Gain an edge: educational opportunites

Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio), July-August, 2004

Registration Fees

* Member -- This fee applies to Ohio Society members and affiliates, or members of other state societies.

* Non-member -- All individuals who qualify for membership in The Ohio Society and choose not to be members/affiliates or individuals who do not work in an accounting- related field are charged an additional $145.

* Early Registration Target Date -- The early registration fee is a $40 discount off the standard fee and is applied to registrations received 14 days prior to the event date. The standard fee will be applied to any registrations received at The Ohio Society after the target date.

* AICPA/PDI discount -- An individual who is a member of the AICPA who has registered to attend a seminar developed by AICPA/PDI is eligible for a $30 discount per program day off the course fee.

Cancellations/Transfers

* Regarding cancellations, if you notify The Ohio Society of CPAs of your cancellation prior to the course date, you will receive a credit in the amount of the course fee, less $35. If you cancel on the program date or you do not show up for the program, you will not receive a refund.

* In the event the Society should cancel a program, the full course fee will be refunded to you in the form of credit that can be applied to another course.

* If you wish to transfer your registration before the program date, there is no charge. However, if you are transferring into an event that is past the early registration target date, an additional $40 will be applied.

ADA/Special Needs

* Please indicate any special dietary or physical needs on your course registration or contact The Ohio Society of CPAs at least one week prior to the program date so accommodations can be made.

Approval

* The Accountancy Board of Ohio has approved each course for CPE credit. The Society's sponsor approval code is SC-001.

For complete business practice disclosures, please refer to "CPE Requirements" within the CPE section of The Ohio Society of CPAs Web site at www.ohioscpa.com.

* To register for any of these courses, or for more information, visit The Ohio Society's online CPE catalog at www.ohioscpa.com or call CPAnswers, the member service center at 888.959.1212.

Columbus

8.2-4.04

Staff Tax Training--Individual Taxation

The Ohio Society of CPAs

This program provides young accountants with one year or less of tax experience with three days of comprehensive tax training pertaining to individual income taxation. Tax areas affecting all types of taxpayers will also be covered in depth (i.e., property transactions). All recent tax legislation will be emphasized throughout this program including relevant provisions of The 2003 Jobs and Growth Act.

Columbus

8.23-24.04

Staff Level I

Ramada Plaza Hotel

Looking to train new staff quickly and effectively? Staff Level I is the solution to acquire training for new staff so they can get up and running. It demonstrates to inexperienced staff with limited real world experience, a variety of workpapers for typical assignments in the first year in the field. It also covers compilation, review and audit procedures.

Columbus

9.30.04

Practitioners Symposium

Columbus Hilton at Easton

Discuss the current landscape of the profession, including project management and staffing issues with William Ezell, CPA, chairman of the AICPA. James C. Metzler, CPA, vice president--small firm interests for the AICPA, will follow with a discussion on what is currently transpiring with today's firms. Gale Crosley, CPA, founder and principal of Crosley Company, will discuss how your practice can grow and Bill Reeb, CPA, award winning speaker and consultant, will cover performance management and compensation. A workshop exploring alternatives in acquiring and maintaining clients will be held with Crosley and Reeb on Oct. 1.

Cincinnati

10.12.04

Controller to CFO: Skills to Make the Trip

Receptions Conference Center

Transform yourself into a top-notch CFO by learning the skills of world-class leaders. Learn to brand yourself to maximize your value and cultivate successful working relationships. Dissect various leadership styles to help you accomplish what needs to be done as well as managing employee conflict, anger and emotions.

Columbus

10.13.04

Controller to CFO: Skills to Make the Trip

University Plaza Hotel

(see description listed above)

Columbus

10.22.04

Fraud: SAS 99 in 10 Easy Steps

Monaco's Palace

Starting Dec. 15, auditors have a positive, affirmative, duty to detect fraud. A double-edge sword, SAS 99 can protect or kill you. You have read SAS 99, but how do you apply it in every day field-work? Find out how to effectively implement SAS 99 to maximize client retention and minimize liability exposure by attending this new course. This course qualifies for eight hours of Yellow Book credit in 2004 only.

Akron

10.25.04

Fraud: SAS 99 in 10 Easy Steps

Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls

(see description listed above)

Cleveland

10.26.04

Controller to CFO: Skills to Make the Trip

Embassy Suites Beachwood

(same as above Controller course)