October 16, 2007

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>  THREE WEEKS LEFT Until the Next Small Firm
Networking Roundtable!

Join us Friday, November 9 in Springfield, MO for the next MSCPA Small Firm Networking Roundtable!  Nearly 100 small firm practitioners from across the state have gathered at the first three roundtables to discuss pressing issues like staffing, collaboration among firms, technology,
and work-life balance.

 

REGISTER NOW for the upcoming Small Firm Networking Roundtables!

 

Friday, November 9, 2007 in Springfield, MO

Friday, January 11, 2008 in St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Kansas City, MO

 

SPECIAL DEAL! Register for all three roundtables for only $200!! 
For more information, call Holly Moriarity at 800.264.7966.

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>  NEW Online Forum for CPAs in Public Practice!

The MSCPA is proud to announce the launch of a new message board
for CPAs in public practice!  This online forum provides an opportunity for members to ask questions, glean insight and share best practices across firms.

 

Discuss the issues that impact your work, such as:

  • Recruiting and retaining quality staff members
  • Finding a satisfying work-life balance
  • Bridging the generation gap in your firm

 

To explore the MSCPA message boards, click here. Log in using your last name as your username and member number as your password. Then click on the Public Practice Forum.

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> 
Treasury, IRS Issue Pension Protection Act Guidance
The Treasury Department and IRS issued a notice providing guidance
on the methodology used to produce the corporate bond yield curve and segmented rates as part of enhanced pension funding rules for companies enacted by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA).
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=174678,00.html

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>  IRS Offers Relief for Late S Corporation Elections
Businesses that are eligible to elect S corporation tax treatment now have
a simpler process for requesting relief for late elections under a change announced by the IRS. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=174675,00.html

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>  Accounting Firms Work To Attract, Retain New CPAs
Accounting firms in St. Louis are beefing up their efforts to recruit and retain young accountants, though few have taken steps that could keep partners working beyond a mandatory retirement age imposed by most large firms.
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2007/10/15/focus8.html?b=1192420800^1533577

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This Week's Headlines

Have Phone, Will Travel
Share and Sync Folders on Multiple Systems
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Automating Workflow
Virtual Margaret  

 

 



CPE 2007

For CPAs in
Public Practice

All courses are 8 CPE hours unless otherwise noted.

 

Seminars:

 

Religious and Other Faith-Based Nonprofits -- Tax, Accounting and Management

December 10, 2007—St. Louis

 

Accounting & Auditing Update

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Controller's Update: Latest Trends for Today's Financial Manager

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

AICPA's Individual Tax Review & Update: Real Applications!

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Analytical Procedures: Practical Guidance for Small Business Engagements

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Real World Business Ethics for CPAs in Accounting & Auditing: How Will You React?

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Managing Outsourcing Activities: Is It for You?

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPA Credits

 

Effective Strategies in Dealing with the IRS
December 11, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Compilation, Review & Accounting Service Update

December 11, 2007—St. Louis

 

Advanced Cases in Compilation, Review & Accounting Services

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

4 CP Credits

 

Financial Management: Tools & Techniques to Enhance Profitability

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

 

AICPA's Corporate Tax Review & Update: Real World Applications

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPA Credits

 

Annual Update for State & Local Governments & Not-for-Profits

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

 

Forensic Accounting: Uncovering Schemes & Scams

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Ready-Aim-Fire: Role of Financial Professional in a Competitive Environment

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Innovative Tax Tips for Small Businesses

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

So That's How They Do It! Common Frauds Found in Government & Not-for-Profits

December 12, 2007—St. Louis

4 CPE Credits

 

Trends in Corporate Financial Planning -- Beyond Traditional Budgeting

December 12, 2007—Kansas City

 

Current Ethical Issues for CPAs (3-5 p.m.)

December 13, 2007—Springfield

2 CPE Credits

 

Nonprofit Auditing and Accounting Update

December 14, 2007—Springfield

 

Sharp-Witted Studies on Single Audit & Yellow Book Dilemmas

December 13, 2007—St. Louis

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LAST CHANCE CLASSES!
This is your last chance to attend these innovative courses

Fraud & Embezzlement: Don't Be a Victim!
November 12, 2007—Kansas City

 

General Ethics Review (3-5 p.m.)

November 12, 2007—Springfield

November 15, 2007—Columbia

2 CPE Credits

 

Advanced Financial Planning Update

November 13, 2007—Kansas City

 

Advanced Form 1041 Practice Workshop
November 13, 2007—St. Louis

 

Small Business Retirement Plan Review: New Roth 401(k)s, Keoghs, Traditional 401(k)s, IRAs,SEPs, & SIMPLEs

November 14, 2007—St. Louis

 

Analytical Procedures for Small Business Engagements

November 15, 2007—Kansas City

 

Audit Workpapers, Forms & Checklists: Avoid the Documentation Trap

November 15, 2007—St. Louis

 

Current Ethical Issues for CPAs (8:30-10:30 a.m.)

November 16, 2007—St. Louis

2 CPE Credits

 

MSCPA Fall Tax Institute

November 19, 2007—St. Louis

16 CPE Credits

 

Don’t Miss Out!


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Technology Tip of the Week

Provided by the MSCPA Information Technology Committee

Use Excel's Formatting Tools To Attractively Arrange Charts On A Sheet

If you are going to publish your Excel worksheet or include it in a presentation, you can't leave it up to the chart wizard to size and position your embedded charts. The chart wizard will position charts wherever it can, sizing each one differently.

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