 returns, now is the time to become familiar with this massive and groundbreaking Act.

Highlights

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been hailed as the largest major tax reform in over three decades. Learn about key provisions of the Act and how you can help clients navigate through new legislation. The session will highlight major areas of tax reform from both an individual and business standpoint and will examine certain questions that remain unanswered.

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February 15, 201812:00-1:00 PM ESTHot Topics: Tax Reform for Individuals
Tax Reform for Individuals: Hear the latest regarding individual returns in this month's Hot Topics webinar.

Highlights

We will address key provisions and concerns such as:
  • Changes to individual taxation and deductions including AMT, Capital Gains, Standard and Itemized Deductions, Estate and Gift Tax, and more
  • Planning considerations moving forward into 2018
  • Big picture challenges in implementing the TCJA
  • Provisions impacting wealth transfer and charitable planning
  • How to effectively model and project the impact of TCJA
  • How to identify and plan for areas of uncertainty

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March 15, 201812:00-1:00 PM ESTHot Topics: Pass Through Entities
How does the new tax act impact pass through entities? Tune into this Hot Topics webinar to find out.

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April 19, 201812:00-1:15 PM EDTHot Topics: Understanding Blockchain
The future belongs to blockchain, it has the potential to disrupt so many old ways of doing business and create vast new opportunities beyond the financial services industry. Will blockchain do for assets what the internet has done for information? Will it decentralize control and revolutionize the way people transact? Join us as we evaluate the emerging technology underlying Crypto currency!

Highlights

We will address key provisions and concerns such as:
  • What is blockchain?
  • How can it impact, enhance and or disrupt certain sectors?
  • How do Crypto and Blockchain intersect?
  • What are some of the risks and benefits to Crypto currency today?
  • Where is the technology headed?

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May 17, 201812:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: What You Need to Know About Cannabis in New Jersey
Cannabis is a hot topic in New Jersey but with so much uncertainty, it can be confusing what's important and what isn't. Attend this month's Hot Topics webinar and find out exactly what you need to know about cannabis.

Highlights

Discussion Topics:
  • Legalizing marijuana in New Jersey – where do we stand with legislation and what are some of the key issues on both sides of the debate
  • Challenges that arise from setting up recreational use and medical marijuana businesses in the state
  • What can we learn from other states and how can we apply the knowledge to NJ

Designed For

CPAs in New Jersey who want to stay updated on cannabis.

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June 19, 201812:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: What You Need to Know About Cannabis in New Jersey (Replay)
Cannabis is a hot topic in New Jersey but with so much uncertainty, it can be confusing what's important and what isn't. Attend this month's Hot Topics webinar and find out exactly what you need to know about cannabis.

Highlights

Discussion Topics:
  • Legalizing marijuana in New Jersey – where do we stand with legislation and what are some of the key issues on both sides of the debate
  • Challenges that arise from setting up recreational use and medical marijuana businesses in the state
  • What can we learn from other states and how can we apply the knowledge to NJ

Designed For

CPAs in New Jersey who want to stay updated on cannabis.

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June 27, 201812:00-1:00 PM EDTHot Topics: What You Need to Know About Cannabis in New Jersey (Replay)
Cannabis is a hot topic in New Jersey but with so much uncertainty, it can be confusing what's important and what isn't. Attend this month's Hot Topics webinar and find out exactly what you need to know about cannabis.

Highlights

Discussion Topics:
  • Legalizing marijuana in New Jersey – where do we stand with legislation and what are some of the key issues on both sides of the debate
  • Challenges that arise from setting up recreational use and medical marijuana businesses in the state
  • What can we learn from other states and how can we apply the knowledge to NJ

Designed For

CPAs in New Jersey who want to stay updated on cannabis.

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