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Robert S. Walton, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Circular 230 Important Revisions Live Webcast

New York, NY, February 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert S. Walton, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ "Circular 230 Important Revisions.” This event is scheduled for February 23, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_circular230_revisions.html.

Event Synopsis:

Last August 19, 2010, proposed revisions to Circular 230 were released for public comment. If approved, the amendments will result in the most broad reaching and fundamental changes to CPAs, enrolled agents, attorneys and tax return preparers.

The Knowledge Group is producing a Live webcast which will explore the issues and concerns surrounding this change and will provide valuable information and analysis. Some of the key topics to be covered are:

- Scope of proposed regulations
- Requirements to become a registered tax return preparer & PTINs
- Application and renewal process
- Continuing education requirements
- Ethical guidelines
- Up-to-the-minute regulatory updates

About Robert S. Walton

Robert S. Walton works mainly on tax matters. He is a member of the bar of the US Tax Court, a member of the US Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Court of Federal Claims, the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Court of Appeals, as well as the US Supreme Court. Prior to graduating at the Harvard School of Law, Mr. Walton earned his B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois.

Mr. Walton works with clients at all stages of tax controversies from the audit level, to IRS Appeals, to litigation in the Tax Court and other federal courts. He has experience in tax planning —including mergers and acquisitions, tax deferral and withholding taxes —and provides counsel on tax issues arising from financial products.

About Baker & McKenzie LLP

Baker & McKenzie defined the global law firm in the 20th century. The firm combines its instinctively global perspective with the nuanced local insights of 3,750 locally qualified lawyers in 68 offices around the world. This includes the knowledge and experience of more leading lawyers in more countries in the Chambers Global Directory than any other global Top 20 law firm. Chambers lists 19 of its practices in its global rankings of the world’s leading practices.

For more information about Robert S. Walton and Baker & McKenzie LLP please visit: http://www.bakermckenzie.com/.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org

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