A GRAND DESIGN
An Expanded Learning Experience
MEGA CONFERENCE
Benefit Plans, Government and Nonprofits MAY 17-18, 2012 Marriott City Center Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina
CPA
MEGA CONFERENCE A GRAND DESIGN An Expanded Learning Experience
The Mega Conference is a grand design with expanded learning opportunities in three areas: benefit plans, government, and nonprofits. Connect with your peers in an environment where you can examine, discuss and explore new ideas and approaches you can implement back at the office. Take advantage of attending two days or one day. The conference features sessions to meet the eight hour education requirement in benefit plans and twenty-four hour yellow book requirement. This conference is also designed for nonprofit professionals and board members. Simply join us for day two only, and attend the sessions designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Whatever your interest this grand design gives you flexibility and options at a great price. REGISTER NOW!
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Agenda At-A-Glance
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Thursday
May 17, 2012
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
CPE Sessions
10:10 – 10:25 a.m.
Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees
10:25 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
CPE Sessions
12:05 – 12:55 p.m.
Lunch and Networking
12:55 – 2:35 p.m.
CPE Sessions
2:35 – 2:50 p.m.
Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees
2:50 – 4:30 p.m.
CPE Sessions
4:30 – 4:40 p.m.
Session Change Break
4:40 – 5:30 p.m.
Bonus CPE Session
Friday
May 18, 2012
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:10 a.m.
CPE Sessions
10:10 – 10:25 a.m.
Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees
10:25 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
CPE Sessions
12:05 – 12:55 p.m.
Lunch and Networking
12:55 – 2:35 p.m.
CPE Sessions
2:35 – 2:50 p.m.
Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees
2:50 – 4:30 p.m.
CPE Sessions
THURSDAY, MAY 17 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 10:10 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (A01) Department of Labor Update – Michael Auerbach, CPA - 2 credits, auditing (A02) Governmental Audit Quality Center Update – Mary Foelster, CPA – 2 credits, governmental auditing 10:10 – 10:25 a.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees 10:25 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (B01) Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center Update - Ian MacKay, CPA – 2 credits, auditing (B02) The Do’s and Don’ts of Fraud Interviewing - Dennis Dycus, CFE, CPA, CGFM, ACFE Fellow – 2 credits, auditing 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. Lunch and Networking
LEGEND Designed for nonprofits Qualifies for Yellow Book Qualifies for Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
12:55 – 2:35 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (C01) Major Accounting and Disclosure Issues for Not for Profits - Rebecca Lee, CPA – 2 credits, accounting (C02) GASB 54 and Clarified SAS 99 - Dennis Dycus, CFE, CPA, CGFM, ACFE Fellow – 2 credits, governmental accounting (C03) Advanced ASC 820 – Greg Clark, CPA,CFE, CISA – 2 credits, accounting 2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees 2:50 – 4:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (D01) Identifying and Addressing the Risk of Fraud in Not for Profit Organizations – Rebecca Lee, CPA – 2 credits, auditing (D02) When Leadership Fails - Dennis Dycus, CFE, CPA, CGFM, ACFE Fellow – 2 credits, governmental auditing (D03) Benefit Plan Audit Pitfalls - Greg Clark, CPA,CFE, CISA – 2 credits, auditing 4:40 – 5:30 p.m. BONUS CPE SESSION (E01) Qualified Plan Trends for CPAs (Sponsored by American Pensions) – Ed Proulx, AIFA, APR, QPF & Sandy Sanders, III, CPA, AIFA, QKA –1 credit, management advisory services
FRIDAY, MAY 18 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
12:05 – 12:55 p.m. Lunch and Networking
8:30 – 10:10 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (F01) Trends in Nonprofit Philanthropy – Patton McDowell, MBA, CFRE – 2 credits, specialized knowledge and applications
12:55 – 2:35 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (H01) Program Allocation: Management vs. Program - Glenda Hicks, CPA – 2 credits, business management & organization
(F02) GASB Update - What’s New in Norwalk – Todd Webster, CPA – 2 credits, governmental accounting
(H02) Form 990T - Unrelated Business Taxable Income and Update from the IRS Exempt Organizations – Holly Paz – 2 credits, tax
10:10 - 10:25 a.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees 10:25 - 12:05 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (G01) Social Media: Attracting and Protecting a Modern Donor Base – Ally Yusuf, MA & Josh Jacobson, CFRE – 2 credits, specialized knowledge and applications (G02) Governmental Accountability Office Update - Marcia Buchanan, CPA, CGFM – 2 credits, governmental accounting
(H03) The Other GAAP: Understanding and Using the Comprehensive Implementation Guide – Smitty Smith, Jr., PhD, CPA, CGFM – 2 credits, accounting 2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees 2:50 – 4:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS (I01) Governance and Risk Management – Glenda Hicks, CPA – 2 credits, business management & organization (I02) The Anatomy of Fraud – Gary German, CPA – 2 credits, auditing (I03)Top Deficiencies in Financial Reporting - Smitty Smith, Jr., PhD, CPA, CGFM – 2 credits, accounting
About This Event Location Information
Marriott City Center 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 771-7000 Room Rate: $119 based on availability Complimentary self-parking DIRECTIONS: Log onto our website, www.scacpa.org/conferences for directions.
Things You Need to Know
Continuing Education
Event Code: 414512 CPE Credit: 17 hours Fields of Study: Varies See conference schedule for fields of study. Based on session attendance attendees can earn up to 8 hours in benefit plan audits or up to 10 hours in Yellow Book. Presentation Method: Lecture & Case Studies Level: All
Program Details: Log onto www.scacpa. org/mega for complete program details including session descriptions, speaker biographies, and secure online registration.
Firm Discounts Available
Confirmation: A confirmation will be sent via email or mail when your registration is processed. In the event your confirmation is not received, please contact our CPE Team at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@ scacpa.org.
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Registration Modifications:Transfers made one week before event date will incur a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than one week before the event forfeit the materials and entire registration fee. Substitutions are accepted up to the day of the event and are subject to fee adjustments based on membership status of substitute. No shows forfeit the materials and entire registration fee. Registrants receiving ematerials are not eligible for a transfer or cancellation once ematerials are posted online. Complete registration policy can be viewed online at www.scacpa.org/ cpepolicies.
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Special Requests: Please contact us as soon as possible with special need requests, CPE Team at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@scacpa.org. Questions, Modifications, or Requests: SCACPA CPE Team members are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 and 112, or cpe@scacpa. org. Messages may be left 24 hours a day.
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Conference Materials
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Ways to Register
Registration
Online www.scacpa.org/conference Mail SCACPA, 570 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 Fax (803)791-4196, credit and Choice Card only
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Concurrent Session Selection
r SCACPA Member May 17-18: o $330 (by 4/26) o $355 (after 4/26), o $400 Choice Card May 17: o $210 (by 4/26), o $235 (after 4/26) o $200 Choice Card May 18: o $210 (by 4/26) o $235 (after 4/26) o $200 Choice Card
Thursday, May 17 rDOL (A01) or rGAQC (A02) rEBAQC (B01) or rFraud (B02) rDisclosure (C01) or rGASB (C02) or r ASC (C03) rFraud (D01) or rLeadership (D02) or rBP (D03) rBonus CPE Session: Qualified Plan Trends (E01)
r SCANPO or Other State CPA Society Member May 17-18: o $355 May 17: o $235 May 18: o $235
Friday, May 18, 2012 rPhilanthropy (F01) or rGASB (F02) rSocial Media (G01) or rGAO (G02) rAllocation (H01) or rF990T (H02) or rGAAP (H03) rRisk (I01) or rFraud (I02) or r Reporting (I03)
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r Non-Member May 17-18: o$455 May 17: o$335 May 18: o$335
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