Michael R. Morris to Co-Chair 2014 CalCPA Entertainment Industry Conference

Valensi Rose partner, Michael R. Morris, will co-Chair the upcoming 2014 Entertainment Industry Conference presented by CalCPA.  The annual event, held this year on June 19, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Century City, highlights recent changes in the entertainment industry and provides expert advice and guidance for CPAs and other industry professionals.

In addition to his co-Chair duties, Mr. Morris is also moderating the “Music Industry Update” panel.  The high-powered panel includes Richard Busch, Esq. (King & Ballow), Larry Blake (Concord Music Group, Inc.), D. A. Wallach (Spotify), and Steve Winogradsky, Esq. (Winogradsky/Sobel). Mr. Morris will lead a discussion on licensing vs. sales and digital music royalties.

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Geoffrey A. Weg to Speak at Whittier Law School 2011 Annual Income Tax Seminar

Friday, June 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM at Whittier Law School, 3333 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, California

Tax and wealth planning attorney, Geoffrey A. Weg, will be a featured speaker at the 2011 Annual Income Tax Seminar at Whittier Law School on Friday, June 17. The annual seminar is sponsored by the State Bar of California Taxation Section and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA).

This year's seminar will highlight the following topics: the IRS 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative; FBAR, FATCA and the future of global information reporting; California property tax “Change of Ownership,” including when to report entity change of ownership to BOE; developments in the Office of Professional Responsibility: Practice before the IRS; mergers and acquisitions of Passthrough Entities: And “S” corporations, partnerships and LLCs.

The Program qualifies for 9 hours of CPE for CPAs; 9 hours of continuing education credit for enrolled agents; and 7.5 hours of MCLE and tax specialization credit for attorneys (including 1 hour of ethics).

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Autumn Ronda to speak on Ethics on Panel at CalCPA Joint Meeting, January 12, 2011

Valensi Rose Tax and Estate Planning associate, Autumn Ronda, will be a guest speaker on a panel at an upcoming joint meeting between CalCPA and the Los Angeles Young Tax Lawyers. As the Chair of the LA YTL association and a CalCPA Steering Committee member, Autumn brings a young and fresh perspective to both organizations.

She was invited to speak on the panel in order to share her perspective on the ethical issues she faces as a young estate planning attorney. The seminar, entitled "Ethical Implications of Estate Planning Practice," is being offered by CalCPA and is open for registration to all.

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