2014 Vacation Cluster Brochure

South Carolina

CPA

Get ready to relax and refocus at the 2014 CPE Vacation Clusters. Whether an oceanfront view in Hilton Head Island or Charleston’s vibrant downtown area, sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to reboot your brain. Get away from the constant volley of information in the workplace and refocus on the technical skills and strategic finesse you need to be a game changer in your organization.

Lowcountry Cluster | July 14-16, 2014

Coastal Cluster | Aug. 11-13, 2014

Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa One Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Charleston Marriott 170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403

Room Rate: Island View - $169, Ocean View -$179, Ocean Front - $199 (expires June 22, 2014) Call 888-511-5086, ask for the Lowcountry Cluster-SCACPA group rate

Room rate: $124 (expires July 20, 2014) Call 800-968-3569 for reservations

Parking: Complimentary self-parking, valet $19.26 per day

SEMINAR TIMES Registration: 7:30 a.m.

Seminar: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(Includes light morning refreshments and lunch)

SEMINAR TIMES Morning Session Registration: 7:30 a.m.

Seminar: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.

(Includes light refreshments)

Afternoon Session Registration: 11:30 a.m.

Seminar: 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

(Includes box lunch)

Parking: $10 per day valet or complimentary self-parking

July 14: Health Care Reform Act: Critical Tax and Insurance Ramifications (13114AM) Area: Tax Credits: 4 Level: Basic Leader: William Harden Fees: EB $155, M $175, NM $225

July 14: NEW! Capitalized Costs and Depreciation: Key Issues & Answers (13114PM) Area: Tax Credits: 4 Level: Basic Leader: William Harden Fees: EB $155, M $175, NM $225

Aug. 11: Make Money for You and Your Clients: Surgent's Top Business Tax Planning Strategies (14114) Area: Tax Credits: 8 Level: Intermediate Leader: Edward Harter Fees: EB $290, M $330, NM $430

Aug. 11: Annual Update for Controllers (14014A) Area: Finance Credits: 8 Level: Update Leader: Anthony LaRusso Fees: EB $290, M $330, NM $430 AICPA Discount: -$30

July 15: Hot Tax Planning Developments Under the Current Tax Law (13314AM) Area: Tax Credits: 4 Level: Intermediate Leader: William Harden Fees: EB $155, M $175, NM $225

July 15: NEW! IRS Disputes: Identifying Options for Your Client (13314PM) Area: Tax Credits: 4 Level: Basic Leader: William Harden Fees: EB $155, M $175, NM $225

Aug. 12: NEW! Getting More Active with the Passive Activity Rules and the New Net Investment Income Tax (14314) Area: Tax Credits: 8 Level: Intermediate Leader: Edward Harter Fees: EB $290, M $330, NM $430

Aug. 12: NEW! Gaining and Sustaining a Competitive Advantage: Keys to Boost the Bottom Line (14214A) Area: Finance Credits: 8 Level: Intermediate Leader: Anthony LaRusso Fees: EB $290, M $330, NM $430 AICPA Discount: -$30

July 16: NEW! Tax Consequences and Reporting Issues of LLCs, LLPs, LPs, and Other Partnerships (13514AM) Area: Tax Credits: 4 Level: Basic Leader: William Harden Fees: EB $155, M $175, NM $225

July 16: NEW! Tax Challenges for Older Americans (13514PM) Area: Tax Credits: 4 Level: Intermediate Leader: William Harden Fees: EB $155, M $175, NM $225

Aug. 13: The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent (14514) Area: Tax Credits: 8 Level: Update Leader: Edward Harter Fees: EB $290, M $330, NM $430 Note: Accepted for CFP credits

Aug. 13: Controller and CFO Skills (14414A) Area: Finance Credits: 8 Level: Advanced Leader: Anthony LaRusso Fees: EB $290, M $330, NM $430 AICPA Discount: -$30

www.scacpa.org/clusters

Registration Information

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The registration fee for an 8 hour event includes the cost of eMaterials, instruction, lunch and breaks. All registrations must be accompanied by full payment, or government voucher, before a seat is reserved in the course. SCACPA does not invoice for the course registration fee. Payment may be in the form of a personal or company check, or charged to an American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA.

Confirmation

A confirmation is sent to each registered participant.

The confirmation is computer generated and mailed or emailed after payment is received and processed. If you do not receive a confirmation within 3-5 business days after registering, please contact the SCACPA office to confirm your registration. If you register late, you may not receive a confirmation before the course.

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Event Details

Log onto www.scacpa.org/clusters for complete event details including descriptions, speaker biographies, directions to the facility and secure online registration.

Registration Modifications

Substitutions, transfers and cancellations will not be accepted by phone. These items must be in writing and emailed to cpe@scacpa. org, faxed to (803)791-4196, or mailed to SCACPA, 570 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169, before the event date. You will receive confirmation of your request via email, fax or phone within one day. If you do not, it is your responsibility to verify the office received the request. Any balance after a transfer or cancellation may be applied to another program or refunded. Refunds, substitutions, transfers and cancellations are not accepted after eMaterials are uploaded to the website.

Complete registration policy can be viewed online at www.scacpa.org/cpepolicies.

Special Requests

Please notify us of your need at the time of registration or at least two weeks prior to course date. You may find it necessary to bring a light jacket or sweater to programs.

Room temperatures vary, and we want you to be as comfortable as possible to get the most out of your training experience. Contact the CPE team at 888-557-4814 ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@scacpa.org.

Ematerials

Course materials are available electronically as PDFs only, making them easily available to view on your personal tablet or e-reader.

Download the materials in advance and enjoy the convenience of going paperless. Electronic materials will be uploaded approximately 3 days before the event. Materials are copyrighted and permission to download and/ or print is granted to the paid participant of the event exclusively. Materials will not be provided to you at the event. SCACPA cannot guarantee Internet access. Please download the materials to your device in advance. Once the materials are uploaded to the SCACPA website, refunds, transfers, substitutions and cancellations are no longer accepted. As a condition of your registration you accept the terms and conditions of the eMaterials. Visit www.scacpa.org/ematerials to learn how to download, navigate and annotate your eMaterials.

Fee Description

Early Bird: SCACPA members who register with payment at least three weeks before the event.

Members: SCACPA members who register with payment less than three weeks before the event. If you are a CPA and are not a member of SCACPA but are a member of another state CPA society, you can take advantage of the member fee.

Non-Members: Anyone that is not a member of SCACPA or any other state CPA society must pay the non-member rate.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS REGISTRANT INFORMATION Lowcountry Cluster (Fees are per seminar) SCACPA or Other State Society Members $155 (3 weeks before event, SCACPA

members only) $175 (less than 3 weeks before event,

SCACPA and other state society members)

Member # _____________________ State _________

PAYMENT INFORMATION TOTAL FEES: $ Check Enclosed

Name (please print)

Visa Discover

Firm/Organization

Daytime phone

home

mobile

office

MasterCard

American Express

Print Card Holder’s Name

Non-Member - $225 Seminar Selection July 14 – 13114AM July 15 – 13314AM July 16 – 13514AM

13114PM 13314PM 13514PM

Coastal Cluster (Fees are per seminar) SCACPA or Other State Society Members $290 (3 weeks before event, SCACPA

members only) $330 (less than 3 weeks before event,

SCACPA and other state society members)

Secondary phone mobile

home office

Expiration Date Address CVV City/State/ZIP

Card Holder’s Signature

Email Address

I have read and understand SCACPA’s full registration policies posted at www.scacpa.org/

cpepolicies Vegetarian

Member # _____________________ State _________

Vegan

Non-Member - $430

Food Allergy:

AICPA member discount $30 AICPA # ____________________________________ Seminar Selection 14114 Aug. 11 – 14014A

14314 Aug. 12 – 14214A

Aug. 13 – 14414A 14514

Credit Card Number

Register Today!

Online: www.scacpa.org/clusters

A participant list may be provided to attendees, speakers, exhibitors/sponsors attending the event upon request. Check this box to opt out of the listing.

Fax: (803) 791-4196 Credit card payments only Mail: SCACPA, 570 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169

www.scacpa.org/clusters

SC Association of CPAs 570 Chris Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 www.scacpa.org

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US Postage PRSRT STD Permit No. 1146 Columbia, SC