TAGLine for Week 47 of 2011

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1. TIAG ANNUAL REVIEW SUCCESS STORY CHALLENGE 

We are preparing our 2011 Annual Review with a focus on our members' successes in 2011, particularly where that success involves another TIAG or TAGLaw member. This comprehensive document will be sent to the entire membership base of TIAG and TAGLaw, potential new members, and global trade publications. Subjects that are especially welcome include: 

• Awards or honors you or your firm has received including professional recognition such as Best Lawyers or Best Accountants in your country, state or city
• Examples of helping a client through TIAG or TAGLaw
• Business you have won because you promoted your TIAG membership
• How you have increased your local profile
• Best practices you have learned at a TIAG/TAGLaw International Conference or Regional Meeting
• TAG Academy courses you have viewed or attended
• Notable inbound referrals from other TIAG or TAGLaw members
• Any other news that you are proud of and would like to promote

Please send your response to Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com by November 29th so we can select the best of the best to go in the 2011 Annual Review. 

2. TIAG WELCOMES…

NEW MEMBER IN HONDURAS

Asturias, Rodríguez y Asociados, is a Honduran firm based in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The firm started its activities in providing services in the areas of Accounting and Management Consulting in 1987. The firm specializes in the following services: accounting, internal and external auditing, tax advisory, human resources, outsourcing, training, legal advisory and business consulting. For more information, view their TIAG profile or visit their website at www.asturiasyasociados.com.   

NEW MEMBER IN WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND

For over 100 years Burgis & Bullock (Warwickshire, England) has been looking after the business and financial needs of companies and individuals. The firm specializes in the following services: audit & assurance, business growth, corporate finance, financial services, tax solutions, accounting solutions, management services, financial systems and IT services. For more information, view their TIAG profile or visit their website at www.burgisbullock.com. 

3. TAGLAW MEMBER APPOINTED AS AMBASSADOR FOR HONDURAS AT THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

The new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Honduras to the Organization of American States (OAS), Leonidas Rosa Bautista founder and managing partner of Bufete Rosa (Honduras - TAGLaw), presented his credentials to Secretary General José Miguel Insulza. In a ceremony held at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, Ambassador Rosa Bautista said his work as representative to the hemispheric organization will include "helping in the work of the organization in pursuit of strengthening democracy, strengthening human rights, achieving higher levels of security and helping to create conditions to spur the development of all our nations." Click here to read more about this prestigious appointment. 

4. MEMBER NEWS

Has your firm received a new certification or expanded your service capabilities? Let us know by sending an email to Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com.

- Robert Raiola of FMRTL Chimes in on NBA Lockout in the Boston Globe; Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC (New Jersey, USA)

- FMRTL Welcomes Keith S. Balla as a Principal; Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC (New Jersey, USA)

- CF & Co., L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants, Introduces A New Brand; CF & Co., L.L.P. (Dallas, Texas, USA) 

- FMRTL Supports National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month; Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC (New Jersey, USA) 

- FMRTL Recognized as one of the Top Accounting Firms to Donate to The American Heart Association/Go Red for Women; Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC (New Jersey, USA) 

Why should my firm send news and articles to TIAG?

By sending your firm’s news and articles to TIAG to be featured on the TIAG website and TAGLine, your firm will gain exposure within the TIAG and TAGLaw networks. Additionally, this will increase your firm’s visibility on search engines such as Google and Bing. For your convenience we have created a mailbox, marketing@tiagnet.com, exclusively for your news, articles and newsletters. 

5. 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. 

Complete 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.

Discounted Courses of Note

Internal Controls: Best Practices for Cost-Effective Auditing 

Thursday, December 15, 2011 

Auditors used to be able to opt out of examining internal controls prior to the issuance of the risk-based standards.  Those standards increased the scrutiny of this critical part of the audit process to the point that auditors are beginning to wonder if their efforts are resulting in extra work for little in the way of return. But it doesn't have to be that way.  In this two-hour CPE program, experienced auditor and instructor, Alan Anderson, CPA, takes a close look at the questions many auditors are asking and sharpens those questions through a planning process that makes sure internal control work seeks answers in the places most likely to yield them.

In this presentation, Anderson will focus on the practical aspects of planning, documentation and procedures that will help auditors spend their time effectively in consideration of internal controls without spinning their wheels on areas that are of no risk.  Key to the discussion will be pre-audit procedures that will allow auditors to do an effective walkthrough process.  There will also be time set-aside during the presentation for Anderson to address participant questions sent via e-mail during the program.  Don't miss the opportunity to boost the cost-effectiveness of your audits from one of the leading experts in the U.S.! Click here to learn more and register. 

6. 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

- TIAG Latin America (TIAG América Latina)

7. FOLLOW TIAG ON TWITTER

Do you or your firm use Twitter? 

Keep up-to-date with TIAG and other TIAG members by following us on Twitter @TIAGnet!

Connect with TIAG and TAGLaw members on Twitter!

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Regards,

The TIAG Team