The ASPPA Strategic Plan and Mission Statement identifies education as one of ASPPA’s most important components. Webcasts are another way we provide continuing education to our Members and to the industry as a whole. Not able to watch the live show, register for the recorded version and still get your continuing education credit! 

For a list of previously recorded webcasts, click HERE.

Live on February 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. ET
You are a tax-preparer even if you do not sign the Form 5500. Are you aware of the new federal preparer penalties that apply to 5500 preparation by TPAs, ERPAs and Actuaries? The IRS has stated that it intends to enforce these penalties against all tax preparers. Alex will use a case study approach to inform you how the new penalties apply to you and what you need to know and be advised of so that you can protect yourselves.

Live on March 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. ET
When participants get divorced, plan benefits are often at issue. Plan administrators need to be very careful in how they deal with domestic relations orders when served on the plan. This session will cover the essential elements of dealing with QDRO’s. Unfortunately, divorce and domestic relations orders will continue to be a part of plan administration.

Live on March 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Multiple Employer Plans seem to be cropping up more often as the economy is forcing a wave of changes in ownership. What should you do when your client informs you that they have purchased part of another company - or sold part of their company? This webcast will present a detailed overview of Multiple Employer DC plans including both Accidental Multiple Employer plans and those that are designed to be used for more than one employer. You will learn how to identify, document, test, and file 5500 forms for these plans. We will also review the qualification rules as they pertain to this interesting type of retirement plan.