Friday June 27

Conference at-a-glanceCPE CreditThis conference qualifies for 4 Accounting & Auditing (AA) and 4 TechnicalBusiness (TB) hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subjectto approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulationand the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy.

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The Emerald Coast CPE Retreat is our newest event and is a collaboration between the FloridaInstitute of CPAs and the Alabama Society of CPAs. Earn up to 8 credit hours and network withCPAs from Florida and Alabama, all while taking in a majestic view of the world-renowned sugarsands and glistening waves. Whether you are planning a getaway to the beach this summer orare a Florida local, the Emerald Coast CPE Retreat is your chance to relax and learn in style.

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7:30-8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8-8:10 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:10 a.m.-9 a.m. What's Going on with the Standard Setters? (1 AA)Michael Brand, CPA, CGMAPartner | Johnson, Feigley, Newton & Brand LLP Athens, Ala.This session will look at what is going on withprofessional standard setters, including the AICPA andthe FASB. It also will re-visit the clarified auditingstandards.

9-9:50 a.m. Federal Tax Litigation and Expert Witnesses (1 TB)Michael A. Gregory, ASA, AVA, MBAChief Manager | Michael Gregory ConsultingRoseville, Minn.Learn how the IRS approaches litigation with expertwitnesses from either inside the IRS or from externalexperts. Whether you are an expert, work with experts,or need an expert, this commentary will provide youwith insight.

10:10-11 a.m. The Exposed Clarified Compilation and Review Standards (1 AA)Michael Brand, CPA, CGMAPartner | Johnson, Feigley, Newton & Brand LLPAthens, Ala.Take a look at what the ARSC exposed in 2013regarding compilation and review standards.

11-11:50 a.m. What’s So Special About a “Special Needs Trust”? (1 TB)Frederick G. Spoor, CGMA, CPA, PFSShareholder | Spoor + Associates, PASt. Petersburg, Fla.This session will highlight the importance of specialneeds trusts in estate and life planning. We’ll explorevarious types of trusts and examine eligible distributionsto the beneficiary.

11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Lunch

12:40-2:20 p.m. Current Developments and Issues in S Corporations and in Mergers and Acquisitions (2 TB)Jennings Pitts, CPASenior Manager | Bennett Thrasher LLP | Atlanta, Ga.andZack Leder, CPASenior Manager | Bennett Thrasher LLP | Atlanta, Ga.A presentation focusing on current issues anddevelopments involving taxation of S corporations andrecent considerations in tax structuring of mergers andacquisitions.

2:40-3:30 p.m. Documentation — What do the Standards Require? (1 AA)Michael Brand, CPA, CGMAPartner | Johnson, Feigley, Newton & Brand LLPAthens, Ala.We all know that we have to document, but what dothe professional standards require? What will my peerreviewer want to see?

3:30-4:20 p.m. How to Avoid Getting Snake-Bitten by a Fraud (1 AA)Tommie Singleton, Ph.D, CPA, CISA, CFF, CITP,CGEITPartner, Director of Consulting Services | Carr, Riggs &Ingram, LLC | Enterprise, Ala.A recap of a recent fraud and how auditors paidmillions in legal actions because of a fraud.

Conference scheduleFriday June 27

Conference Site Florida State University Panama City Campus4750 Collegiate Dr.Panama City, FL 32405(850) 872-4750

Suggested AccommodationsHampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach – Pier Park Area13505 Panama City Beach Pkwy.Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-9080Room Rate: $159Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Saturday, May 31, 2014For reservations, please contact the hotel directly at (850) 230-9080. Be sure tomention the Emerald Coast CPE Retreat (ECCR) to receive the special group rate.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Panama City (next to the conference site) 1030 E 23rd St.Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 914-0022Room Rate: $99 Double/$109 KingHotel Cutoff Deadline: Thursday, June 5, 2014For reservations, please call (866) 527-1498. Please use the code “0975GRRANP”when making your reservation to receive the special group rate.

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