CPE Catalog & Events
Cost of Capital: What it is and How to Use it
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Find your organization’s cost of debt Calculate the cost of equity Understanding your Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Interpret your cost of capital Properly use the cost of capital to make decisions Avoid common cost of capital mistakes
How-To Guide to Fraud Investigations
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Typical asset misappropriation schemes and how they are carried outRed flags of asset misappropriation schemesData analysis, including financial ratios that may identify irregularitiesAnalyzing financial statements for fraud investigationsIn-depth asset misappropriation case study
K2's 2024 Tech Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
AI and machine learning trends Quantum computing in finance Understanding the growing impact of blockchain and digital currencies in accounting Software and hardware innovations
K2's 2024 The ABCs of Automation With Microsoft's Power Platform
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of the Power Platform and its components Review examples of business processes that may benefit the most from using automation Discussion and demonstration of its low-code/no-code app development environment
2024 Financial & Tax Accounting for Partnerships & LLCs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Review of the Accounting Standards Codification and its application to partnerships and LLCs Review of the OCBOA/Special Purpose Frameworks and their application to partnerships and LLCs Review of the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities Integration of these financial reporting approaches with accounting for issues in the formation of partnerships and LLCs Financial accounting issues arising from changes in ownership of partnership and LLCs Financial vs. tax accounting for partnership/LLC capital accounts Review of Section 704(b) substantial economic effect rules and their relation to financial accounting The integration of financial accounting for partnerships/LLCs with the Form 1065 Financial accounting basis for ownership interests vs. tax accounting basis for ownership interests Deferred tax accounting for partnerships/LLCs Completion of the Form 1065 Schedule M-1 Financial accounting for the operations of a partnership/LLC
Business Consulting for CPAs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
What is Business Consulting? Identify the types of Management services your firm could offer. How to become the trusted advisor – identification of client’s needs? Learn how client expectations may create different performance and understanding levels for CPAs in business consulting engagements. Know what it takes to create a valuable outcome for the client. Understand the competitive advantages/disadvantages that your firm has versus non-CPA business consultants. Learn techniques to become a more effective consultant. Professional standards application
2024 Fiduciary & Tax Accounting Guide for Estates and Trusts
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Fundamentals of fiduciary accounting Uniform Principal and Income Act Discretionary Power to Adjust Allocations between principal and income Estates & Trusts tax bracket Form 1041 - Schedule I Filing requirements Section 645 Election Estimated taxes
Individual Income and Tax Compliance Annual Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $213
IRS administrative issues, compliance, and new forms U.S. Tax Court cases Legislative updates
K2's 2024 Paperless Office
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
The importance of “going paperless” Key technologies that facilitate a paperless office Advantages of going paperless Examples of leading document management systems and processes
2024 Analytical Procedures: Practical Applications and Standards
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Discussion of analytical procedures in audit and review engagements Practical examples and illustrations of analytical procedures The order of operations for accomplishing analytical procedures
Surgent's Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Achieving Success in a Worker Classification Audit
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The 20 common law factors in a worker classification audit that are used to distinguish an employee from an independent contractor How disgruntled independent contractors can use IRS Form 8919 against a former employer When and how to use §530 as a defense in worker classification audits What is "industry practice" for §530 purposes Common sense steps that will avoid the recharacterization of workers treated as independent contractors to employees The IRS’s Voluntary Classification Settlement Program — advantages and disadvantages
Surgent's The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Definitions of key terms under the FMLA, including covered employer, eligible employee, and serious health condition Timing and types of leave under the FMLA Calculating leave time under the FMLA Employer and employee notice requirements The definition of a “disability” under ADA An employer’s obligation to provide employees with a reasonable accommodation under the ADA Guidance on engaging in the interactive process Dos and don’ts of medical certifications The interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
Tax Elections: Beware of the Minefield 2024
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Tax elections for various entities Tax elections relevant for accounting matters Tax elections involving special items
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
K2's 2023 Excel Charting And Visualizations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the best types of visualizations to use in specific situations Creating compelling visualizations using Excel Adding interactivity to your Excel-based visualizations
Data Visualization and Mapping Tools for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:The new visually rich and post-literate worldBusiness case for data visualizationsFreely usable and stock imagery, animated GIFs, emojis, infographics, animations, logos, interactive images, word cloudsExcel Analytics Apps, Excel Dashboard Tips, PowerPoint TemplatesLocation Intelligence and Maps, sonification, synthetic media, leading software review portalsVideo-conferencing and live broadcasting, screen and webcam recording, online presentation platformsImage Editors, video apps, motion graphics and special effects, video creators, 3D design and simulation, data viz tutorials, design talent marketplacesMind maps, visual resumes, diagrams, charts, timelines, digital flipbooks, information dashboards
Surgent's Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in An Increasingly Complex Area
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Key concepts of trusts, including recent trends; best practices; jurisdiction; and ways to avoid pitfalls Decanting Federal estate tax exemption and remaining relevance of trusts Irrevocable life insurance trusts The role of family dynamics Choice of trustee and other fiduciaries State trust-friendly considerations Charitable trusts Delaware Statutory Trusts Powers of attorney Pet Trusts – the emerging necessities State, county, and local issues Portability QTIP issues Creditor considerations Potential IRA problems Problems with re-titling assets
Surgent's Getting Ready for Busy Season: Key Changes Every Tax Practitioner Should Know
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation A tour of the most recent changes starting from gross income and ending with alternative minimum tax (AMT) and selected credits including the latest IRS guidance on recent tax legislation Hot, hidden, or miscellaneous developments affecting the upcoming tax season Review of new laws and changes in old forms to provide a familiarity for the upcoming tax season Key new tax and practice developments and how they impact the current-year tax forms for individuals
2024 Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Leadership Recognition Total Rewards Employee Engagement
Transition from SSAE 16 to SSAE 18
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $45
SSAE 18 Intent Impact of Change Subservice Organization Modifications of SSAE 18 Monitoring Risk Assessment Complimentary Controls Evidence