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April 4, 2012


2012NAFE is Filling Up Fast!NAFE
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The 2012 NIPA Annual Forum & Expo (2012NAFE) kicks off in just 24 days at our new location, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn enriching, need-to-know industry knowledge and education to provide enhanced support to your company. Learn more at www.nipa.org/nafe.

Earn up to 21 CE credits at the 2012NAFE  
Attend all four days of the 2012NAFE and earn up to 21 CE credits from NIPA, CFP Board, JBEA, NASBA and ERPA.  

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Mark Your Calendars: Spring Webcast ScheduleWebcasts
NIPA's live webcasts provide the opportunity to earn two NIPA and ERPA CPEs. Check out these upcoming webcasts:

Form 5500 - Independent Public Accountant's Audit
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Keeping Your 403(b) Compliant - Clean-up on Aisle Three
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Distributions: Retirement Planning
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Digital Signatures and the New Age of Communication
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

View the full schedule of webcasts and register today.

A Gift from NIPA: 50% Off Certificate ProgramsGift
Spring seems to have a head start in many areas of the country this year (no complaints here!). We invite you to get a head start on your continuing education with this month's members-only gift: 50% off all NIPA certificate programs - that's a savings of up to $247!

Join NIPA today to receive members-only gifts and more!

Learn more about NIPA's five online certificate programs.

Improve Your Bottom Line with  TPA Business Owner ResourcesTPAResources
NIPA provides a variety of industry-specific resources and programs for TPA firms and their employees. Improve your bottom line with these business-owner focused tools and resources:
  • 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop: an online, 401(k) sales and service training program that will allow your company to grow referrals and improve client services. 
     
  • Quarterly Qualified Plan Update: Your subscription includes a brief written summary to share with clients and prospects and a recorded webcast with the latest industry updates. 
     
  • Errors & Omission (E&O) Insurance: NIPA members receive a 5% annual credit on their premium through partnership with Heffernan Professional Practice Insurance Brokers. This benefit alone will pay for your annual NIPA membership.  
Learn more about all of NIPA's TPA Business Owner Resources.

What the 408(b)(2) Changes Mean to RIAsArticle
By Fred Reish, Partner/Chair, Fiduciary Services ERISA Team at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

While the final regulation clarifies a number of issues and grants an extension of time to comply, it also raises two issues which may come as a surprise to RIAs.

Read the full article.

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Continuing Education
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