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Entertainment Industry Conference June 19, 2014 Los Angeles and Webcast

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CalCPA Entertainment Industry Conference June 19, 2014 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

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Entertainment Industry ConferenceJune 19, 2014Los Angeles and Webcast

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Michael R. Morris, Esq.Co-ChairValensi Rose, PLC

Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFFCo-ChairGreen Hasson Janks

Bradford S. Cohen, Esq.Venable LLP

Kathy DavisMotion Picture & Television Fund

Brian E. Feldman, CPAPhilpott Bills Stoll & Meeks LLP

William B. Harris Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC

Brian J. Marler, CFAHoulihan Lokey

Linda R. Flemins, CPAInternal Revenue Service

Randy W. PerrinInternal Revenue Service

Michael S. Sherman, Esq.Reed Smith LLP

Mary P. Yoel, CFPCity National Bank

Richard ZinmanThe Entertainment Group, Morgan Stanley

Conference Planning Committee

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza2025 Avenue of the StarsLos Angeles, CA 90067

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONFERENCEHYATT REGENCY CENTURY CITY AND WEBCASTJUNE 19, 2014

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

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Overview:

Stay on the cutting edge of an ever-changing industry with this perennially popular one-day event. You will gain insight on the hottest topics in the business from the experts, who will share practical guidance on everything from new content delivery platforms to hidden opportunities for entertainment tax savings. You will also learn the latest on developments in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas.

Credit Information:

CPE: 8 Hours

MCLE: 6.5 Hours

Level: Update

Prerequisites: None

Welcome and Introductions

Beltway Briefing

The Demise of DOMA?

Break

Why Content is King and How the Kingdomis Expanding

Mining Intellectual Property: Know What You Have and What to do with it!

Lunch (provided)

Luncheon Keynote: A Conversation with the Legendary Producer of Titanic and Avatar, Jon Landau and Radio Host Joe Sutton

Philanthropy: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Music Industry Update

Break

Business Management: What Should Keep You Up at Night?

Top Entertainment Tax Savings

Reception for Los Angeles AttendeesSponsored by HUB International

Adjourn

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Welcome and Introductions

Michael R. Morris, Esq.Co-ChairValensi Rose, PLC

Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFFCo-ChairGreen Hasson Janks

Beltway BriefingHear insiders’ perspectives on the latest federal developments and how they’re likely to impact your business. Plus, you’ll get a preview of issues in the upcoming house and senate elections.

Bradford S. Cohen, Esq.Venable LLP

Robert L. Smith IIChair, Legislative Practice GroupVenable LLP

The Demise of DOMA?It’s been almost a year since the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Get an expert’s view on the ruling’s state vs. federal consequences, its current implications for income and estate tax planning and residency issues, and the benefits of marriage vs. a registered domestic partnership.

Bradford S. Cohen, Esq.PartnerVenable LLP

Larry A. Ginsberg, Esq.PartnerHarris•Ginsberg LLP

Elizabeth R. Glasgow, Esq.Venable LLP

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Why Content is King and How the Kingdom is Expanding Join an experienced panel of industry leaders for a provocative discussion about new platforms and distribution, ways to improve access to consumers, monetization across platforms, the impact of industry consolidation and more.

Moderator

Andrew WallensteinEditor-in-Chief, DigitalVariety

Panelists

Christopher C. ChenSenior Vice PresidentEndgame Entertainment

Holly Leff-Pressman, Esq.Executive Vice President and General ManagerNielsen Entertainment Television

John T. RobertsSenior Vice PresidentDigital Media & Commercial VenturesEndemol USA

Richard D. Thompson, Esq.PartnerBloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal LaViolette Feldman Schenkman & Goodman, LLP

Mining Intellectual Property: Know What You Have and What To Do with ItLearn how to take full advantage of your intellectual property. Industry specialists will share their insights on monetization, income and estate taxes, charitable opportunities, asset underutilization, assigning rights and copyright issues, and the comparative benefits of sales, licensing, donation and borrowing.

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Michael S. Sherman, Esq.Reed Smith LLP

Panelists

Denise Colletta Senior Vice PresidentCity National Bank

Stephen A. Kovach, CFACFOVine Alternative Investments

Brian J. Marler, CFAHoulihan Lokey

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A Conversation with Jon Landau Legendary Producer of Award Winning Movies Titanic and Avatar. (not available for webcast)

Jon LandauProducerLightstorm Entertainment

Joe SuttonHost: The Heart of HollywoodSutton & Associates

Philanthropy: The Gift that Keeps on GivingGiving it away isn’t always so simple. Get practical guidance on the gift vetting process, income and estate tax efficiencies, the business manager’s role, UBIT and legacy and recognition considerations.

Moderator

Donella M. Wilson, CPAGreen Hasson Janks

Panelists

Michael D. Karlin, CPANigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC

Ken SchererCEOMPTF Foundation

Kent E. Seton, Esq.Seton & Associates

Music Industry UpdateMaking money in music requires close scrutiny, and litigation continues. Hear a compelling presentation on licensing vs. sales by a leading Nashville attorney, as well as a dynamic panel discussion on digital music royalties.

Licensing vs. Sales: The Litigation Continues

Richard Busch, Esq.PartnerKing & Ballow

Digital Music Royalties: How many micro-pennies are in a dollar?

Larry BlakeChief Legal & Business Affairs OfficerConcord Music Group, Inc.

D. A. WallachSpotify

Steve Winogradsky, Esq.Winogradsky/Sobel

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Business Management: What Should Keep You Up at Night?What exactly are your obligations to your client and how do you best fulfill them? The managing partner of a large business management firm will share his insights about potential reputational risks, mitigating risk, firm transition and other related issues.

Mickey Segal, CPAManaging PartnerNigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, LLC

Top Entertainment Tax SavingsNever miss a tax saving opportunity! Learn from the experts about ways to achieve significant savings in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions.

Moderator

Joseph D. Chianese, CPAExecutive Vice PresidentEP Financial Solutions

Panelists

Schuyler M. Moore, Esq.Partner, Entertainment DepartmentStroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

Akash D. SehgalDirector, State and Local TaxGreen Hasson & Janks

Reception for Los Angeles AttendeesSponsored by HUB International

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SESSIONDETAILS

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ContactCalCPA Education FoundationP.O. Box 45066San Francisco, CA 94145-0066

Phone (800) 922-5272Fax (888) 868-8558Web calcpa.org

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Conference RegistrationJune 19Los AngelesEvent Code 5141184A

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Materials for this conference are provided in PDF format. You will

receive an email which contains a link for accessing the materials at least three days before the conference.

Registration PolicyAll 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 PolicyIf 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

CalCPA Education Foundation is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a

sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417 or www.learningmarket.org.

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