CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Progressive Discipline and Termination
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Defining progressive discipline, including typical steps in any progressive discipline process The importance of a fair disciplinary process When and how progressive discipline should be used, including using progressive discipline in the lead-up to termination Documentation best practices Limitations on at-will employment, including contracts and laws regarding discrimination and retaliation Avoiding key risks in the termination process Best practices for legally compliant termination procedures
Capitalized Costs & Depreciation - Tax Staff Essentials
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Webinar
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $261
Tax basis of property acquisitions Initial basis of property acquired in an exchange transaction Materials, supplies, repairs, and improvements Accounting method changes Depreciation: MACRS, Section 179, and bonus Intangible assets and amortization Organization and start-up costs
Partnership & LLC (Form 1065) - Formation to Liquidation
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the partnership tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes Overview of different forms of business entities including the check-the-box regulations Formation issues including the mandatory allocation of the §704(c) pre-contribution gain or losses back to the contributing partner/member Schedule K and K-1 – separately stated versus non-separately stated income and expense items Detailed Schedule K-1 reporting including the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction and 3.8% net investment income tax Calculating the tax and §704(b) book capital accounts Substantial economic effect requirement to have special allocations to the partners/members Allocation of recourse & non-recourse debt on K-1s Guaranteed payment issues and tax treatment of fringe benefits Self-employment tax issues and pitfalls Tax treatment of distributions – cash versus non-cash & liquidating versus non-liquidating Sales and liquidations (redemptions) of partnership interests §754 optional basis adjustments and mandatory adjustments
Partnership Preparation, Basis Calculations & Distributions - Form 1065 Schedule K & K-1 Analysis
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the partnership tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes Review the Form 1065 to learn how income statement items get reported on the partnership/LLC tax return (i.e., page 1 versus Schedule K) and flow-thru to the partner/members on Schedule K-1 Analyze the Schedule K-1 line-by-line and discuss where the items get reported on the individual’s Federal income tax return and how the items affect the partner/member’s outside basis Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to partners/members needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations Formation issues including the mandatory allocation of the §704(c) pre-contribution gain or losses back to the contributing partner/member Calculating the tax and §704(b) book capital accounts Reporting recourse and non-recourse debt on the Schedule K-1Tax ramifications and reporting of cash and non-cash distributions including disproportionate distributions of “hot assets” Overview of the §754 election for optional basis adjustments triggering §743 (transfer of interests) and §734 (distributions)
Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Detailed coverage of any new legislation affecting basis computations and distributions and changes to the schedule K-1s (including the NEW Form 7203 – S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations) Line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s to determine how the items affect a S shareholder’s stock and debt basis and a partner/member’s outside basis and where the items get reported on Federal individual income tax return The three loss and deduction limitations on the owner’s individual income tax return (i.e. basis, at-risk and other Form 1040 limitations) How cash or non-cash distributions affect the basis calculations and whether or not they are taxable to the owners Compare the tax treatment of the sale of a shareholder’s stock in a S corporation and a partner’s interest in a partnership What constitutes debt basis for a S corporation shareholder under the final regulations The tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corporation shareholders and on open account debt How recourse and non-recourse debt effect a partner or member’s basis calculations and amount at-risk
Hands-On Tax Return Workshop - S Corporations (Form 1120S)
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the S corporation income tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative Schedule K analysis– determine if income statement items are separately (i.e. schedule K) or non-separately stated income and expense items Discuss how schedule K items get allocated to shareholders on their schedule K-1s Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to shareholders needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations Talk about the unreasonably low officer compensation issues Learn the special tax treatment of fringe benefits paid to 2% shareholders and family members Schedule M-1 – calculate the reconciliation of income or loss per books with income or loss per income tax return Schedule M-2 – detailed step-by-step calculation of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts Basic overview of the tax treatment of distributions including when a S corporation has prior C corporation earnings and profits (E&P) Review the importance and basics of calculating a shareholder’s stock and debt basis Basic overview of the potential S corporation built in gains tax from the conversion of a C to S corporation
Reporting the Results of a Fraud Investigation
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Written reports and supporting documentationMethods of presenting evidence to help non-accountants understand the numbersEvaluating reports of opposing expertsResponding to a motion in limine or Daubert challenge as an expert witnessCommon lines of questioning for financial expertsPreparing for deposition and trialEffectively testifying at deposition and trial
Blockchain Technology: What Every CPA Should Know
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The specific topics that will be presented include:An explanation of what blockchain isReview of the nomenclature associated with blockchain technologyThorough review of the components of a blockchain applicationReview of current and potential applications for blockchain and its impact on commercePotential impact on the CPA profession in accounting and auditing
Selling to Target Accounts to Close More "A" Clients
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:List 6 characteristics to identify in your ideal target clientRecognize the 4 selfish interests that appeal to your ideal target clients
Not-For-Profit Organizations: QuickBooks 2024
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
QuickBooks Desktop Chart of Accounts and Setup Routine operations including receiving donations and membership dues along with expenses and reporting Reporting Governance policies and budgeting
Family Law Cash Flow and Business Valuation 2024
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Family Law Cash Flow Business Valuations
Understanding Form 5500 Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
What's changed on the 2022 returns? Forms 5500, 5500SF and 5500EZ Form 5500: nuances and schedules Reporting and disclosing compliance issues Reporting delinquent contributions Failure to file
What Every CPA Should Know About Fraud 2024
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
How is fraud detected? The role of external auditors in finding fraud Revenue recognition issues Corrupt management Data mining Physical and biometric controls
Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:2021/22 legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting various business entity taxpayersDetailed discussion of the partnership and S corporation Schedule K-1 changesBusiness income, deductions and creditsTravel expense reportingSection 199A update and business lossesDepreciation update: Section 179 and 168(k)S Corporation and partnership update
Deal Structure for Mergers and Acquisitions 2024
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Mechanics and timelines of M&A deals Structures of taxable asset acquisitions and stock acquisitions Triangular and reverse triangular mergers Structuring and pricing an acquisition Tax-free reorganizations Tax planning for divestitures Key sections of purchase and sale documents Case studies with schedules Tax return forms and elections to be aware of
Federal Tax Update: Business Comprehensive 2024
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Review of recent federal legislation and administrative rulings Review of recent modifications to tax forms Review of small business tax law and administrative update changes Review of retirement plan changes Overall review of tax practice and procedures
Internal and External Fraud: Understanding It and Working to Control It 2024
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Understanding why internal fraud occurs Fraudulent acts initiated by outside organizations Policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight fraud Steps that verify anti-fraud activities are working
Audit 405: Designing Internal Controls for Smaller Entities
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Evolution of internal control conceptsRevamped 2013 COSO Internal Control - Integrated FrameworkDesigning an adequate 'umbrella' of internal controls over financial reporting to prevent, or detect and correct, material misstatement due to fraud or errorSpecific internal control considerations and sample documentation for smaller entitiesAdditional responsibilities for the audits in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Government Auditing Standards and Single Audit Act requirements
Coaching & Counseling - Performance Management
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Setting and resetting performance expectations. On-the-spot counseling. Addressing erratic performance. Drafting and presenting performance appraisals.
Balancing Employee and Employer Rights
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Webinar
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $39
Customary management functions. Delegation of authority. Implementing changes in terms of employment. Fundamental duties owed to employer.