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NEW! Surgent McCoy Live Webinars

May 26, 2010
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Pack as many people in the room as you can fit, and pay just one low price - perfect for small firms! Invite clients (and prospective clients), colleagues, referral sources, neighbors, friends - it's up to you! Or, watch together with another firm to further maximize your savings! Each 2-hour webinar features a leading expert from Surgent McCoy - either Jack Surgent on tax topics, or Jennifer Louis on accounting and auditing topics -- and all webinars are approved by NASBA for live (group Internet-based) CPE credit. Register and find out complete details at www.cpenow.com/webinars

2010 Webinar Schedule:

Wednesday, May 19 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): "Tax Aspects of the New Health Care Reform Act of 2010"
Presented by: Michael J. Tucker, CPA, Kenneth R. Appleby, Esq., and Charles Whipple, Esq.

Wednesday, May 26 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Immediate Tax Planning Issues to Discuss with Clients in 2010 -- Before Taxes Go Up!
Presented by Jack Surgent, CPA

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 (1-3 p.m. Eastern Time): TAX ASPECTS OF THE NEW HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2010 (HCRA)
Presented by: TBA

Thursday, June 17, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): The Latest Developments in Government Auditing Standards and Circular A-133
Presented by: Jennifer Louis, CPA

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Passive Activity Loss Rules: What the IRS Is Auditing, and What to Watch Out For
Presented by: Jack Surgent, CPA

Thursday, September 16, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Fair Value Measurement: Practical Concerns Faced by Non-Issuers
Presented by: Jennifer Louis, CPA

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Avoiding Common Audit Sampling Mistakes
Presented by Jennifer Louis, CPA

Thursday, October 21, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Related Party Transactions: Key Tax Issues and What to Watch out For
Presented by: Jack Surgent, CPA

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Reducing Your Business Owner Clients' Exposure to Social Security and Self-Employment Taxes
Presented by: Jack Surgent, CPA

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Hot Audit Issues: Substantiation for Cars, Meals, Entertainment, and Gifts
Presented by: Jack Surgent, CPA

Thursday, December 2, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): The Inherent Uncertainty of Financial Reporting: How Standards Attempt to Manage Risk
Presented by: Jennifer Louis, CPA

Thursday, December 16, 2010 (1-3 p.m., Eastern Time): Year-End Payroll Tax Adjustments and 1099 Issues for Businesses
Presented by: Jack Surgent, CPA

More webinars are added throughout the year! Please check www.cpenow.com/webinars regularly for full descriptions and new additions to the schedule.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much do these webinars cost?
$175 per Internet connection, +$25 per person for CPE credit (CPE for the 1st person is FREE!)

How many people can sit in on one Internet connection?
There is no limit! Invite as many people as you can fit. The only additional charge is a modest $25 fee per person for anyone who needs CPE credit.

How do I register?
Register online at www.cpenow.com/webinars, or call (800) 778-7436.

Can I add attendees after my initial registration?
Yes, you can do so online or by phone. You will need the original order number to do so.

What do I get for this fee?
- A 2-hour webinar featuring a PowerPoint presentation and live audio, presented by leading experts from Surgent McCoy
- Ability to download the slides prior to the webinar
- Ability to submit questions to the presenter during the live course
- Two CPE credits, with certificate delivered via email (with the $25 CPE fee)
How are questions submitted to the presenter during the webinar?
You can type questions to the presenter using the online "chat" feature. For group settings, one person can submit any questions from the group. The presenter will answer as many questions as possible during one or more designated Q&A sessions during the webinar.

Who is issuing the CPE credit?
Surgent McCoy is approved by NASBA to offer group Internet-based credit, and Surgent McCoy issues the CPE certificates.

Do these webinars qualify for live or self-study CPE?
Surgent McCoy webinars qualify through NASBA as live credit.

If I am viewing the webinar by myself, how do I get my CPE credits?
To earn your credit, you are required to respond to questions on-screen at intervals throughout the webinar. You must respond to all of the questions to earn full credit. Within five business days after the webinar, you will receive your CPE certificate via email.

If I am viewing the webinar in a group setting, how do I get my CPE credits?

1. Proctor: One person in the group is responsible for acting as the proctor for the group and verifying that all attendees view the full webinar. This person is designated at the time of registration. If any participants are absent for a significant amount of time, the proctor is responsible for conveying this information to Surgent McCoy.
2. All attendees (including the proctor): Print your registration confirmation and bring it with you to the webinar. This confirmation includes space to enter answers to a series of questions that will be asked throughout the webinar. After the webinar, use the unique code on your registration confirmation and follow the instructions shown there to go online and submit the answers to the questions. Once all answers have been submitted successfully, a CPE certificate will be automatically emailed to you. You must submit all information correctly to earn full credit.


Register and view the complete calendar of 2010 webinars at www.cpenow.com/webinars! Questions? Call (800) 778-7436.