ASPPA traditionally offers access to a recording of a webcast (including both audio and visual portions of the presentation) approximately one week following the original live webcast presentation. These recordings are available for 1 year after the date of the original live webcast. Below is a list of the currently available recorded webcasts.

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Available through February 14, 2013
As a new year begins, it is time to put away the holiday decorations and prepare for testing calendar year 401(k) plans. It is too late to change the HCE group or current/prior year testing method so you must look at other options. This fast paced, interactive webcast will review the testing techniques of disaggregation, shifting, recharacterization and the use of QNECs and QMACs. Examples of each will be given. Our clients expect us to be creative and this webcast will expand the options you have for testing. This is a perfect time of year to either be introduced or receive a refresher on these options.

Available through January 24, 2013
This webcast will cover an intermediate discussion on the key elements necessary to produce a correct benefit calculation.

Available January 23 - March 12, 2013
ASPPA’s Retirement Plan Fundamentals (RPF-1) Series is designed to convey the knowledge necessary for every retirement plan professional to master. Each session aids in establishing groundwork in retirement plan terminology, issues, and requirements for individuals beginning a career, reentering the retirement field, or commencing the ASPPA credential process. Attendees can register for an individual webcast or for the entire series of seven.

Available through January 17, 2013
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST FOR NAPA MEMBERS!
The Department of Labor (DOL) appears to be targeting for investigation broker-dealers and financial advisory firms which service ERISA retirement plans. Their focus is on the identification of improper or undisclosed compensation received by these firms. This webcast will explore: what the DOL is looking for; how the DOL is approaching the investigation process; possible steps which all firms can take in an effort to protect themselves; and how a firm can survive an investigation upon becoming a target.

Available through December 8, 2012
Who is the qualified plan beneficiary? What are the beneficiary’s distribution options? These are two questions whose answers are affected by more than one source. The final Required Minimum Distribution rules, the plan document options and the beneficiary designation form as well as the ERISA definition of beneficiary all may impact the answers. This session will present the rules, regulations, beneficiary designation terms/issues and the plan document options and the impact of each of these. There will also be many real-world examples, including handling various beneficiary payment scenarios such as payment to a minor and more.

Available through December 1, 2012
Plan administrators of participant directed individual account plans will be subject to the new participant disclosure regulations as early as November 1, 2011. This session will cover the new rules as well as the detailed information that must be provided about the plan and its designated investment alternatives. Also to be discussed are the consequences of non-compliance, special target date disclosures, ERISA §404(c) concerns, practical issues and potential problems implementing these requirements, as well as effective date issues.

Available through November 15, 2012
This webcast will differentiate between tax-free transfers and exchanges of 403(b) accounts, and rollovers into 403(b) and 457(b) plans. The speakers will provide detailed information about the rules and the practical aspects of assisting IRA owners and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) plans in repositioning and/or consolidating other retirement savings based on the requirements set forth in the written plans.

Available through November 9, 2012
Six states (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York) and the District of Columbia now permit same-sex couples to marry. In addition, California recognizes the 18,000+ same-sex marriages that took place between June 17, 2008 and November 4, 2008. Further, many states recognize either domestic partnerships or civil unions. Employers that have employees in any of the states are now left to decide what – if any - benefits to provide to their employee’s domestic partners or same-sex spouses (and how to determine who is a domestic partner or a same-sex spouse of any employee). Join Ronald J. Triche as he discusses the status of domestic partnerships, civil unions and same-sex marriages in the United States and other countries and the decisions employers need to make regarding the provision of employee benefits to the domestic partners and same-sex spouses of their employees.

Available through November 8, 2012
This session will be structured as a frank discussion of issues of interest to retirement plan professionals with the Director of Employee Plans Examinations from the Internal Revenue Service. It is expected to include updates on (i) current IRS audit initiatives; (ii) what the IRS learned from its 401(k) questionnaire; (iii) the successes, problems, and future of the ERPA Program; and (iv) a dialogue with attendees about the impact of the PTIN Program and Circular 230 on retirement plan professionals in light of the exemption of Form 5500 return preparers from registration. Additional discussions will include the IRS' selection criteria for retirement plan audits; how to effectively negotiate retirement plan closing agreements; what the retirement plan professional may expect and be entitled to from an EP audit agent; and other topics of interest.

Available through November 3, 2012
Even as we finish amending defined benefit plans for EGTRRA, we must now start amending pre-approved Defined Contribution Plans for the PPA restatement cycle. The IRS has finally issued the long anticipated guidance on what the rules are for this next cycle for pre-approved plans. They also issued updated LRMs with suggested plan language.

Available through November 1, 2012
Disaggregation is one of the puzzle pieces that come together to make up the non-discrimination testing universe. Often overlooked on its own, it provides the framework that supports much of the detailed analysis and calculation that goes on within non-discrimination testing and plan design. Learn how disaggregation fits in the big picture, its rules and requirements and the opportunities (and traps) it offers.

Available through October 19, 2012
When one company acquires another, the benefit ramifications are extensive and the HR departments of both the buyer and seller are commonly thrown into a whirlwind as a result. Many of the problems arise from a lack of experience with M&A benefits issues on the part of both companies, as well as a lack of preparation for the changes that must take place. However, with proper information flow, planning and creativity, the M&A process can be controlled and productive. Join Ilene Ferenczy to learn how things can go wrong…and how they can go right.

Available through October 12, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST
If You’re an Advisor Working in Retirement Plans, Watch Out for Washington! It’s been more than a year since ASPPA CEO Brian Graff brought advisors his trenchant insights into what Congress and the administration were up to at the time. Now he brings you up to date on how the current Washington turmoil will affect your bottom line and what you should and can do about it. And he’ll even unveil an exciting new tool you can use to help make your voice even more powerful.

Available through October 11, 2012
This 100-minute interactive course is intended to provide the 401(k) administrator with what they need to know about IRAs. Plan administrators often get questions from employers or 401(k) participants about IRAs, and this course is designed to acquaint 401(k) administrators with the differences in these two plans and how to answer the most common questions they receive. The information provided is practical and can be put to use immediately to establish more effective administrative procedures.

Available through October 6, 2012
This webcast will cover JBEA regulations and qualification standards, including the content of new Joint Board regulations, what it takes to qualify as an enrolled actuary and the continuing education requirements for enrolled actuaries.

Available through September 16, 2012
As employers are reinstating matching contributions, they are looking to maximize the benefits for those contributing to deferral plans. Safe harbor plans for 401(k) and 403(b) are a popular alternative to accomplish this goal because they may eliminate ADP/ACP testing if specific rules are followed. By attending this webcast you will learn the different types of Safe harbor plan designs (including Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangements) that are available. You will also see examples of creative designs that can be used to achieve client goals. In addition, the rules for suspending or terminating the arrangements during a plan year will be discussed.

Available through August 11, 2012
This webcast will explain the impact of the new fee disclosure regarding regulation on service providers in the 403(b) marketplace.

Available through August 2, 2012
This seminar analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, and tactics of Roth rollovers and conversions, and the effect they have on qualified plans. We’ll give you the tools, so you can know the strategies available and help others to decide on the best choice for them. We’ll also discuss both recent pieces of IRS guidance affecting Roth rollovers as well as the necessary amendments to implement the decision.

Available through July 28, 2012
With the recent improvement in the economy, many employers are rehiring employees. This webcast will address many of the unique issues that must be addressed under qualified retirement plans when an employer has rehired employees, including eligibility to participate, applying the break in service rules, dealing with distributions and loans, and the forfeiture rules under the plan.

Available through July 26, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST Sponsored by The Standard
As any good advisor knows, connecting with clients and prospects is the way to build and grow your business. However this often requires getting outside the comfort zone and dealing with potential rejection (“No’s”) as well. For many, the discomfort with rejection, fear of looking pushy or like an “aggressive” salesperson is enough to stop all business growth activities.

Join Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz, the authors of the best-selling book Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There, as they share a new and empowering perspective that will have you reprogram how you view the No’s of your business and how to reframe your mission regarding prospects and clients.

Available through July 21, 2012
Plan administrators of participant directed individual account plans will soon be subject to the new participant fee disclosure regulations. However, other requirements remain to be satisfied for plan fiduciaries to be afforded the protections provided under ERISA §404(c). This session will review the new rules and the detailed information that must be provided about the plan and its designated investment alternatives. Also to be discussed are the other requirements of 404(c) as well as the consequences of non-compliance, special target date disclosures, and effective date issues.

Available through July 14, 2012
Webcast participants will learn about the unique challenges of 403(b) plan audits, common deficiencies uncovered by auditors, and what can be done to make these audits go more smoothly. Advice on how to select an independent auditor will also be provided.

Available through July 7, 2012
With a couple of years of experience with PPA, we're still getting used to all of the new elections and notices that are required. This session will go over what we know, and what we still don't know, about these now required elections and notices.

Available through June 28, 2012
The webcast will outline the technical rules which apply to 401(k) Multiple Employer Plans and discuss the outstanding legal issues related to these plans.

Available through June 21, 2012
Qualified plans must be strictly administered in accordance with the plan document. This session will help practitioners navigate through various plan drafting issues and amendment issues. Commonly made drafting mistakes will be discussed, as well as what happens when an amendment contains a scrivener’s error.

Available through June 16, 2012
The program focus will be on the rules for electronically delivering communications to participants.

Available through June 7, 2012
Little is more fundamental in the design and administration of retirement plans that the definition of compensation. And for such an important term, it can certainly be confusing, with some plans having 4 or more definitions for compensation depending on the context in which it is used. This seminar will provide a detailed look at compensation from all angles and show what definitions can be used where. We’ll have plenty of concrete examples, some humor, and perhaps a song.

Available through June 1, 2012
This program will provide an introduction of the funding, provisions, requirements and politics of public pension plans.

Available through May 17, 2012
This program provides a broad update of reporting and disclosure issues.

Available through April 28, 2012
Attend this webcast to learn the basics of cross-testing including when demographics make it a desirable plan design option. In addition to learning the mechanics of cross-testing under the nondiscrimination rules, the attendee will also learn the plan document requirements of a cross-tested plan, and how they differ from other types of allocation formulas in defined contribution plans.

Available through April 27, 2012
The focus of the webcast will be practical applications of the ASOP for the small plan actuary.

Available through April 26, 2012
The objective of this webcast is to discuss the components of an effective auditor's package that will meet the needs of most auditors, to include not only plan and participant accounting but all of the information needed for financial statement disclosures. The speaker will also discuss the importance of proper internal controls within your organization and how to document your procedures and processes to assist the auditor in relying on the work being done by your organization for the plan and its participants.

Available through April 21, 2012
The speakers will cover the guidance on plan termination, along with the practical problems in meeting the plan termination requirements. Additionally, they will discuss non-grandfathered orphan accounts, both in terms of plan termination, and the management of transactions (such as loans and hardship withdrawals) for orphan accounts. Time will be permitted for Q&A.

Available through April 20, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST
This webcast will provide an overview of the Tax-Exempt and Governmental Plan Consultant (TGPC) credential.

Available through April 13, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST Sponsored by The Standard
Sweeping reforms introduced this year by the DOL will pose significant challenges for retirement plan advisers and their plan sponsors. At the same time, however, these heightened expectations and regulatory scrutiny can provide considerable opportunities for experienced advisers who are first-movers in developing compliant, forward-looking solutions for their practices and their clients. Advisers who proactively address these issues will not only limit their prospective exposure, they will be well-positioned to retain and attract business from less experienced advisers.

Available through April 12, 2012
This Webcast will discuss the proposed fiduciary rules released on October 21, 2010 and how such regulations may impact you.

Available through March 29, 2012
With the recent upheavals and volatility in the economy and financial markets, retirement plans and trustees are again looking at real estate and ther “alternative” investments for returns and additional diversification opportunities. Now is a good time to review the prohibited transaction rules and the related rules on look-through entities, audit and bonding requirements, and tax issues. Keeping your clients informed and educating them on these rules before they make investment decisions will avoid headaches later and add real value for clients.

Available through February 22, 2012
401(k) testing is a critical part of the compliance component. This webcast will explore the many testing options available to plan sponsors that can result in lower corrective distributions and enhance your value as a service provider. Many of these techniques can be applied even after the plan year ends. There could not be better time for an update.

Available through February 17, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST
Maximizing your impact at SUMMIT – Examples and strategies to derive the most of your participation at The ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT 2011 and Beyond!

Available through February 16, 2012
By what date must the first payment commence? From what date does the plan measure the 5-year repayment period? When does refinancing violate the loan limits? Minimizing the employer’s risk for failing to withhold? Necessary and helpful plan and loan policy language? Who can be excluded from participant loans? We will also cover exhausting loan option for hardship distribution; universal availability requirement; participant loan litigation; correcting participant loan problems; loan offset vs. deemed distribution; proper reporting of loans defaults; and leaves of absence.

Available through January 19, 2012
COMPLIMENTARY WEBCAST Sponsored by The Standard
Did you know that the Form 5500 is more than a tax filing document with codes and numbers? To skilled advisors it’s also a key to unlocking dozens of sales opportunities to help grow their businesses! Join host Bob Kaplan, VP and National Training Consultant for ING U.S. Retirement Services, for an interactive webinar that will 1) Reveal what the codes and numbers mean in the Form and 2) Leave you with actionable sales ideas you can use to prospect for new business. Continuing Professional Education credits offered too.