Workshops

Below are the finalized workshops to date as the chairperson finalizes additional workshops they will be added.

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Fringe Benefit Taxation

Fringe Benefit Taxation

Speaker - Mindy Harada and Cynthia Vance


We will discuss the fringe benefits offered to employees and their payroll tax consequences. What's included, excluded,your technical response and some practical approaches will be addressed.

Payroll Tax and Unclaimed Property Laws

Payroll Tax and Unclaimed Property Laws

Speaker - Mindy Harada and Cynthia Vance


How the two collide and what a payroll person needs to know. State unclaimed property laws differ from state to state and payroll can be caught unprepared if audited. What to look for, how to clean up your department, and how to comply will be addressed.

Payroll Internal Controls

Payroll Internal Controls

Speaker - Mindy Harada and Cynthia Vance


Yes, The payroll department actually has internal controls like every other area of accounting. We will discuss internal controls for the 1 person payroll department as well as the 50 person payroll department

California Public Sector Payroll Issues

California Public Sector Payroll Issues

Speaker - Sondra Dougherty, CPP


This workshop will cover payroll topics that challenge California public sector employers. Find out where to go to get the latest information and tools to stay abreast of changes affecting the public sector. Topics include:

Understanding when to apply federal and state labor codes to the public sector

Classifying elected and appointed officials

Taxability of cell phones, work clothes, uniforms, and safety equipment.

Allowable exclusions for personal use of public employer provided vehicles

New 403 (b) and 457 (b) regulations

The Electronic SSA

  • The Electronic SSA
  • Speaker - Bill Brees
  • W-2 e-file for any size or any need
  • W-2c e- file for any size or any need
  • Payroll Department self-service ( even if you use a payroll/tax filing agent)
  • Business Services Online registration made easy for new users
  • Other news & Updates


Wage and Hour

Have You Had A Break Today?

Speaker - Paul Lynd

The challenges of wage & hour compliance in California can make your head spin!  In this presentation, hear about the latest developments in wage & hour law, including meal and rest period requirements, commission plans, bonus payments, expense reimbursements and minimum wage rates.

LOA

You Can't Make Me Come To Work!

Speaker - Majorie S. Fochtman

Federal, state and even local laws have recently expanded employers' already broad obligations to provide time off to employees.  In this presentation, learn about employer leave obligations, including the latest additions to the FMLA for family military leave, California's new Spousal Military Leave and San Francisco's Sick Leave Ordinance.

Transform Your Payroll Processes with Best Practices

Presentation Transform Your Payroll Processes with Best Practices

Speaker - Jeanne M. Chase, CPP

Learn how to seize opportunities for change.
Discover how to apply a sample process improvement model.
Review management tools to monitor and sustain improvement.
Payroll is a visible process that touches everyone. Follow East Bay Municipal Utility District's journey of change which led to its recognition as the 2006 Management PRISM Award winner.

Is California payroll THAT difficult

Speaker - Nora Daly, CPP

Those who have done payroll in California for many years don’t seem to find it’s that difficult – in direct conflict with most of the other payroll practitioners doing payroll in multiple states, including California. Join us in a discussion of what’s up in California and where to go to find help

Multi State Taxation

Speaker: Glenn Borromeo

Learn the ins and outs of handling employees in multiple states. This workshop will give you tips on avoiding possible costly mistakes.

Mergers & Acquisitions Taxation

Speaker: Glenn Borromeo

If you have been involved with a Merger and Acquisition most likely you have dealt with issues related to Tax reporting and withholding requirements. This workshop will address Compensation Tax Reporting and Withholding Requirements in Connection with a Merger and Acquisition.

Cafeteria Plans

Speaker: Scott Mezistrano

The IRS issued new proposed regulations, generally effective in 2009, on cafeteria plans under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. How do you need to prepare for the proposed changes? How did APA respond to the IRS, suggesting ways to reduce burden? In addition, we'll talk about the basics of cafeteria plans.

Life coaching:

Speaker: Adrienne Seal and Michelle May

Are you being the best that you can be. Learn techniques that you can use in your business and personal lives to meet your potential.

Stock Options

Speaker: Barbara Baksa

Learn what is needed by the payroll department, rules, reporting, and taxation.

Ex-Patriot & Foreign Nationals

Speaker: Brent Bergan and Claudia Howe

Accounting for expatriates in Payroll/GL...when to relieve the hypo account, difference in protection vs. hypo tax, and what compensation should be tracked.

You will receive
10 RCH Credits for Continuing Education