CPE Catalog & Events
Schedule K-1: What is it & What Do I Do with It?
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of Schedule K-1 for Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates/Trust Reporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040 Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Schedule K-1 integration Case studies highlighting real-world application of Schedule K-1 reporting Proposed changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021 and beyond Best practices for avoiding errors and ensuring compliance
Staff Retention Keep the Best People
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TBD
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Remote workforce Employee retention Staff turnover
K2's Paperless Office
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TBD
8.0 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
State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Frequently asked questions about income tax and sales tax nexus New developments Key factors in reviewing potential nexus consequences Nexus road trip to eight large states Tax impacts of remote work Free, multistate resources
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.
Forensic Accounting: Court Approved Methods of Proof
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of methods of proof in forensic accounting.The various types of methods of proof approved by the courts.The weakness and strengths of the methods of proof.The formulas in calculating methods of proof.Applying the formulas in various circumstances.
Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Pervasive best practices for effective communication Specific strategies for written materials Unique considerations for verbal presentations The importance of recursive revision Tips for success Pitfalls to avoid
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Defining Federal Income TaxesComputing federal income tax liabilityCalculating adjusted gross incomeDefining Qualifying ChildDetermining filing statusCalculating the Kiddie TaxStandard deductionTax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend incomeCash v. Accrual MethodFiling deadlines and obtaining extensions
Surgent's Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Quality management standards SAS 146, SSARS No. 26, and SSAE 23 Risk assessment, which forms the basis of the SQM Monitoring and evaluating the SQM
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
• 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
Leading and Managing the Accounting Department
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Accounting Leadership Management
Leadershift Ethics: Things Must Change!
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The litmus test for all of your decisions and actionsEthical principles when managing through changePressures that threaten ethical change managementCase studies of what can go sideways when ethics are not part of every stage of changeWinning strategies for ethical self-regulation
GASB 96 -SBITA, GASB 94 P3, and GASB 87 Leases (Year 2)
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Requirements of GASB 96, GASB 94, and GASB 87 Implementation of GASB 96, 94 and 87
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Cost-volume-profit analysis, including target profit and break-even calculations Variable costing Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Capital budgeting considerations Overview of Excel capabilities for supporting managerial analysis
Drive Results with Metrics
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Performance Metrics Budgets
Mastering Partnership Basis: Inside and Outside Basis
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the use of both "inside" and "outside” basis determination.How to calculate tax basis capital accounts, including when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property.Clarify the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basis.Explanation of how basis is impacted distributions and by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest.Comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process.
Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Leadership foundations Leading downward Leading upward Practical leadership tools
K2's Improving Productivity With Microsoft 365/Office 365 Cloud Applications
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
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
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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TBD
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