Featured ASCPA Instructor – Peter J. Towle, CPA, JD, LLM
 Peter J. Towle, CPA, J.D., LL.M. is a sole practitioner with a general civil practice that includes business and commercial litigation, taxation, family/domestic relations, probate and estate planning, personal injury, accountant’s malpractice, and sports and entertainment representation. Prior to his successful law practice, Towle worked with a national accounting firm where he had substantial involvement in the development and teaching of various tax courses. The following are upcoming seminars taught by Towle:
Jan. 13 - Complete Taxation of Property Transactions: From Acquisition to Disposition (8 hrs.)
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Economic Outlook 2009 – 2010 and Beyond…
Don’t miss updates in both Tucson and Phoenix. On Jan. 26, Society members in Tucson will hear from well-known economist Marshall J. Vest, director of the Economic and Business Research Center (EBR) at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. On Feb. 18 members in the Phoenix area will hear from renowned economist, Dr. Lee McPheters, research professor of economics in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and director of the school's JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center. Both men will discuss the 2010 local, state and national economy. They will focus on Arizona industries, employment and housing issues. These informative presentations will educate local CPAs about the economic issues affecting Arizona, and will include an outlook for 2010 and beyond. Click the following link(s) to register for one or both of these programs: Tucson – Jan. 26 (sponsored by Wells Fargo) & Phoenix – Feb. 18 (sponsored by the Law Office of Joseph Velez)
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Accounting and Reporting Standards Conference – Jan. 21
 Start out the new year with a business health check up from Walter Haig at the Accounting & Reporting Standards Conference. This presentation will use the 80 Question Business Health Check-up Quiz to help attendees understand the key factors within a business organization. Other conference topics include: Current Accounting Developments, Financial Statements in the 21st Century, Arizona State Board of Accounting: Trends and Emphasis, Current Issues Facing the Attorney General’s Office; Auditing and SSARS Update and Alphabet Soup in Fraud. View a copy of the conference brochure and Register Today
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Governmental Accounting Conference – Feb. 3
 Governor Jan Brewer will open up the Governmental Accounting Conference as the keynote speaker addressing economic conditions in Arizona. Government agencies are struggling to provide more services to more people with less money and resources. Learn how to face these challenges from a panel of leaders in government agencies: Betsy Bayless, Gale Garriott, Linda Blessing and Deb Duvall. Dr. Stephen Happel will also give an economic update during the luncheon sponsored by Heinfeld, Meech & Co. David Bean will give his GASB Update. Get a closer look at Arizona’s implementation plan of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Learn how to use innovation to survive these tough economic times. View a copy of the conference brochure and Register Today
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Complimentary for Members
As our complimentary programs for 2009 wind down, we want to thank you for making these programs a success. As we plan for the future, we’d appreciate hearing your thoughts on these complimentary programs. As you know, during times like these, it is a great to be able to offer our members some high-quality CPE at no charge. Let us know what we can do to provide you with a better member experience. Don’t forget to register for the remaining complimentary program.
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ACCOUNTING & AUDITING
Jan. 21 - Accounting & Reporting Standards Conference (8 hrs.)
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BUSINESS VALUATION & LITIGATION SERVICES
Dec. 9 - Business Valuation Best Practices Roundtable (2 hrs.)
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ETHICS
Jan. 22 - Professional Ethics Update for Arizona CPAs - Including Case Studies (4 hrs.)
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
Jan. 19 - Education Planning (2 hrs.)
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MANAGEMENT
Dec. 14 - Managing Your Practice for Success (8 hrs.)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jan. 19 (Yuma) - Update on Society and Profession Issues (1 hr.)
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TAXATION
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