Please register early to ensure we have enough materials and sufficient people registered to hold the course.
3 Easy Ways to Register
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Fax a completed registration form with credit card information to the Society at 402.476.8731. |
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Mail a completed registration form with credit card information or check made payable to the Society at 635 S. 14th Street, Suite 330, Lincoln, NE 68508. |
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Online Visit our website (www.nescpa.org) and complete the online registration form OR download the form and mail or fax it. |
Payment is accepted by check, MasterCard or VISA. Payment must be received with the registration form. If you register online, payment must be received within five (5) days.
Course Pricing
The course fee is listed with each course under fee in the catalog. Unless otherwise noted, course fees include all instructional costs and course materials.
The fees for non-AICPA courses are based upon the following:
- Society Member – Member of the Society or a non-CPA, staff person of a firm having Society members.
- Society Nonmember – A CPA who isn’t a Society member or a non-CPA, staff person of a firm not having Society members.
The fees for AICPA courses are based upon the following:
- Society & AICPA Member – Member of both the Nebraska Society of CPAs and AICPA.
- AICPA or Society Nonmember– Nonmember of either the AICPA or the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
- AICPA & Society Nonmember – Nonmember of both the AICPA and the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
Fees are due on the day that the course or conference is held.
Society Member Discounts
The Society allows a $30 member discount for individuals attending a Nebraska Society CPE course provided the individual is a member of the Nebraska Society or is a non-CPA staff person of a firm having Nebraska Society of CPAs’ members. The course price and the discounted price for Society members are listed under "Fee."
A $15 Coupon can be used once by each Society member for one course throughout the current CPE year. The coupon is published in the April and May editions of the The Nebraska CPA.
AICPA Discounts
AICPA members who register for a course provided by the AICPA will receive a $30 discount for each applicable 8-hour AICPA course. There are no AICPA discounts for 4-hour AICPA courses.
Late Registrations
Registrations postmarked or faxed to the Society office less than ten (10) days prior to the presentation date of a course should include a $35 late fee.
Registrations submitted two days prior to the course do not guarantee a reservation in the course. Walk-ins are available on a space-available basis only and do not guarantee course materials. Walk-ins are also liable for the $35 late fee.
Sold Out Courses
For some courses, space and materials are limited. It is best to register at least two months prior to the course to ensure space in the course. However, if the course is "sold out," the registrant will be notified by phone by the Society staff.
Registration Confirmations
After the registration has been received by the Nebraska Society office, a confirmation will be mailed to the course registrant. The registration confirmation will include the attendee’s name, course or conference date, site location and starting time. Be sure to review it carefully. Occasionally there may be a starting time or location change that is different from what was published in the CPE catalog.
If a confirmation is not received within one week of registration, contact the Nebraska Society office immediately.
Course Cancellations
The Society reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. In both cases, the registrant will be given the option to receive a refund or transfer the amount paid to a different Society course. If the class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the Society will contact each enrollee at least five (5) days prior to the course. In the case of bad weather, the Society office staff will contact each enrollee as soon as physically possible by email, fax and/or phone. Class cancellations will also be posted on our website.
If a cancellation is needed, a written cancellation notice must be received in writing (mail, fax (402.476.8731) or email (society@nescpa.org).
Cancellations received in the Society office five (5) working days prior to the course presentation date will receive a full refund. A $25 cancellation fee will be deducted from the full refund for those cancelling two (2) to four (4) working days prior to the course presentation date. Except in special circumstances, refunds will not be granted to those attempting to cancel registrations less than two (2) full working days prior to the course presentation date.
Any registrant may substitute another individual for his or her registration up to the beginning of the first morning session of the course without any penalty.
If a registrant does not attend a conference or a course, he/she is still obligated for the conference/course fee. Once the balance due has been paid in full, the conference or course materials will be sent to the registrant. It is appreciated if the Society office is contacted as soon as possible if he/she does not atttend.
Conference & CPE Locations
All course locations are listed in the catalog with the course, in the Conference/CPE Calendar and can be located on our website. The NFPC & GAAC Conferences are being held at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, and the FALL Conference is being held at the Embassy Suites in Lavista.
Conference Start & Ending Times
Conferences generally begin at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Ending times vary depending upon the conference schedules. Please review the confirmation, conference brochures and this website for specific times.
CPE Course Start & Ending Times
Plan to arrive 10 to 30 minutes early to pickup your name badge and course materials and to find a seat. Be sure to check the confirmation and this website for the exact time. Eight (8) Hour courses begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. or begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Four (4) Hour courses begin at 8:30 .am. and end at 12:00 p.m. or begin at 1 p.m. and end 4:30 p.m.
Conference Lunches & Breaks
Lunches and breaks are provided for all conferences. The times will vary depending upon the conference schedules. Please check the specific times in the conference brochures and this website.
CPE Lunches & Breaks
Lunches are provided for all full-day courses and are normally served at the course site from 12:00 noon until 12:50 p.m. A 10-minute break will be given in the morning and again in the afternoon.
Specific Needs
Please indicate on the registration form any specific needs or contact Sheila at the Society office by phone (402.476.8482) or email at least one week prior to the course, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Parking
Parking is generally provided with the course and conference fees. If the course is being held at the Mahoney State Park, be sure to sign the sign-in sheet at the information booth at the park entrance to obtain the daily mandatory parking pass. Review the “Additional Information” on the confirmation for parking specifics. For the NFP & GAAC conferences, the Society will validate the attendees parking ticket at registration if he/she parks in a City of Lincoln parking garage. Parking is free for the FALL Conference.
Lodging
Please contact Sheila at the Society office by phone (402.476.8482) or email for special group rates at various hotels.
What To Wear
Business casual attire is recommended. Because meeting room temperatures are difficult to control, it is wise to dress in layers.
Cellular Phone Usage, Laptops & Smoking
Smoking is NOT permitted in the classrooms at any of our courses or conferences. The use of laptops is strongly discouraged, and cellular phones should be on silent mode in the classroom.
Attendance Verification
At the conclusion of each course, a CPE attendance verification form will be distributed for all attendees to sign. The Nebraska Society office can only verify attendance if the form has been signed.
For all Society conferences, an attendance form is included in the conference manual for the attendee's completion.
CPE Credit
All courses listed in the catalog have been submitted to the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy for approval of recommended CPE credit. See “CPE Credit” in the course descriptions in this catalog for approved CPE hours.
After the last course of the CPE year (usually in December), each Society member registrant will be mailed a summary of all Society courses taken and the number of CPE credit hours earned.
Knowledge Levels
The following describe the levels of knowledge for the courses listed in the catalog:
- A Basic level course teaches fundamental principles and skills. This level is for participants with limited or no exposure to this subject area.
- An Intermediate level course builds on a basic level or upon fundamental principles and skills and focuses on their application. This level is for participants with some exposure to this subject area.
- An Advanced level course focuses on the development of in-depth knowledge, a variety of skills and/or a broader range of applications. This level is for participants with significant exposure to this subject area.
- An Update level course provides a general overview of new developments. It is for participants with a background in this subject area who wish to remain current.
Reminder - Nebraska's New CPE Rules
New rules for Continuing Professional Education for Nebraska CPAs became effective February 25, 2004. Most noted among the new rules is a four-hour ethics requirement for biennial license renewals (80 CPE hours) and reinstatements (120 CPE hours). The new rules also clarify the number of CPE hours allowed for self-study, faculty and college semester credit hours, and grant the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy the authority to request documentation from a permit holder for five years from their last reporting period. If you have any questions about the new CPE rules, you should contact their office at (800) 564-6111 or you can also view the rules on their website at www.nbpa.ne.gov.
Record Retention
The Society office generally retains records for three (3) years.
Evaluation Forms
Evaluation forms are distributed after every CPE course and conference. Please take time to complete these. The Society office and discussion leaders do read these and take the comments and concerns seriously.
Disclaimer
The information and suggestions presented at the seminars and conferences sponsored by the Nebraska Society of CPAs are subject to constant change and, therefore, should only serve as a foundation for further investigation and study. Further, any forms presented at such seminars or conferences are samples only and are not necessarily authoritative. All information, procedures, and forms contained or used in such seminars or conferences should be carefully reviewed and should serve as a guide for use in specific situations. Speakers and discussion leaders are expressing their own view, or those of course authors. Such views and opinions have not been approved or endorsed by the Nebraska Society of CPAs.
The Nebraska Society of CPAs advises its members that vendors offering computer programming are instructed to complete a thorough check of all computer hardware on a regular basis to reduce the potential for spreading computer viruses. Members should be advised that commercially available courses to detect viruses are not foolproof. The association accepts no responsibility for the inadvertent spread of a computer virus, and members enrolling in Nebraska Society of CPAs’ sponsored computer courses acknowledge the risk involved and agree to hold the association harmless.
The Nebraska Society of CPAs reserves the right to make changes to prices, dates, locations and speakers at any time without notice. The Nebraska Society of CPAs reserves the right to cancel a course because of an insufficient number of registrants. On the occasion that the Nebraska Society of CPAs must cancel a course or conference, participants will be notified as soon as physically possible. Early registration helps avoid cancellations.
The Nebraska Society of CPAs does not assume financial responsibility for penalties or expenses incurred by registrants who must cancel travel arrangements due to course cancellation.
All data accompanying the names of the members of the Nebraska Society of CPAs was furnished by the individual. Listing of names and information, so provided, is not an endorsement of the individual for a specific purpose by the Nebraska Society of CPAs since referrals or use of a member’s service is left to the sole discretion of the user of this roster.
Every effort has been made to avoid error and omissions in every phase of the work. As the publisher, the Nebraska Society of CPAs assumes no liability of any kind in connection with this publication.
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