Connie Zoerink Joins VDA Panel for CGFOA Conference

by | Nov 13, 2024 | Events, State and Local, Tax News



Connie Zoerink, Director at TaxOps, alongside city tax authorities will share insights on VDAs at the CGFOA 2024 Annual Conference.

Voluntary Disclosure Agreements: From Election to Implementation

Connie Zoerink, TaxOps, Quintin Hilburn, City of Denver, and Jeff Edwards, City of Aurora

November 21, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST

Program

Join us at this year’s CGFOA Conference for a panel discussion featuring Connie Zoerink, Director at TaxOps, alongside city tax authorities Jeff Edwards from Aurora and Quintin Hilburn from Denver. The panelists will share insights on VDAs, the process of electing them and how to go about it.

The CGFOA 2024 Annual Conference takes place November 19-22, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Attendees can earn up to 15 CPE credits.

Key Takeaways

  • Understanding the fundamentals of VDAs
  • The election process: What you need to know
  • Practical guidance on navigating VDAs

Meet Connie Zoerink, CPA

Connie Zoerink has years of public and private accounting experience specializing in state and local tax (SALT) research, compliance, automation and state tax business consulting. Through her prior roles with large multinational companies, the Big Four, and regional accounting firm experience, Connie has seen and tackled the gamut of state and local tax issues. In her current role, she assists the TaxOps SALT team in vigorously advocating for truth in state tax!

Connie focuses on:

  • Comprehensive and simplified nexus studies to understand SALT filing responsibilities
  • Assistance with business licensing and registrations
  • Analyzes product and service taxability across the country
  • SALT due diligence& restructuring
  • SALT compliance and reporting
  • Sales tax automation
  • Voluntary disclosure negotiations and settlements
  • SALT process reviews (Connie’s invention!)

In addition to her experience at Deloitte Tax and a regional accounting firm, she spent time with Newmont Mining Corporation, TeleTech Holdings, Inc., and Janus Capital Management LLC. Connie is actively involved in tax policy committees across the state of Colorado and is a frequent instructor for various webinars and training sessions, empowering her clients and other tax professionals in understanding the vagaries of state and local tax.

About the CGFOA

The Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA) is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of finance officers in Colorado. It provides a platform for networking, professional development, and the exchange of ideas among finance professionals in the public sector. CGFOA offers education programs, conferences, and resources to support its members in their roles and promote excellence in government finance management. Visit CGFOA.

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