Welcome to MARES NICHOLS CPE, Inc. Welcome !  You’ll find program descriptions, leader biographies and ratings histories, and administrative information here in easy to navigate format.   Mares Nichols CPE is recognized as a leader in developing and presenting live seminars and web based training for CPAs who need to expand or update their knowledge of federal and state tax laws.  Our Current Federal Tax Developments program has been a highly rated staple of many CPE programs for over 25 years.  Our catalog includes over 40 exceptional CPE programs covering everything from S Corporation: Basic to Estate, Gift and Trust Taxation: Advanced.  We  also offer a couple of “skill-builder” programs to help accountants become better communicators . . . Effective Speaking Skills Workshop . . . and Effective Writing Skills Workshop. Our newest addition, Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy: All Need Not be Lost promises to be in great demand in 2009. Our three Tax Staff Training programs . . . Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced . . . build on work experience to accelerate the professional development (and the value) of your tax staff. And . . . we are pioneering the delivery of Tax CPE in a Blended Learning format using a combination of coached self-study, webinars, and live seminars to deliver training that is targeted to specific training needs of a particular group or firm.   Our “partner” in this exciting new approach to CPE for staff level accountants is the world leader in distance learning, Bisk Education.  Their on-line library at www.CPEasy.com offers superior resources for every tax and accounting training need. Michael Mares JD CPA/ABV E. Lynn Nichols CPA Barbara Nichols   Pam Bartoshek   Pam and Barbara look after scheduling, manual fulfillment, and finances. Mike and Lynn lead a group of 18 talented program leaders in delivering top quality live seminar CPE to CPAs in 30 states. They also edit all our program materials and are constantly seeking to improve the content and instructional design. In 2009 we will present over 450 live seminars for CPA Societies and for CPA firms under State Society Sponsorship. Mares Nichols CPE is committed to making State Societies of CPAs stronger by providing them with first rate CPE programs and exceptional leaders. We invite you to browse this electronic catalog and to feel free to call us if you have questions about any of the programs. If you would like to discuss sponsoring a blended learning curriculum for member firms in your state, contact Lynn Nichols . . . lynn@maresnicholscpe.com.   To discuss program or leader availability, scheduling opportunities, and other administrative issues, contact Pam Bartoshek . . . pam@maresnicholscpe.com.   If you would like to discuss an idea for a new Tax CPE program, contact Michael Mares . . . mike@maresnicholscpe.com