GAATP - 2017 Convention and Annual Meeting

Starts:  Jun 22, 2017 08:00 AM (ET)
Ends:  Jun 24, 2017 05:00 PM (ET)
The Georgia Association of Accountants and Tax Professionals (GAATP) will hold its 2017 Convention and Annual Meeting June 22-24. Titled CPE in the Garden, the two-day conference will host several workshops including:
  • Death and Taxes: Estate Planning Fundamental for Accountants - Session will cover the basics of estate planning, including an overview on wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, and introduce accountants to some advanced estate planning techniques.
  • So I Missed an Election... Now What? - Session will focus on various late election procedures with a focus on late election relief under Section 9100 Relief. The course will also cover the ethical issues tax preparers face in advising clients on making late elections.
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Tax - Session will introduce attendees to the basic concepts associated with corporate tax and how the Code, regulations and IRS guidance advise businesses to treat certain corporate transactions.
  • Partnership Taxation for Accountants - Session examines tax issues related to the formation and operation of partnerships and considers the income tax consequences to both the partnership and the partners.
  • Tax Reform 2017 - A top priority for the Trump administration and Congressional Republican leaders has been anoverhaul of the Internal Revenue Code. Session will provide attendees with an update on the tax reform efforts in DC.
  • Business Planning Fundamentals for Accountants - From a business at the start up phase to one that is winding down, the accountant is often the guide leading the client through this uncertain period. Session will cover the basics of each phase of the business life cycle.
  • Overlooked Deductions - Session will introduce attendees to these tax breaks and loopholes that are often overlooked and missed.
  • Real World Ethics - Session discusses the ethical dilemmas that tax professionals face in the real world on a daily basis.

Location

Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA