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ACPEN: Leveraging Analytical Procedures to the Fullest on Audits - Case Studies in Strengthening Audit Evidence
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
How well-designed analytic procedures enhance audit quality Elements of strong analytic procedures Selecting the proper analytic, and altering the strength for the intended purpose Evaluating the data used in generating expectations Improving documentation, including evaluating sufficiency and appropriateness of the audit evidence obtained
ACPEN: Partnership/LLC Taxation: Understanding Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Discussion of the impact of the Section 199A flow-through entities deduction on partnerships and their partners The meaning of a "tax basis capital account" - how do the financial accounting and tax capital accounts differ from one another How to determine a partner's share of the partnership's liabilities Distinguishing "recourse" loans from "nonrecourse" loans What are "qualified nonrecourse financing" & loans and how they affect partners Section 704 "built-in gain or loss" & ules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reporting Section 465 "at risk" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reporting
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Various types of penalties: Accuracy related, fraud, understatement of valuation, reporting requirement, failure to pay, and pay or deposit penaltiesRules on waiver of penalties and interestsVarious forms and procedures for requesting reliefFirst Time Abatement: Requirements and proceduresHow an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatementProcedures for requesting refund of paid penaltiesAvailable administrative options
Microsoft Teams for CPAs: Unlocking Its Full Potential
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices for organizing your teams and channelsUnderstanding the role of Teams and SharePoint integrationUsing Teams to communicate and collaborate externally with clientsTips and tricks for managing conversations in TeamsLeveraging Microsoft Copilot AI in Teams
ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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
Forensic Accounting: Finding Hidden Treasure in Tax Returns
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The rules of IRS disclosure of tax informationUnderstanding the role of IRS transcriptsInterpreting the actions of the IRS in transcriptsFOIA requestsAnalyzing tax information and returns for financial leads
Ethics: How to Give and Receive Criticism the Right Way
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Entertaining lecture by a professional presenter, illustrated with relevant video clips and photographs, to cover the main points of the webinarWriting exercises, so you can see how these lessons apply to your own CPA practice and personal lifeTrue stories about CPAs and other leaders to show what can happen when apologies and criticism are done right, and the pitfalls of doing them the wrong way
ACPEN: K2’s Getting Control Of Your OneDrive Account
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Comparing OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint OnlineManaging documents stored in OneDrive Using OneDrive as a collaboration tool Integrating OneDrive with other applications and services
ACPEN: Wired Differently - An Introduction to Neurodivergence
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Neurodivergence Diversity Inclusion
Corporate Storytelling in Financial Reporting
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Purpose of Management Commentary (IFRS): Understanding the foundational objectivesPurpose of MD&A (AAP): SEC-mandated narrative disclosure requirementsHistorical Context: Past and present frameworks and the limitationsRecent Revisions: Key enhancements and ESG integrationPractical Examples: Real-world applications and improvementsConvergence & Guidance: Frameworks, comparisons, and implementation
ACPEN: Productivity Hacks for Working Remote
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Virtual Work Remote Work Telecommuting Flexible Work Options
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accountants and Finance Professionals are Leading the Way - Part 1 Building Organizational Resilie
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1.4 Credits
Member Price: $39
Risks Accounting Finance Economy Information Technology Data Governance
ACPEN: Common Deficiencies in Employee Benefit Plans
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
EBP Auditing Yellowbook
Best Practices: Conducting Meaningful Walkthroughs
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of audit procedures.Documentation requirements.Real world examples of red flags that may arise.
Surgent's New and Expanded Tax Benefits Associated with Section 1202 – Qualified Small Business Stock
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
The graduated holding periods and the related graduated capital gain exclusions Raising the per-issuer gain exclusion cap to $15 million Raising the corporate-level aggregate gross asset threshold to $75 million Qualifications for a corporation to issue Section 1202 stock Using multiple non-grantor trusts to unlock the $15 million exclusion cap The 10% test associated with non-operating real estate and investment securities The 50% working capital test The 80% test relative to an active qualified trade or business QSBS attestation letter Excluded businesses Permissible businesses, including manufacturing, retailing, technology, and wholesaling How Section 1202 applies in the context of a transfer to other taxpayers
Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developments
ACPEN: Shorten Month-End - Closing Best Practices
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Trends in financial statement closings including the Quick Close, Soft Close and Virtual Close Review and discuss information systems headaches that slow you down Work through examples of close cycle "time killers" and how to resolve them Get inventory and cost of sales under control Identify the improvement projects that will yield the biggest benefit
ACPEN: LLC's & S Corps -- A Comparative Analysis
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4.5 Credits
Member Price: $169
Comparative analysis of LLCs and S Corporations Entity formation, compliance, and operational structures Self-employment tax and its implications for LLCs and S Corporations Form 2553 preparation and relief for late filings Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3: analysis and application S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures Corporate governance and formalities for both entity types Shareholder stock and debt basis for S Corporations Forms 1120S, 1065, and related schedules (K-1, K-2, K-3) Officer reasonable compensation and general partner guaranteed payments Audit strategies, estate planning, and business continuation planning
ACPEN: S Corporations: Tax Compliance, Elections, and Best Practices
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Subchapter S status election and compliance requirements Relief for late Form 2553 filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19 Comparison of Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3 I.R.C. §1361 and §1362 analysis for S Corporation elections Corporate governance and formalities compliance Shareholder stock and debt basis rules Built-in capital gains and other aspects of Form 1120S Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3 preparation and reporting requirements Officer reasonable compensation: requirements, advisory strategies, and audit defenses S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures
Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Getting started with Microsoft CopilotTour of the Copilot app and how to use itVariety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxProtecting your data privacy in Microsoft CopilotAdvanced Microsoft Copilot features reviewIntegration with Microsoft 365 apps