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Select a topic... Accounting for Income Tax Uncertainties Alternative Minimum Tax Business Tax Credits Careers in Taxation - NEW Deferral of Foreign Earnings Effective Writing - Email Entity Choices - NEW Estate Planning - NEW Financial Reporting of Income Taxes Individual - Capital Gains/Losses International Taxation IRS Disputes Partnerships and LLCs State Taxation Tax Basics Tax in the Corpopration - NEW Tax and Human Resources Tax Legislative Process Tax Research

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		Careers in Taxation — A World of Opportunity Beyond the 1040 Special guest: Mike Horina, Senior Director, Tax & Treasury, DeVry Inc. A tax professional's life is more than just preparing tax returns. As trusted business advisors, tax professionals can influence a company's bottom line or a family's financial goals. So what's involved? Learn about the many dimensions of a career in taxation and what you can do to prepare.
		The Art and Science of Entity Choices Business owners use different entity types to achieve various business and tax objectives. What factors infl uence the decision and what are potential consequences? Explore pros and cons of various entity choices and how tax professionals help sort out related business and tax implications.
		The Impact of Tax on Corporate Decision Making — How Its Role is Evolving in Today's Economy Special guest: Patti Johnson, VP, Tax, Target Corporation The tax department's influence on the success of an enterprise is often underestimated and misunderstood. Join Chet Wood, Chairman & CEO, Deloitte Tax LLP to understand the dynamic world of corporate tax, its expanding responsibilities across the enterprise, and how business majors can play a part.
		Life! Death! Love! Hate! Greed! Benevolence! Taxes! — Welcome to the World of Estate Planning Taxes at death can exceed 100 percent - a fact that brings into sharp focus the importance of proper estate planning. How do tax professionals assist families to achieve charitable goals, and other estate planning objectives?

Tax Essentials

Accounting for Income Tax Uncertainties — An Ongoing Challenge Special guest: Neil Traubenberg, Vice President Corporate Tax, Sun Microsystems, Inc. and International President, Tax Executives Institute, Inc. Two years after most public companies implemented FASB Interpretation No. 48 - Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - these rules still get the attention of accounting and tax professionals. Learn why.		The Alternative Minimum Tax — The Hottest Topic in Individual Taxation Today Originally designed to tax the wealthy, the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) now affects many middle-class Americans. Understand why the AMT is such a burning issue in individual taxation and how tax professionals deal with its complexities to help themselves and clients minimize their exposure.
Business Tax Credits — Carrot or Stick? Governments often use tax credits as policy tools to influence business and public behavior. How can businesses, governments, and the public benefit from credits?		Individual Income Taxes — Understanding and Reporting Capital Gains and Losses Capital gains and losses are popular areas of tax planning both for individuals and businesses. What basic principles should tax professionals know? Learn about the use of capital gains and losses and techniques for interpreting and filling out related tax forms.
Deferral of Foreign Earnings — Its Purpose and Proposed Changes Under current U.S. tax policy, U.S. multinational companies may defer taxation of certain income earned by their controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) until that income is brought back to the U.S. However, this may change. What does this mean for multinational companies and tax professionals?		Effective Writing — What, When, and How to Say It Electronically Email is the leading form of written communication in business today. How do successful accounting and tax professionals use it effectively? Expand your professional skills and stand out from the crowd by understanding email protocol and learning to write informative and persuasive messages.
Financial Reporting of Income Taxes — The Best of Both Worlds for Tax Practitioners Accounting for income taxes is one of the most sought after skill sets in the marketplace, combining knowledge of financial reporting rules for income taxes and technical tax rules. Learn about the roles of corporate tax departments and tax advisory firms in accounting for income taxes.		How Tax Influences HR Decisions — And Why You Have a Vested Interest Tax professionals should know how and why businesses choose certain structures for their compensation and benefi ts programs. Understand the tax dynamics that affect a company's rewards programs and the personal and professional stake tax practitioners have in the decision-making process.
International Taxation — How Business Activities Abroad Hit Home Business growth globally always means increased international tax complexity. Discover how tax issues infl uence the crossborder investment decisions of multinational companies and international investors, and learn what related principles tax professionals should know to help address risks and create value.		IRS Disputes — How Tax Controversies are Resolved Beyond serving as technical and planning advisors, tax professionals can also be skilled negotiators. Handling IRS exams, appeals, and notices is both stimulating and challenging. Learn from the ground up how to use interpersonal skills and the art of negotiation to resolve tax controversies.
Partnerships and LLCs — Understanding a Popular but Complex Entity Choice Partnerships represent one of the last opportunities for innovative tax planning. The more tax professionals understand complex rules of partnership taxation, the more value they can provide. Gain insights into real-world partnership issues, including the tax professional's role in establishing, maintaining, and exiting partnerships.		State Taxation — The Last Piece of the U.S. Tax Puzzle? Fifty unique tax jurisdictions make corporate tax planning and compliance highly dynamic, especially in a down economy. Explore the basics of state taxation and learn the important role of tax professionals in this fascinating area.
Tax Basics — What Every Accounting Major Should Know Special guest: Kate Mantzke, Kieso Professor of Accountancy, Northern Illinois University Virtually all business decisions have both tax and financial reporting implications. How do these two areas relate and in what ways can their interaction infl uence business activities? Learn about the vital role of business taxation and explore this fascinating area of accounting.		The Tax Legislative Process — Being in the Right Place at the Right Time Special guest: John Barrick, Accountant, Joint Committee on Taxation, U.S. Congress In 2010 and 2011, the U.S. Tax Code will undergo monumental changes. What is driving these changes and what does it mean for young tax professionals?
Tax Research — The Foundation Every Tax Professional Builds On Tax research is used to substantiate and support every tax position. What are key concepts tax professionals should master? Understand the role of tax research in tax planning and compliance, and discover how tax professionals help create tangible value through effective research techniques.