CPE Catalog & Events

Importance of capital accounts Reporting negative tax basis Tax accounting for property contributed to a partnership Pre-contribution appreciation Effect of the Ceiling Rule Allocation of depreciation to partners Alternative and Remedial Methods Effect on financial capital accounts Form 1065, Schedule K-1 Tax basis capital accounts

Update and integration of recent tax legislation impacting 2024 individual returns Update on significant individual tax developments related to cases and rulings Individual tax changes including the earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care credit Section 199A changes, including use of carryforward passive activity and 199A losses and latest tax forms Crypto reporting update 2025 tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted items; Passive activity and hobby loss rules changes

Examination of actual frauds Discussion of internal controls that could have prevented the frauds Contemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios

The major topics covered in this course include:Four key aspects of artificial intelligence that you need to know as a CPA: machine learning, generative AI, large language models, and GPTThe role that five powerful principles - the principles of ethical intelligence - play in using AI the right wayShort writing exercises (30 seconds each) that will deepen your understanding of the topicAnswers to several crucial questions about how to use artificial intelligence with ethical intelligence

Financial statement manipulation Ethics enforcement process Auditor conflicts of interest

“Tales from the Front” – practice issues CPAs are dealing with in these extraordinary times Review of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Review of IRS Circular 230 Review of client tax return disclosure rules (Sec. 6103) Crisis impacts on engagement letters, contingent fees, independence, consulting services, attest and non-attest services, billing, and collections

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Modeling Essentials: Understanding the core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources.Building Relationships: Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets.Calculated Columns and Basic DAX Measures: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures.Calculated Columns vs Measures: Insights into when to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures.Explicit vs Implicit Measures: Understanding the difference and appropriate application of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis.Hierarchies in Data: Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting.Using Pivot Tables to Validate Measures: Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Orientation to the Office 365 ecosystemStrategic value of deploying Office 365Using the Teams app as the central hub for your online communications and collaborationSetting up your file management system with SharePoint and OneDriveLeveraging the Office 365 mobile apps to take your office on the roadUsing the Planner app to track and manage team projectsHarnessing the Forms app to convert your forms to digitally fillable online formsOrientation to the Office 365 Admin appLightning round review of all the Office 365 apps so that you will be aware of all that Office 365 has to offerTips and best practices for developing your Office 365 deployment strategy

The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory contextIn-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc.Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysisKey challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome theseBest practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sectorFuture opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services

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

Communication Leadership Character Behavior

Documentation Deficiencies

Purposes of financial statement analysis Trend analysis and vertical & horizontal analysis Simple and multivariate regression; Analysis of metrics Assessment of liquidity, solvency, and profitability Using data visualizations The role of qualitative factors

Discuss the most recent tax legislation, rulings and developments Section 163(j) interest expense deduction New 21% corporate tax rate Medicare tax on high income wages and SE income Tax provision and extensions Timing income and deductions Alternative minimum tax (AMT) issues

Extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes 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?)

The major topics covered in this class include:Typical asset misappropriation schemes and how they are carried outRed flags of asset misappropriation schemesData analysis, including financial ratios that may identify irregularitiesAnalyzing financial statements for fraud investigationsIn-depth asset misappropriation case study

Change management Leadership

How the CPA can meet the challenges presented by a new client AICPA Code of Professional Conduct AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services IRS Circular 230 Case study illustration of how to bring the new client into ethical, proper financial and tax compliance

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices for fraud prevention and detection.Common fraud schemes in nonprofit including cash misappropriation; payroll fraud; vendor fraud; falsified billings; improper use of credit cards or purchase cards; the redirection of cash and non-cash contributions; personal use of assets; the redirection of grant benefits; other grant related fraud; travel and expense reporting fraud; and much more!