CCH User Conference 2008: Building the Next Generation of Success

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., May 1, 2008) – The 2008 CCH User Conference for tax and accounting professionals will take place October 26-29 at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. The world-class event brings together leading practitioners and industry authorities to share best practices, explore industry trends and help firms innovate with intelligent solutions to build greater success. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business is a leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services (CCHUserConference.com).

“Year after year, attendees say that the CCH User Conference is the best professional conference they attend, and 2008 promises to be another exceptional event,” said CCH President Mike Sabbatis. “CCH will deliver a first-rate experience where professionals come away with new connections, information, solutions and ideas that will help them, and their firms, build the next generation of success.”

Conference highlights include:

• Keynote addresses from industry leaders on topics vital to every tax and accounting professional, including leadership, innovation and technology;
• CPE-accredited education sessions and panel discussions on practical business issues and successful strategies;
• Interactive roundtable discussions on hot topics;
• Peer-to-peer networking sessions, where attendees will learn from each other about successful best practices in overcoming business challenges;
• Showcases featuring integrated software and research applications to help professionals build greater profitability and success;
• Informative sessions to help attendees get the most out of new CCH product features and enhancements, with product update sessions and hands-on training; and more.

Conference attendees will be part of a community of leading professionals and will have the benefit of learning from colleagues about real-life best practices.

“When we started this conference in 2005, a primary goal was to create a learning community where people could connect with other leading professionals. Today, I think anyone would tell you, it’s one of the greatest benefits of the CCH User Conference,” said Sabbatis. “The depth and breadth of professional experience and expertise that surrounds you at the CCH User Conference can’t be matched. Whether the topic is going paperless, retaining talent or managing knowledge – you name it, someone there can share with you practical insights and best practices that firms can apply and benefit from immediately.”

Attendees also have the opportunity to speak directly to CCH executives and senior product management, editorial and development teams to help shape new products and drive product enhancements.  

“CCH solutions are fundamental to our customers' ability to do their jobs effectively. Making sure we understand their needs and collaborate with them on solutions is critical,” said Sabbatis. “The User Conference serves as an ideal forum for professionals to share with us the evolving opportunities and challenges they face so CCH can continue to serve them with the most accurate information and advanced technology.”  

2008 Conference Builds on Success

Since its inaugural event, CCH has set the standard for a tax and accounting user conference. In 2007, over 1,000 tax and accounting professionals attended the CCH User Conference. Overwhelmingly, attendees of the 2007 conference said they would attend the 2008 forum, with many bringing with them additional members of their firm.

“The 2008 conference will be a great event bringing together intelligent people, solutions and technology to help firms ensure the next generation of success,” said Sabbatis.

For More Information

The CCH User Conference 2008 will be held Oct. 26-29, 2008, at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. For more information, please visit CCHUserConference.com or call 1-800-739-9998, then select option 1, followed by option 2.

About CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business (CCHGroup.com) is a leading provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services. It has served tax, accounting and business professionals and their clients since 1913. Among its market-leading products are The ProSystem fx® Office, CorpSystem®, CCH® Tax Research NetWork™, Accounting Research Manager® and the U.S. Master Tax Guide®. CCH is based in Riverwoods, Ill. 

Wolters Kluwer is a leading global information services and publishing company. The company provides products and services globally for professionals in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal and regulatory sectors. Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues (2007) of €3.4 billion ($4.8 billion), maintains operations in over 33 countries across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific and employs approximately 19,544 people worldwide. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com.

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