NSA is proud to sponsor four outstanding speakers at the 2011 IRS Tax Forums, who will be facilitating the following sessions at each of the Tax Forums:
Client Consents and Disclosures Issues and Answers
Day 1: 3:25-4:20pm
Day 2: 8:00-8:50am
Code section 7216 and the attending rules have changed the way tax return preparers interact with our clients. With the proper implementation, these regulations can improve both our practice and our relationships with our clients. This session will explore the emerging issues that arise in every tax practice and provide solid guidance on how the implementation of best practices can become a value added tool for building a highly successful business model. This session is a must attend for every paid preparer who wants to build their practice.
Subchapter S Corporations - Issues and Answers
Day 2: 3:10-4:00pm
Day 3: 10:10-11:00am
S corporations continue to be the most popular business entity in the U.S. today and yet most of our clients do not understand its complexity. The rules keep changing, and tax professionals need to stay on top of how they can best serve their clients. This session focuses on what’s new for 2011 and beyond, and addresses some of the typical problem areas, including reasonable compensation and officer loans. It also covers the "hot" and "new" issues that S corporations face and provides real answers to help you educate your clients and keep them in compliance.
Our speakers will alternate teaching two different sessions at each of the six Tax Forums, and we’d like to take a moment to introduce them to you!
Kathy Hettick, EA, ABA, ATP,
Kathy Hettick has owned an accounting and tax practice for 23 years. She is an active member of several professional organizations including NSA, NAEA, WAA and WSSEA. Kathy has spoken and presented workshops at professional conference events, including IRS Tax Forums. She has held numerous leadership positions at local, state and national levels, including WAA President. In 2007, she was awarded the NSA Distinguished Service Award and currently serves as an Administrative Chair for NSA Member Benefits.
Robert L. Cross, PA, ABA, ATA
Bob Cross began his accounting career as a computer programmer creating customized application software for small business. He left the corporate world to join his wife, Deanna, in the public accounting practice she had established in 1974. Bob served the National Society of Accountants (NSA) as President for 2009-2010. Prior to becoming an officer of NSA, he served for three years as Administrative Chair for the Right to Practice Committee. During those years, Bob offered testimony to Congress and represented NSA at other state and federal agencies. He has also served many times, including this year, as the NSA featured speaker at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums. In addition, Bob has presented webinars to the NSA membership and regularly speaks to other accounting societies and small business groups. NSA honored Bob with its Accountant of the Year Award (2005), Distinguished Service Award (2006) and a National Editorial Award a few years earlier.
Tina M. Lee, EA, ABA, ATP, ARA
Tina Lee is owner of Chew & Lee Accounting Group. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Business and Accounting from Tabor College, in Wichita. Prior to becoming an accountant, Tina enjoyed careers in real estate management, banking, and interior design. Tina is an Enrolled Agent and holds several ACAT credentials. She is a member of the National Society of Accountants of which she is State Director for Kansas, The Public Accountants Association of Kansas, of which she is a Past President, Wichita Independent Business Association, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), of which she is currently President Elect of the local chapter, and The National Association of Professional Women. Tina is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and also instructs a QuickBooks class for the Small Business Development Center affiliated with Wichita State University. She is a Registered Representative holding the 6 & 63 Security registration and is insurance licensed in the State of Kansas.
Gene R. Bell, EA, ATP, CFP
Gene Bell is the owner and president of Gene Bell & Associates, Inc, where he practices in the areas of personal and business tax planning and preparation and wealth management services. Gene is an Enrolled Agent (EA) and is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ®. He is an Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP) with the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT), an Investment Advisor Representative through H.D. Vest Investment Services, and is Insurance licensed in the state of Washington. Gene is a practiced public speaker. He has presented entertaining, instructional and informative presentations to several professional organizations at both the State and National level and was a semi-finalist in a national keynote speaker contest. He is also an NSA featured speaker at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums for 2011.
The staff and leadership at NSA is so grateful to each of our speakers for their involvement in the 2011 IRS Tax Forums. For more information on these sessions, times, and to signup for a forum, go to www.irstaxforum.com
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We are looking forward to a great series of forums ahead this summer!