Nov. 2, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- DEXTER, Mich., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters announced today the kick-off of the 29th annual Thomson Reuters Users' Conference for Professional Tax and Accounting Firms - the longest running professional conference of its kind - with more than 800 participants. Attendees will earn more than 13,000 cumulative hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and choose from more than 70 workshops that cover hands-on software training, product overviews, and sessions on specialized topics for accountants and tax professionals.

"Over the past three decades, our Users' Conference has evolved into a mainstay event, attracting accountants and tax professionals from around the country," said Jon Baron, president of Professional Software & Services for the Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters. "Our primary objective is to help our users be more efficient, to better serve their clients. This is a chance for the best in our profession to share their knowledge and experience with colleagues."

The workshops offer a wealth of information on product and system functionality, and a vision on how to apply process innovations in their firms to increase efficiencies. Some of the topics covered will be:

--  Technology trends that are shaping the profession
--  Next generation, end-to-end workflow products that leverage the web,
including: Virtual Client Office, Accounting CS, and more
--  New product development supporting the iPhone, BlackBerry®, and other
mobile devices, including  mobile apps designed to connect accountants
to their practices
--  Changes in client communication channels in the profession including
social media

--  Updates on the latest regulatory and compliance issues

The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters is celebrating 11 years of delivering web-hosted software and services, supporting 125,000 online users and delivering its overall software product line to more than 40,000 accounting firms.

The conference also offers popular and informative roundtable discussions as well as dynamic keynote presentations, including:

--  Jon Baron - Kickoff Keynote Address: a leading visionary in the
accounting profession, Mr. Baron will discuss the need for accountants
to embrace change, capitalize on the new communication and collaboration
trends in the profession, leverage the use of mobile computing tools,
and drive greater efficiency built on technology innovations.
--  Barry R. Schimel, president, BizActions, L.L.C.: In "How to be a hero to
your clients," Mr. Schimel details ways to coach clients through
economic volatility. Learn strategies and ideas that will cement your
client relationships for a lifetime.

--  John Cassis, motivational speaker: In "Humor, motivation, and mental
toughness," Mr. Cassis uses his diverse background to help audiences see
life and business from a new perspective and increase mental toughness
with a positive attitude.

The Users' Conference runs from November 4-7, 2009, in Orlando, Florida. For more information on the conference, please visit our website at CS.ThomsonReuters.com/UC.

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The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters is the leading provider of technology and information solutions, as well as integrated tax compliance software and services to accounting, tax and corporate finance professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms and government. Tax & Accounting includes the Professional Software & Services, Corporate Software & Services, and Research & Guidance business groups.

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