CPE Catalog & Events
The Preparation of Form 706 - Line-by-Line
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Webinar
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of Form 706 and estate tax fundamentals Gross estate valuation and inclusion rules Deductions, credits, and tax computation Portability election and its implications Filing deadlines and procedural requirements Common issues and IRS audit triggers Legislative changes affecting estate taxation
K2's Working Remotely- The New Normal
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Webinar
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Key technologies that facilitate remote work options Cybersecurity issues impacting remote work environments How to communicate and collaborate when working remotely
Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (199A) - The Ins & Outs
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Webinar
10.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Detailed coverage of calculating the combined qualified business income amount (i.e., QBI component and REIT/PTP component) Determine what trade or businesses under §162 are eligible for the QBI deduction (i.e., rentals and specified service trades or businesses (SSTB)) Discuss how the 20% QBI deduction (i.e., QBI component) is subject to a wage/capital limitation and SSTB income is phased-out for taxpayers with taxable income above the inflation adjusted threshold amounts Walk through the simplified QBI Form 8995 (i.e., taxpayers below the TI threshold amounts) and detailed Form 8995-A and related schedules Determine what wages and unadjusted basis immediately after acquisition (UBIA) are for those subject to the wage and capital limitations Look at what the definition of QBI is and what items are effectively connected with that trade or business (i.e., self-employment tax, health insurance, retirement plans) Review the aggregation rules for the QBI computation and both the entity and individual level Walk through the reporting responsibilities of partnerships and S corporations to their owners on the Schedule K-1s Explain how the modifications to the net operating losses (NOLs) and §461(l) excess business loss limitations affect the QBI computation
ACPEN Signature 2025: The Risk of Fraud in State & Local Government
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Webinar
10.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Risk assessment Internal controls Forensic accounting Reporting mechanisms
Surgent's Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
New and expanded energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Preparation of various Form 1040 individual tax returns and schedules; provided answers include “filled-in” forms Coverage of Form 7203 Coverage of §199A qualified business income, its calculation, limitations, and examples Dividends and interest – Ordinary, return of capital, and capital gain distribution dividends; tax-exempt interest, original issue discount, etc. Security transactions – From Form 1099-B to Form 8949 to Schedule D, plus mutual fund sales and related basis issues Self-employed person issues Schedule C deductions including depreciation Sale and exchange of property – Understanding Form 4797 and depreciation recapture; capital gains A working understanding of passive losses – How to handle rental property and how the passive loss rules flow to the tax forms Itemized deductions – A thorough understanding of what’s deductible and what’s not Interest deductions – Limitations and timing problems Charitable contributions substituting for taxes, IRS says – No! Retirement contributions and education credits and deductions Tax computations – The Kiddie Tax, AMT, regular tax, tax credits Individual problems illustrated by form preparation for various items, with numerous “practice tips” Impact of recent legislation and forms changes on the 1040
A Guide to Sampling - Part 1
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing Yellowbook
CFO Series: SALT for CFOs: What You Don't Know & Should Know
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Why do local jurisdictions (e.g., states) need more tax revenue?The creative new methods to raise taxes:Including new taxes, rates, limits, exceptions, boundaries, etc.Exporting the tax burden.Employee vs independent contractors.Mobile workforce issues.The myriad, novel schemes to tax.Fees and licensing matters.Leading SALT software providers.Common implementation problems.States' expectations that technology makes compliance simple for the taxpayer.Do the costs of compliance outstrip the taxes due?Officer liability for taxes – it is a real thing!How variable is SALT taxation?Examples of the differences.Entity classification considerations in the SALT equation.Variability by state and each county within each state.The benefit/necessity of an annual review.Risk reduction strategies.
K2's Taking Another Look At Power BI
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Getting started with Power BI Creating effective visualizations in Power BI Publishing Power BI reports to dashboards Optimizing dashboards for viewing on mobile devices
The Preparation of Forms 706 and 709 - Understanding the Law
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Webinar
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Legal framework of estate and gift taxation IRS regulations and compliance requirements Portability, lifetime exemption, and tax minimization strategies Case law and IRS rulings affecting estate and gift tax planning Postmortem estate planning considerations Common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them Legislative updates and policy changes from the new administration
Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Financial Accounting 25-26
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Identifying the acquirer and the acquisition date Recognition and measurement issues on the acquisition date Intangible assets Deferred income taxes Stock options
Microsoft 365: Save More Time, Make More Money
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Appreciate the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your businessLearn best practices for harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 Design your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your businessUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely internally and externallyOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteManage your projects, large and small, with the Planner appDeploy the Stream app to document processes efficiently and effectively Bonus Content: Understand how to harness the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot
Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory contextIn-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc.Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysisKey challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome theseBest practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sectorFuture opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services
Employees Today and Tomorrow: The ROI on Your People?
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Dealing with people issues the right way Conflict management issues How to truly empower your employees? Organizational culture and how to be a part of positive change What are some the ‘other’ employee issues that go unsaid? What does work/life balance mean today?
Forensic Accounting: Finding Hidden Treasure in Tax Returns
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The rules of IRS disclosure of tax informationUnderstanding the role of IRS transcriptsInterpreting the actions of the IRS in transcriptsFOIA requestsAnalyzing tax information and returns for financial leads
Understanding the New Forms K-2 and K-3
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Introduction to Schedules K-2 and K-3Review the filing requirementsDiscuss the different parts of the schedules and what needs to be included
Mastering The Three Pillars of Cybersecurity: Team & Compliance
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Technology Cybersecurity
2025 Business Tax Credits
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Research & Development Tax Credit Work Opportunity Tax Credit COVID-19 Tax Credits Opportunity Zones GO-Biz Incentives Employment Training Panel
Leveraging Marketing Automation for Accounting Firm Growth
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Content - From generating content ideas to SEO research and creating content through its distribution we will look at tools to accomplish these goals efficiently and effectively.Lead Generation - Tools to determine the best offers and get them in front of the appropriate audiences.Lead Nurturing - Once you have a prospective client "raise their hand" virtually or physically, it is critical to design and implement campaigns and other tactics to keep them engaged and move them closer to being a client. We will cover this i-depth during the course.Sales - After you have a prospect ready to get to the next phase of the purchase journey, it is imperative to answer objections, explain the process of working with your firm and then close the sale. These tools will allow you to do this without an entire sales team!Onboarding - Once the prospect becomes a client leverage automation to make onboarding seamless, systematic and simple for your team.Referrals and Reviews - Instead of chasing clients for reviews or case studies, consider baking the ask right into your current or automated processes. This course will show you how!
Revenue Recognition - Determine the Transaction Price - Part 1
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Webinar
3.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revenue Recognition Accounting
A Working Parent's Guide to Prioritizing Mental Wellness
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Challenging Cultural Expectations and Managing Stress: Explore the impact of societal pressures and develop strategies to counter unrealistic expectations while managing stress effectively.Prioritizing Self-Care and Physical Well-Being: Learn the importance of self-care, including sleep, exercise, relaxation, and setting boundaries, as well as understanding the critical connection between physical and mental health.Seeking Support and Building Resilience: Recognize when to seek help -whether through therapy, friends, or family- and develop skills to build resilience, create flexible work arrangements, and identify when additional support, such as professional intervention, is needed.