New Jersey Chapter meets in Morristown.

• Author: Goldie, James
• Position: Chapter News

On Friday, February 15, 2008, the New Jersey Chapter held its Full Day Winter Seminar at the Hyatt Morristown. The February meeting, always a dark horse for the attention of tax executives embroiled in year-end provision work, had an excellent turnout with more than 140 people in attendance. Attendees moved freely between sessions in an open registration format. The meeting was co-sponsored by Deloitte Tax LLP.

Deloitte fielded a strong contingent of top-notch speakers. Taking the floor in the state and local area, Michael Batelli discussed M&A, Norm Lobins addressed New Legislation in Michigan and Texas, and Stephanie Csan reviewed New Jersey Refund Procedures and New York Audit Issues. In the federal area, Winnie Jones discussed E-Filing, and William Stoddard reviewed IRS Audits in light of FIN 48. In Deloitte's international sessions, Peter Chen discussed developments in China, Rodrigo Ochoa developments in Mexico, and Tim Guenther other 'Hot Topics.' Deloitte's glossy bound book of handouts was much appreciated by registrants, who snapped up the copies as quickly as they arrived.

A coterie of excellent speakers joined Deloitte, including Jira Fuller and David Forst of Fenwick & West. Mr. Fuller gave a well-attended international update, and Mr. Forst discussed GRA and DCL developments. Both speakers brought excellent handouts. Other speakers and topics were Thomas R. May (Baker & McKenzie)--M&A Developments, Katherine M. Breaks (KPMG)--Federal Update, Brian Andreoli (DLA Piper)--IRS Audits, Brian Gleicher (White & Case)--Transfer Pricing, Marc Simonetti (Sutherland Asbill & Brennan)--State Tax Litigation, and Richard Kariss...