Disaster Losses: From Start to Finish
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Gerard H. Schreiber, Jr., CPA
Objective(s):
Learn what you can do to help your clients' after a disaster.
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & Applications
Program Level: Overview
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description
How can CPAs help clients who have been the victims of a natural disaster? That question is being asked often as these disasters--tornado, flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes and fires--seem to become more frequent. Join us in this seminar, when Louisiana practitioner Jerry Schreiber will explain exactly what to do when clients experience a disaster loss, including:* The IRS disaster declaration
* The emotional toll on clients
* Accumulating the information to document the loss
* Reporting the loss on the tax return
Presenter and Moderator Bios
Jerry Schreiber is a Partner in the local accounting firm of Schreiber & Schreiber with expertise in accounting, tax, and consulting matters of individuals and small businesses. He has served on the AICPA IRS Practice and Procedures Committee, AICPA Tax Practice Responsibilities Committee, SSTS Revision Task Force, Tax Forms Committee, Tax Forms and Education Task Force, and Circular 230 Education Task Force. He has appeared on IRS’ Tax Talk Today and Nationwide Tax Forums and authored continuing education courses on Individual Income Taxes, Current Developments, Casualty Losses, Hurricane Katrina Tax Matters, GO Zone Act, and Circular 230.
Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs
Delivery System
- All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
- Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
- Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
- All registrants will receive a link to the webinar’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
- There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
Registration
All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.
Refund Policy
CPAFMA will not issue refunds for webinars. If a registrant is unable to participate in the webinar and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future webinar. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the webinar if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future webinars.
Additional Information
Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the webinar recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.
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