Wolters Kluwer, CCH User Conference 2014 Preview: Valuable CPE Opportunities, Expert Presenters, Dynamic Business Insights

Accounting Professionals Across North America Will Head to Orlando for Latest Industry Innovations, Technology and Trends

(RIVERWOODS, IL, July 16, 2014) – Wolters Kluwer, CCH (CCHGroup.com), today announced that registrations and reservations are filling up for one of the tax and accounting profession’s premier educational and peer networking events of the year. CCH Connections: User Conference 2014 will take place from October 26 – 29 at Grande Lakes Orlando, an expansive 500-acre resort. Attendees can expect a first look at the latest innovative accounting solutions, experience high-tech demonstrations from product experts and hear from company executives about the focus of the future. Plus, more than 95 percent of CPE sessions led by highly-regarded industry thought leaders are all new for 2014.

“The total value you receive in experiencing the Wolters Kluwer, CCH User Conference is truly extraordinary,” said Sandra Gamble, CPA with Northwest CPA Group PLLC in Richland, WA. “It’s an enlightening event filled with educational and networking opportunities that really gets you energized for returning to the office and sharing new insights with staff and clients.”

Nearly a thousand tax and accounting professionals from across the United States and Canada regularly attend this annual event. The latest Wolters Kluwer, CCH technology advances will be on display, which this year includes the all-new CCH® IntelliConnect Direct, enabling even faster access to the powerful IntelliConnect® research platform, and the “Quick Answers” content library featuring thousands of fast answers to IntelliConnect’s most researched questions. The award-winning CCH Mobile™ app, providing maximum mobility and efficiency wherever and whenever clients need assistance from their trusted tax advisors, and the new CCH® eSign solution for digital end-to-end tax workflow processing are also among the many innovative products that will be featured for firms of all sizes.

“We always welcome the opportunity to talk with so many of our great customers, support their peer-to-peer learning and get their perspectives on our industry’s future,” said Teresa Mackintosh, President & CEO of Wolters Kluwer, CCH. “A few months after we launched CCH Axcess™ last year, the User Conference provided a great forum for meeting with professionals already benefitting from the advanced cloud solution – especially how its single, integrated database really made a difference during crunch time. The User Conference is perfect for connecting with customers, hearing their feedback and sharing our latest innovations and services to help make their jobs easier.”

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Topics, Tracks, Educational Opportunities

A wide variety of sessions covering the latest trends in workflow efficiency, solution technology, management and much more is available for all attendees. Session tracks featuring valuable CPE credits include:

  • Accounting & Audit
  • CCH Axcess™
  • Management
  • Tax
  • Technology

Attendees may also sign up for sessions in the Emerging Leaders Program track. The program debuted at last year’s User Conference and is designed for young professionals identified as rising stars by their firms.

“There was a lot of great interaction with same-level peers at similar firms. The opportunity to spend time and share ideas, challenges and processes was immeasurable,” said Javier Zúñiga, Senior Consultant and Tax Manager for PDR Certified Public Accountants, with offices in Tampa and Clearwater, FL. He was nominated by his firm to participate last year and added, “I’d definitely recommend the Emerging Leaders Program because you are among peers that are as engaged in advancing in their career paths as you are. Overall, from facilities, to food to presentations – it was high class all the way.”

As always, Wolters Kluwer, CCH User Conference attendees can select sessions from different tracks covering a wide variety of topics. Sessions, discussion pods and fun evening events combine for an engaging experience where attendees learn about the hottest industry trends, network with peers, get hands-on experience with the latest Wolters Kluwer, CCH software solutions and bring ample knowledge back to their firms to share with colleagues.

For information on all of the opportunities offered at CCH Connections: User Conference 2014, from October 26 – 29 at Grande Lakes Orlando, please visit www.CCHUserConference.com. You may also call 1-800-739-9998 and select option (2) and then option (3).

Media Registration

For members of the media interested in registering to attend the CCH User Conference, please contact Eric Scott at 1-847-267-2179, eric.scott@wolterskluwer.com, or Laura Gingiss at 1-847-267-2213, laura.gingiss@wolterskluwer.com.

About Wolters Kluwer, CCH

Wolters Kluwer, CCH (CCHGroup.com) is a leading global provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services. It has served tax, accounting and business professionals since 1913. Among its market-leading solutions are The ProSystem fx® Suite, CCH Axcess™, CCH® IntelliConnect®, CCH® IntelliConnect Direct, Accounting Research Manager® and the U.S. Master Tax Guide®. Wolters Kluwer, CCH is based in Riverwoods, IL. Follow us on Twitter @CCHMediaHelp.

Wolters Kluwer, CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com), a market-leading global information services company. Wolters Kluwer had 2013 annual revenues of €3.6 billion ($4.7 billion), employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide, and maintains operations in over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (WKL), on Bloomberg (WKL NA) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

CONTACT:

LAURA GINGISS
847-267-2213
Laura.Gingiss@wolterskluwer.com

ERIC SCOTT
847-267-2179
Eric.Scott@wolterskluwer.com


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