TAGLine for Week 40 of 2011

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1. TIAG FALL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 

The TIAG Fall International Conference is October 24-26, 2011 at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. TIAG conferences feature talented speakers, excellent networking opportunities, and “magical” tours and evening events. We have a great conference planned for Rio, and hope you can attend. Click here for conference details and to register.

HOTEL INFORMATION: Click here for important hotel information including: available rooms at the conference hotel and other hotels nearby. 

VISA INFORMATION: Click here for important information about Brazilian Visas, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to process.

2. TIAG WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

NEW MEMBER IN BELGIUM

Van Cauter – Saeys & Co. (Aalst, Belgium) was established in 1989 and is continuing to grow due to the quality of audit services they provide their clients. The firm has an excellent regional spread and serves companies all over Belgium using their two locations in Aalst and Oostnieuwkerke. For more information, visit their TIAG Profile.

NEW MEMBER IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA

WMS Chartered Accountants (Queensland, Australia) was established by two former "Big 4" partners in May 1994. This leadership team, combined with the expertise and diversity in their staff, has created the firm’s strong reputation and made it the first class practice that it is today. Some of the firm's services include auditing, A-IFRS reporting, corporate tax services, and more. For more information, visit their TIAG Profile or their website at www.wmssolutions.com.au.

3. INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING BENCHMARKING SURVEY FOR 2011

CORRECTION: It was brought to our attention that some data was exported incorrectly in this report. The corrected version is now available below. 

"Great" and "Excellent" were the comments we received about our recent North American Best Practices Teleconference. Those who attended know why. Mike Platt of Inside Public Accounting highlighted their 2011 benchmarking survey, which is a roadmap for firm managers and partners.  Mike delivered many useful ideas for firms based on the benchmarking data that they reviewed. We have now made Mike’s presentation available in PDF format and also as a recording which features his presentation and the preceding TIAG update. Click the links below to access these valuable resources. 

- PDF of Mike Platt’s slides and the TIAG Update

- Streaming Recording of the Presentation

4. TIAG MEMBER GUIDE & FAQS

TIAG Member Guide

We have created a Member Guide, which details many of the programs available to TIAG members. The guide is an interactive presentation and allows members to visit specific areas of the TIAG website to access the materials and content discussed. Click here to access the TIAG Member Guide or sign in to the TAGLaw website and click “Member Guide” under the “Resource Center” menu.

TIAG Member FAQs

Have you ever had a question about TIAG and needed answer quickly? Click here to access the list of FAQs for TIAG members or sign in to the TIAG website and click “TIAG Member FAQs” under the “Resource Center” menu. If you have a question that is not shown, you can submit a question to the TIAG staff for consideration. 

Note: To access these resources will need your firm’s TAGLaw website user name and password. If you do not have your user name and password, please email helpdesk@tiagnet.com. 

5. TIAG BLOGROLL

Did you know that you can feature your firm’s blog on the TIAG website? We regularly check our firm’s blogs and RSS feeds and send out updates via emails, web, and our social media outlets. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain exposure within the TIAG network and also drive traffic to your blog. Click here to view the TIAG Blogroll. 

If you would like to be featured on the Blogroll email the TIAG Manager of Marketing and Member Services, Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com. 

6. EXCLUSIVE TIAG DISCOUNT ON UPCOMING CCH SEMINARS

TIAG and TAG Academy have joined with CCH to bring you a 20% discount exclusively for TIAG members on several CCH seminars. We hope you will consider these offerings and pass them along to members of your firm. 

Calendar of Discounted Events for TIAG Members

Click here to view a calendar of CCH seminar programs that are available with the exclusive TIAG member discount.

7. TIAG LINKEDIN GROUPS

TIAG Member’s LinkedIn Group Grows to Over 100 Members!

By joining the TIAG LinkedIn groups you can connect with other TIAG members and grow the profile of your firm within the network. Join now by clicking the names of the groups below.

- TIAG Members Group

- TAG Tax Specialty Group

Why Join TAGLaw LinkedIn Groups?

Active participation in the group will strengthen your existing TIAG relationships and help you create new ones. The group will provide a platform for regular interaction with your TIAG colleagues. Other benefits include:

• Expanding your LinkedIn Connections by connecting with other TIAG members;
• Participation in discussions in a private, non-competitive environment;
• Gaining exposure for your firm within the network; and
• Interaction and strengthening relationships with your fellow TIAG members.

8. FOLLOW TIAG ON TWITTER

Do you or your firm use Twitter? Follow TIAG on Twitter @TIAGnet!

Connect with TIAG and TAGLaw members on Twitter!

- TIAG Members on Twitter

- TAGLaw Members on Twitter

9. SPECIALTY GROUP POSTINGS

Send your Articles and Alerts to TIAG

We have created a mailbox exclusively for your news, articles and newsletters. Please add marketing@tiagnet.com to your news distribution list.

Join a Specialty Group

Click here for more information on Specialty Groups. If you are interested in joining a Specialty group contact Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com. 

Regards,

The TIAG Team