TAGLine for Week 29 of 2012

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1. TIAG FALL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: REGISTRATION OPEN

The TIAG Fall International Conference is October 22-24, 2012 at the Conrad Hotel in Brussels. We are excited to present another exceptional lineup of sessions full of engaging topics led by renowned industry consultants and subject matter experts. Click here to explore the conference website to see all we have planned. 

Session & Speaker Information

• SME Accounting: Common Problems and Pitfalls - David Potts, President, DMP Training
• The Integration of Mobile Devices in the Workplace - John Basso, Amadeus Consulting
• Learning to Become a Leader - Phil Shohet, Kato Consultancy
• Can Small and Mid-Size Enterprises Still Count on Financial Markets to Finance their Growth? - Vincent Van Dessel, CEO, NYSE Euronext Brussels
• The Art of Networking: Strategies for Engaging New Clients and Creating Relationships - Itzik Amiel, Dir. of International Business Development, ANT Group
• Specialty Group Meetings – TAG Tax (TIAG & TAGLaw Members); Firm & Practice Management and Best Practices (TIAG and TAGLaw) and Assurance & SEC

Hotel Information

Reserve your hotel rooms today using the TIAG/TAGLaw conference room rate. (Members are encouraged to book soon due to the hotel’s availability directly before and after our conference.)

2. UPCOMING TIAG REGIONAL MEETINGS

TIAG Central America & Mexico Regional Meeting 2012

Date: August 2-3, 2012

Location: Miami, Florida, USA

Registration Information 

TIAG/TAGLaw Asia Pacific Regional Meeting 2012

Date: August 30-31, 2012

Location: Shanghai, China
Host Firms: Zhong Lun Law Firm (Shanghai, China - TAGLaw) & Lehman Brown (Shanghai, China - TIAG)

Registration Information

TIAG North America Best Practices Teleconference

Date: August 23, 2012; 4:00 PM EDT via WebEx

Contact(s): Joe Farrell, joe@TIAGnet.com 

3. MEMBER NEWS

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

- Robert Raiola Featured on NPR's Morning Edition; Fazio, Mannuzza, Roche, Tankel, LaPilusa, LLC (New Jersey, USA)

- Zinner & Co. LLP Promotes Christopher M. Valponi to Audit and Assurance Supervisor; Zinner & Co. LLP (Ohio, USA) 

- Arrabe Asesores Receives Two New Awards for His Work in CSR and Innovation; Arrabe Asesores (Madrid, Spain) 

TAGLaw Member News

To encourage the continued successful collaboration between TIAG and TAGLaw, we will from time to time, feature news and articles from TAGLaw members. To learn more about TAGLaw and its members around the world, visit www.TAGLaw.com. 

- BOYNECLARKE LLP Welcomes Margaret J. George and Jessica D. Chapman; BOYNECLARKE LLP (Nova Scotia, Canada),

- Ron Spradley, Doug Silvius and Matt Clune Join Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP in Kansas City; Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP (Kansas, USA)

- Kuits Advises on Silverbeck Rymer ABS Deal; Kuit Steinart Levy LLP (Manchester, England) 

- Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg Once Again Ranked Top Illinois Real Estate Firm by Chambers USA 2012; Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg's (Illinois, USA)

- Coblentz Congratulates Daniel Vermillion on His Adjunct Professor Position with UC Hastings College of Law; Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass (San Francisco, California)

- Smith Moore Leatherwood Defends Crane Composites in $263 Million Case; Smith Moore Leatherwood’s (South Carolina, USA) 

- Jaeckle Attorneys Recover Additional $5 Million for Solvent Chemical Corporation; Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP (Buffalo, New York, USA) 

- Kuits Advises National Football Museum in Manchester; Kuit Steinart Levy LLP (Manchester, England) 

- Smith Moore Leatherwood Expands Firm’s Real Estate Group; Smith Moore Leatherwood’s (South Carolina, USA) 

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 TIAG and TAGLaw 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 TIAG and TAGLaw websites, providing easy access for members, clients and prospective clients. Click here to access the Doing Business Guides. The latest addition is a Doing Business Guide for Australia (Abridged Guide and Comprehensive Guide), submitted by TIAG member ESV Chartered Accountants (New South Wales, Australia).

Submit or Update Your Firm’s Guide

Contact the TIAG Manager or Marketing & Member Services, Chris Cervellera at ccervellera@TIAGnet.com, to see how your firm can create or update its Doing Business Guide. 

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.

6. TIAG LINKEDIN GROUPS

By joining the TIAG LinkedIn groups you can connect with other TIAG members and grow the profile of your firm within the network. 

Join the TIAG Member’s Group today!

Other TIAG Groups:

- TAG Tax Specialty Group

- TIAG Latin America (TIAG América Latina)

When to use LinkedIn Groups vs. TIAG/TAGLaw Listserv

The TIAG LinkedIn groups are an ideal place to connect with members or to post articles and items for discussion. However, should you need assistance on a client matter, the best practice for receiving a timely reply is to email the TIAG or TAGLaw listserv of your choice or contact our offices at +1 727 895 3720. Additionally, you can utilize the Find a Firm/Professional features on the TIAG or TAGLaw websites. 

7. @TIAG ON TWITTER

Connect with TIAG and TAGLaw members on Twitter!

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

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- TAGLaw Members on Twitter

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