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The November MGI-CPAAI North America Conference will be virtual this year. The event will take place over two-days: Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12, 2020. Registration is free with your MGI-CPAAI membership. The link to the Zoom meeting will be provided after registration.
What to Expect
- Connect or reconnect with fellow MGI-CPAAI members from across NA
- Introduce and promote your Firm to NA MGI-CPAAI members
- Explore cross referral and new business opportunities with fellow members
- Hear from Committee Chairs about Committee activities in 2020 and plans for the future
- Learn from fellow members how you can become active in Committees
- Hear from industry experts and service specialists during presentations
- Discuss specific topics, network, and socialize with colleagues during break-out sessions
- Hear from NA Leadership regarding NA activities and strategy for the future
- Participate in CPE sessions hosted by the NA committees on day two
Agenda
DAY ONE
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
12:00 PM: MGI Overview by the MGI-CPAAI Management Group
- Jim Holmes, Co-Worldwide Chairperson and Michael Parness, Worldwide COO
- Jeff Vroman and Ed Fahey, Co-North America Chairpersons
- Paul Rudoy and Ray Frierson, International Committee Representatives
- NA Regional Director Update: Joe Tarasco, NA Regional Director, and Nancy Damato, NA Marketing Director
2:00 PM: COVID-19 & The Economy: Waiting for a Shot in the Arm with Katherine Judge, Economist, CIBC
3:00 PM: Committee Updates on 2020 activities and 2021 plans
4:00 PM: Progressive Happy Hour – revolving breakout groups offer a chance to connect with long-time friends and meet new ones
DAY TWO
Thursday, November 12, 2020
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
12:00 PM: Choose to attend one 2-hour Technical Session on Practice Management, Tax or A&A (for CPE credit):
- Practice Management: Key Takeaways from Rosenberg Survey with Joe Tarasco, Regional Director North America, MGI-CPAAI
- Tax:
- Talk #1: Hot Topics in International Tax with Brian Schwam, Principal, National Managing Director in Charge of International Tax Services, WTP Advisors
- Talk #2: Transfer Pricing with Guy Sanschagrin, Principal in Charge of Transfer Pricing and Valuation Services, WTP Advisors
- A&A:
- Talk #1: Examining the New Lease Accounting Standard: More than Meets the Eye with Richard Daisley, CPA, Surgent
- Talk #2: Going Concern Considerations and Overview of PPP and Related A&A Treatment with Faba Daniel and Shawn O’Brien, AuditWatch
2:00 PM: Networking
2:30 PM: Automating the Sales Tax Practice in Today’s Mixed Up World with Sona Akmakjian, Sr. Partner Marketing Manager, Avalara
3:05 PM: Technical Session Roundtables
3:45 PM: A&A Risk Management with John Raspante, Director of Risk Management, McGowanPro
4:00 PM: Networking
(CPE Credit: Approximately 8 CPE hours will be allotted for attending the entire conference from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM on both days.)
MGI-CPAAI North America Virtual Conference 2020
When
Date: Wednesday, November 11 & Thursday, November 12, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Where
Link to Zoom provided after registration
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