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Nebraska Society of CPAs
635 South 14th Street
Suite 330
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Phone: (402) 476-8482 (800) 642-6178
Fax: (402) 476-8731
Email: society@nescpa.org
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Conference & CPE General Information
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Please register early to ensure we have enough materials and sufficient people registered to hold the course.
3 Easy Ways to Register
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Fax a completed registration form with credit card information to the Society at 402.476.8731. |
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Mail a completed registration form with credit card information or check made payable to the Society at 635 S. 14th Street, Suite 330, Lincoln, NE 68508. |
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Online Visit our website (www.nescpa.org) and complete the online registration form OR download a registration form which can be mailed or faxed. |
You may pay by check or MasterCard or VISA. Payment must be received with the registration form. If you register online, payment must be received within five (5) days from when you registered to confirm your space in the course.
Course Pricing
The course prices are published with each course description in the catalog. See "Fee". Unless otherwise noted, course fees include all instructional costs and course materials.
The fees for non-AICPA courses are based upon the following:
- Society Member – Member of the Society or a non-CPA, staff person of a firm having Society members.
- Nonmember – A CPA who isn’t a Society member or a non-CPA, staff person of a firm not having Society members.
The fees for AICPA courses are based upon the following:
- AICPA Member & Society Member – Member of both the Nebraska Society of CPAs and AICPA.
- Nonmember of AICPA or Society – Nonmember of either the AICPA or the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
- Nonmember of AICPA & Society – Nonmember of both the AICPA and the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
All conference/course fees are due on the day that the course or conference is held.
Society Member Discounts
The Society allows a $30 member discount for individuals attending a Nebraska Society CPE course provided the individual is a member of the Nebraska Society or is a non-CPA staff person of a firm having Nebraska Society of CPAs’ members. The course price and the discounted price for Society members are published with each course description in this catalog.
A $15 Coupon can be used once by each Society member on one course throughout the current CPE year. The coupon is published in the April and May editions of the The Nebraska CPA.
AICPA Discounts
AICPA members who register for a course provided by the AICPA will receive a $30 discount for each applicable 8-hour AICPA course and a $20 discount for each applicable 4-hour AICPA course as noted in the course information.
Late Registrations
Registrations postmarked or faxed to the Society office less than ten (10) days prior to the presentation date of a course should include a $25 late fee.
Registrations submitted two days prior to the course do not guarantee a reservation in the course. Walk-ins are available on a space-available basis only and do not guarantee course materials.
Sold Out Courses
For some courses, space and material are limited. It is best to register at least two months prior to the course to ensure your space in the course. However, if the course is "sold out," you will be notified by phone by the Society staff. You will be given the option to transfer to a different course or receive a refund.
Registration Confirmations
After the registration has been received by the Nebraska Society office, a confirmation will be mailed to the course registrant. The registration confirmation will include the attendee’s name, course or conference date, site location and starting time. Be sure to review it carefully. Occasionally there may be a starting time or location change that is different from what was published in the CPE catalog.
If you do not receive a confirmation from us within one week of sending your registration, contact the Nebraska Society office immediately.
Course Cancellations
The Society reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. If the class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the Society will contact you at least five (5) days prior to the course by phone. In the case of bad weather, the Society office staff will call each enrollee as soon as physically possible. In both cases, the enrollee will be given the option to receive a refund or transfer the amount paid to a different Society course.
If you must cancel your registration, cancellations must be received in writing (mail, fax (402.476.8731) or email (society@nescpa.org).
Cancellations received in the Society office five (5) working days prior to the course presentation date will receive a full refund. A $25 cancellation fee will be deducted from the full refund for those cancelling two (2) to four (4) working days prior to the course presentation date. Except in special circumstances, no refunds will be granted those attempting to cancel registrations less than two (2) full working days prior to the course presentation date.
Any registrant may substitute another individual for his or her registration up to the beginning of the first morning session of the course without any penalty.
If you are registered for a conference or a course and do not attend, you are still obligated for the conference/course fee. Once the balance due has been paid in full, the conference or course materials will be sent to you. It is appreciated if you would contact the Society office as soon as possible if you do not atttend.
Conference & CPE Locations
All course locations are listed in the catalog with the course, in the 2008 Conference/CPE Calendar (Page 12) and can be located on our website. The NFPC & GAAC Conferences are being held at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, and the FALL Conference is being held at the Embassy Suites Omaha-Lavista.
Conference Start & Ending Times
Conferences generally begin at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Ending times vary depending upon the conference scheduels. Please review your confirmation, conference brochures and this website for specific times.
CPE Course Start & Ending Times
Most courses begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Plan to arrive 10 to 30 minutes early to pickup your name badge and course materials and to find a seat. Be sure to check your confirmation and this websitefor the exact time.
Conference Lunches & Breaks
Lunches and breaks are provided for all conferences. The times will vary depending upon the conference schedules. Please check the specific times in the conference brochures and this website.
CPE Lunches & Breaks
Lunches are provided for all full-day courses and are normally served at the course site from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Breaks will be given in the morning and afternoon of each session.
Specific Needs
Please indicate on your registration form any specific needs or notify the office by phone (402.476-8482) or email (society@nescpa.org) at least one week prior to the course, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Parking
Parking is generally provided with the course and conference fees. If the course is being held at the Mahoney State Park, be sure to sign the sign-in sheet at the information booth at the park entrance. Review the “Additional Information” on your confirmation for parking specifics. For the NFP & GAAC conferences, the Society will validate your parking ticket at registration if you park in a City of Lincoln parking garage. Parking for the FALL Conference is free.
State Park Permits ~ Free!
Any Society member who registers by July 31 for 4 or more courses which are being held at Mahoney State Park will receive a State Park permit; the permit is valid at ALL Nebraska state parks, not just Mahoney State Park.
Lodging
Please contact Sheila at the Society office by phone (402.476.8482) or email if you would like information on lodging. Some CPE locations provide group rates.
What To Wear
Business casual attire is recommended. Because meeting room temperatures are difficult to control, it is wise to dress in layers.
Cellular Phone Usage, Laptops & Smoking
The use of cellular phones, laptops and/or smoking are NOT permitted in the classrooms at any of our courses or conferences.
Attendance Verification
At the conclusion of each course, a CPE attendance verification form will be distributed for all attendees to sign. The Nebraska Society office can only verify your attendance if you have signed this form.
For all Society conferences, an attendance form is included in the conference manual for your completion.
CPE Credit
All courses listed in this catalog have been submitted to the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy for approval of recommended CPE credit. See “CPE Credit” in the course descriptions in this catalog for approved CPE hours.
After the last course of the CPE year (usually in December), each Society member registrant will be mailed a summary of all Society courses taken and the number of CPE credit hours earned.
Knowledge Levels
Courses listed in this catalog are designated as to the level of knowledge the participant should have of the subject matter before registering for and attending the course.
- A Basic level course teaches fundamental principles and skills. This level is for participants with limited or no exposure to this subject area.
- An Intermediate level course builds on a basic level or upon fundamental principles and skills and focuses on their application. This level is for participants with some exposure to this subject area.
- An Advanced level course focuses on the development of in-depth knowledge, a variety of skills and/or a broader range of applications. This level is for participants with significant exposure to this subject area.
- An Update level course provides a general overview of new developments. It is for participants with a background in this subject area who wish to remain current.
Reminder - Nebraska's New CPE Rules
New rules for Continuing Professional Education for Nebraska CPAs became effective February 25, 2004. Most noted among the new rules is a four-hour ethics requirement for biennial license renewals (80 CPE hours) and reinstatements (120 CPE hours). The new rules also clarify the number of CPE hours allowed for self-study, faculty and college semester credit hours, and grant the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy the authority to request documentation from a permit holder for five years from their last reporting period. If you have any questions about the new CPE rules, you should contact their office at (800) 564-6111 or you can also view the rules on their website at www.nbpa.ne.gov.
Record Retention
The Society office generally retains records for three (3) years.
Evaluation Forms
Evaluation forms are distributed after every CPE course and conference. Please take time to complete these. The Society office and discussion leaders do read these and take the comments and concerns seriously.
Disclaimer
The information and suggestions presented at the seminars and conferences sponsored by the Nebraska Society of CPAs are subject to constant change and, therefore, should only serve as a foundation for further investigation and study. Further, any forms presented at such seminars or conferences are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or conferences should be carefully reviewed and should serve as a guide for use in specific situations. Speakers and discussion leaders are expressing their own view, or those of course authors. Such views and opinions have not been approved or endorsed by the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
The Nebraska Society of CPAs advises its members that vendors offering computer programming are instructed to complete a thorough check of all computer hardware on a regular basis to reduce the potential for spreading computer viruses. Members should be advised that commercially available courses to detect viruses are not foolproof. The association accepts no responsibility for the inadvertent spread of a computer virus, and members enrolling in Nebraska Society of CPAs’ sponsored computer courses acknowledge the risk involved and agree to hold the association harmless.
The Nebraska Society of CPAs reserves the right to make changes to prices, dates, locations and speakers at any time without notice. The Nebraska Society of CPAs reserves the right to cancel a course because of an insufficient number of registrants. On the occasion that the Nebraska Society of CPAs must cancel a course or conference, participants will be notified as soon as physically possible. Early registration helps avoid cancellations.
The Nebraska Society of CPAs does not assume financial responsibility for penalties or expenses incurred by registrants who must cancel travel arrangements due to course cancellation.
All data accompanying the names of the members of the Nebraska Society of CPAs was furnished by the individual. Listing of names and information, so provided, is not an endorsement of the individual for a specific purpose by the Nebraska Society of CPAs since referrals or use of a member’s service is left to the sole discretion of the user of this roster.
Every effort has been made to avoid error and omissions in every phase of the work. As the publisher, the Nebraska Society of CPAs assumes no liability of any kind in connection with this publication.
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Please be assured that the Nebraska Society staff will do our very best to provide you with quality education in an atmosphere that is as pleasant as possible.
We want you to be as comfortable as possible and get the most out of the CPE courses you attend. Please email Sheila with comments and concerns. It is appreciated.
Thank you for attending from the 2008 CPE Committee!
Douglas J. Lacey, Chairman
Lacey & Associates, CPAs, PC, Ralston
Philip A. Waldron, Vice Chairman
Waldron, Riggs & Lloyd, CPAs, PC, Lincoln
Bradley L. Fegley
McDermott & Miller, PC, Grand Island
Randall K. Koski
Koski Professional Group, PC, Omaha
Randal M. Limbeck
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC, LLO, Omaha
Kathryn C. Maresh
Deloitte Tax, LLP, Lincoln
Melissa E. Massey
Melissa E. Massey, CPA, Omaha
Leo J. Panzer
Darst & Associates, PC, Omaha
Anthony J. Pruss, III
Auten, Pruss & Beckmann, PC, Norfolk
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