The first ASPPA Virtual Conference was held on May 14, 2015, but you can still access everything from this jam-packed program. By registering for the on-demand webcasts, you’ll hear from our experts as they present information about: the most recent happenings in Washington, including plan mergers and terminations, advanced issues with participant loans, hardship withdrawals, and QDROs. Sessions also cover the Employee Plans Compliance Resolutions System and, of course, an online version of that ASPPA favorite – Ask the Experts. Just click, sit back, and enjoy listening to Ilene H. Ferenczy, Brian Graff, Craig Hoffman, Robert Kaplan and Sal Tripodi. Don’t miss this chance to get straight-talking answers directly from the experts regarding those questions most important to you, and the chance to earn up to 7.5 ASPPA and JBEA Non-Core CE Credits, or 7 ERPA CE credits!
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IRS Program Number- All Sessions: CZTXU-Q-00490-15-O
Session 1 - Washington Update: Definition of Fiduciary, Proposed Regulations, and PTEs
Developments in Washington continue to have a profound impact on the design and administration of retirement plans. The DOL and IRS have promulgated expansive regulatory agendas, which include a number of items that will significantly impact qualified retirement plans. The newly seated Congress is expected to once again turn its attention to tax reform, which could be one of the few areas where a bipartisan agreement may be reached. Several proposals from President Obama would dramatically reduce the tax incentives that spur many small business owners to establish and maintain qualified retirement plans. Learn about how a new Congress will influence these proposals and how ASPPA’s Government Affairs Committee is responding.
Session learning objectives include:
- Understand the potential for comprehensive tax reform and its impact on the private retirement system, now or in the future.
- Understand the political climate in Washington and how it will affect legislative initiatives relating to retirement plans.
- Learn about the IRS and DOL regulatory initiatives that will affect qualified retirement plans.
Speakers: Brian H. Graff, ASPPA Executive Director; Craig P. Hoffman, ASPPA General Counsel
IRS Program Number: CZTXU-Q-00491-15-O
Session 2 - EPCRS Update
The Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) has become an integral part of plan administration. Unfortunately, mistakes happen and maintaining a retirement plan’s qualified status through IRS correction programs is a never ending battle. Sal Tripodi will provide his insights on how to use the various program options to your client’s best advantage. New correction techniques for safe harbor plan notice failures and automatic enrollment errors are expected at any moment from the IRS and will be covered if released prior to the program.
Session learning objectives include:
- Learn about the most common qualification mistakes and correction options.
- Get the latest word on safe harbor plan and automatic enrollment corrections.
- Understand what the IRS expects if using self-correction
Speaker: Sal Tripodi, APM, J.D., L.L.M.; TRI Pension Services
IRS Program Number: CZTXU-Q-00492-15-O
Session 3 - Mergers and Acquisitions: How to Turn Benefits Mayhem into Magnificent
When one company acquires another, the benefit ramifications are extensive and the HR departments of both the buyer and seller are commonly thrown into a whirlwind as a result. Many of the problems arise from a lack of experience with M&A benefits issues on the part of both companies, as well as a lack of preparation for the changes that must take place. Is there a partial plan termination? Who knows? However, with proper information flow, planning and creativity, the M&A process can be controlled and productive and partial plan terminations can be managed. Learn how things can go wrong…and how they can go right.
Session learning objectives include:
- Recognize plan problem areas that arise when companies merge.
- Learn ways to minimize potential risks to buyers and sellers.
- Understand the benefits of merger management.
Speaker: Ilene Ferenczy, Esq., CPC; Managing Partner, Ferenczy Benefits Law Center, LLP
IRS Program Number: CZTXU-Q-00493-15-O
Session 4 - Advanced Issues with Participant Loans, Hardship Withdrawals, and QDROs
“It’s my money and I want it now” is a common refrain from participants during turbulent economic times. Plan Administrators are faced with a constant barrage of loan requests, hardship withdrawal requests and QDROs. Some of these requests might be creative and not meet the standards of the law and regulations. This session will review some of the more advanced situations and the rules associated with them. Also discussed will be suggested corrective actions when things are not run properly.
Session learning objectives include:
- Understand the role of plan language in dealing with distributions.
- Identify documentation details that must be satisfied.
- Learn how to correct when mistakes are made.
Speaker: Robert Kaplan, CFP, CPC, QPA, APA; National Training Consultant, Voya Financial
IRS Program Number: CZTXU-Q-00494-15-O
Session 5 - Ask the Experts
Our panel of industry experts will answer the hard questions submitted by attendees. Use this opportunity to get some help with those thorny problems that linger in your office.
IRS Program Number: CZTXU-Q-00495-15-O
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