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Welcome back from the GFOAT Fall Conference, we hope the sessions were informative and of benefit to you. We are currently editing the recorded sessions and plan to have them available as soon as possible. During this time we have posted the non-recorded presentations and handouts for your use at www.gfoatondemand.com.

Introducing a New Service from GFOAT,

Training Videos On-Demand!

GFOAT annually conducts two conferences a year to enhance the knowledge and skills of its GFOAT members. This site has been created to provide video training opportunities online and “on demand." more

Click on the play button to view video. In order of apperance: Clifford Blackwell, City of Bedford; Terri Doby,

City of Rowlett; Carl Nicchio, Wells Fargo Bank; Kent Austin, City of University Park; Thomas Tvardzik,

City of University Park; and Monika Arris, Collin County

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The Spring Institute Returns in 2012

Welcome to 2012! Will this be the year when New Year’s resolutions are finally accomplished? Judging by my past efforts, total success is probably not in the cards. However, there is one resolution that I am likely to carry out. I am interested in the potential impact that brain exercises can have in staving off the effects of time and plan to practice some of the ways to “get smarter” described in a recent Newsweek magazine article. If this resolution is also on your agenda, let me know what you will be doing this year to tone your brain. more

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GFOAT – Affiliates Day

PRESENTATIONS POSTED

Thanks to all who participated in affiliates day and volunteered at the Booth! Here are updates from the presentations…

8:30-9:45

TAXABLE BENEFITS: The IRS has identified fringe benefits as the most common area for intermediate sanctions on exempt organizations, due largely to inadequate documentation. This session will include information on rules for accountable plans, personal cell phone use, educational assistance plans and more.

Paige Gerich, Tax Partner, BKD

Click here for the Taxable Benefits presentation.

Continuing Education

Credit Instructions:

For Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, use the SPONSOR ID and CLASS number on the CEU form and ENTER the APPROPRIATE HOURS for your ANNUAL reporting. KEEP THIS FILE FOR YOUR RECORDS. FOR CGFO certification through GFOAT, ENTER THESE HOURS on our on-line system at www.gfoat.org/MemberAccess.html. Keep this form for your records.

10:00-11:00

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS-PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: This session will discuss policies and issues related to setting up foundations.

Anne Murphy, Principal and Partner, Dini Partners