Welcome to BNA's online coverage of the 21st Annual American Payroll Association Congress, held in Las Vegas April 29-May 3!

This special home page is designed to augment your APA Congress experience--be it in person or via the Net. It also comes as an indicator of the effort we make at BNA to provide you the payroll information you need, when you need it, from the payroll professional's information source of record, BNA's Payroll Library. This commitment is reflected in all our products, and in our efforts to enrich the community of professionals we serve.

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APA Congress and Las Vegas

The last time APA Congress was held in Las Vegas (1999) BNA was there, providing exclusive online coverage. A special article included on this site covers everything from IRS to the toga party hosted by APA at Ceasars Palace. Who can forget the sight of APA's Executive Director, Dan Maddux, on the back of an elephant?

This year, we will again be providing a special glimpse into the general sessions and selected workshops covered by BNA editors. In addition, information on exhibit hall events also will be included, as well as photos of speakers, award winners, and other Congress information. To get a flavor of what to expect with this year's Web coverage, check out what we did in the past. Our coverage of the 2002 APA Congress on the Web is at http://www.bna.com/payroll/apa2002.

While nothing will take the place of your full attendance at the APA Congress, our coverage here is the next best thing to being there. This page will remain active for some time after the Congress, so you can "bookmark" it, and share with your friends a taste of what APA's Annual Congress is all about.

Sincerely,

Michael Baer, CPP
Managing Editor