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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
Learn what is needed by the payroll department, rules, reporting, and taxation.
Ex-Patriot & Foreign Nationals
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