CPE Catalog & Events
Annual Update for CFOs, Controllers and Finance Managers: Driving Business Value
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
Economic trends and their effect on business, Ways to drive operational efficiency, Leveraging technology in finance, Cash management and working capital, Effective talent management, Sustainability and corporate responsibility
K2’s Mastering Advanced Excel Functions
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Powerful new functions and features in Excel, such as XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays• How to use “legacy” features and functions such as AGGREGATE• Creating effective forecasts in Excel
Steps to Stop External Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
This session is taught via the use of case studies adapted from real world examples. These studies are designed to show participants ways to identify external fraud risk scenarios and methods to reduce this risk. The topics discussed in this session include: Types of external fraud. Considerations as organizations work to reduce fraud risk. External fraud and known parties/External fraud unknown perpetrators.
K2’s Implementing Internal Controls In QuickBooks Environments
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Critical risks in QuickBooks environments• Internal control options that can mitigate risk to prudently acceptable levels• Enabling alternative control measures to improve internal controls in QuickBooks environments
K2’s Improving Productivity With Microsoft 365/Office 365 Cloud Applications
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Understanding the Cloud-based options available in a Microsoft 365/Office 365 environment• How to use tools such as Teams, Planner, and Power Automate• Storing data in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
K2’s Working Remotely - The New Normal
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Key technologies that facilitate remote work options• Cybersecurity issues impacting remote work environments• How to communicate and collaborate when working remotely
Interpreting the New Revenue Recognition Standard: What All CPAs Need to Know
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
5-step process for recognizing revenue
Preparation, Compilation, and Review Engagements: Update and Review
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
Overview of preparation, compilation, and review guidance, Accounting and reporting issues, Current practice issues, Common deficiencies in peer reviews, Current and future standard setting projects
Top Business Tax Planning Strategies WEBCAST
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
Complying with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. The current status of the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program. Using the newly expanded access to business tax accounts for partners and shareholders of S corporations IRS guidance allowing car dealers to provide electric vehicle tax rebates upfront to qualified auto buyers. Monetizing energy credits. Amortization of research and experimental expenditures. Dealing with the taxpayer loss in the Tax Court in Soroban Capital Partners requiring managers to pay self-employment tax on certain payments to limited partners. Contributions to Roth "catch-up" plans. Roth contributions to a SEP and Simple IRA. Employer matching contributions to a Roth account. Section 179 and bonus depreciation. Roth 401(k) contributions no longer subject to RMDs during the owner's lifetime.
Audits of 401(k) Plans: New Developments and Critical Issues WEBCAST
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $280
Proper planning of benefit plan audit engagements and developing audit strategy while improving overall efficiency. Common pitfalls in planning and detailed audit procedures. Changes affecting 401(k) plans, including recently issued SASs. Common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections.
Combating Internal Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
This session is taught via the use of case studies adapted from real world examples. These studies are designed to show participants some of the negative effects of the rampant fraud taking place in the business world today. The topics discussed in this session include: Understanding why internal fraud occurs. Policies, procedures, and control measures designed to fight fraud.
Limited Liability Companies: Losses, Liquidations, Terminations, Continuations, and Sales WEBCAST
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
When are distributions taxable? Miscellaneous issues, including the critical difference between Schedule 736(a) and Schedule 736(b) payments. Sales of an LLC interest -- holding period and hot asset issues.
CFO - Minding the GAAP
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $270
Deciphering Balance Sheet Accounting Issues This seminar will explore multiple balance sheet accounting issues-both on the books and off-that impact stakeholders and organizational value. Through practical analysis and case discussions, we will highlight essential tools for understanding the balance sheet, ensuring it is exemplary and grasping the key drivers of accounting issues. Lease or Buy, Debt or Equity: The Financing Decision, Theory and Practice Is there an ideal financing mix that we should aim to achieve? What does financial theory recommend? What are the hidden costs of our financing decisions? Should we lease or buy an asset, and how do we analyze this decision? How can we handle financial distress? These crucial topics will be addressed, blending theory and practice to help solve these dilemmas. If you're involved in financing your organization, this seminar is essential. Dealing with Ever Changing Accounting Standards and Other Demands GAAP is changing rapidly, posing challenges for leaders who must adapt to new accounting standards while steering their organizations toward sustainable growth. This seminar will equip finance professionals with essential skills and insights to navigate accounting changes and improve planning. Staying current is crucial; those who do not will risk being replaced. SALT for CFOs: What You Don't Know and Should KnowThe changes to state and local taxation (SALT) are significant. New methods are continuously being introduced to raise taxes, as states strive to increase their revenue. How have the regulations changed, and what tools are useful for compliance? Many organizations may not fully comply with SALT regulations, which pose real risks. Leaders should be aware of these compliance risks and explore ways to minimize them to avoid penalties.
Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
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 S Corporation, Partnership, and LLC Tax Update WEBCAST
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation. A review of like-kind exchange transactions under section 1031. Guidance on the impact of recent legislation on S corporations and partnership entities. Form 1099-K reporting requirements. Thinking beyond section 163(j) - Interest Allocation Rules, Original Issue Discount, Applicable High Yield Discount Obligations, Convertible Corporate Debt Instruments, and Debt-Financed Distributions. Bonus depreciation. Section 174 Research and Experimental Expenditures. FinCEN reporting requirements. A review of the key cases, rulings, and tax law changes affecting S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships.
K2’s Ethics And Technology
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Understanding the differences between ethics, morals, and laws• Key technology issues that can impact ethical behavior in businesses• Examples of potential ethical conflicts precipitated by modern technologies
K2’s Top PDF Features You Should Know
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Best practices for creating, editing, and managing PDFs• The process for creating and distributing PDF forms• Integrating PDFs with other applications• Securing your PDFs
K2’s Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence And Automation Tools
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $180
• Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings• Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues• Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier
Estate Planning for 2025 and Beyond
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $280
Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices. Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies in 202 5and beyond. Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency. Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks. Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non-traditional relationships. Utilization of sophisticated tools such as trusts, family partnerships, and charitable vehicles in estate planning. Exploration of international estate planning considerations and cross-border implications. Embracing sustainable and socially responsible practices in estate planning. Strategies for philanthropy and legacy planning within the estate planning framework.
Small Business Retirement Plans: Picking the Right Plan for Your Client
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
Which clients are best suited for each of the following plans: SEP-IRA's - Which clients are best suited for each of the following plans: SIMPLE IRA's, 401(k)'s, Traditional and Roth IRA's, Defined benefit plans. How will SEP Roth and SIMPLE Roth contributions work under the SECURE Act 2.0? What are the payroll tax consequences of choosing each type of plan. Which plans provide the greatest flexibility? Which plan can provide the quickest accumulation of retirement savings?