Special Topics Workshop

Schedule & Education

Continuing Education 

NAEA is registered with the following organizations to offer continuing education credit (CE). This course qualifies for IRS continuing education hours. NAEA reports IRS CE on a monthly basis. If you have not received your CE Hours in your IRS PTIN account by the end of the month after receiving the certificate, please contact NAEA at education@naea.org. 

NAEA Cancelation Policy 

If an NAEA member (or non-member) registers for a conference or virtual learning conference and is unable to attend the event, the request for refund must be received (by NAEA) in writing at least 30 days prior to the event to the Education Department staff. It will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Requests should be sent to education@naea.org. If the refund is approved by Education Department staff, then the purchase will be refunded by original payment method.  No refund will be granted under 30 days prior to the event.    

Michael R. Miranda CPA 

Bringing 45 years of experience with tax consulting, estate planning, and employee benefits to his work as an independent consultant, Michael is the owner of Miranda CPA & Consulting LLC in Sioux Falls, SD.  Michael’s tax practice focuses on corporate, individual, estate and gift, and tax accounting. 

Bill Nemeth, EA

Bill Nemeth, EA, has over 17 years as an enrolled agent and over 30 years as a tax professional. Bill’s specialty is working with troubled taxpayers, assisting them with representation issues, such as audits, serial non-filers and helping taxpayers petition the US Tax Court. 

Kenneth Portera, EA

Kenneth Portera, EA, has been preparing taxes for over 30 years and is the founder and owner/operator of Kenneth Portera & Associates LLC, a year–round tax preparation and accounting practice which he started in 2009. 

Allan J. Reynolds, EA

A.J. Reynolds, EA, has over 30 years of experience encompassing various areas of taxation. Though his practice centers on Individual, Business, and Estate Tax preparation, A.J. focuses a portion of his practice to IRS Representations.

About Las Vegas 

Las Vegas really needs no introduction. With five-star hotels and casinos, world-class dining and boutiques, and breathtaking entertainment and nightlife, this city is truly one of the world’s premier destinations. 

Events at the Cosmopolitan 

Guide to Las Vegas 

*Warning About Housing Scams 

NAEA does not use a housing bureau or third-party agency for hotel accommodations or any other travel arrangements. Any claims by any company stating otherwise are not true. Please be sure you are booking directly through the links on this page or directly with the Cosmo Hotel. 

Code of Conduct 

NAEA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and NAEA staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, NAEA staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct. This Policy applies to all NAEA meeting-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than NAEA but held in conjunction with NAEA events, on public or private platforms.  

NAEA has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our staff at our meetings. If you experience harassment or hear of any incidents of unacceptable behavior, NAEA asks that you inform education@naea.org so that we can take the appropriate action. 

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

The NAEA expects that community members will: 

1. Be considerate and respectful to all community members. 
2. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech. 
3. Speak up if they observe anything at an event that conflicts with this Code of Conduct. If you are being harassed or feel uncomfortable, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the NAEA event staff immediately. 

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behavior from any community member will not be tolerated. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to: 

1. Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.  
2. Verbal abuse of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, NAEA staff member, service provider, or other meeting guests. Examples of verbal abuse include, but are not limited to, verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations, or threatening or stalking any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, NAEA staff member, service provider, or other meeting guests.  
3. Disruption of presentations during sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at other events organized by NAEA throughout the meeting. All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderator and any NAEA event staff. 
4. Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services. NAEA reserves the right to remove such messages and potentially ban sources of those solicitations. 
5. Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the event venue. 

CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a Participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the NAEA may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. For more egregious behavior, the NAEA may, in its reasonable discretion, temporarily ban or permanently expel a Participant from the community.