CPE Catalog & Events

Schedules K-2 and K-3 and filing exceptions Form 7203  IRS Tax Pro Account  IRS modernization initiatives Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) Identity Theft warnings   IRS guidance for the marijuana industry  “Recycled” Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation  Form 1065 steps for reporting capital  Centralized audit regime; late filing penalties and small partnership relief  “Substance over Form” argument of shareholder loans  Advanced study of “At-Risk” loans  Employer W-2 correction requests  White House 2024 Budget Points  Don't get caught watching the paint dry -- What is hot and new  What is terminating S corporations today?  Special allocation issues of §704  Final regulations for allocating depreciation recapture to partners and members of LLCs 

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Amendments to the U.S. Accounting Standards Codification (i.e. - U.S. GAAP) issued during the 18-month period prior to the program that impact SMEsUpdate and review of the tax and cash special purpose frameworksUpdate and review of the AICPA Financial Reporting Framework for SMEsUpdate on common errors and deficiencies as identified in financial statements as identified in peer reviews and in litigation

Emotions Relationships

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Utilizing ChatGPT for IRS Tax Law Research: Principles and PracticesNavigating IRS Databases Using Advanced AI TechniquesUsing IRS Prompt Templates: In-depth Analysis and ApplicationChatGPT in Action: Case Studies and Real-World ScenariosExploring IRS Tax Laws: Strategies, Loopholes, and ComplianceError Prevention and Correction in Tax Law ResearchFuture Trends: AI's Evolving Role in Taxation and Accounting

Mental Health Awareness

Setting and resetting performance expectations. On-the-spot counseling. Addressing erratic performance. Drafting and presenting performance appraisals.

Communication Relationship-building Active listening Public speaking

Identifying opportunity The three most common behavioral red flags that we should always look for The many ways to commit check fraud (it’s so easy) Why inventory is such a good place to hide theft of assets How to cover up inventory fraud Accounts Receivable Fraud and how it works How to count inventory that’s not there

Funding options for Roth accounts 529 plans to Roth IRAs Backdoor Roth strategies The new Roth SEP and Roth SIMPLE IRAs Roth 401(k) contribution rules The tax impact of rolling a 401(k) to a Roth IRA Who can start the Roth IRA 5-year clock? The 5-year rules for Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs Direct and indirect Roth conversions Direct and indirect rollovers from Roth 401(k) plans The risky recapture of the 10% penalty How the ordering rules work and when they apply FIFO rules for Roth IRAs Case studies and cheat sheets to reinforce concepts

IRS goals in requiring these schedules Detailed discussion of the domestic filing exception for 2023 tax year Filing requirements and exceptions for every part of Schedules K-2 and K-3 Examples based on client situations encountered in practice

Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE Act 2.0 Understanding the environment: what’s new, what’s expired or expiring, and what’s likely to change Reading a tax return for developing client-specific tax strategies Will there be more changes in the individual tax laws? Changes to the lifetime estate tax exemption in light of proposed regulations  The net investment income tax: planning for compliance Family income-splitting strategies that need to be considered Income tax issues: impact on timing of other income Selling a principal residence Two principal residences at the same time Use of life insurance to protect families Using Roth IRAs and Roth contribution programs to best advantage Conversions: do they still make sense? Taking distributions: matching timing to client requirements Qualified plan contributions to reduce current income and Social Security tax: implications for business owners and self-employed Social Security solvency issues Incentive Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan considerations What to do about itemized deductions Trans-generational planning: conversions, income, and gain-splitting Tax benefits of HSAs and other tax-advantaged acccounts Recent case law, as applicable Identifying tax opportunities: reviewing the prior-year return to develop a plan for the future Planning for middle-income taxpayers: financial planning for the young, the working, and those approaching or in retirement

The major topics covered in this class include:How to calculate the basis when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed propertyExplains the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determinationClarifies the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basisComprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination processExplanation of how basis is impacted by distributions of partnership property and sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The importance of valuesIdentifying successEthical dilemmasMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsPersonal accountability strategies

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The advantages of PivotTable for Data AnalysisStep-by-Step PivotTable creationCreating PivotChartsThis course is #3 in the Microsoft Power BI series of webinars. Click button below to see suggested viewing order. View Series Sequence

An overview of control frameworks and concepts Strategy considerations that can be incorporated into control development Understanding and controlling risk that arises when organizations change or choose not to

The major topics covered in this course include:Typical audit risks and special considerations related to cash and cash equivalentsDesigning a detailed audit plan, linking assessed risk to planned proceduresPerforming typical audit procedures associated with auditing cash and cash equivalentsCase study related to auditing cash and cash equivalents, including identifying and evaluating a misappropriation of cashIdentifying how to obtain evidence through inquiry of the client

Insubordination Personality and attitude problems. Generalized disparaging comments Previously unaddressed conduct. Misconduct due to mental condition Corrective action meetings and documentation. Attendance control.

Reasons auditors fail to detect fraud Willful Ignorance SAS No. 82 Additional documentation How and who to talk to Determining the Tone At the Top How to Determining Intent If you expect it, you will see it

The major topics covered in this course include:Presentation of NFP financial statements focusing on ASU 2016-14 and ASU 2016-18 with example disclosuresCommon pitfalls on functional expense reportingTips to consider on functional expense reportingWays to manage liquid resourcesPeer review findings relating to implementation of ASU 2016-14Items to consider when preparing for an audit and reviewing financial statements related to COVID-19 (underwater endowments, liquidity, going concern, subsequent events etc.)Key facts and impacts on current ASUsCybersecurity issues