CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Mastering Basis Issues for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Applicable coverage of any basis considerations within any recent tax legislation enacted before the presentation Discuss new pass-through basis calculations required as attachments to certain individual returns Excess business losses and NOLs Tax Basis Capital Account Reporting Requirements How §179 limitations affect basis and how the “tax-benefit” rule is applied S corporations: Beware of final IRS regulations regarding “open debt” of S corporations; understand the effect of stock basis and debt basis and IRS’s recent focus on “at-risk basis” for shareholders; recognize how AAA applies or does not apply to certain S corporations; learn to apply the complex ordering rules and special elections that can have a big tax result; become aware of when you can have a taxable dividend in an S corporation; understand distributions of cash and property and post-termination transition rules, and temporary post-termination rules for eligible corporations LLCs and partnerships: Learn the detailed rules of §704 for preventing the shifting of tax consequences among partners or members; determine how to calculate basis under both §704 and for “at-risk” under §465; recognize how recourse, nonrecourse, and qualified nonrecourse debt can create significantly different tax results; review §754 step-up in basis rules; and learn how legislation cleans up the basis treatment of charitable contributions and foreign taxes paid
Surgent's Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The evolving landscape of client expectations in the accounting profession Building strong and lasting client relationships through effective communication, empathy, and proactive service Implementing efficient client onboarding and engagement processes Leveraging technology to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and deliver personalized service Effectively resolving client concerns and complaints Utilizing client feedback to continually improve your practice
Surgent's Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Elements of inventory cost and full-absorption costing Valuation methodologies, including LIFO, FIFO, weighted average, and specific identification Obsolescence reserves LIFO accounting Differences between book and tax cost capitalization and related income tax accounting Retail inventory valuation methodology Physical inventory observation approaches Accounting issues related to consigned inventory Other challenging issues related to inventory accounting
Surgent's Mastering the Excel Lookup Functions
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
A review of the various lookup functions, beyond VLOOKUP Which lookup works best for your situation? How to apply the many lookup functions Advanced lookup techniques like nested lookups, approximate matching, and handling errors effectively An in-depth review of the following functions: VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, MATCH / INDEX, XMATCH, INDIRECT, FILTER, SORT/SORTBY, UNIQUE An overview of some newer functions
Surgent's Mastering the Offer in Compromise: Strategies for Preparation and Negotiation
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Introduction to the OIC program Types of OICs Eligibility criteria Financial analysis Offer amount calculation Preparing Forms 656 and 433-A(OIC)/433-B(OIC) Supporting documentation and strategy OIC submission and IRS review process Appeals and negotiation techniques Best practices and common pitfalls Real-world scenarios and case studies
Surgent's Max the Tax: Client Retention
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Importance of client retention Understanding client needs and expectations through client satisfaction surveys and analyzing client feedback Developing effective client retention strategies Fostering client loyalty Handling client complaints and issues through effective complaint resolution
Surgent's Max the Tax: Common Deductions
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Home office deduction Alimony payments Charitable contributions Medical expense deduction Home mortgage interest deduction State and local income tax (SALT) deduction Gambling winnings and losses
Surgent's Max the Tax: Crowdfunding
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
How crowdfunding works The different types of crowdfunding programs Strategies for building a crowdfunding campaign
Surgent's Max the Tax: Crypto Craze
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Introduction to cryptocurrency and key terms Chronology of cryptocurrency Virtual currency taxation Information on any updated guidance
Surgent's Max the Tax: Entity Selection
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Choice of entity decisions Client consultation questions regarding entity selection
Surgent's Max the Tax: Equity Compensation
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Stock grants, including Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Performance Share Units (PSUs) Stock options and rights, including Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs), Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), and phantom awards Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) Equity awards and partnerships / S corporations
Surgent's Max the Tax: Metaverse
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Why accounting and other professionals should use the metaverse Where accountants and other professionals can find their space in the metaverse How the metaverse is changing the way we work
Surgent's Max the Tax: Schedule C
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Tips and tricks to prepare the Schedule C Income and expenses Tax invoice preparation Legal invoice Entertainment invoice Education invoice
Surgent's Max the Tax: Schedule E
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Business development Types of properties Rental property use Rental expenses Deductible expenses Repairs and maintenance Capitalization of expenses Depreciation Accounting methods Treatment of security deposits
Surgent's Max the Tax: Section 754
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
How and why a partnership makes a 754 election The effect of the 754 election when an interest in a partnership is sold or inherited How the 754 election applies when a partnership makes a distribution of property to one or more of its partners How to make the 754 basis adjustment
Surgent's Max the Tax: Tax Impacts on Exit Planning
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Discussion of capital gain planning Transaction analysis and reporting Elements of a tax-free reorganization Overview of non-federal taxes: state tax implications, estate taxes, gift taxes, generation-skipping taxes, and property taxes
Surgent's Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Comprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Retirement benefits: What the amount of benefits is in various circumstances Spousal benefits: Should a spouse return to work? What benefits does a spouse have, and when and how do they relate to benefits decisions by the client? Claiming Social Security: Advantages and disadvantages at ages 62, full retirement age, and 70 Planning: What clients approaching retirement age should consider now with respect to benefits for them, their spouses, and their children Coordinating benefits: Should you take Social Security first and higher-balance IRA distributions later, or take IRA balances first and enhanced Social Security benefits later?
Surgent's Multistate Income Tax Issues
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Emerging sales tax topics: Elimination of the physical presence standard in determining nexus (Wayfair case); economic nexus for remote sellers; assisting remote sellers in determining a plan of action in states that enforce economic nexus Emerging compliance issues in the new sales tax economy Income Tax (and other forms of tax): Economic nexus (taxation without physical presence) Will states shift away from income tax and increase reliance on sales tax after Wayfair? Treatment of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by the states: presence of intangible property; is P.L. 86-272 still valid? When to consider voluntary compliance even though the laws do not dictate a sales tax responsibility
Surgent's Multistate Tax Update
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The domicile dilemma: Issues for individuals with homes in multiple states; traveling employees; where to withhold? Emerging sales tax topics: Elimination of the physical presence standard in determining nexus (Wayfair case); economic nexus for remote sellers; assisting remote sellers in determining a plan of action in states that enforce economic nexus Emerging compliance issues in the new sales tax economy Income Tax (and other forms of tax): Economic nexus (taxation without physical presence) Will states shift away from income tax and increase reliance on sales tax after Wayfair? Treatment of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by the states: Attributional and agency nexus; presence of intangible property; is P.L. 86-272 still valid? Income-tax apportionment issues: Prevalence of the single sales factor; determining the type of property being sold; sourcing of income from intangible property and services; sourcing of service income; Market Based versus Cost of Performance Pass-through problems: Nexus issues for interest owners Treatment of the 199A deduction for pass through entities by states: Withholding issues; sourcing of income; taxation at the entity level Practical considerations in dealing with multistate taxation: Dealing with state nexus questionnaires When to consider voluntary compliance: Responsibility of officers, members, partners, and shareholders; planning ideas and opportunities; updates on pending federal legislation relative to state tax
Surgent's Navigating AI Compliance: The EU AI Act for U.S. Finance and Accounting Leaders
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Introduction to the EU AI Act: background, objectives, global relevance, and extraterritorial scope Key provisions and risk classifications: prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk, and general-purpose AI systems; prohibited AI practices Compliance requirements for high-risk AI systems: technical documentation, data governance, and human oversight requirements; importance of risk management and transparency obligations Practical steps for U.S. professionals: strategies to align with EU compliance standards; anticipating future regulatory developments