CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's A Complete Guide to Reporting Form 1099-DA
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Definition of a digital asset for purposes of Form 1099-DA What is a sale of a digital asset affected by a broker on behalf of another person? Mandatory 2025 reporting of gross proceeds information and voluntary reporting of basis information Treatment of sales of digital assets Who is a broker for purposes of Form 1099-DA? Information required to complete Form 1099-DA Reporting closing transactions and covered securities Who is a processor of digital asset payments? How many transactions to report on each Form 1099-DA and how many forms to file for each transaction Optional reporting methods for digital asset transactions Substitute statements for the Form 1099 Reporting a disposition of digital assets held by a widely held fixed investment trust
Surgent's A Complete Tax Guide to Exit Planning
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Gain exclusion and tax-free reorganization planning Gain exclusion with sales of C corporation stock – Section 1202 Deferral of gain with installment reporting Gain planning with partnerships Basis planning – basis step-up at death, gifts of interests to family Restructuring the business entity – C vs. S corporation, partnerships, LLCs Real estate planning – retention vs sales, like-kind exchanges Employee stock ownership plans – special tax incentives Employee benefit planning with ownership change Taxes other than the federal income tax – state tax, estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes, and property taxes Prospects for tax law change
Surgent's Capital Assets: Basis and Taxation for Financial Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Capital asset classification and basis determination Realization vs. recognition rules and special scenarios Disallowed losses and related limitations Types of capital gains and losses and their tax treatment Netting capital gains and losses Calculating taxes on ordinary income and capital gains Marginal vs. effective tax rates Tax planning strategies for capital assets
Tax Practice Ethical Challenges and Circular 230
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a "best" tax practice How to avoid tax return preparation penalties Recent developments impacting today's tax practice Review of tax return preparer's registration rules Explanation of the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Contingent fees
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.40 Credits
Member Price: $109
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.
Measuring Audit Risks
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The planning process – When it starts and when it ends Determining the audit objectives The importance of the nature, timing and extent of the audit process The importance of professional skepticism The preliminary engagement activities Documentation of audit risk Determining materiality
Public Speaking Secrets That Wow Audiences
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Overcoming the Common Obstacles to Public Speaking Fear of rejection/ failure and how to overcome From Unconscious Incompetence to Unconscious Competence Toastmasters and practicing by video Act “As If,” Do One Breath Technique to be more relaxed Creating the Content of the Talk What are the concerns of your audience? Talks consist of a title, an introduction, an opening, a body of content, a conclusion and a closing How to Deliver a Talk Effectively The clothes you wear and how you look matter Charisma = energy Smile and act enthusiastic Use self deprecating humor Making the Talk Entertaining Vary the speed of your delivery The Power of stories Memorization and Practice Key word system and note cards Practice thru video or get feedback through others Creating Stories that Rock
Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Auditing Yellowbook AICPA, GAO, DOL and PCAOB
Expand Your Analytical Toolbox More Tools for Success
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
5 step valuation process 2 specific valuation approaches The Gordon Model 10 thoughts on banker selection Rating your bank 10 hints for keeping your toolbox full
Erase the Mark: Best Practices in Penalty Abatement
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The authority of the IRS in assessing tax penalties.The types of penalties that can be removed.The process the IRS uses to evaluate penalty abatements.How to request penalty abatements.Best practices in asking for penalty abatement, including using appeals.
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
The Psychology of Fraud
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fraud Fraud Triangle
HR's Role in Business Evolution: Strategy, Finance, and Growth
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Corporate Culture Strategic Planning Leadership Staff Development Use of Generative AI
CFO Series: Decoding Balance Sheet Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Typical accounting issues that impact the balance sheet.Where are the 'hidden' issues in unrecorded liabilities?Why and how most balance sheets are not correct?What are unrecorded assets, and why do they matter?Suggestions to improve balance sheetsIdentification and resolution of balance sheet challenges and changes.Communicating with your audience and stakeholders
Closely Held Business Owner Financial Planning Opportunities 25-26
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Insurance planning Investment planning Business succession planning Income tax planning Practice management and marketing Retirement planning Executive compensation Estate planning
Critical Thinking Skills: Prevent Mistakes Now
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Critical Thinking Communication
Seven Secrets of Successful Business Communication Part 2: More Powerful Presenting and Writing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Improve your writing and presenting skills by using a checklist Lay a solid foundation under your presentation by harnessing The Four Pillars of Confidence Clear the slide deck to make your presentation more engaging Use your non-verbal skills to present powerfully Know how to effectively respond when they say "no"
Treasury Circular 230 for EAs and Other Tax Preparers
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Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $109
Circular 230 Conflicts of interest Loving case RTRP Other Ethical Issues Fees Qualifying continuing education
Small Business Risk Avoidance
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
New perspective on corporate governance ERM overviewERM-small business approach; 10 steps to take NOW!
Complete Guide to Analyze Data with Excel PivotTables
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to PivotTables: Gain a solid understanding of what PivotTables are, their benefits in Excel, and how to prepare your data for creating effective PivotTables.Creating and Customizing PivotTables: Learn step-by-step how to build and format PivotTables, including filtering, sorting, and customizing layouts for optimal data analysis. Focus on Using PivotTables to Analyze Data: Explore techniques to summarize, group, and compare data with PivotTables, uncovering trends and insights for better decision-making.Advanced PivotTable Features: Discover advanced tools such as slicers, timelines, and using PowerPivot for deeper analytical capabilities. Data Visualization with PivotCharts: Learn to create PivotCharts from your PivotTables and customize them to visually present data insights effectively to stakeholders.