Speaking Engagements

On September 17-21, 2017, Deborah A. Ausburn and Diana Sarju Kim will be conducting a breakout session workshop at the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI) 38th Annual International Business Leaders Conference titled, "It's Transformational." For more information and to register, please visit the FCCI website.

Location:

Ritz-Carlton, Miami South Beach, Florida
1 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

On October 27, 2017, Deborah A. Ausburn will be conducting a breakout session at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) 2017 Professional Development Forum titled, "Mandated Reporter Laws: Who, What, Where, When, and Why." For more information and to register, please visit the ACSI website.

Location:
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy 
2400 Hwy 42
McDonough, Ga., 30253

On November 20-21, 2017, Deborah A. Ausburn will be conducting a breakout session at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) 2017 Professional Development Forum titled, "Mandated Reporter Laws: Who, What, Where, When, and Why." For more information and to register, please visit the ACSI website.

Location: 
Warner Christian Academy 
1730 South Ridgewood
South Daytona, Fl., 32119

E-contracts and e-signatures have become commonplace in today’s fast-paced, virtual business environment. Even with growing implementation and acceptance, there are still a number of potential legal problems that can arise when using and signing electronic contracts.

With audits down, the IRS is focusing on program-type audit issues like conservation easements and offshore matters. Additional program audits include heightened scrutiny for offshore participants seeking streamlined relief as well as micro-captives. Auditors are urged to challenge purchase price allocations under the change in method of accounting rules. Non-program issues focus on challenging losses either based on the material participation rules or ...

On July 21, 2017, from 1:05 PM-2:20 PM, Vivian D. Hoard will be speaking on the topic "IRS controversy in the Estate, Gift and High Net Worth Individual Area," at The Georgia Society of CPAs' Annual Estate Planning Conference. For more information and to register, please visit the 2017 Annual Estate Planning Conference website.

On February 7, 2018, from 4:30 PM-5:45 PM, Deborah A. Ausburn will be speaking on the topic "Legal Considerations of a Vocational Training" at the Cohutta Springs Conference Center in Cohutta Springs, GA.

Deborah A. Ausburn will be speaking on the topic "Mandated Reporter Training: Overcoming Barriers and Protecting Children" at the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's (APSAC) Advanced Training Summit on June 21-23, 2017 in Portland, Maine.