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Federal Tax Update - Individual & Business Current Developments

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $400

Discuss the most recent individual and business income tax legislation passed to date Walk through major tax changes to corporations, partnerships and/or individuals and any changes to the income tax forms and other related schedules 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, retirement plans, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses Brush up on the individual and business income tax rates (e.g., income tax rates, capital gain tax rates, self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT), 3.8% net investment income tax) Discuss other individual income tax topics and changes to filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income and income tax credits (e.g., child tax credit and dependent care credit) Walk through the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Review other important IRS audit areas such as basis and at-risk limitations for S shareholders and partners, passive activity losses and real estate professionals and self-employment taxes

Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 2

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Internal audit Standards Institute of Internal Auditors GIAS IPPF

Fraud Busters: Controls to Prevent & Detect Fraud

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fraud motivators - the fraud triangle, typical profiles of fraud perpetratorsRevisiting the basics of controls - design vs effectiveness, preventative vs. detectiveEntity-wide controls and how they can assist in fraud deterrenceSpecific fraud types and the controls that could prevent and detect them

SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Expanding Automatic Enrollment in Retirement Plans Increased Age for RMDs Higher Catch-up Contribution Limit Emergency Expense Penalty-Free Withdrawals “Starter” 401(k)s for Certain Employers Part-time Worker Improved Coverage

The Value of Conflict

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Conflict resolution 

Adobe Acrobat Tips for Working with PDF Files

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of all that Adobe Acrobat has to offerOrganizing your PDFs  with bookmarks, links, file attachments and moreFormatting the presentation of PDFs with headers, footers and watermarksCreating and processing fillable formsProcessing documents for e-signatureTips for converting email messages, documents and spreadsheets into PDF formatCombining multiple PDF files into a single binder Utilizing the security features of Adobe Acrobat to protect document confidentiality 

How AI is Automating Internal Control 25-26

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $175

An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies

Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.

S Corporation (Form 1120S) - Formation to Liquidation 25-26

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Online

12.00 Credits

Member Price: $329

Extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes including any TCJA provisions expiring after 2025 Requirements to make an S election (i.e., types and numbers of shareholders and second class of stock issues) Fixing late S corporation elections (i.e., Form 2553) S corporation formation (351) and liquidation issues Revocation and termination of S corporations Schedule K and K-1 separately stated versus non-separately stated income and expense items Detailed Schedule K-1 reporting including the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction and 3.8% net investment income tax Compensation issues including the tax treatment of fringe benefits Built in gains tax and other planning opportunities when converting a C to S corporation Preparation of the Schedule M-2 and the ordering rules for distributions out of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts Tax treatment of stock redemptions (sale or distribution )

Ethical Considerations of the New AICPA SSTS Rules

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax ServicesReorganization of SSTS by type of work performedDiscuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities

Surgent's Individual and Financial-Planning Tax Camp

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $299

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 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: Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Universal Life Insurance, and Variable Life Insurance 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 accounts 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 Best financial planning ideas for young people

Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Leadership Recognition Total Rewards Employee Engagement

Aligning Analytics to COSO's Fraud Risk Management Principles

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide Aligning data analytics considerations to an effective fraud risk management program How to implement and sustain an effective forensic data analytics program as part of an effective fraud risk management and compliance program

Liquidity & Uncertainty Disclosures for Nonprofits

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Required disclosure related to liquidity and other significant uncertainties for fair presentation of financial statements Evaluating the need for going concern and other uncertainty disclosures in the current environment

Cost and Pricing Models: Boost Your Bottom Line

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Cost Accounting Activity-based Costing

Mergers and Acquisitions: Complete Guide to Relevant Issues

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Taxable asset acquisitions vs. non-taxable stock/equity acquisitions What happens in an asset acquisition What happens in a stock or equity acquisition 338 and 336 elections Basics of 382 Basics of 280G Earnouts and contingent payments Assumed liabilities Acquired reserves Acquired deferred revenue Treatment of transaction costs Basics of mixed entity transactions, examples such as: C-Corp buys an interest in a partnership C-Corp buys an S-Corp C-Corp buys an interest in an LLC (lots of possibilities here) S-Corp buys a partnership S-Corp buys a C-Corp S-Corp buys an interest in an LLC Partnership acquisitions of various entity types Very basic overview of tax-free re-organizations High level overview of entity formations High level overview of entity liquidations or termination

The Original Secure Act and Secure Act 2.0 Retirement Planning Strategies

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $159

Mandatory Automatic Enrollment Credit For Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs Enhancement Of The Saver’s Credit Increase In Starting Age For RMDs  Indexing IRA Catch-Up Higher Catch-Up Limit Age 61, 62, 63, And 64 Student Loan Payments As Elective Deferrals For Matching Contributions Start Up Credit Costs For Employers Joining An Existing Plan Financial Incentives For Contributing To a Plan Withdrawals For Certain Emergency Expenses SIMPLE Plan changes Starter 401(K) Plans Sec 529 Plan To Roth Rollovers Emergency Savings Accounts Enhancement of 403(B) Plans Qualified Charitable Distributions to Split Interest Entity Retirement Savings Lost and Found

Tax Power Ethics for Tax Professionals

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and interpretations Statements on Standards for Tax Services Tax preparer standards in the Internal Revenue Code Rules for practice with and before the IRS, including IRS Circular 230 New developments Best practices and case studies  

Beyond the Basics: Financial Ratios You Might Be Overlooking

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cost Behavior and Its Impact on Decision-MakingContribution Margin and Break-Even AnalysisMargin of Safety and Its Role in Risk ManagementOperating Leverage and Financial SensitivityAnalyzing Asset Turnover for Operational EfficiencyCash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital InsightsFree Cash Flow Yield as a Valuation Tool

Disaster Relief Act of 2024

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Federal Disaster Relief Act provisions enacted in December, 2024 Comparison of personal use casualties with business/investment casualties When to claim casualty losses How to postpone casualty gains Business casualty gains and depreciation recapture