SYNERGY2016 ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS MORE THAN 100 TO CHOOSE FROM THOMSON REUTERS INSTRUCTIONS: LEGEND WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS APPROPRIATE FIRM SIZE

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1 THOMSON REUTERS SYNERGY2016 ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS MORE THAN 100 TO CHOOSE FROM INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1: DEVELOP YOUR CONFERENCE AGENDA Use the Workshop Descriptions and the Workshop Schedule to develop your agenda. We recommend you select your must-have workshops first, then work the rest of your selections around the must-haves. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS All SYNERGY workshops are presented live, with many of the most popular workshops offered more than once. Please note as you re selecting your workshops that some workshops have prerequisites or proficiency levels, so you can ensure that you re prepared for the session. Use the legend at right in combination with the information below to help select the workshops you d like to attend. Session # Don t forget to note the session numbers (C8, A1, etc.) of the workshops you want. You ll need those numbers for the registration process. Level You ll find workshops for every proficiency level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or Overview. Format Workshops are presented in one of three formats: Lecture, Panel Discussion, or Hands-On (a laptop is provided for Hands-On workshops). Length Most sessions run 50 or 100 minutes; however, some workshops span more than one time slot and may run 150 or 200 minutes. Instructor SYNERGY instructors include CS Professional Suite users who have built highly successful practices, nationally recognized experts in specialized areas of the accounting profession, and our talented Thomson Reuters staff. CPE Field of Study You can earn one CPE credit for each 50-minute time slot, and two CPE credits for each 100-minute time slot (see CPE credit details at Tax.TR.com/CS-Professional-Suite/Training/Policies.aspx). New Workshops You ll see this designation on workshops that cover brand new topics or have had their content updated for LEGEND New workshops Hands-on class APPROPRIATE FIRM SIZE Any firm Small/Medium Large CPE FIELD OF STUDY Specialized Knowledge Computer Science Taxation Management STEP 2: REGISTER FOR YOUR WORKSHOPS Register online at Tax.TR.com/CS-SYNERGY. NEED HELP? For help with registering or for more information regarding administrative policies, such as cancellations or refund requests, call

2 SYNERGY2016 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 PRICING The cost is $190 for each half-day session (additional equipment costs are included), with a $50 discount if you register for both a morning and an afternoon session. SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY MORNING // 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PRE-AM1 Practice CS Setup Essentials PRE-AM2 Managing Workload in Practice CS PRE-AM3 Accounting CS Essentials: Accounting Services PRE-AM4 Accounting CS Essentials: Payroll Services PRE-AM5 Workpapers CS Essentials PRE-AM6 Accounting CS Essentials: Accounts Payables and Receivables PRE-AM7 UltraTax CS Individual WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON // 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. PRE-PM1 Practice CS Time & Billing Processing Essentials PRE-PM2 Practice CS Processing Essentials for the Office Staff PRE-PM3 Accounting CS Essentials: Accounting Services PRE-PM4 Connecting Accounting CS and QuickBooks PRE-PM5 Workpapers CS Essentials PRE-PM6 FileCabinet CS Essentials for the Office Staff PRE-PM7 UltraTax CS Corporations / Partnerships PRE-PM8 Implementing NetClient CS Portals Note: The code (e.g. PRE AM1, PRE-PM2, etc.) represent the workshop numbers, which are needed for registration. A half-day session earns 3 CPE credits. DESCRIPTIONS PRACTICE CS SETUP ESSENTIALS Practice CS is a powerful and flexible practice management tool that lets you manage all of your firm s key processes from one centralized location. This hands-on workshop will help you recognize the main concepts involved in setting up your Practice CS database and identify the recommended procedures to implement Practice CS efficiently and effectively. Join us and discover how to set up Practice CS to suit your firm s needs. Participants should have a working knowledge of Practice CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up Practice CS at the core firm, client and staff levels Design your engagement and activity setup Identify recommended procedures to set up your firm s database Enter beginning accounts receivable and work-in-process balances Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-AM1 MANAGING WORKLOAD IN PRACTICE CS Gain in-depth knowledge of the on-screen management tools and reports available in the Project Management and Staff Management modules of Practice CS. Participants should be familiar with the setup areas of Practice CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: View staff schedules and report on staff workload Assign work to staff using multiple methods Examine how many hours of work have been assigned to staff and where load-balancing can be done based on targets Level: Intermediate (3 Hours) PRE-AM2 ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS: ACCOUNTING SERVICES We ll focus on the basics of Accounting CS in this workshop, and you ll learn processes and workflow options to help make your firm more efficient and reduce the time spent on each client. You ll leave feeling comfortable with new client setup and navigation through the software. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the program Design the Accounting CS database with new client setup items Execute various types of data entry View and modify the trial balance Advance the accounting period Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-AM3 OR PRE-PM3 2 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

3 SYNERGY2016 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS: PAYROLL SERVICES This hands-on workshop will focus on the payroll capabilities of Accounting CS Payroll. You ll be provided with a solid foundation, leaving you feeling confident in your ability to provide payroll services with Accounting CS Payroll. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate payroll-specific setup Update the Accounting CS database with new client and employee data Perform payroll check entry Review the payroll tax return process Use best practices to make payrolls more accurate Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-AM4 WORKPAPERS CS ESSENTIALS This workshop is focused on setting up clients and engagement binders and processing documents with Workpapers CS. No advance preparation is required. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the firm, security, staff and client setup areas Define the trial balance, workpapers dashboard and portlets Add documents to an engagement binder in a variety of ways Use the trial balance integration with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to create lead sheets, financial statements and other documents Annotate PDF documents Use notes, sign-offs and dynamic portlets to manage an engagement Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-AM5 OR PRE-PM5 ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS: ACCOUNTS PAYABLES AND RECEIVABLES We ll focus on the accounts payable and accounts receivable services in Accounting CS. You ll learn processes and workflow options to help make your firm and clients more efficient. This class is ideal for firms currently using or interested in Accounting CS Client Access, and for firms that offer full-charge bookkeeping. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Design the Accounting CS database with accounts payable and receivable setup items Enter payables and manage payments Build and print invoices Establish templates to make data entry more efficient and accurate Manage customer payments and deposits Print deposit slips, accounts payables and receivables reports Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-AM6 ULTRATAX CS INDIVIDUAL This advanced workshop will show you how to get the most out of the UltraTax/1040 software. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of UltraTax/1040 and/or successful completion of UltraTax/1040 Essentials 1. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Data share demographic and financial information from the Source Data Entry and Family Transfer utilities and Schedule K-1 data Enter tax return information for SE Health insurance deduction from K-1s, aggregation grouping, state allocations, supplemental business expenses and vacation/rental home activities Complete IRA conversion and re-characterization, HSAs, education expenses, QTP distribution and entering FAFSA Complete Affordable Care Act Forms 8965 and 8962 Use the Filing Status Optimization Tool and prepare estimated tax payments Amend a tax return and enter Net Operating Losses (NOLs) Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-AM7 3 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

4 SYNERGY2016 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PRACTICE CS TIME & BILLING PROCESSING ESSENTIALS Walkthrough the time entry and billing processing and setup areas of Practice CS. In this workshop, participants will experience a complete time entry and billing walkthrough; examining the setup areas and designing firm defaults for efficiency, enter time and expense entries and identify different billing methods to create invoices. Participants should have a working knowledge of Practice CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Enter time and expenses Set up billing defaults to easily create your billing deliverables Apply the most commonly used billing methods Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-PM1 PRACTICE CS PROCESSING ESSENTIALS Walk through the core processing areas of Practice CS: time and expense entry, billing and accounts receivable. In this workshop, participants will experience a complete time entry and billing walkthrough. Participants should have a working knowledge of Practice CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Enter time and expenses Set up billing defaults to easily create your billing deliverables Apply the most commonly used billing methods Enter receipts and adjustments Level: Intermediate (3 Hours) PRE-PM2 ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS: ACCOUNTING SERVICES We ll focus on the basics of Accounting CS in this workshop, and you ll learn processes and workflow options to help make your firm more efficient and reduce the time spent on each client. You ll leave feeling comfortable with new client setup and navigation through the software. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the program Design the Accounting CS database with new client setup items Execute various types of data entry View and modify the trial balance Advance the accounting period CONNECTING ACCOUNTING CS AND QUICKBOOKS We ll introduce the QuickBooks import capabilities of Accounting CS and Accounting CS Payroll. This class is recommended for firms that would like to begin integrating QuickBooks data with Accounting CS and Accounting CS Payroll. A participant should be familiar navigating in Accounting CS and have experience working in QuickBooks. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Evaluate the import workflows available from Intuit products, such as QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online Import chart of accounts and balances into Accounting CS Import client setup and transactions into Accounting CS Examine imported data and review the associated reports Make modifications to imported data Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-PM4 WORKPAPERS CS ESSENTIALS This workshop is focused on setting up clients and engagement binders and processing documents with Workpapers CS. No advance preparation is required. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the firm, security, staff and client setup areas Define the trial balance, workpapers dashboard and portlets Add documents to an engagement binder in a variety of ways Use the trial balance integration with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to create lead sheets, financial statements and other documents Annotate PDF documents Use notes, sign-offs and dynamic portlets to manage an engagement Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-PM5 OR PRE-AM5 Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-PM3 OR PRE-AM3 4 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

5 SYNERGY2016 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS FILECABINET CS ESSENTIALS FOR THE OFFICE STAFF This workshop will review how to set up, configure, and review everyday examples when working with FileCabinet CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Add multiple data locations Create folders Create annotations Run maintenance on FileCabinet CS Integrate with: o The CS Professional Suite o Microsoft Office Suite o Other Windows applications Scan and embed documents Manipulate documents in FileCabinet CS Deliver documents Level: Intermediate (3 Hours) PRE-PM6 IMPLEMENTING NETCLIENT CS PORTALS Whether you re implementing portals for the first time or you d like to increase your current online presence, this course will get your firm up and running. We ll show you how NetClient CS can provide 24/7 solutions to you and your clients. Come ready to engage in open discussions with Thomson Reuters staff and your peers. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the administration options for setting up NetClient CS portals Roll out portals (including marketing portals) to staff and clients Establish polices around the use of NetClient CS portals Determine the method your firm will use to deliver client documents and files to portals Integrate NetClient CS with FileCabinet CS, Practice CS and UltraTax CS Level: Basic (3 Hours) PRE-PM8 ULTRATAX CS CORPORATIONS / PARTNERSHIPS This advanced workshop will show you how to get the most out of the UltraTax/1120C, 1120S, and 1065 software. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of UltraTax/1120 and 1065 and/or successful completion of UltraTax/1120 and 1065 Essentials 1. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Integrate with Accounting CS, prepare Schedule M-3, enter multi-state apportionment, accrue federal and state income tax and calculate book versus tax depreciation Enter NOL data, dispose of an asset through the Like-Kind Exchange Installment method and prepare short year and consolidated returns Enter shareholder change of ownership, section 1377 election, review shareholder basis, dispose of an asset with section 179 expense, calculate built-in gains and analyze Form 1120S, Page 4 and 5 calculation Enter a partner change of ownership and transfer of capital, use the interim closing of books method, file a 754 election, renumber partners, specially allocate items to partners, use the partner s basis worksheet and data share the Schedule K-1 into the partner s return Level: Advanced (3 Hours) PRE-PM7 5 // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

6 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS // PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ACCOUNTING, AUDITING & PAYROLL TRANSITION FROM CSA TO ACCOUNTING CS SERVICES This workshop is your first step toward successfully transitioning your accounting and engagement services to Accounting CS from CS Professional Suite Accounting (CSA). Upon completion, you ll be able to: Manage the conversion process Set up file locations Navigate the conversion wizard Print reports for post-conversion client data verification Identify key differences in workflow processes between CSA and Accounting CS Convert additional data, such as financial statements and accounts receivable customers Locate resources and instructions you can use to transition and convert client files Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) A-12 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) B-12 (Thursday 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM) TRANSITION FROM CSA TO ACCOUNTING CS PAYROLL This workshop is your first step toward successfully transitioning your payroll services to Accounting CS Payroll from CS Professional Suite Accounting (CSA). Upon completion, you ll be able to: Manage the conversion process Set up file locations Navigate the conversion wizard Print reports for post-conversion client data verification Identify key differences in workflow processes between CSA and Accounting CS Payroll Locate resources and instructions you can use to transition and convert client files ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS: ACCOUNTING SERVICES We ll focus on the basics of Accounting CS in this workshop, and you ll learn processes and workflow options to help make your firm more efficient and reduce the time spent on each client. You ll leave feeling comfortable with new client setup and navigation through the software. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the program Design the Accounting CS database with new client setup items Execute various types of data entry View and modify the trial balance Advance the accounting period Level: Basic (200 minutes) Part 1: A-1 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) Part 2: B-1 (Thursday 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM) OR Part 1: A-2 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) Part 2: B-2 (Thursday 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM) OR Part 1: A-3 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) Part 2: B-3 (Thursday 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 200-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) C-12 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) 6 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

7 ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS 2: ACCOUNTING SERVICES We ll go beyond the basics to demonstrate the powerful, more intricate features of Accounting CS. Participants should have attended the Accounting CS Essentials: Accounting Services workshop or have equivalent knowledge. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up transaction templates and automate entries Integrate with UltraTax CS and Fixed Assets CS Consolidate clients Set up complex chart of accounts on clients with department/location needs Level: Intermediate (150 minutes) Part 1: C-1 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) Part 2: D-1 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) OR Part 1: C-2 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) Part 2: D-2 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) OR Part 1: E-1 (Friday 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM) Part 2: F-1 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ACCOUNTING CS: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING SETUP AND INTEGRATION This lecture-style workshop is intended for experienced Accounting CS users who fully leverage all services and features of the accounting platform. We ll cover a wide range of tips and tricks relevant to delivering all types of accounting services. We ll also highlight advanced features and integration procedures. Prior to taking this workshop, participants should have a working knowledge of Accounting CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up security options needed for your firm s staff and use the event tracking tool Import a spreadsheet of transactions Use an amortization schedule to speed up data entry Import electronic bank statements Use custom tax codes to summarize tax schedules when integrating with UltraTax CS Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) C-14 (Thursday 3:30 PM 5:10 PM) H-14 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) WHAT S NEW IN ACCOUNTING CS If you currently license a product on the Accounting CS platform, or are considering it, this workshop is for you. In this workshop you ll join members of our development and product management teams to learn about exciting new enhancements to Accounting CS, Accounting CS Payroll, Client Access and Workpapers CS. We will do a fast-paced overview of the most significant advancements recently made to assure you are taking advantage of all that Accounting CS has to offer. You ll also get insight into future development plans. Upon completion, you ll be ready to use the newest features of the programs, including: New Integration: QuickBooks Online, GoFileRoom and live bank feeds with financial institutions New client onboarding and reporting features Helpful features for payroll service providers such as Complete Payroll Output customization and Swipeclock integration After-the-fact payroll processing features, such a new batch entry for handwritten payroll checks Workpaper management features such as live workpaper reference linking in the Trial Balance and Journal Entries, Clear During Roll Forward and variable formatting. Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) B-14 (Thursday 1:20 PM 3:00 PM) E-14 (Friday 10:40 AM 12:20 PM) ACCOUNTING CS: AFTER-THE-FACT ESSENTIALS This lecture style workshop will focus on the after-the-fact payroll capabilities of Accounting CS Payroll. You ll be provided with a solid foundation that will leave you confident in your ability to provide after-the-fact payroll services with Accounting CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Update the Accounting CS database with new client and employee data Record earnings in a variety of ways Edit, review and process payroll tax returns File payroll tax forms electronically Level: Basic, Lecture (50 minutes) F-14 (Friday 1:40 PM 2:30 PM) 7 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

8 ACCOUNTING CS REPORT DESIGNER: FORMATTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Find out the basics of financial statement preparation with this hands-on workshop. We ll focus on financial statements and gain familiarity with the Accounting CS report designer, and you ll get a good overview of the design components for modifying financial statements. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Insert text and variables Use cell, row and column properties to define balance types and account groupings Use repeating levels to group accounts together and organize the statement Build a formula Create a departmental and location-based income statement Prepare financial ratios Level: Basic (150 minutes) Part 1: C-3 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) Part 2: D-3 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) OR Part 1: E-2 (Friday 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM) Part 2: F-2 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) OR Part 1: E-3 (Friday 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM) Part 2: F-3 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ACCOUNTING CS REPORT DESIGNER: ADVANCED FORMATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS In this lecture style workshop, we ll explore the more advanced features of building financial statements. Participants should be familiar with navigation in the report designer, and tools such as repeating levels, variables and cell properties. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Use the formula tool to customize date formats Use conditional expressions and custom fields to standardize terminology across clients Build formulas to add, subtract or divide account groupings Create departmental and location-based statements Insert and format charts Add analytical information to statements, such as percentages, budget variances, and financial ratios ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS: PAYROLL SERVICES This hands-on workshop will focus on the payroll capabilities of Accounting CS Payroll. You ll be provided with a solid foundation, leaving you feeling confident in your ability to provide payroll services with Accounting CS Payroll. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate payroll-specific setup Update the Accounting CS database with new client and employee data Perform payroll check entry Review the payroll tax return process Use best practices to make payrolls more accurate Level: Basic, (200 minutes) Part 1: A-4 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) Part 2: B-4 (Thursday 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM) OR Part 1: G-1 (Friday 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM) Part 2: H-1 (Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 200-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ACCOUNTING CS ESSENTIALS 2: PAYROLL SERVICES This workshop will focus on the more advanced topics of providing payroll services with Accounting CS Payroll. Participants should have attended the Accounting CS Essentials: Payroll Services workshop or have equivalent knowledge. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up a client for direct deposit and impounding Verify payroll totals accurately Process W-2, 1099, 94X and other tax compliance forms Set up billing items and process invoices Increase efficiency when processing payroll forms Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) C-13 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) E-13 (Friday 10:40 AM 12:20 AM) Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) E-15 (Friday 10:40 AM 13:12 PM) H-15 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) 8 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

9 WORKING WITH REPORTS AND CHECK LAYOUTS IN ACCOUNTING CS PAYROLL This lecture-style workshop will focus on customizing standard payroll reports and check layouts to meet common client requests. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Use filter and sort options when printing reports and building report profiles to customize report output Locate and import shared reports and layouts Modify check layouts Update standard reports using the report designers Share customized reports and layouts with other firms Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) H-13 (Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM) ACCOUNTING CS PAYROLL IN THE CLOUD This workshop will focus on how to effectively connect Accounting CS Payroll to client and employee portals. Participants should have attended the Accounting CS Essentials: Payroll Services workshop or have equivalent knowledge. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up a client for remote payroll, employee self-service and remote check printing Send and retrieve timesheets Import new employees and W-4 updates Publish checks, check stubs and W-2s to client and employee portals Help clients and their employees navigate the web portal and the NetClient CS application for mobile and tablet devices Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) G-12 (Friday 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM) ACCOUNTING CS PAYROLL: ADVANCED TIPS FOR COMPLEX PAYROLL DELIVERY This workshop, intended for experienced Accounting CS Payroll users, explores more complex payroll setup, features and functionality, and takes a comprehensive look at providing payroll services. We ll cover a wide range of tips and tricks relevant to delivering payroll services more efficiently and show you how to configure the software to do the heavy lifting for you. The workshop will cover the following topics and more: Payroll workflow design Review and process payroll tax forms using a task-based, batch processing approach Deploying Client Access to deliver on demand employee setup, time entry and reporting to complex clients Participants should be familiar with the commonly used features in Accounting CS Payroll, including payroll setup, time entry, printing and payroll tax compliance. Participants should have a working knowledge of commonly used features in Accounting CS Payroll, including payroll setup, time entry, printing and payroll tax compliance. Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) G-14 (Friday 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM) WORKPAPERS CS INTEGRATION WITH SMART AUDIT SUITE This workshop will focus on the deep-level topics of integrating Workpapers CS with PPC s SMART Practice Aids with Fieldwork. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of the workpapers dashboard in Workpapers CS and Accounting CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up, manage and process your audit guidance from the workpapers dashboard Conduct quality control processes for integrating step-signoff diagnostics and practical considerations Print research from Thomson Reuters Checkpoint into your engagement Perform a synchronized roll-forward Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) G-18 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) 9 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

10 WORKPAPERS CS ESSENTIALS This workshop is focused on setting up clients and engagement binders and processing documents with Workpapers CS. No advanced preparation is required. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the firm, security, staff and client setup areas Define the trial balance, workpapers dashboard and portlets Add documents to an engagement binder in a variety of ways Use the trial balance integration with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to create lead sheets, financial statements and other documents Annotate PDF documents Use notes, sign-offs and dynamic portlets to manage an engagement Level: Basic (150 minutes) Part 1: C-5 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) Part 2: D-5 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. TRIAL BALANCE TOOLS FOR ACCOUNTING CS AND WORKPAPERS CS This workshop is focused on setting up the trial balance, importing balances and processing financial statements within Accounting CS or Workpapers CS. No advanced preparation is required. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Import a chart of accounts, which includes account balances and mappings Process a trial balance by using the available reports Print a set of financial statements Integrate the trial balance with UltraTax CS WORKPAPERS CS: STREAMLINING YOUR TAX WORKFLOW This lecture-style workshop will focus on the use of Workpapers CS to gather, manage and process your tax workpapers and trial balances. No advanced preparation is required; however, being familiar with Workpapers CS or previous attendance at the Workpapers CS Essentials workshop would be an advantage. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Use the source document processing (OCR) feature Review workpapers digitally, including sign-off and annotation Prepare a proforma of your workpapers Integrate your workpapers with Microsoft Excel and Word Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) E-18 (Friday 10:40 AM 12:20 PM) H-18 (Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM) INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCEFLOW In this workshop, we ll explore AdvanceFlow, a leading edge cloud-based engagement application from Thomson Reuters geared specifically to large audit practices. This course will show you how to navigate the workspace, interpret the security features, use the trial balance, collaborate by using the review tools, manage workpapers and evaluate the integration points with Microsoft Office and PPC SMART Practice Aids with Fieldwork. Attendance is strictly limited to firms with more than 30 professionals. Firms of this size that are currently using GoFileRoom version 11 are especially encouraged to attend. Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) A-13 (Thursday 10:00 AM 11:40 AM) Level: Basic (100 minutes) A-5 (Thursday 10:00 AM 11:40 AM) G-5 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) 10 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

11 ADVANCEFLOW ESSENTIALS This new AdvanceFlow class will take on topics above and beyond the overview class. Did you ever wonder how to add your own formulas to customize Microsoft Excel workpapers and have them update automatically? Do you have clients who require consolidated reporting? Would you like to publish documents to NetClient portals directly from AdvanceFlow? Do you work with clients, such as governmental and/or not-for-profit entities, who require divisional specialized reporting of their financials? If any of these techniques are used in your firm, please join us for AdvanceFlow Essentials. After completing this course, you will be able to: Create a custom Excel workpaper with dynamic formulas Consolidate at least two subsidiary clients into a parent client, manipulate the trial balance views and run reports Define the necessary steps required to publish documents from AdvanceFlow Examine how to set up a divisional client and use the divisions in formulas and process clients with specialized reporting needs Attendees should either have taken the overview course or worked directly with AdvanceFlow for 6 months or more. They should also have an intermediate skill level in working with Excel. Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) E-12 (Friday 10:00 AM 11:40 AM) CONNECTING ACCOUNTING CS AND QUICKBOOKS We ll introduce the QuickBooks Pro import capabilities of Accounting CS and Accounting CS Payroll. This class is recommended for firms that would like to begin integrating QuickBooks data with Accounting CS and Accounting CS Payroll. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of Accounting CS and QuickBooks Pro. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Evaluate the import workflows available from Intuit products such as QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online Import chart of accounts and balances into Accounting CS Import client setup and transactions into Accounting CS Examine imported data and review the associated reports Make modifications to imported data Level: Basic (150 minutes) Part 1: C-4 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) Part 2: D-4 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) OR Part 1: E-4 (Friday 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM) Part 2: F-4 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. CLIENT ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING CS CLIENT ACCESS: SETUP ESSENTIALS This workshop will focus on the setup required to deliver Accounting CS Client Access to your clients. You ll become familiar with the critical steps needed in Accounting CS and NetClient CS. Participants should have a working knowledge of Accounting CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up firm security Set up client s staff Identify the client s view where transactions (checks, deposits, A/P, A/R and journal entries) are processed Distinguish between the posting period for the accounting office, and the client access posting period Level: Intermediate, Lecture (50 minutes) D-13 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) F-13 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) GETTING STARTED WITH ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE This lecture-style workshop is intended for Accounting CS users that are new to the accounts payable and accounts receivable services. Firms that offer in-house A/P and A/R processing, as well as firms helping their clients transition to these services on Accounting CS Client Access will benefit from this course. We ll cover the setup and processing tips and tricks relevant to delivering these accounting services. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Design the Accounting CS database with accounts payable and receivable setup items, including data available for import from Client Bookkeeping Solutions and Creative Solutions Accounting Establish beginning balances for vendors and customers Evaluate check and invoice layouts Enter payables and manage payments Build and print invoices Establish templates to make data entry more efficient and accurate Manage customer payments and deposits Print deposit slips, accounts payables and receivables reports Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) G-13 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) 11 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

12 TAX & ASSET MANAGEMENT ULTRATAX CS SETUP ESSENTIALS We ll explore the fundamental setup options in UltraTax CS and provide a walkthrough of key setup options. This workshop is highly recommended for anyone in your firm who is responsible for general program setup. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Install and apply updates to UltraTax CS in a streamlined and seamless process Configure firm-wide (system) program settings, office configurations, preparer, reviewer and staff information and user-specific options Manage client communications to set client addresses, return delivery and organizer delivery methods Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) A-19 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) ULTRATAX CS ORGANIZER ESSENTIALS We ll explore the ins and outs of setting up your client organizers in UltraTax CS. From the 1040 to business clients, we ll look at the essential setup options and delivery methods available to your firm. This workshop is highly recommended for anyone in your firm who s responsible for the setup and delivery of client organizers. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Select your 1040 organizer type Edit the organizer questionnaire Produce a Microsoft Excel workbook with business organizers Efficiently deliver organizers to your clients Level: Basic, Lecture (50 minutes) D-23 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) F-23 (Friday 1:40 PM 2:30 PM) ULTRATAX/1040 ESSENTIALS 1 This workshop will walk you through the basics of data entry for individual returns in UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the UltraTax CS input screens and forms Add a client, modify the client properties and data share client information Enter wages and income items including wages, interest, foreign dividend information and stock sales, as well as import Excel files into a tax return Enter deductions and adjustments, Schedule C income, expenses, depreciation and rental activities Use review tools and delivery options including research form instructions, review diagnostics, forcing forms to print and printing the current page Level: Basic (200 minutes) Part 1: A-6 (Thursday 10:00 AM 11:40 AM) Part 2: B-6 (Thursday 1:20 PM 3:00 PM) OR Part 1: G-6 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) Part 2: H-6 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 200-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ULTRATAX/1040 ESSENTIALS 2 This advanced workshop will show you how to get the most out of UltraTax/1040. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of UltraTax/1040 and/or successful completion of UltraTax/1040 Essentials 1. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Data share demographic and financial information from the Source Data Entry utility, Family Transfer utility and Schedule K-1 data Enter tax return information for SE Health insurance deduction from K-1s, aggregation grouping, state allocations, supplemental business expenses and vacation/rental home activities Complete IRA conversion and recharacterization, HSAs, education expenses, QTP distribution and entering FAFSA Complete Affordable Care Act Forms 8965 and 8962 Use the Filing Status Optimization Tool, prepare estimated tax payments Amend a tax return and enter Net Operating Losses (NOLs) NOTE: The content in this workshop is identical to the UltraTax CS Individual Pre-Conference workshop. Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) B-19 (Thursday 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM) G-22 (Friday 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM) 12 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

13 ULTRATAX/1120 ESSENTIALS This workshop will show you advanced data entry for 1120C and 1120S returns using UltraTax CS. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax/1120. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the UltraTax CS input screens and forms Add a client, modify the client properties and data share client information Enter income and deductions, meals and entertainment expenses, cost of goods sold, officer compensation and Schedules L and M-1, as well as add and dispose of depreciable asset data Integrate with Accounting CS, prepare Schedule M-3, enter multi-state apportionment, accrue federal and state income tax and calculate book versus tax depreciation Enter NOL data, dispose of an asset through the Like-Kind Exchange Installment method, and prepare short year and consolidated returns Enter small business election, shareholder change of ownership, section 1377 election, review shareholder basis, dispose of an asset with section 179 expense, calculate built-in gains and analyze Form 1120S, Page 4 and 5 calculation Use review tools and delivery options including reviewing the return summary and RE worksheet Note: Some of the content in this workshop is identical to the UltraTax CS Corporations /Partnerships Pre-Conference workshop. Level: Advanced (150 minutes) Part 1: C-7 (Thursday 3:30 PM 5:10 PM) Part 2: D-7 (Friday 9:20 AM 10:10 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ULTRATAX/1065 ESSENTIALS This workshop will show you advanced data entry for 1065 returns using UltraTax CS. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax/1065. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Navigate the UltraTax CS input screens and forms Add a client, modify the client properties and data share client information Add partners and enter special allocations, partner basis data and self-employed income Enter a partner change of ownership and transfer of capital, use the interim closing of books method, file a 754 election, renumber partners, specially allocate items to partners, and use the partner s basis worksheet Use review tools and delivery options including previewing the return, selecting specific forms to print and accessing form instructions a message regarding missing data, and data share Schedule K-1 information into the partner s individual return Note: Some of the content in this workshop is identical to the UltraTax CS Corporations/Partnerships Pre-Conference workshop. Level: Advanced (150 minutes) Part 1: E-6 (Friday 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM) Part 2: F-6 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ULTRATAX/1041 AND 706/709 ESSENTIALS We ll walk through the data entry for gift tax, estate tax and fiduciary returns in UltraTax CS. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS navigation. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Enter 1041 information for the tax return, including general and beneficiary information, income and deductions, allocations, charitable trusts, e-filing and extensions Enter 706 information for the tax return, including assets and deductions, asset and deduction allocations, allocation to beneficiaries and extensions Enter 709 information for the tax return, including general information, donee and gift information, gift splitting and extensions Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) G-20 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) 13 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

14 ULTRATAX/990 AND 5500 ESSENTIALS This workshop will walk you through the data entry for exempt organization and benefit plan returns in UltraTax CS. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS navigation. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Enter 990 information for the tax return, including general, income and expense information, Schedules A, B and C, office information, balance sheet information and e-filing Enter 5500 information for the tax return, including general and income information, Schedules SB, D and R and e-filing Level: Intermediate, Lecture (50 minutes) F-20 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) ULTRATAX CS: PROCESSING CLIENTS WITH FOREIGN ACTIVITIES UltraTax CS is well positioned to assist you in an increasingly global economy. Even if none of your existing clients participate in foreign activities, preparing yourself on these tax topics now will put you in a position to take on new engagements in the likely event that a prospective client with foreign activities walks into your office looking for help. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to enter foreign earned income, foreign earned income exclusion, Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) and foreign-owned U.S. corporations and foreign partnerships. Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) B-20 (Thursday 1:20 PM 3:00 PM) H-19 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) ULTRATAX CS: TIPS FOR PROCESSING MULTI-STATE RETURNS This workshop will prepare your firm to engage successful businesses with multi-state operations and complete their tax work quickly with the aid of program utilities leaving a healthy profit margin. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Process multi-state returns, by using the multi-state allocation utility and the apportionment grid Enter tax return information for individuals filing part-year returns and nonresident returns Enter tax return information for businesses filing across various state lines by using the 1040 AGI worksheet, the apportionment association in assets and the everywhere override utility in the apportionment grid Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) E-19 (Friday 10:40 AM 12:20 PM) H-20 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) ULTRATAX CS: WHAT S NEW Get a jump on next tax season with a preview of several new and powerful system-wide, entity-specific and workflow improvement features that will be in this year s UltraTax CS products. We ll also discuss other new services, products and features that you can expect to see with 2016 UltraTax CS. Join us to truly understand how the new release impacts your firm and get the most productivity from your UltraTax CS software. A-21 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) C-21 (Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:10 PM) E-21 (Friday 10:40 AM 12:20 AM) G-21 (Friday 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM) 14 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

15 ULTRATAX CS ELECTRONIC FILING ESSENTIALS This workshop will walk you through the process of using UltraTax CS to e-file individual, corporate and partnership returns. Participants should have applied for an EFIN with the IRS, and have a basic understanding of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up UltraTax CS for electronic filing Select a PIN signature method Enter data to file 1040, 1120 and 1065 returns electronically Attach a PDF file to a return s electronic file Sign documents with esignature Check returns for e-file errors Create and transmit electronic files, and retrieve acknowledgements View the status of electronic files notifications for accepted returns to clients Level: Basic, Lecture (100 minutes) A-20 (Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM) ULTRATAX CS: MASTERING THE GREEN e In this workshop, you ll learn how to customize the green e dialog to your firm s needs, especially around tax deadlines. These customizations to the status dialog will help you create your own reports for special situations. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS e-filing. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Manage the default view to set column titles as primary, secondary or hidden Use filters to design custom views which display returns based on accepted or rejected status, deadline dates, refunds vs. balance due returns and printed vs. ed acknowledgement notices to clients Level: Advanced, Lecture (50 minutes) F-19 (Friday 1:40 PM 2:30 PM) ULTRATAX CS: CLIENT DOCUMENT FEATURES This workshop will help you customize your client documents. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Use variables and print if statements to customize transmittal letters, filing instructions, invoices, election statements, slip sheets and mailing labels Customize client documents using input screen fields Level: Intermediate (150 minutes) Part 1: E-7 (Friday 10:40 AM - 12:20 PM) Part 2: F-7 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) NOTE: You must attend both sessions shown above to complete the full 150-minute workshop. When you register for Part 1, you ll automatically be registered for Part 2 as well. ULTRATAX CS PARTNER REVIEW AND PLANNING TOOLS UltraTax CS aligns with partners to provide powerful review tools that can be used to track return data, ensure accuracy and review returns seamlessly. UltraTax CS also allows the opportunity to add high-value tax planning services to your firm s service portfolio. See these tools and how they can assist you in reviewing a client s return and offering tax planning advice. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to clear/review diagnostics, add tickmarks, field notes and client notes, view prior year data, attach text to a return, find and request missing data and review reports calculated for both individual and business entities. Level: Advanced, Lecture (100 minutes) C-20 (Thursday 3:30 PM 5:10 PM) H-22 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) TRACK THE PROGRESS OF RETURNS USING ULTRATAX CS CLIENT STATUS SYSTEM Come discover the Client Status system, a tool in UltraTax CS that maximizes your firm s workflow process and tracks efficiency seamlessly. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Add and customize client status events View graphs/grids of client status events Increase daily task efficiency by filtering the client status list Integrate client status events with Practice CS Transfer UltraTax CS invoice amounts to Practice CS Level: Intermediate, Lecture (50 minutes) D-22 (Friday 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM) F-22 (Friday 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM) 15 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

16 QUERY YOUR FIRM S DATABASE USING ULTRATAX CS DATA MINING Data Mining is a versatile feature that lets you query your firm s UltraTax CS databases for specific data and client characteristics. This underused productivity tool can make a significant difference in moving your firm toward more proactive tax planning guidance for clients. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to run data mining reports to: Identify each client s tax accounting needs Pinpoint tax saving opportunities for each client Prepare announcements Send reminder letters Send other client specific communications Level: Intermediate (100 minutes) G-7 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) H-7 (Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:40 AM) ULTRATAX CS PAPERLESS TAX WORKFLOW OVERVIEW This fast-paced workshop will demonstrate tax return workflow tools in UltraTax CS that can streamline the entire return process. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Use automatic data gathering through Web Client Organizers, Source Document Processing (OCR) and Source Data Entry, as well as from integration with other software Make the review process more efficient using multiple monitors and online review Deliver drafts, final tax returns and actionable items securely through client portals E-20 (Friday 10:40 AM 1:20 PM) G-19 (Friday 3:00 PM 4:40 PM) ULTRATAX CS BEST PRACTICES Uncover overlooked tools in UltraTax CS that can speed your productivity and eliminate pain points. Our best practices have been pulled from tax and accounting firms with proven success using UltraTax CS. Come prepared for an open discussion. Prerequisites include a working knowledge of the following workshops: UltraTax CS Setup Essentials, UltraTax/1040 Essentials 1 AND 2, and UltraTax 1120 and 1065 Essentials 1 and 2. Upon completion, you ll be able to implement UltraTax CS best practices for the home page, program settings, data entry, review and delivery of tax returns. Level: Intermediate, Lecture (100 minutes) B-21 (Thursday 1:20 PM 3:00 PM) H-21 (Saturday 8:00 AM 9:40 AM) ULTRATAX CS: WORKING WITH OIL AND GAS We ll explore the ins and outs of processing oil and gas returns using the UltraTax CS Oil & Gas Module. Participants should have a working knowledge of UltraTax CS navigation. Upon completion, you ll be able to: Set up cost centers and wells Enter oil and gas assets Calculate percentage and cost depletion Enter depletion information without using the Oil and Gas Module Level: Intermediate, Lecture (50 minutes) F-21 (Friday 1:40 PM 2:30 PM) ULTRATAX CS: INCORPORATING ESIGNATURES IN YOUR TAX WORKFLOW We will begin to discover the advantages of using esignatures during your day-to-day tax workflow, including saving time and energy. Participants should have knowledge of UltraTax CS navigation. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Understand esignatures process Process engagement letters and 8879s through esignatures Use data mining to produce reports and letters for esignatures View and check the status of signed documents Level: Intermediate, Lecture (50 minutes) D-19 (Friday 9:20 AM 10:10 AM) 16 // WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS