Professional Development and Event Catalog

The Trust, Estate, and Gift Tax Committee Chair, Timothy Fogarty, invites you to join us for the next meeting.  Domenick Calabrese, Esq. will speak on Probate matters that CPA's need to know.Pre-registration is required and you will access the meeting through your on-line CTCPA account.  go to My CTCPA, Upcoming Courses.  You will see the committee meeting in your upcoming meetings along with a button to join the meeting.

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

Our presenter, Attorney Patrick J. McHale, a partner in the Hartford-based employment law firm of Kainen, Escalera & McHale, will discuss employment law-related developments from the most recent session of the Connecticut Legislature. In addition, Attorney McHale will discuss the paid leave benefits available through the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority and how those paid benefits interrelate with the Federal and Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Acts, which provide job-protected unpaid leave rights to employees.

At this virtual informational workshop, attendees will learn more about government guaranteed lending, SBA programs, how these programs can help you and/or your clients and using the extensive wealth of information available, free of charge, from our resource partners.

Please join us at our first small firm roundtable to share ideas and connect with fellow practitioners.

Professional headshots are expensive; going to a portrait studio will run you upwards of $200. Luckily, CTCPA members can get theirs taken free of charge as a member benefit! On the last Thursday of the months of February and March CTCPA staff will have the portrait studio set up in the office. Drop in to the CTCPA Education Center for your photo shoot anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! You'll receive an edited, high-resolution image (or a few!) by email within a few days that's yours to use on your website, social media, or however you see fit.  

The 2023 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly resulted in the enactment of important tax legislation, including amendments to the Connecticut pass-through entity tax and a new State budget.Join us as CTCPA brings members an opportunity to meet directly with DRS staff to talk taxes.  The evening will include open dinner discussions with DRS Commissioner and DRS representatives at each table. Agenda:5:30 p.m. - Check-in and Cocktails (Cash Bar)6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Table Discussions led by DRS When registering, please choose an entree and an area of interest for your table top discussions.  

Keep in mind, this is an open forum - we never limit discussion to just one topic so if you have other technology questions bring them to the table. Please note, pre-registration is required. To access the meeting, use your online account, go to MY CTCPA, My Professional Development, My Upcoming Courses.  Bring your coffee, your ideas to share, and join us for what is always a lively discussion! We've got experts on board who can help you with cybersecurity, client portals, accounting software, and more. TechConneCT attendance is free and open only to CTCPA members in good standing. No CPE will be given but you get free answers and valuable guidance. Hosted by the CTCPA Technology Committee.

Take the mystery out of Medicare! Everyone knows that it is important to consider Medicare at age 65 or as one approaches retirement. But to know the rules the government has imposed can certainly be confusing and overwhelming. Fully understanding how and when to enroll in Medicare Parts A & B as well as parts C and D options for the vast majority of people eligible for Medicare can also be quite confusing and difficult to navigate without guidance. In rare cases penalties may be accessed if your client does not sign up at the right time. Avoid making these critical mistakes as you decide on the timing of obtaining Part B. Cobra options and Health Savings Accounts are important consideration as well. Additionally, there are gaps in Medicare coverage that can be filled with various supplement plans, and they vary by state or county. Mark will help you learn about the different choices available to help direct you toward an objective plan that makes the most "cents" for health and budget. 

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

*Please note this year's program will be held in person at the TPC River Highlands Clubhouse. Join us for our fifth annual awards program celebrating exceptional female CPAs and recognizing the many contributions these professionals are making in Connecticut. Program Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks  9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Awards Presentation  Become a Sponsor! Learn more at www.ctcpas.org/CTCPAWomen.

The Employee Benefit Plans Committee monitors developments in the employee benefit plans arena. Friendly, interactive meetings include roundtable discussion of changes affecting plans, auditors, and employers. The group features diversified professionals e.g., auditors, actuaries, third party administrators, and attorneys, engaged in the EBP area. Outreach to the broader membership includes an annual networking social and sponsoring of an annual Employee Benefit Plans Conference. Agenda topics will be provided prior to the meeting.  This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

The Employee Benefit Plans Committee monitors developments in the employee benefit plans arena. Friendly, interactive meetings include roundtable discussion of changes affecting plans, auditors, and employers. The group features diversified professionals e.g., auditors, actuaries, third party administrators, and attorneys, engaged in the EBP area. Outreach to the broader membership includes an annual networking social and sponsoring of an annual Employee Benefit Plans Conference. Agenda topics will be provided prior to the meeting.  This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.