The 2008 Multi-state CPE & Ski Conference supported by twenty-five state CPA societies is pleased to bring you the very best CPE & Ski Conference at the number one snow ski resort in the United States - Vail, Colorado. The Conference features six 4-hour sessions on a wide variety of today’s most popular CPE topics. The six CPE instructors rank among the top CPE instructors in the United States.

Conference Schedule:

Conference Information:

Objective: To provide CPAs with practical, updated information on the most common issues in the areas of accounting, auditing, tax, and computer technology.

Designed for: CPAs in public practice, industry, government, and eduction.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of each of the topics covered.

Level: Update, All levels

Developer: K2 Enterprises

CPE Credit: Sessions are offered in 4-hour blocks over a three day period with a total of 24 CPE hours possible.  Minimum of 8 hours.

Conference Fees:  8 CPE hours - $160

                             12 CPE hours - $240

                             16 CPE hours - $320    Payment is due at time of registration!

                             20 CPE hours - $400

                             24 CPE hours - $480

How to Register: Please contact the Colorado Society of CPAs at 303.773.2877

About Lion Square Lodge:

Lion Square Lodge and Conference Center presents you with a premier ski/in ski/out resort in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.  Just outside the door is Vail’s only gondola and the Born Free Express high-speed quad lift.  The famous shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Vail and Lionshead are an easy walk from the property.  Each Lodge Room includes a small refrigerator and coffee maker.  All condos include a fireplace, fully equipped kitchens, electric barbecue grills, and balconies offering dramatic views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

For more information regarding Vail, please visit www.vail.com.

Conference Topic Descriptions:

Federal Tax Update for Income and Estate Taxes

Monday, January 7, 2008, 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Presented by: Gail Anger

The very latest in Federal income tax information.  What tax benefits were extended and for how long: rates on dividends and long term capital gains.  What will pay for it: kiddie tax and Roth IRA conversions.  Updates on important tax cases decided in 2007 and what is hot with the IRS.

Accounting and Auditing Update

Monday, January 7, 2008, 4:10 – 7:40 p.m. - Presented by: Craig Silva, CPA

Learn how most recent changes in GAAP and GAAS will impact Financial Statements and audits.  This session is designed to accommodate the needs of auditors, accountants performing compilations and reviews, as well as business owners and financial officers.

Office 2007 and Vista: What You Need to Know

Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Presented by: William Fleenor, CPA, PhD.

In 2007 we saw the release of radically different versions of the two software packages that are used the most by business professionals; the Windows Operating System (Vista) and the Microsoft Office Applications (Office 2007).  This session is designed to provide accountants and other financial professionals “What they need to know” to use these tools effectively.  Office 2007 dramatically changes how you will perform everyday functions such as word processing, sending and receiving email messages, working with databases, and creating spreadsheets.  New features such as the Ribbon interface, improved graphics capabilities, and XML-based data files offer tremendous opportunities for increased productivity – but only for those who are prepared to take advantage of this opportunity.  Vista – Microsoft’s newest operating system – has arrived, so now what?  While Vista promises more stability and security and provides better performance compared to previous versions of Windows, there are potential pitfalls that you must be aware of before upgrading or migrating to Vista.  In this session, learn about the new features of Vista and how to reap the benefits of using them; best practices for upgrading and migrating to Vista; and specific upgrade considerations, including potential hardware and software conflicts.

Advanced Outlook Tips

Including Outlook 2003 & Outlook 2007

Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 4:10 – 7:40 p.m. – Presented by: Val Steed, CPA, Macc

Technology Update

Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Presented by: Randy Johnston, M.C.S., MCP

This session is designed to help accountants make practical decisions about the best technology investments and what to be leery of.  Technologies covered will include the latest in Wi-Fi, Wi-Max and Air Cards. From UMPC to PDA we will cover the alphabet soup and make it easier to understand.  How will you manage your migration to Office 2007 and Vista?  What are the pitfalls we have found?   You can learn on your own, the painful way – or let us explain what you need.

Managing Digital Documents - Working with PDF

Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 4:10 - 7:40 p.m. - Presented by: Tommy Stephens, CPA, CITP

hat can you do to a PDF file? PDF files are the standard document format for digital documents today, and now is the best time to learn how to create, manage, store and share PDF files. Learn how to create, manipulate and store digital documents. Applications presented will be Adobe Acrobat Professional 8 and less expensive options for creating and working with PDF files.

About Conference Instructors:

William C. Fleenor, CPA, PhD

• Past Chair of the AICPA’s National Microcomputer Conference
• Published articles in the Journal of Accountancy & CPA Journal
• Winner of the AICPA “Accounting Educator of the Year Award”
• Winner of the Louisiana Society of CPA’s “Discussion Leader of the Year” Award

Val D. Steed, CPA, MA, CITP

• 1995 Chair - AICPA’s National Technology Conference
• Four-year member - AICPA’s Information Technology Executive Committee
• Three-year recipient - AICPA’s Outstanding Discussion Leader Award
• Three-year member – AICPA’s Strategic Planning Committee

Randolph P. Johnston, M.C.S., M.C.P

• One of the 2004, 2005 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People
• One of nine technology stars in the U.S. - Accounting Technology Magazine
• Has started and owns multiple businesses
• Taught technology at Hutchinson Community College, James Madison University, Western Washington University, and the University of Central Oklahoma
• Twenty-seven years management and technology consulting experience!

Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., CPA, CITP

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting, Auburn University
• Master of Science, Major in Finance (emphasis in Corporate Finance), Georgia State University
• Twenty Years of Public Accounting Experience, Five Years of Corporate Internal Auditing Experience, Four Years of Corporate and Cost Accounting Experience
• Twelve Years of Experience as a Continuing Professional Education Discussion Leader
• Received the 2004 Discussion Leader of the Year Award from the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants; Past Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
• To Date, Has Presented Over 700 Continuing Education Courses to Over 18,000 Participants

Craig Silva, CPA

• Audit partner with Deloitte & Touche in New Orleans
• Past President of the Louisiana Society of CPAs
• Past Chair of the Louisiana Auditing and Accounting Conference
• Nationally recognized speaker on audit, accounting, and non-profit accounting topics

Gail Anger, CPA, BS Utah State University

• Revenue Agent IRS 3 years
• Appeals Officer IRS 23 years
• Practicing CPA 16 years
• UACPA Outstanding CPA in Public Practice 2000
• UACPA Distinguished Service 2003