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May 30-31, 2013
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This is the first conference designed by ERPAs...for ERPAs! This one of a kind program was developed based on topic suggestions from current and potential ERPAs with the goal of providing practical solutions to the issues they are currently facing. Speakers include industry experts who are also practicing ERPAs as well as local, regional and national government representatives from the Internal Revenue Service.
>Up to 15 ERPA credits, including 1.5 Ethics credits are available!
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Conference Agenda
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
James J. McKinney, IV, CPC, QPA, QKA, Retirement Strategies Incorporated, Augusta, GA
8:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. General Session 1: Washington Update
Hear the latest from the IRS in the guidance, legislative and examination arenas and their critical priorities. Our panelists will discuss the latest guidance to have been issued, what we might expect to see soon, the current IRS priorities and other critical information that ERPAS should know.
Donald J. Kieffer, Jr., Internal Revenue Service, Mountainside, NJ
Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Internal Revenue Service, Baltimore, MD
9:25 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Beverage Break
9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. General Session 2: EPCRS
This session will focus on Rev Proc 2013-12. What’s changed? What’s new? There was a substantial expansion of EPCRS corrections for 403(b) plans, there are new forms to use for all submissions, and a number of other changes. As ERPAs, you can represent your clients on EPCRS submissions. Don’t miss this chance to hear the latest news directly from the IRS experts!
Donald J. Kieffer, Jr., Internal Revenue Service, Mountainside, NJ
10:55 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Beverage Break
11:10 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. General Session 3: Loan Issues
Why is it always the loans that go wrong? The payments aren’t made, or the client changed payroll companies and the loan repayments were forgotten, or the prior administrator never defaulted old the loans. Ever taken over a plan like this? Come to this entertaining session and engage with our panel of experts for an interactive discussion on fixing problem loans. Bring your problem loan questions with you. Time permitting, the panel will be taking questions from the attendees!
Colleen Patton, Internal Revenue Service, Denver, CO
James C. Paul, APM, Ferenczy + Paul LLP, Gold River, CA
12:25 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch: Navigating the IRS Website
Is anyone else having problems navigating the IRS’s new website? We had just started mastering the old website and figuring out where everything was and it changed. Mikio Thomas is going to show you how to navigate the new and improved IRS website to find and effectively use the free tools to keep your plan in compliance. The session will also lead you through the portion of the Return Preparers Office website to understand the tools available to ERPAs.
Mikio S. Thomas, Mid-Atlantic Area/EP&R Federal Building, Cincinnati, OH(Virtual)
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. General Session 4: 5330 Case Studies
The Form 5330 is used in a number of correction scenarios involving a Section 4975 excise tax on a prohibited transaction, the most common being where there has been a late deposit of deferrals. The error can be a one-time error or a continuous error that spans a number of years. There will be case studies involving improper loans, improper investments and improper distributions. There will be a scenario in which there has been excess or improper compensation paid to a disqualified person.
- Handling prohibited transaction filings on Form 5330 for discrete and for continuing transaction.
- Through case studies demonstrate the correction and the method of completing the Form 5330 filing
- Educate attendees through real world cases the prohibited transaction rules that lead to the Form 5330 filing requirement.
Susan D. Diehl, QPA, PenServ Plan Services, Inc., Horsham, PA
Colleen Patton, Internal Revenue Service, Denver, CO
Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Internal Revenue Service, Baltimore, MD
Jackie Waters, US Department of Labor, Kansas City, MO
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. General Session 5: VFCP
A representative from DOL who works with their Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) will present the latest information about the VFCP program. Corrections often involve both IRS and DOL issues. As ERPAs it is important to understand how to correct errors with both agencies, basics on when DOL’s program applies versus when IRS’s required applies will be covered.
Jackie Waters, US Department of Labor, Kansas City, MO
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Reception
Friday, May 31, 2013
7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
7:55 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
James J. McKinney, IV, CPC, QPA, QKA, Retirement Strategies Incorporated, Augusta, GA
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. General Session 6: Compensation Issues
One of the most common errors in plan administration is use of the wrong compensation for determining benefits or performing testing. Our panel will present case studies for correcting some of the most common (and perhaps a few unusual) compensation errors. Since the corrections can be different if discovered under audit or addressed in VCP/SCP, our panel will contain representatives from both parts of the IRS. We will also discuss plan design to minimize the likelihood of error.
Donald J. Kieffer, Jr., Internal Revenue Service, Mountainside, NJ
Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Internal Revenue Service, Baltimore, MD
S. Derrin Watson, Esq., APM, SunGard Relius, Goleta, CA
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Beverage Break
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. General Session 7: Unagreed Audits
What happens when you can’t reach agreement on all or part of correcting an error discovered under audit? Did you know the IRS has a process to address these types of issues? It is critically important to know how this process works if you and the IRS audit agent can’t come to agreement so that you can offer your client the best options. Come hear from the experts how to work with the IRS, what the process is, and what you need to know to protect your client.
Charles M. Lax, Esq., Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C., Southfield, MI
Colleen Patton, Internal Revenue Service, Denver, CO
Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Internal Revenue Service, Baltimore, MD
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Beverage Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. General Session 8: Ethics
Ethics again, but new case studies. Come hear Chuck, Jim and Bill as they entertain us with all the things we need to know to stay ethical. They’ll be presenting interactive case studies on ethical issues we all hope we never have to face. Jim will entertain us with stories of clients, TPAs and advisors and their questionable ethical practices. Chuck will engross us with his tales of ethical dilemmas. And Bill will enlighten us with ways to be ethical. Your participation will be solicited during the session so come prepared to think ethically.
William C. Grossman, QPA, McKay Hochman Company, Inc., Butler, NJ
Charles M. Lax, Esq., Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C., Southfield, MI
James C. Paul, APM, Ferenczy + Paul LLP, Gold River, CA
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. General Session 9: Case Studies
A staple of the ERPA conference is the case studies breakout session. So once again we’ll be breaking into small groups to determine how to navigate correcting plan errors. For the first time this year, we’ll have a representative from the DOL join our expert panel to provide feedback on correcting DOL covered issues. Come prepared to join in your group’s analysis of common compliance and fiduciary errors.
Susan D. Diehl, QPA, PenServ Plan Services, Inc., Horsham, PA
Mark Underwood, US Department of Labor, Kansas City, MO
S. Derrin Watson, Esq., APM, SunGard Relius, Goleta, CA
3:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Break
3:25 p.m. -4:15 p.m. General Session 10: 401(k) & 403(b) Hot Topics
This session will discuss the 401(k) Compliance Check Questionnaire Final Report that was recently released and the 403(b) Pre-Approved Plan Program that was recently established.
Donald J. Kieffer, Jr., Internal Revenue Service, Mountainside, NJ
Monika A. Templeman, Esq., Internal Revenue Service, Baltimore, MD
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Sponsors
Thank you to our 2013 ERPA Conference Sponsors!
ASC
American Funds
John Hancock
MassMutual
Millennium Trust
Nationwide Financial
Pension Pro
Transamerica
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Registration & Housing
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(After 05/24/13)
$915
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Hotel and Conference Location
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: 303.295.1234
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Room Rates: $169/night single $194/night double
Cut-off Date to Make Reservations: April 29, 2013
Make your reservations by calling the Grand Hyatt Denver directly by the reservation cut-off date of April 29, 2013. Be sure to mentiona that you are attending the ERPA Conference in order to receive the group room rate.
Methods of Registration
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Confirmation
Registration Includes:
- All Education Sessions (unless otherwise noted)
- All continental breakfasts, luncheons, beverage breaks and receptions
- Access to audio recordings and session handouts (access to the audio will be available after the conference)
All attendees will receive an electronic confirmation sent to the e-mail address listed on the registration form. This confirmation/receipt verifies your address information, the event(s) you have signed up for and how much you have paid. Attendees are urged to review their confirmation and print for their records. If you have not received your confirmation within three weeks of registering, please contact the Conferences Department at info@erpaconference.org.
Badges
Attendees registering in advance may pick up their badge and on-site materials at the Registration Desk during conference hours. If you do not check-in at the Registration Desk to pick up your badge, you will be deemed a no-show and continuing education credit will not be issued. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Attendees will not be allowed to pick up other attendee badges/materials.
Cancellation/Change Policy
If a written request for cancellation is received by May 24, 2013, the full registration fee will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. After May 24, 2013, the registration fee is not refundable, but can be transferred to another individual at any time, even on-site. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Please e-mail info@erpaconference.org to request a refund or make changes to your registration.
Dress Code
Attire at the conference is business casual. Feel free to be comfortable in slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers and blouses. Remember that hotel meeting rooms tend to be cool, so be sure to being a sweater or light jacket.
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Conference Material
How to Access Your Conference Outlines
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Please note that conference outlines are available to registered attendees only. Attendees are provided a link to the outline page via email in advance of the conference to access these materials. If you have not received the link, please email info@erpaconference.org or call 703.516.9300 for assistance.
Before the conference — Conference attendees will receive a link to the outlines via email to print and download prior to arriving at the conference. Please note that handouts are posted as they are submitted so please check back periodically for updates!
During the conference — Attendees are strongly encouraged to print and/or download the handouts prior to arriving at the conference, as business center printers and computer usage tend to be expensive.
After the conference — Updated presentation files will be posted here after the conference and accessible using the same password.
Please note that if you do not check-in at the Registration Desk to pick up your badge and other registration materials, you will be deemed a no-show and continuing education credit will not be issued. No refunds will be given for no-shows.
Conference Booklet
A Conference Booklet will be available on-site that will include a detailed conference schedule, continuing education forms, session evaluations and speaker information. Be sure to pick up a copy to make the most of your conference experience.
Attendee List
An Attendee List will be available on-site at the Registration Desk. To respect the privacy of our attendees, electronic copies are not available.