CPE Catalog & Events
Personal Leadership Skills
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Leadership Personality Types Communication Memory
S Corporation (Form 1120S) - Formation to Liquidation
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes Requirements to make an S election (i.e., types and numbers of shareholders and second class of stock issues) Fixing late S corporation elections (i.e., Form 2553) S corporation formation (§351) and liquidation issues Revocation and termination of S corporations 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 Compensation issues including the tax treatment of fringe benefits Built in gains tax and other planning opportunities when converting a C to S corporation Preparation of the Schedule M-2 and the ordering rules for distributions out of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts Tax treatment of stock redemptions (sale or distribution?)
Beyond the Basics of SSARS and Nonattest Services: Are You Certain You Are in Compliance?
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Preventing malpractice claims related to nonattest accounting services Identifying and safeguarding independence threats when issuing attest reports Establishing an understanding with the client regarding non-audit services Defining the varying levels of responsibility for accountants performing non-audit services Performing compilations and reviews effectively and efficiently, including nature and extent of documentation considerations Practice performing analytical review procedures appropriately, including developing proper advance expectations for review engagements Properly considering going concern, subsequent events, and other disclosure matters Common issues related to peer reviews, including recurring reporting problems Applying financial analysis best practices to help your clients better interpret their financial results
2024 Fringe Benefit Planning - Today and Beyond
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Fringe Benefit Planning Fundamentals Strategies Tailored for Business Owners and Employees Navigating IRC §132 Fringe Benefit Option Cafeteria Plans Demystified Tax Management in Compensation Planning Understanding the Implications of Dependent Care and Educational Assistance Plans Implementing Flexible Spending Account Plans Effectively Design Features and Regulations of Group Term Life Insurance Plans Medical Savings Accounts Regulations Financing Options for Retiree Medical Benefits Health Care Benefits: Insured Plan vs. HMO Comparison ERISA Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRC Common Control RulesOverview of Age and Sex Discrimination Rules
Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers - Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit and Other Attest Engagements
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards Understanding the quality control standards and guidance related to a CPA firm’s responsibilities for its system of quality control Explain the importance of establishing, applying, and monitoring quality control policies and procedures related to audit documentation
IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for CPAs
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Top cloud security threats and how to protect against themData security best practices and how to implement themTypes of cloud services and how to choose a good vendorEffective password management and multi-factor authentication for accountsHome network and device security practices
Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Introduction to identifying and implementing the proper balance of internal controls Concepts, myths and facts of internal controls Risks vs controls Typical control types Understanding controls and why they fail Framework for controls identification
Addressing Conflicts of Interest and Errors on Tax Returns 2024
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
• Overview of the rules about discovering an error in a return either when rendering future preparation services or during representation in an administrative proceeding • Discussion of the duty to 'advise' clients concerning potential taxpayer penalties associated with discovering an error or omission • Discussion of the Circular 230 requirements when a conflict of interest exists in a client engagement • Circular 230 and the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility oversight and disciplinary authority
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - October 2024
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Revenue Recognition for Private Entities 2024
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
• Analysis of requirements for revenue recognition under ASC 606 • Discussion of the requirements for auditing revenue transactions • Analysis of internal control and fraud risk aspects • Identification of high-risk areas of revenue recognition • Suggested procedures for identified risks
2024 The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 - Line-by-Line
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Federal Form 706: Overview and Preparation Federal Form 709: Understanding and Compliance Portability in Estate Tax Planning Coordinating Issues for Decedent's Final Income Tax Return Postmortem Estate Planning Strategies Recent Legislative Changes: Impact on Estate and Gift Taxation Integrating Tax Planning into Client Services
Excel - Using PivotTables for Data Analysis
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The advantages of PivotTable for Data AnalysisStep-by-Step PivotTable creationCreating PivotCharts
Payroll Essentials: Payroll Returns Done Right
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Introduction to common payroll taxes and related payroll formsFiling out, reconciling, and filing payroll returnsDue dates and filing requirements
Making Culture A Competitive Advantage
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Talent Strategy Culture Employee Engagement Employee Retention Leadership Leadership Strategy
2024 Was It Fraud or Just Poor Audit Quality?
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1.6 Credits
Member Price: $59
Financial statement manipulation Ethics enforcement process Auditor conflicts of interest
GASB 96 -SBITA, GASB 94 P3, and GASB 87 Leases (Year 2)
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Requirements of GASB 96, GASB 94, and GASB 87 Implementation of GASB 96, 94 and 87
Dealing with Problem Employees: a 15 Step Action Plan for You and Them
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
How turnover is an issue. What are the common causes? How to develop a customized plan for each unique situation? How can we do a better job of preventing 'problem' employees? How to have an effective discussion to end the relationship. A fifteen-step action plan for you to use and for the employee.
Ethics: IRS Behavioral Insights for Accountants
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Behavioral insights (BI) PrimerHow and why BI are used by the IRSIRS and individual decision-makingIRS and environmental and design considerationsIRS and social normsIRS "top of mind" issues BI and Implementation of tax reform legislation BI and private debt collectionBI and online taxpayer accountsBI and taxpayer rights in "real" vs. "unreal" auditsBI and the tax-exempt approval processBI and passport renewal and revocationHow to use BI to more mindfully interact with the IRS to improve outcomes
Business Consulting for CPAs
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4.0 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