CPE Catalog & Events
Achieving Balance in Work and Life - Part 1
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling
2024 Accounting & Auditing Update
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Leases Accounting Standards Tax Disclosures Quality Management Group Audits
KPI Bootcamp for Small Businesses
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5.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Why measure things? The ROKS Express method Goals check - identifying your business objectives and Key Results Selecting your KPI candidates using the KPI Definition Manual Shortlisting - Picking the very best KPIs from your KPI Candidates Tuning your KPI definitions Going Live
Federal Tax Update - C & S Corporations, Partnerships & LLCs (Forms 1120, 1120S & 1065)
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Discuss the most recent business income tax legislation passed to date Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) business interest deduction limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses Brush up on issues related to compensation, distributions, liquidations, self-employment taxes and retirement plan Look at any changes to the Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065 and other related schedules and forms
ACPEN Signature 2024: Financial Statement Preparation: Compilation and Review Update
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Ethics Update Preparation Engagements Compilation Engagements Review Engagements Hot GAAP Topics New Quality Management Standards
ACPEN Signature 2024: Partnership & LLCs Tax Update
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
IRS audits Allocations and Basis Proper reporting Valuation of closely held business interests
Business Federal Tax Update - Navigating the Current Tax Landscape
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Thorough exploration of essential IRC Sections pertinent to business income taxation. Comprehensive assessment of recent changes and updates in business taxation. Examination of business changes arising from significant legislative updates. Analysis of pertinent tax code sections, including Section 199A. Addressing tax considerations for various business schedules (C, F, and E). Navigating partnership, corporation, and LLC taxation issues. Unpacking the complexities of COVID-19-related subsidies and their tax implications. Interaction of Code Section 461(l) with Section 382 and carryover rules. Understanding defaulted loans, bankruptcy implications, and their tax treatment. Grasping the impact of the CARES, HEROES, and HEALS acts on business income taxation. Special rules governing the business use of a home. Reporting requirements for converting personal use property to business use.
Surgent's Forms 1120-S and 1065 Return Review Boot Camp for New and Experienced Reviewers
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $279
Reviews of portions of error-prone “staff-prepared” Forms 1120-S and 1065 from client-provided information Be aware of legislative changes How to reduce input errors. When and how to rely on third-party data import software What are common errors preparers make and what are the areas generating malpractice claims? Initial administrative groundwork The importance of Schedule M-1. Learn how various schedules are related and learn how to self-review Overview of new Schedules K-2 and K-3 Don’t fall prey to reporting oddities When can seemingly separately stated Schedule K items actually be trade or business items to report on Forms 1120-S or 1065? Form 1120-S – What exactly is terminating S elections today? How do I recognize a second class of stock? Maintaining shareholder basis schedules; beware of final IRS regulations regarding “open debt”; the default method of calculating basis versus the election under §1367; can an S corporation distribute earnings and profits from C corporation years? Form 1065 – New tax reporting requirement for partners’ capital balances Why use §704(b) to maintain capital accounts; §704(c) regulations for preventing the shifting of tax consequences among partners or members; allocating recourse, nonrecourse, and qualified nonrecourse debt; a review of §754 step-up in basis rules Discussion of more complex transactions included in corporate structures Multiple checklists of efficient procedures to identify potential issues on an 1120-S or 1065 tax return
World-Class Cost Accounting: A Practical Application - 8 Hour Version
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8.0 Credits
Beginning and intermediate cost principles automatically included Covers manufacturing materials, labor, period mfg inefficiencies How to efficiently trace the above costs to products Substantially reduce manufacturing overhead allocation by 60% or more ABC analysis is embedded in the MFG cost system without the need for a separate ABC implementation project Covers fixed and variable MGH overhead of the production department Covers MFG overhead of the manufacturing support departments Identifying certain MFG overhead costs as variable that typically are classified as fixed
360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Starting a Fraud Investigation
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Assembling the fraud investigation teamManaging and supervising staffObtaining and managing evidenceBackground checksPublic records searchesDigital data analysisInterviewing techniques
Be the Sun, Not the Salt, featuring Harry Cohen and John Daly
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
What is the Heliotropic Effect? Be the Six Sun Pearls. Today is a good day to do good Be the bright spot in the room Be your own sun Do the next right thing Pet peeves bite Knowing isn't doing
K2's 2024 Consumer Electronics Show 2024 - Navigating The Future Of Technology
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Smart Home Innovations: Discover the latest advancements in home automation and IoT devices Wearable Technology Trends: Explore the future of health, fitness, and personal tech wearables Augmented and Virtual Reality: Delve into immersive experiences and their impact on entertainment, education, and business Sustainable Technology Solutions: Uncover new developments in eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Procurement Function
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance Procurement
Audit 303: Internal Controls - Required Communications
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The required communication of internal control matters noted on an auditEvaluating the severity of identified deficiencies, including consideration of qualitative considerationsImportance of placing a priority on being a value-added business advisorAnticipating and preventing internal control issues related to reliable financial reporting, operational efficiency or complianceComponents of a well-written internal control commentBetter writing tips and techniques
CFO Series: Bridging the Gap with Marketing Mgt: the Four Ps
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:What is the function of Marketing?Creating demand, building reputation.Inform and educate customers and potential customers.Marketing plansWhat must be in a top-quality plan?Coordination with strategy and financial ability.Products and servicesWhy do customers buy, or not buy, your offerings?Core products, actual products, augmented products?PricePricing is market driven, not cost driven!Cost leaders vs differentiators?When to increase price when to reduce price?Place or channelsEffective and efficient channels?Alternative channels?PromotionPromotion alternatives and cost effectiveness.Coordinating the 4Ps to gain maximum results.
Keys of SOC Reports - Following SSAE 18 Requirements
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Move from SAS 70 and SSAE 16 to SSAE 18 Types of Service Organizations SOC 1 Engagements Control Objectives Reporting SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reporting SOC 3 Reports Preparing for SOC Engagement SOC Comparisons
K2's Ethics And Technology
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
• 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
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
ABC Trust Planning and the Portable Exclusion 2024
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
• The interplay of the estate, gift, generation-skipping, and income taxes • Claiming and protecting the portable exclusion • Marital deduction planning: rules for and reasons to use Survivor's and QTIP trusts • "B" (Bypass) trusts • "A" (Survivor's)/"C" (QTIP) trusts planning • What planners should tell their wealthy clients after the issuance of the Clawback Regulations