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March 20, 2013
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What Would You Do with $100?NAFE
Don't miss the early registration deadline for the 2013 NIPA Annual Forum & Expo (2013NAFE), April 28-May 1, 2013. Register by March 23 and save $100

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Be sure to take advantage of NIPA's exclusive discounted hotel rate at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Reserve your hotel for the 2013NAFE at the special NIPA rate of $151 per night! Don't wait - the deadline to receive this discount is March 29. Book your room online or call The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas directly at 702.698.7575 and mention that you are participating in NIPA's 2013NAFE.
  
Can't send everyone to Las Vegas?
This year NIPA is offering the 2013NAFE Virtual Conference.
The virtual conference is a cost-e­ffective way for everyone to experience the event first-hand. And, you can earn up to 17 ERPA and up to 18 NIPA CPE credits over the course of three days! 
  
NAFE Call for Award NominationsNominations
Each year, NIPA recognizes individuals at the NIPA Annual Forum and Expo. The award recipients will receive free registration to the 2013NAFE. If you know someone who you believe has gone above and beyond in the following award categories, please complete the nomination form.  
  • Excellence in Education Award
  • Outstanding Volunteer Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
Each submission will be reviewed by NIPA's Board of Directors and Headquarters Staff. We value your opinion and appreciate your dedication to NIPA!

Please submit all nominations by Friday, April 5.
  
Upcoming WebcastWebcasts

Don't forget NIPA has a new $99 member rate* for all NIPA live and recorded webcasts! This new reduced rate will allow even more staff to attend additional webcasts throughout the year. Check out this upcoming April webcast, offering 2 ERPA and 2 NIPA CPE credits:  


Understanding DB Language and Reports, Post-PPA
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

11:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. CT
 
 

PPA changed the landscape and language of defined benefit plans, introducing carryover and pre-funded balances, FTAPs and AFTAPs. Learn to interpret the actuarial reports for a defined benefit or cash balance plan in order to properly advise a client. After this webcast, you will be better equipped to advise on:

  

  • How much or little the plan sponsor can contribute
  • How much they should deposit
  • What restrictions apply to the plan
  • The meaning of funding target, target normal cost, FTAP and AFTAP  

 

Register now at the new $99 member rate! 

 

*Non-members can register at a new $199 non-member rate.  

 

Lucky You! Save 50% on Certificate CoursesGift
Advance your industry knowledge and earn NIPA and ERPA CPE credits with NIPA's Online Certificate Courses, available for 50% off to NIPA members.

NIPA's five online certificate courses work around your schedule, letting you choose the best time to study and complete the exams to advance your knowledge of pension administration. Each course is comprised of online content, a comprehensive exam and a certificate issue at the time of successful completion.   

Don't wait - this discount will only be available through March 31! Join NIPA today to take advantage of this member benefit.
 
If you have any questions, contact NIPA Headquarters at 800.999.NIPA (6472).  

 

ArticleCompensation: The Missing Link - Part 1

By Chris Ciminera 

 

Compensation, you might think, should be easy to quantify. However, in a retirement plan, determining compensation can actually be quite complex. Not only can plan sponsors easily make mistakes in the calculation, but highly trained and experienced third-party administrators and auditors can get tripped up trying to decipher what the calculation should be to arrive at accurate plan compensation.

 

What, then, is eligible compensation? The answer is: "IT DEPENDS!"

 

Read the full article  

 

Calendar of Events
April 17, 2013
  
  
TPA Business Owner Resources

401(k) Sales Champion Workshop 

 

Errors & Omission (E&O) Insurance  

 

IRI Quarterly Qualified Plan Update

 

More TPA Business Owner Resources 

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