CPE Catalog+Events
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Webcast: Texas & Louisiana Sales and Use Tax for the Oilfield Services Industry
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
*This is the webcast option for the course.This course explains how the Texas & Louisiana sales and use tax plus well servicing tax rules apply to the oilfield services industry at all stages of the drilling and completion processes. This course starts with determining an area of interest, then proceeds through the drilling and completion of a well. After discussing the rules for producing fields, we conclude with tax rules for workover, and plugging & abandonment. We also review the Comptrollers recent change in taxing policies for oilfield services, including flowback, directional drilling, and others.Course materials provided as a PDF download for all attendees.AGENDAMorning Sessions: Jimmy Martens 8:30 am Texas Sales and Use Tax Overview Texas Sales & Use Tax Well Servicing Tax 8:40 am Texas Sales Tax Rules Taxable Materials, Supplies, and Equipment Renting Oilfield Equipment Operator Leases Real v. Tangible Personal Property Taxable Services 9:30 am Texas Well Servicing Tax Testing, Cementing, Shooting, Fracturing, and Acidizing Non-Taxable Services Interplay with Sales Tax 10:00 Break 10:10 am Taxing Oilfield Services Determining an Area of Interest Acquiring Oilfield Leases Moving Equipment & Rigging Up Drilling the Well Operating and Completing the Producing Oilfield Workover Plugging & Abandoning the Well 11:40 am Oilfield Tax Exemptions Surface v. Subsurface Equipment Proppant & Fracking Chemicals Utility Costs Offshore Exemptions 12:00 pm Lunch Break Afternoon Sessions - Gary Dressler 12:30 pm Louisiana Tax Overview Sales & Use Tax Taxable Goods and Services Lease Tax and Leases Local Sales, Use, and Lease Tax 1:00 pm Louisiana Sales Tax Issues Seismic/Geophysical Work Leases – for Re-lease, Offshore, and Inter-Parish First Use Offshore Repairs – Offshore Drilling and Exploration Immovable Property Compression Services/Leases Oilfield Services 2:00 pm Break 2:10 pm Louisiana Sales Tax Issues Cont'd 3:00 pm Handling Louisiana Audits Statute of Limitations Credit for Taxes Paid Managed Audits Pre-Audit Planning Dealing with the Louisiana or Parish Auditor
New Orleans Chapter: Tech Trends and Cybersecurity Update
New Orleans
2.00 Credits
Award-winning presenter Les Nettleton equips you with the latest insights and strategies to navigate the dynamic intersection of technology and cybersecurity. From industry professionals to firm practitioners, this session caters to CPAs in various roles. We'll delve into the hottest topics shaping today's technological landscape, including hardware, software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and secure remote work practices. Discover how emerging technologies can revolutionize your workflow and enhance productivity while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place. Les will address cybersecurity concerns head-on, focusing on the newest scams targeting email and text messages. Learn how to identify and thwart potential malware infections and phishing attempts, safeguarding your financial data and personal information. Whether you're working in a firm or industry, this session offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies to fortify your cybersecurity defenses and embrace technological advancements effectively. Join us to future-proof your financial practice and stay ahead in today's digital landscape. Non-CPA staff, student, and candidate affiliates are invited to attend at the member rate (free).
Lunch & Learn In-Person: Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and Trend
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Metairie
2.00 Credits
Healthcare Economist Michael Bertaut will focus on regulatory and coverage changes, as well as the financial pressures carriers will be facing in 2024 and beyond. This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the In-Person Lunch & Learn at the LCPA Member Center. Single or Bundle – Choice Is YoursPurchase this program at the low individual member price of $50 or Bundle the 8-program series (16 CPE credits) at an exclusive Members-Only price of $350! Select from the In-Person Bundle (lunch included) or Webcast Bundle. 2024 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes: May 17Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and TrendsMichael R. Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM • Healthcare Economist/Exchange CoordinatorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Category: Specialized Knowledge June 18LA Tax Credits & IncentivesBrenda C. Guess • Assistant SecretaryLouisiana Economic Development Category: Taxation July 16Hot Topics in Labor/Employment LawE. Fredrick Preis, Jr. • PartnerBreazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP Category: Management August 20SECURE Act 2.0 and Its Impact on Retirement PlansAnne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP • Advisory RepresentativeOestriecher Financial Management ServicesCategory: Taxation September 17IT Tips to Boost Your ProductivityLes Nettleton • IT ConsultantCategory: Specialized Knowledge October 22LA State & Local Tax Update: Developments, Legislation, Nexus, and Other Hot Issues Robert S. Angelico, CPA • ShareholderLiskow Category: Taxation November 20Navigating the Sunsets: Shining a Light on TCJA's Expiring Provisions Vanessa Brown Claiborne, CPA • President & CEO • Chaffe & Associates, Inc Christine K. Brox, CPA • Partner • Kushner LaGraize, LLCCategory: Taxation December 18Champagne or Vinegar? A Look at What the New Year May Bring to the Economy Stephen D. Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment DirectorHancock Whitney Category: Specialized Knowledge
Lunch & Learn Webcast: Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and Trend
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Healthcare Economist Michael Bertaut will focus on regulatory and coverage changes, as well as the financial pressures carriers will be facing in 2024 and beyond. This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the Webcast Lunch&Learn. Single or Bundle – Choice Is YoursPurchase this program at the low individual member price of $50 or Bundle the 8-program series (16 CPE credits) at an exclusive Members-Only price of $350! Select from the In-Person Bundle (lunch incuded) or Webcast Bundle. 2024 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes: May 17Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and TrendsMichael R. Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM • Healthcare Economist/Exchange CoordinatorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Category: Specialized Knowledge June 18LA Tax Credits & IncentivesBrenda C. Guess • Assistant SecretaryLouisiana Economic Development Category: Taxation July 16Hot Topics in Labor/Employment LawE. Fredrick Preis, Jr. • PartnerBreazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP Category: Management August 20SECURE Act 2.0 and Its Impact on Retirement PlansAnne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP • Advisory RepresentativeOestriecher Financial Management ServicesCategory: Taxation September 17IT Tips to Boost Your ProductivityLes Nettleton • IT ConsultantCategory: Specialized Knowledge October 22LA State & Local Tax Update: Developments, Legislation, Nexus, and Other Hot Issues Robert S. Angelico, CPA • ShareholderLiskow Category: Taxation November 20Navigating the Sunsets: Shining a Light on TCJA's Expiring Provisions Vanessa Brown Claiborne, CPA • President & CEO Chaffe & Associates, Inc Christine K. Brox, CPA • Partner • Kushner LaGraize, LLC Category: Taxation December 18Champagne or Vinegar? A Look at What the New Year May Bring to the Economy Stephen D. Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment DirectorHancock Whitney Category: Specialized Knowledge
K2 Technology Virtual Conference
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Online/Webcast
16.00 Credits
The Technology Conference offers up to 16 hours of fast-paced presentations to make you more productive, efficient, and effective when using technology. K2 Enterprises’ nationally recognized speakers provide you with practical solutions to the real-world issues accounting, financial, and other business professionals face. In addition, you will receive helpful tips and advanced techniques, along with the tools and skills necessary to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of changes in technology. CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY ONE: MONDAY, MAY 20 8:30 - 10:10 am Tech Update 10:10 - 10:20 am Break 10:20 am - 12:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Office Scripts: The New Macros Getting Started with AI The ABCs of Automation with Microsoft's Power Platform 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 - 2:40 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS What's Now, What's Next: Emerging Technologies Accessing Your Company's Data with Power Query and Power BI CPA Firm Technology and Management Update 2:40 - 2:50 pm Break 2:50 - 4:30 pm Excel Best Practices and Features DAY TWO: TUESDAY, MAY 21 8:30 - 10:10 am Time to Advance Automation 10:10 - 10:20 am Break 10:20 am - 12:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Optimizing Your Tech Stack Advanced Collaboration Solutions Small Business Accounting Solution 12:00 - 12:50 pm Lunch Break 12:50 - 1:40 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Consumer Electronics Show 2024 Review AI Confidential? Privacy and AI Better Reporting with QuickBooks Online 1:40 - 1:50 pm Break 1:50 - 2:40 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Harnessing ChatGPT Effective Automation and Outsourcing Saving Time with Electronic Forms 2:40 - 2:50 pm Break 2:50 - 4:30 pm Ripped from the Headlines: Lessons from Tech Crimes SEE FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS (pdf)
Shreveport Chapter: BRF’s Economic Development Initiatives
Shreveport
1.00 Credits
BRF (Building Our Region's Future) President and CEO John F. George Jr., M.D. will review BRF's diverse economic development initiatives which focus on entrepreneurship, angel investing, digital media, business recruitment and more. Dr. George's insight will give you a clear perspective of the current economic climate in the area, and equip you with information to better advise your clients or leaders within your company. Registration fee includes lunch.
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Metairie
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Metairie
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
New Orleans Chapter: Annual Meeting & Election of Officers
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New Orleans
0.00 Credits
The New Orleans Chapter is ready to celebrate the end of busy season together! Come on out to The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar and enjoy a relaxing evening of food, drinks, and fun as we elect the 2024-25 New Orleans Chapter Officers. Ditch the ten-key, say goodbye to tax deadlines, and say hello to friends. You have worked hard this season, so take some time and enjoy a break from the forms and frenzy.Current LCPA members attend compliments of the New Orleans Chapter. Guests are $15pp. Advanced registration is appreciated for planning purposes. 2024-2025 Slate of Officers will be announced prior to the meeting. Interested in getting involved in the New Orleans Chapter Board? Contact Jim Schneider.
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Covington
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Covington
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
Webcast: 2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
Webcast: 2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
First Look Webcast: Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
Leon Rittenberg III will discuss the basic compliance and beneficial ownership reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency act including a summary of what companies are exempt from filing (only certain CPA firms are exempt), together with an explanation of the status of who can access CTI filings, the state of current litigation and a little lagniappe.
Webcast: 2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
Webcast: 2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Baton Rouge
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Baton Rouge
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
Lunch & Learn In-Person: LA Tax Credits & Incentives
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Metairie
2.00 Credits
Key staff from the Louisiana Economic Department, Brenda Guess, Frank Favaloro, and Marissa Doin will be on hand to discuss the latest of the State's financial incentive programs for new or existing businesses to gain a competitive edge. Topics include LA Tax Credits, Incentives, State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and other programs. This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the In-Person Lunch&Learn at the LCPA Member Center. Single or Bundle – Choice Is YoursPurchase this program at the low individual member price of $50 or Bundle the 8-program series (16 CPE credits) at an exclusive Members-Only price of $350! Select from the In-Person Bundle (lunch included) or Webcast Bundle. 2024 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes: May 17Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and TrendsMichael R. Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM • Healthcare Economist/Exchange CoordinatorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Category: Specialized Knowledge June 18LA Tax Credits & IncentivesBrenda C. Guess • Assistant SecretaryLouisiana Economic Development Category: Taxation July 16Hot Topics in Labor/Employment LawE. Fredrick Preis, Jr. • PartnerBreazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP Category: Management August 20SECURE Act 2.0 and Its Impact on Retirement PlansAnne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP • Advisory RepresentativeOestriecher Financial Management ServicesCategory: Taxation September 17IT Tips to Boost Your ProductivityLes Nettleton • IT ConsultantCategory: Specialized Knowledge October 22LA State & Local Tax Update: Developments, Legislation, Nexus, and Other Hot Issues Robert S. Angelico, CPA • ShareholderLiskow Category: Taxation November 20Navigating the Sunsets: Shining a Light on TCJA's Expiring Provisions Vanessa Brown Claiborne, CPA • President & CEO • Chaffe & Associates, Inc Christine K. Brox, CPA • Partner • Kushner LaGraize, LLCCategory: Taxation December 18Champagne or Vinegar? A Look at What the New Year May Bring to the Economy Stephen D. Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment DirectorHancock Whitney Category: Specialized Knowledge
Lunch & Learn Webcast: LA Tax Credits & Incentives
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Key staff from the Louisiana Economic Department, Brenda Guess, Frank Favaloro, and Marissa Doin will be on hand to discuss the latest of the State's financial incentive programs for new or existing businesses to gain a competitive edge. Topics include LA Tax Credits, Incentives, State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and other programs. This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the Webcast Lunch&Learn. Single or Bundle – Choice Is YoursPurchase this program at the low individual member price of $50 or Bundle the 8-program series (16 CPE credits) at an exclusive Members-Only price of $350! Select from the In-Person Bundle (lunch incuded) or Webcast Bundle. 2024 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes: May 17Healthcare Checkup: Examining Changes and TrendsMichael R. Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM • Healthcare Economist/Exchange CoordinatorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Category: Specialized Knowledge June 18LA Tax Credits & IncentivesBrenda C. Guess • Assistant SecretaryLouisiana Economic Development Category: Taxation July 16Hot Topics in Labor/Employment LawE. Fredrick Preis, Jr. • PartnerBreazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP Category: Management August 20SECURE Act 2.0 and Its Impact on Retirement PlansAnne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP • Advisory RepresentativeOestriecher Financial Management ServicesCategory: Taxation September 17IT Tips to Boost Your ProductivityLes Nettleton • IT ConsultantCategory: Specialized Knowledge October 22LA State & Local Tax Update: Developments, Legislation, Nexus, and Other Hot Issues Robert S. Angelico, CPA • ShareholderLiskow Category: Taxation November 20Navigating the Sunsets: Shining a Light on TCJA's Expiring Provisions Vanessa Brown Claiborne, CPA • President & CEO Chaffe & Associates, Inc Christine K. Brox, CPA • Partner • Kushner LaGraize, LLC Category: Taxation December 18Champagne or Vinegar? A Look at What the New Year May Bring to the Economy Stephen D. Morgan • Senior Vice President, Investment DirectorHancock Whitney Category: Specialized Knowledge