CPE Catalog & Events
Minimizing Workplace Warfare
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Sources of Workplace Conflict Conflict Resolution Strategies Communication Skills and Active Listening Conflict Management Techniques
Powerful Public Speaking
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communications
Self-Rental Real Estate Passive Activity Rules
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469 Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1 Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2 Self-rental property and the Form 8582 (passive activity) Self-rental property and the flow-through entity grouping election Real-life situations illustrate the various possibilities and discuss the consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standards
Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 1: Why Complex Trusts are Complicated 25-26
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
How to Identify a Complex Trust and the Complications that Arise with Complex Trusts The Importance of Recognizing the Tier System used by Complex Trusts The Advantages and Requirements of the 65-day Rule Special Issues Related to the Charitable Contribution Deduction Use of a Checklist for Complex Trusts
K2's Advanced Topics In Power BI
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Creating formulas in Power BI with Data Analysis Expressions Adding Key Performance Indicators to your Power BI reports and dashboards Managing security in Power BI Publishing your reports and dashboards to Apps and Content Packs for easy sharing with other team members
K2's Top Ten Productivity Booster Apps In Microsoft 365
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Enhancing communication and collaboration: Shared Mailboxes, Groups, and Places Optimizing task and project management: Planner, Lists, and To Do Streamlining training and workflow automation: Stream, Viva Learning, Forms, Bookings, and Approvals
S Corporation Essentials: Stock & Loan Basis Reporting
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Basis of stock and debt Form 1040, Schedule E Shareholder basis of indebtedness Limitation of deduction of losses AAA and distributions
The Ethic of Self-Esteem For Women
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Self-Esteem: What is it?Belief systemsBenefits of High Self EsteemMinimizing traps of low Self EsteemComponents of High Self Esteem
Will Your Ethics Be Burned by Burnout?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Explore the effects of crisis and burnout on ethical decision-makingDefine the stressors, pressures, and biases that can lead good people to make less than optimal choicesDiscuss ways to offset the pressures, ways to reduce stress on ourselves and on our team, and ways to support our teamsLearn how to recognize when an individual or an organization is heading in the wrong direction and how to stop sliding down the slippery slope
SSARS Codification: Preparation, Compilation and Review 25-26
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
SSARS Codification requirements SSARS engagements: preparation of financial statements, compilation of financial statements and proforma financial information Review of financial statements Overview coverage of the amendments to the SSARS contained in SSARS 26
Estate Planning for Today and Beyond
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non-traditional relationships
Power BI - Bringing It All Together for Data Analysis
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Building a Comprehensive Workflow in Power BI: Streamline and enhance your end-to-end data processes for improved efficiency and clarity.Exploring What's Next After Creating Data Models and Measures: Understand advanced strategies to further enhance the value of your existing data models.Best Practices for Performance Optimization: Learn key tips to ensure smooth, fast, and reliable performance in your existing data models.Leveraging Your Data Model Through PowerBI.com/Power BI Services: Explore advanced functionalities of Power BI Services to make your data insights more accessible and impactful.
The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
Congressional Budget Reconciliation Process - explore how this powerful legislative tool allows Congress to fast track tax law changes and how it could be used to enact significant tax reforms in the current political climate President Trump's tax proposals - review key components of President Trump's tax agenda, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions Potential expiration of select TCJA provisions - understand the implications for individual and business taxpayers as key provisions of the TCJA approach sunset dates Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Real Estate professional requirements Review of pertinent cases and rulings affecting taxpayers Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
Congressional Budget Reconciliation Process - explore how this powerful legislative tool allows Congress to fast track tax law changes and how it could be used to enact significant tax reforms in the current political climate President Trump's tax proposals - review key components of President Trump's tax agenda, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions Potential expiration of select TCJA provisions - understand the implications for taxpayers as key provisions of the TCJA approach sunset dates Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool Principles and considerations for nonresident withholding, composite payments, and passthrough entity taxes Partnership Distributions, Form 7217, and S Corporation Redemptions Thinking beyond §163(j) -- Interest Allocation Rules, Original Issue Discount, Applicable High Yield Discount Obligations, Convertible Corporate Debt Instruments, and Debt-Financed Distributions Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Selected Practice and Reporting Issues: What’s new? A review of recent cases and tax law changes and IRS guidance affecting S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships Form 1099-K reporting requirements Bonus depreciation Section 174 Research & Experimental Expenditures -- guidance under Notice 2023-63 and Notice 2024-12 Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
The Value of Conflict
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Conflict resolution
Generative AI Strategy for Accountants
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Evolution and current state of AI technologies in accountingDevelopment of comprehensive AI usage policies and guidelinesImplementation frameworks for integrating AI into accounting workflowsStrategic approaches to AI-driven process automation and optimizationMethods for identifying and capitalizing on AI opportunitiesBest practices for human-AI collaboration in accountingRisk management and ethical considerations for AI implementation
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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2.4 Credits
Member Price: $79
Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigation. Review of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation payments. Suggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements.
Preparing Quality of Earnings Analysis 25-26
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $139
Uses of a Quality of Earnings Report Information needed to prepare the report Overlapping enterprise valuation concepts Various adjustments to "as reported" EBITDA
K2's Top PDF Features You Should Know
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Best practices for creating, editing, and managing PDFs The process for creating and distributing PDF forms Integrating PDFs with other applications Securing your PDFs
How SAS Nos. 134-145 Improve Risk-Based Audits
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Key changes to audit report elements intended to improve the understandability of the nature and results of financial statement auditsEnhanced required by-product communications with management and those charged with governance to promote more reliable financial statementsClarifications related to obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, including significant unusual transactions, related parties, going concern uncertainty, and accounting estimatesNew definitions and requirements related to identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatementOther important matters contained in SAS Nos. 134-145