The Utah Japanese Language School (UJLS) provides opportunity to learn the supplementary curricula of the Japanese education and understandings of Japanese culture to Japanese, American and Japanese American children in Utah. The school seeks to take students with minimal language and cultural skills usually acquired as a result of having at least one native Japanese speaking parent. The school’s mission is:· To develop in students Japanese native fluency· To create a social environment for Japanese children abroad, children of mixed Japanese heritage and Japanese American decent.· To build proficiency of Japanese culture and customs

"Over the past decade, companies of all industries have dramatically reduced the volume of full service expat assignment arrangements. Lowering the cost of assignments is especially important during these recovery years after 2007, but talent retention continues to be a problem area for companies with a globally mobile workforce. I am excited to be part of CliftonLarsonAllen to combine emerging expat tax services with corporate international tax services under a global tax service offering. This combined service approach will help companies effectively manage ongoing international assignment costs in conjunction with corporate international tax savings measures by working with one team." - Travis Call, March 27, 2017 In addition to specialized tax expertise and technical competencies, we embrace several key behavioral competencies and engage internal and external teams to enhance client engagement. Leading with Impact: We lead and motivate others with influence rather than power. Entrepreneurial Grit: We express new ideas to creatively and innovatively deliver quality service. Ownership Mindset: We generate a climate of confidence in the success of the firm and champion the firm’s goals and values. Client Service Excellence: We anticipate client needs and look for opportunities to provide proactive consultation. People Development: We provide coaching opportunities for others to develop and pursue their passions. Clear Communication: We communicate with high impact and encourage openness. Teamwork & Collaboration: We achieve greater results by leveraging the power of teams. Growing the Business: We Identify opportunities to expand or develop new services to help clients meet their objectives.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP:Free admittance for two representatives to all monthly breakfasts.Discounted breakfasts for additional representatives.If you have more than two representatives from your company that would like to attend a breakfast, they can attend for the discounted rate of $12 per person. All RSVP’s must be conducted in advance*.*Please Note: Any reservations made for a WTA of Utah event which are not cancelled 48 hours in advance must be paid for and will be billed by the WTA of Utah.Opportunity to sponsor –for free– one WTA breakfast annually.This opportunity will assist in your company’s local international visibility. You will have the opportunity to give a presentation about your company’s role in the international market at the beginning of one monthly WTA of Utah breakfast. You will also have access to a table to place promotional materials at each monthly breakfast.Certificate of Membership.You receive a World Trade Association of Utah certificate of membership.Opportunity to network with regionally & internationally acclaimed professionalsOver the past 60 years, the World Trade Association of Utah has made connections with prestigious, local business individuals and companies. These key local and international businessmen and women are valuable to various businesses in Utah. You will have the opportunity to network with these men and women at the various monthly business events.Invitations to events in the international community.Invitations will be extended to members for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners or events that the WTA hosts, as well as other international events with esteemed government officials and business leaders.INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ALSO AVAILABLE

Course: JPNS 3050This course is designed to guide your Japanese from a low intermediate level to a high intermediate level by practicing complex grammars and enriching your vocabulary.By the end of the course, the successful student will be able to:• Read authentic Japanese text in a functional speed• Listen and understand/respond to the content of Japanese in natural speed• Lead discussions and presentations on selected topics• Use Japanese with detailed expression in communication• Express opinions in thoughtful and appropriate ways with feeling• Speak and write with appropriate humility and respect in formal or work situations• Understand the language along with the culture/ history• Read texts at an intermediate level (420 kanji) and understand the gist of the story• Write essays based on personal experience and the ideas from readingCourse: JPNS 3200This course will mainly focus on memorizing commonly used business phrases/expressions and developing basic speaking skills in a Japanese office environment while building business related vocabulary. The textbook reading material will provide insight into Japanese business culture and customs as well.At the end of this course you will be able to:1. ask for explanations, explain key points, and share comparisons;2. state positive opinions and opposing opinions;3. strongly agree, agree with conditions, and agree without alternatives;4. disagree with an explanation and disagree after acknowledging another’s opinion;5. summarize conclusions, lead to conclusions, and report conclusions;6. persuade through agreement, persuade after showing praise, and persuade by showing trust;7. handle claims with direct and indirect expressions by stating the situation, confirming facts, asking questions, making requests, and firmly demanding information; and8. give a presentation with a proper introduction, main topic, and conclusion.

GLOBAL ASSIGNMENT PLANNING+ Company tax equalization policies and process+ International tax calculations and assignment tax costing for budgetary accruals+ International assignment compensation and structuring+ Global strategies for Equity compensation & benefit plans+ Expense reimbursement procedures in compliance with statutory regulations+ Assignment letters and agreements+ Other third-party service provider coordination such as relocation companies+ Indefinite and short-term assignment planning+ Tax Briefings of international employees (Home & Host countries)EXPATRIATE TAX PLANNING+ Expatriate & Foreign National income tax consulting (special filing elections and income tax treaty provisions)+ Payroll tax consulting to ensure compliance with local payroll laws+ Social security consulting (application of International Totalization Agreements)+ Pension benefits & performance-based equity plan consulting, including tax projectionsASSIGNEE TAX COMPLIANCE+ Home & Host Country income tax return coordination and preparation for inbound and outbound international assignees+ Response to tax notices and taxpayer advocacy for tax audits from tax and/or social security authorities (Home & Host countries)+ Preparation of annual tax equalization, tax protection, hypothetical tax and/or tax reconciliation calculations+ Payroll implementation, including mandatory filing, reporting requirements and tax withholdings (monthly wage tax returns, monthly journal entries, payment instructions, etc.)ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION+ Entrance and exit meetings with employees in home & host countries prior to expatriation and repatriation,+ Application for special regulations (expat regimes, child allowance, certificates of coverage),+ Year-end compensation studies including: proper year-end tax gross-ups, foreign allowance and reimbursement reporting, proper per diem and expense reporting, hypothetical tax and housing norm taxable compensation reductions

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Mission Statement"To provide an educational forum and network of peers for relocation professionals from the Inter-mountain West to discuss trends, issues, practices and domestic/international relocation policies in a focused environment, where an exchange of ideas is encouraged to increase both personal and professional knowledge of the relocation, transfer, benefit and compensation industries."The IRC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1993 to provide a forum for information and ideas on employee relocation issues. We are affiliated with the national Worldwide ERC (Employee Relocation Council) accreditation.

The Utah Association of CPAs is a 501c(6) non-profit individual membership association for Certified Public Accountants. Our membership is comprised of approximately 4,200 CPAs and affiliate members, most of whom live in Utah, and serve public accounting, business and management, government, and education. The Southern Chapter largely includes CPAs in Utah County.

The Utah Association of CPAs is a 501c(6) non-profit individual membership association for Certified Public Accountants. Our membership is comprised of approximately 4,200 CPAs and affiliate members, most of whom live in Utah, and serve public accounting, business and management, government, and education. The Southern Chapter largely includes CPAs in Utah County.

The Utah Association of CPAs is a 501c(6) non-profit individual membership association for Certified Public Accountants. Our membership is comprised of approximately 4,200 CPAs and affiliate members, most of whom live in Utah, and serve public accounting, business and management, government, and education. The Southern Chapter largely includes CPAs in Utah County.

See description for Senior Tax Manager at Global Mobility Tax, LLP.

* Over three years experience in expatriate and foreign national tax compliance, tax equalization policy implementation/consulting, and management of international assignee populations of multi-national clients. * Familiar with the individual income tax issues and tax law including foreign national and expatriate issues, foreign tax compliance and the tax equalization process.* Access to global network of tax professionals who help compensation and benefit professionals create global compensation, benefit, and equity incentive programs that provide internal equity while remaining externally competitive.* Expertise in helping companies develop and optimize the design, delivery, risk management, and tax-effectiveness of reward programs for their global workforce.

I confirmed product orders with our partners in Japan. I served as translator/interpreter on some negotiations with regards to product sales and distribution to Japan.

• Conducted night audit procedures at Sundance Resorts in Sundance, Utah• Prepared computer generated lodging and revenue reports for end of day procedures

• Involved in translating/interpreting from Source Language to Target Language• Participated in a 21-day exercise in Sapporo, Japan to provide interpretation/translation services