TAGLine for Week 48 of 2011

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1. TIAG ANNUAL REVIEW SUCCESS STORY CHALLENGE: DEADLINE THIS WEEK

We are preparing our 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 due in whole or in part to 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 December 1, so we can select the best of the best to go in the 2011 Annual Review. 

2. UPCOMING TIAG INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Spring 2012 International Conference: SAVE THE DATE!
May 7-9, 2012; San Francisco, California, USA; Four Seasons Hotel

Conference registration information is coming soon. Download the TIAG/TAGLaw Hotel Reservation Form to reserve your room at the special conference rate.

Fall 2012 International Conference: SAVE THE DATE!
October 22-25, 2012; Brussels, Belgium; The Conrad Hotel

3. SPECIALTY GROUP POSTINGS

Join a Specialty Group

Specialty Groups serve as a vehicle for members to network with colleagues who share areas of practice or industry specialization. They are a source of collaboration among member firms, and can be an important tool in realizing the value of your membership. Click here for more information on Specialty Groups or if you are interested in joining a Specialty group contact Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com. 

Tax

- UK-Swiss Tax Agreement; Mercer & Hole (London, England)

- InvestOhio Program Brings Tax Incentives to Investors in Small Business; Zinner & Co. LLP (Cleveland, Ohio)

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.

4. DOING BUSINESS GUIDES

TIAG and TAGLaw Doing Business Guides contain valuable information for individuals and companies conducting business in different markets throughout the world. We continue to receive these helpful Guides from TAGLaw and TIAG member firms and encourage you to submit one for your jurisdiction. The collection of Guides is located in the public News & Resources sections of the TAGLaw and TIAG websites, providing easy access for members, clients and prospective clients. The latest addition is an updated Doing Business Guide for Poland, submitted by TIAG member Perfecta Audit Services.

Send your new or updated Doing Business Guides to Ken Mayers at kmayers@tiagnet.com. 

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 BLOGROLL

Did you know that you can feature your firm’s blog on the TIAG website? By doing so, your firm can increase Search Engine Optimization (SEO), gain exposure within the TIAG network, and also drive traffic to your blog. If you would like to be featured on the Blogroll email Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@tiagnet.com. Click here to view the TIAG Blogroll. 

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

- TIAG Latin America (TIAG América Latina)

8. 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!

- TIAG Members on Twitter

- TAGLaw Members on Twitter

Regards,

The TIAG Team