MEGA ConferenceBenefit Plans, Government, Nonprofit

April 25, 2013Marriott City CenterColumbia, SCwww.scacpa/mega

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With three concurrent tracks and 14 sessions to choose from, the 2013 MEGA

Conference helps you chart the path for professional growth in three easy steps:

STEP 1. CREATE - Choose from a diverse group of sessions that impact benefit

plans, government and nonprofits including updates from the U.S. Department of

Labor and Financial Accounting Standards Board, cyber security, internal controls,

and board development and governance.

STEP 2. LEARN - Collaborate with colleagues, thought leaders and knowledgeable

instructors on the issues that impact your practice area and the profession. Hear

from industry experts on the future of employer sponsored retirement plans and

what the changes mean to you.

STEP 3. EXCEL - Leverage the knowledge, resources and contacts acquired at the

MEGA Conference in your daily work and add value to your organization.

AT THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE:

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8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions(A01) Employee Benefit Plans Audit Quality Center Update – Sue Hicks, CPA, American Institute of CPAs – 2 credits, accounting and auditing

(A02) Governmental Accounting Standards Board Update – Blake Rodgers, CPA, Governmental Accounting Standards Board – 2 credits, governmental accounting

(A03) How to Use the Form 990 as a Marketing Tool – Doug Snyder, CPA, S.C. Office of Rural Health – 2 credits, marketing

10:10 a.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees

10:25 a.m. Concurrent Sessions(B01) U.S. Department of Labor Update – Marcus Aron, CPA, U.S. Department of Labor – 2 credits, accounting and auditing

(B02) 2011 Yellow Book Update and Single Audit Issues – Cynthia Teddleton, CPA, CGFM, U.S. Government Accountability Office – 2 credits, governmental auditing

(B03) Internal Controls and Management of Fraud – Betty Pendergrass, CPA, CGFM, Governmental Management Advisory Services– 2 credits, accounting and auditing

12:05 p.m. Lunch and Networking

12:55 p.m. Concurrent Sessions(C01) Special Audit and Compliance Considerations with Employee Benefit Plan Audits – Greg Clark, CPA, Business Compliance and Controls Group – 2 credits, accounting and auditing

(C02) Government Fraud and Internal Controls – Betty Pendergrass, CPA, CGFM, Governmental Management Advisory Services – 2 credits, governmental auditing

(C03) Governance and Leadership Skills for the Not for Profit Organization– Rebecca Lee, CPA, CGMA, Sheheen Hancock & Godwin, LLP – 2 credits, administrative practice

Conference ScheduleThursday, April 25 | Columbia, S.C.

LEGEND Qualifies for Yellow BookDesigned for nonprofits

Qualifies for Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center

2:35 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors and Attendees

2:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions(D01) Employee Benefit Plan Audit Best Practices and Efficiencies – Greg Clark, CPA, Business Compliance and Controls Group– 2 credits, accounting and auditing

(D02) Update on Cyber Security – Don West, CPA, CITP, eCPPT, CISA, CISSP, Donald P. West, CPA, LLC – 2 credits, specialized knowledge

(D03) Financial Accounting Standards Board Update – Rebecca Lee, CPA, CGMA, Sheheen Hancock & Godwin, LLP – 2 credits, accounting and auditing

4:40 p.m. Bonus CPE Concurrent Sessions(E01) What Plan Sponsors are Hearing Now: The Future of Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans (Sponsored by American Pensions) – Mark Owens, ERPA, and Ed Proulx, AIFA, APR, QPF – 1 credit, management advisory services

(E02) Community Development Corporations Tax Credit - Bernie Mazyck, S.C. Association of CDCs – 1 credit, tax

CONTINUING EDUCATION:Event Code: 414513

CPE Credit: 9 hours

Fields of Study: VariesSee conference schedule for fields of study. Based on session attendance, attendees can earn up to 8 hours in benefit plan audit, or up to 6 hours in Yellow Book.

Method of Presentation: Lecture

Level: All

“Thank you for providing benefit plan audit CPE. It is nice not to have to go to NC or GA for this CPE. Speakers did a great job.” “Great day! Enjoyed all the sessions I attended, really like the “choice” format.”

“Very well done. Thanks to SCACPA for coordinating and presenting this program.”

“This was a really good CPE. I liked having the different speakers to break up the day. They discussed what we actually need to know and do.”

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ABOUT THIS EVENT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWProgram Details: Log onto www.scacpa.org/mega for complete program details including session descriptions, speaker biographies and secure online registration.

Confirmation: A confirmation will be sent via e-mail or mail when your registration is processed. In the event your confirmation is not received, please contact our CPE Team at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@scacpa.org.

Registration Modifications: Transfers made one week before event date will incur a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than one week before the event forfeit the materials and entire registration fee. Substitutions are accepted up to four business days before the event and are subject to fee adjustments based on membership status of substitute. No shows forfeit the materials and entire registration fee. Refunds, transfers, substitutions and cancellations are not accepted after eMaterials are uploaded to the web site. Complete registration policy can be viewed online at www.scacpa.org/cpepolicies.

Special Requests: Please contact us as soon as possible with special need

requests, CPE Team at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 or 112 or cpe@scacpa.org.

Questions, Modifications or Requests:SCACPA CPE Team members are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at (888) 557-4814, ext. 110 and 112, or cpe@scacpa.org. Messages may be left 24 hours a day.

Firm Discount: Register five or more people from the same firm at the same time and receive a $15 discount per registrant.

Conference Materials: Conference materials are available electronically as PDFs only, making them easily available to view on your personal tablet or e-reader. Download the materials in advance and enjoy the convenience of going paperless. Electronic materials will be available for download from the SCACPA website approximately three days before the conference. Visit www.scacpa.org/ematerials to learn how to download, navigate and annotate your eMaterials.

LOCATION INFORMATIONFacility:Marriott City Center1200 Hampton StreetColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 771-7000Room Rate: $129 (Expires 04/03/13)Parking: Complimentary self parking

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MEGA ConferenceBenefit Plans, Government, Nonprofit

April 25, 2013Marriott City Center

Columbia, SCwww.scacpa/mega

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