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CalCPA Education Foundation Entertainment Industry Conference June 15, 2016TRANSCRIPT
Conference Overview
Overview
The 2016 Entertainment Industry Conference, now in its 46th year, continues to provide CPAs, business managers, attorneys, CFOs and controllers with insights and practical advice for handling entertainment business issues. Learn everything from optimizing revenue while minimizing risk with social media to international tax and estate planning for entertainers and athletes, as well as critical legislative and regulatory developments. Stick around for the reception following the conference to socialize and meet the speakers, committee, and peers.
All CalCPA Education Foundation conferences include free Wi-Fi, discounted parking, continental breakfast, networking lunch and afternoon refreshments.
Designed for
CPAs, business managers, attorneys, bankers, CFOs and controllers who work for, or have clients in, the entertainment industry.
Credit Information
CPE 8 hours MCLE 6.5 hours
Welcome
Business Management Best Practices
Virtual Reality
BREAK
The Art of the Art Deal
Branding
Lunch with “A Conversation with Dana Brunetti” (Plated lunch provided)
Philanthropy in the Entertainment Industry
International Tax Update
BREAK
Globalization of the Industry–Focus on China
Domestic Tax Update
Reception
8:45
8:50
9:50
10:30
10:40
11:40
12:30
1:50
2:40
3:20
3:30
4:20
5:10
Agenda At-A-Glance
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Entertainment Industry ConferenceJune 15, 2016 • Beverly Hills • Webcast
Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA
Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF Green Hasson Janks Conference Co-chair
Bill Harris
Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC Conference Co-chair
William L. Abrams Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP
David Aaron Altman, CPA Altman Greenfield & Selvaggi
Michelle Boyer, CIC HUB International Insurance Services Inc
Bradford S. Cohen, Esq. Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Kathy Davis
MPTF
Michael Gintz
City National Bank
Robert Lohmar
City National Bank
Brian J. Marler, CFA
Houlihan Lokey
Michael R. Morris, Esq.
Valensi Rose, PLC
William D. Strickland
California Community Foundation
Richard J. Zinman
Merrill Lynch
Planning Committee
Joe SuttonHost/Archiver - MPTF’s 22Heart of Hollywood Behind the Silver ScreenMotion Picture & Television Fund on Campus Channel
Dana BrunettiFilm ProducerPresident Relativity Media
Joe Sutton, host of the Heart of Hollywood® radio program will interview Relativity Media’s Dana Brunetti.
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
The Beverly Wilshire Hotel | 9500 Wilshire Blvd. | Beverly Hills fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire
Welcome
Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFFConference Co-ChairGreen Hasson Janks
Bill HarrisConference Co-ChairNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
Business Management Best Practices• Controls and processes• Legal issues• Succession planning
MODERATORBill HarrisNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
PANELBarbara Allen-WatkinsCity National Bank
Jim SandersReed Smith LLP
Mickey SegalNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
Virtual Reality• Current trends
• Advising your client
• Rights of publicity
• Protecting your client
MODERATORElizabeth GlasgowVenable LLP
PANELJake BlackCreative Advertising Group
Dave BoyleMightyVR
BREAK
The Art of the Art Deal• Appraising & Managing
Art Collections
• Insurance & Risk Management Considerations
• Legal & Tax Considerations
• Using Art Collections as Collateral
MODERATORAndrew Forchelli, ARMHUB International Insurance Services
PANELBradford S. Cohen, Esq.Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Ron Fiamma AIG Private Client Group
Rosemary L. Ringwald, J.D. U.S. Trust, Bank of America
Katie TolsonGurr Johns Inc.
Branding• Social media
• Expending the revenue stream
• Equity deals
• What has driven the move toward celebrity branding
• Post-death legacy
• Managing risk
MODERATORBill HarrisNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
PANELStacy MarcusReed Smith LLP
Mark Roesler, Esq.CMG Worldwide
Henry W. Root, Esq.Lapidus, Root & Sacharow, LLP
LUNCH A Conversation with Dana Brunetti(Plated lunch provided)
Joe Sutton, InterviewerHost/Archiver MPTF’s Channel 22 Heart of Hollywood Behind the Silver Screen
Dana Brunetti Relativity Studios
Philanthropy in the Entertainment Industry• Fraud
• Vetting nonprofits
• Private Foundations vs. Donor Advised Funds
• Dos and Don’ts
• Legacy
MODERATORWilliam D. StricklandCalifornia Community Foundation
PANELEileen R. Heisman, ACFRE National Philanthropic Trust
Michael D. KarlinNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
Kirk A. Scott Edward Charles Foundation
8:45
8:50
9:50
10:30
10:40
11:40
12:30
1:50
Session details
Kent SetonSeton & Associates, Philanthropy Lawyers
Mitchell SingerRockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
International Tax Update• CWA for foreign
performers
• Foreign residency issues
• Other tax issues for nonresident alien entertainers/athletes
MODERATORMichael R. MorrisValensi Rose, PLC
PANELGeorgina Espinosa Internal Revenue Service—LB&I
Bob JasonNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC
BREAK
Globalization of the Industry —Focus on China• Industry Trends and
Outlook
• Deal Structures
• Understanding the Deal Making Landscape
• Owning vs. Licensing IP
• Regulatory Considerations
• Potential Benefits and Risks
MODERATORBrian J. Marler, CFAHoulihan Lokey
PANELPeter DekomPeter J. Dekom, A Law Corporation
Christopher W. FentonDMG Entertainment
Russell G. WeissSidley Austin LLP
Domestic Tax Update• Loan outs
• Section 181/extenders
• Audit guidelines
• State allocation and apportionment
• What could happen with the 2016 election/candidates?
• IRC Section 181/Extenders
• Entertainment Audit Technique Guide
MODERATORBradford S. Cohen, EsqJeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
PANELSam OlchykVenable LLP
Linda R. Flemins, CPAInternal Revenue Service— LB&I
Shane P. NixVenable LLP
Reception
2:40
3:20
3:30
4:20
5:10
entertainment insuranceand risk services
GOLD SPONSORS
THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:
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Conference Registration
June 15, 20165161184A | Beverly Hills5161184B | WebcastMember $325 | Nonmember $425
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Contact
CalCPA Education FoundationP.O. Box 45066San Francisco, CA 94145-0066(800) 922-5272(888) 868-8558 Faxcalcpa.org
Materials for this conference are provided in PDF format. Three business days before the conference, they will be accessible via calcpa.org/myevents.
Registration Policy
All registrations are taken on a first-come, first served basis. The CalCPA Education Foundation reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual whose behavior it deems inappropriate.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, you must cancel four business days prior to the event to receive a full refund. After that time a refund will be given less a $125 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for no-shows.
VPE no-shows will have the number of registered CPE hours deducted from their VPE credit.
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Note: Topics and speakers are subject to change. For up-to-date information, please go to calcpa.org
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