2017 Conference Information Packet Coeur d Alene, Idaho August 7 11, 2017

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1 Situated on a brilliant turquoise-colored lake in the Idaho Panhandle, Coeur d Alene is a spectacularly beautiful summertime destination. The town rests directly adjacent to a 25-mile-long lake and is surrounded by heavily wooded areas and the peaks of the Rocky Mountains. In lakeside Coeur d Alene, you ll find a multitude of art galleries, boutiques, dining options, and guided adventures catering directly to visitors. The lake itself and the surrounding area are an outdoor-lover s paradise, with activities ranging from sightseeing to whitewater rafting. We ll be staying at The Coeur d'alene, centrally located in the downtown area and resting on the shore of the lake. A round of golf at the resort s iconic course begins with a ride in a mahogany boat. With the resort as your base, you can easily stroll along the lakeside, peruse the downtown area, book an adventure in the surrounding wilderness, or relax and enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments. The Coeur d Alene The Coeur d Alene is a majestic hotel located on the shores of one of the most picturesque lakes in the country. You ll revel in the incredible views of the mountains and lake while enjoying their impressive list of services and amenities. The downtown galleries, boutiques, and dining options are all just a short walk away and you won t want to miss out on their immaculately manicured golf course with the world s only floating green.

2 Course Schedule Date Course* Instructor Category 8/7/17 Everybody s Critical Individual Tax Issues in 2017 Doug Stives Taxes 8/8/17 IRS Collections Robert McKenzie Taxes 8/8/17 Everybody s Critical Business Tax Issues in 2017 Doug Stives Taxes 8/9/17 World s Liveliest Reporting Update 2017 Jeff Sailor Accounting 8/9/ IRS Representation Update Robert McKenzie Taxes 8/10/17 The New Economy and the New CFO Frank Ryan Accounting 8/10/17 World s Liveliest Accounting Update 2017 Jeff Sailor Accounting 8/11/17 Annual Update of Essential Information for Controllers and CFOs Frank Ryan Accounting 8/11/17 Beyond GAAP Jeff Sailor Accounting *All courses are from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and worth 6 credits unless otherwise noted. Conference Prices 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days $549 $949 $1,249 $1,449 $1,649

3 The Coeur d Alene 115 S 2 nd St Coeur d Alene, ID Phone: The cut-off date for this location has passed. All reservations booked at this time will be based on prevailing rates and availability. Please call the resort at for current rates and availability for our group. *Taxes are 13%, resort fee is waived Please make your reservation as early as possible. Due to demand, we cannot guarantee room availability and rate. Rates are per room, per night, single or double occupancy Rates are available three days before and after the conference Group discounted rate is not available after July 5, 2017 Check In: 4:00 p.m. Check Out: 12:00 p.m.

4 Question Deposit Cancellations Parking Wi-Fi Smoking/Non-Smoking Answer 1 night plus tax 72 hours prior to arrival or 1 night plus tax charged $12 per night (self-parking), $22 per night (valet) Complimentary in room Non-Smoking General Information Room Amenities Hotel Amenities Daily newspaper Discounted golf rates Refrigerator Fitness center and indoor pool Flat-screen HDTV Lake cruises Free Wi-Fi Spa and salon services Work desk Business services Minibar Concierge Room service On-Site Restaurants Dockside Tito s Italian Grill & Wine Shop Beverly s Bonsai Bistro Whispers Cedars Floating Green Restaurant Boardwalk Bar

5 Transportation and Directions Nearest Airport(s) Spokane International (GEG) 40 miles or 46 minutes to the hotel Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 317 miles or 5 hours to the hotel Transportation Recommended Travel: Fly into GEG and use pre-arranged transportation via the resort Shuttle Reservation for resort shuttle must be made 24 hours in advance o $69 per person round trip, $10 per child (up to age 11) round trip o Uber or Lyft available in this area Rental Car Western CPE has discounts up to 25% o Avis use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) code: X o Budget use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) code: U Driving Directions from GEG Driving Directions from SEA

6 Coeur d Alene Conference Activities Sunday August 6, 2017 Conference Reception 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. After arriving, please stop by the Western CPE registration desk 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to pick up your conference materials. We ll be available to answer any questions you might have about the courses and activities that are scheduled during the week. Monday August 7, 2017 Golf at the Coeur d Alene Resort Course Tee Time 1 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. $ Tee Time 2 2:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. $ Since its opening in 1991 to sensational reviews and multiple awards, the Coeur d'alene Resort Golf Course quickly established itself as a premier destination, debuting as the #11 resort golf course in the nation. It also received an astounding #1 ranking for "Beauty and Esthetics" by Golf Digest. Designer Scott Miller's vision was to create a golf course that offered a stimulating round of golf in a park-like environment, and he hit a home run here. The result is a course whose fairways play from tee to green on lush carpets of grass accented with beds of brilliant red geraniums, acres of fragrant junipers, and mountain water challenges. The course's famous movable, floating green is one of the most recognizable golf holes in the world. Tee times are at 2:30 pm and 2:40 pm. Participants will pay the course directly. Price is $ and includes tax, gratuity, green fees, shared cart, unlimited floating practice balls, personalized bag tag, one forecaddie per foursome, and a sports massage on the practice range. Golfers will take a complimentary water taxi from the resort to the course. Gratuity for forecaddie not included, customary is $20 per player. Clubs rent for $63. Options include TaylorMade or Mizuno, left or right-handed, men s or women s, regular flex or stiff flex shaft. Please contact the course to reserve clubs. Phone:

7 Tuesday August 8, 2017 Sunset Dinner Cruise 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. $54.00 There s no better way to see Lake Coeur d Alene than this! Come aboard and marvel at the prism-like colors of sunset as you cruise around the lake and enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by the chefs at Coeur d Alene Resort. Enjoy USDA Choice roast beef, fresh baked salmon, mashed potatoes with beef gravy, summer salad, sautéed buttery green beans, pasta salad, bread, and a delicious summer cobbler with whipped cream for dessert. Price includes tax, entertainment, and dinner buffet. The boat leaves directly from the resort. Wednesday August 9, 2017 Million Dollar Quartet at Coeur d Alene Summer Theater 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. $60.00 Join us for a night with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins at Million Dollar Quartet. Based on the true story of when Sam Phillips, the father of rock n roll, brought these four artists together, this Tony Award-winning musical will be unforgettable. On December 4, 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, this legendary jam session occurred and has never been duplicated. Featuring many classic songs including Blue Suede Shoes, Folsom Prison Blues, and Great Balls of Fire, this show will leave you moving in your seat. Price includes tax. Transportation is not included and is on your own. Please note: Prices are subject to change. Prices include service fees and taxes, where noted. Activity fees are nonrefundable. Register early! Tickets and transportation for our optional group activities may be limited and are sold on a first come, first served basis.

8 Conference Activities Registration Form To register, please complete this form and fax it to or call and speak with a member of our Customer Care Team. CONFERENCE LOCATION: Activity Day Number of Participants Cost Total Conference Attendee s Name: _ Family/Guests Names: Total Cost: Adults Children and Ages PAYMENT INFORMATION Credit Card # (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) Expiration Date / Security Code Check Number (please make payable to Western CPE)

9 RELEASE FROM RESPONSIBILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND POWER TO AUTHORIZE MEDICAL TREATMENT Complete only if you are participating in optional out-of-class activities. Release must be signed by each participating adult. It being my intention to participate in the optional activities offered while attending the Western CPE conference, and it being known and understood by me that said participation in these optional activities shall necessarily involve exposure to risks to my person and my property, I do hereby assume the full responsibility for any such risks and do hereby waive any right to any claim against Western CPE or any of its employees or agents for any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, or expense resulting from any acts or omission of any carrier, government, private legal entity, or third person. I also assume sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify Western CPE against any loss due to any financial obligations or liabilities that I may personally incur, or any damages or injury to persons or property that I may cause during the time of my participation. I further release Western CPE from any claims arising from the aggravation of any physical disability or illness not disclosed to Western CPE and grant the employees of Western CPE full authority to take whatever actions they may consider to be warranted under the circumstances regarding my health and safety, and, at their discretion, to place me in any hospital or in the hands of any local doctor for medical treatment at my own expense, or to transport me by any means of conveyance required at my own expense for medical treatment or in the event of my demise. I understand the optional activities will be conducted in and around the conference area, and I understand that these activities carry certain risks. I am in good health and, to my knowledge, I do not have any physical problems that would hamper my participation in said activities. I, the undersigned, being cognizant of the hazards of these activities, assume the risks of same and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Western CPE and its employees against any and all claims for damage on account of any injury to my person or property. While participating in the activities, I am personally responsible for my own health insurance. All of the above statements also pertain to any children under the age of 18 who may be participating in the activities under my care and direction. Wherefore I have subscribed this document on this the day of, Print Names of Participants: Signatures of Participants: Conference Location: