Consolidated Returns, Affiliated & Related Corporations Committee

The overall objective of the committee is to be responsible for all developments relating to the filing of consolidated returns related, affiliated and controlled groups of corporations to broaden the knowledge of the members of the committee and the Society and to address technical issues/development in the Consolidated Return area on behalf of the Society.

Who should join?
Membership is open to those members who are interested in corporate/consolidated return taxation and want to broaden their knowledge of the subject. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas with other professionals who have similar interests. Expertise or experience in the subject desirable but is not necessary. We are looking for both member with relatively light experience (or no experience) in the are, but are highly motivated to expand their knowledge, and tax practitioner who are experienced in this area and wish to colleague.

The following activities will be undertaken to meet the committee’s objective”

• To meet on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly basis to discuss tax technical issues as they pertain to consolidated returns. Meetings are held in the morning at the Society offices and last from 1 to 2 hours. Members can attend by teleconferencing.
• Sponsor an annual CPE evening presentation on consolidated return issues.
• Conduct annual joint technical sessions with other technical committees, such as the Mergers & Acquisitions Committee.
• Prepare or encourage others to prepare articles for The CPA Journal and The Trusted Professional.
• Provide guidance to the Society on Consolidated Return assignments and tax policy matters, and respond to member questions.