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5/14/2024 Seminar Registration

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Navigating the Seas of Professional Liability in Accounting

This 4-hour seminar with in-person speaker, John F. Raspante, Director of Risk Management for McGowan Pro, will delve into the historical landscape of professional liability claims faced by CPAs, tracing notable cases and trends over time, exploring emerging and potential challenges in the field, such as evolving regulatory guidelines, technological advancements, and shifting client expectations.


This seminar will highlight best practices for claim mitigation, drawing expertise from past experiences and current strategies with thorough documentation practices, effective client communication, risk management techniques, and stay abreast of industry developments. Furthermore, recent victories in CPA litigation can be examined to glean insights into successful defense strategies and legal precedents that may inform future cases.


By covering both historical and emerging aspects of professional liability insurance, along with practical advices and real-world examples, this seminar will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the landscape and equip them with the tools needed to navigate it effectively.


Other topics include:

  • What to look for in your professional liability insurance
  • When and Why Engagement Letters are needed – do we need them and how not having one can jeopardize your business
  • The pitfalls of email correspondence – convenience or time-suck?
  • What has more risk? Tax returns or financial statements?
  • Improve your business best practices and procedures to mitigate risk and add more value to your time
  • NEXUS issues and potential liability risks

Date

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Time

8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Venue Location

Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille

2225 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Fees

$85 Member Rate

$150 Non-Member & Walk-in Rate

RSVP by

5/7/2024 mailed in registrations

5/12/2024 online virtual registrations

CPE Credits

2 CPE Credits on Ethics

2 CPE Credits on Taxation

Meet the Speaker

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John Raspante, CPA, CDFA, MST is McGowanPRO’s Director of Risk Management. Native of Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Raspante currently resides in Freehold, New Jersey where he oversees the industry specific expertise and risk management for McGowanPRO’s accounting and financial clients. Mr. Raspante is the former Director of Compliance and Risk Management as well as the Director of Education for Graf Repetti & Co. LLP, Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors. Prior to joining Graf Repetti, Mr. Raspante worked nine years for CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company, a provider of accountants’ professional liability insurance. Mr. Raspante’s primary responsibility at CAMICO was providing loss prevention services to the organization’s largest insured’s.



Mr. Raspante is a frequent speaker within the accounting profession on issues relating to risk management and professional ethics. He has presented ethics and risk management seminars to over 1000 fellow CPAs & tax professionals nationwide. He presents regularly at different conferences for accounting firm associations and CPA State Societies. He is a published author and contributor for accounting firm periodicals such as Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today, and The CPA Journal.

Navigate the choppy waters and avoid putting your business in a ‘RISKY’ situation by attending this seminar!!

Mail in Registration Form

Mailed in registrations should be post-marked by the registration deadline - Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 - to be considered on-time

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Online RegistrationIn-person Attendance

Online Registration will close on

Sunday, May 12, 2024

 

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Warwick, RI 02886

 

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