CPE Catalog & Events

Determine the residency of an international athlete or entertainer Identify methods to avoid double taxation for US athletes and entertainers operating abroad Know when a foreign athlete or entertainer is subject to tax in the United States Determine how the IRS taxes compensation of foreign athletes and entertainers via withholding taxes Central Withholding Agreements to reduce withholding taxes How treaties can impact the taxation of international athletes and entertainers

When is a person eligible to take Social Security benefits? Factors to consider when selecting an option for taking Social Security benefits Is there a best age to start taking Social Security benefits? How to maximize Social Security benefit payments for surviving spouses How can a divorced spouse collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of a former spouse? How minor children can collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of an older parent

Circular 230 Conflicts of interest  Loving case RTRP Other Ethical Issues  Fees Qualifying continuing education

Statutory employees, independent contractors, and possible changes to §530 relief Using SS-8 Payroll Tax Penalties -- Who is a responsible person? Forms W-2, 1099, 1099-NEC, SS-8, W-4, 941, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy

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.

The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the most common investment typesTypical audit risks and related audit procedures for common investmentsThe basics of accounting for equity investments in other entitiesUnderstanding common 'plain vanilla' derivatives, like interest rate swapsFair value disclosure, including applying the fair value hierarchy

The major topics covered in this course include:Review the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct.Provide best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters.Discuss the principles of professional conduct.Address compliance with professional standards.Use case studies to address circumstances that may create threats to independence.

Resolved technical glitches for qualified improvement property Detailed coverage of §179 expense elections and §168(k) bonus or additional first-year depreciation – how to maximize them, definitions, limitations, qualified property, etc. Sale of property and the depreciation recapture rules (§1245, §1250, unrecaptured §1250 gain for real estate, §291 for corporations) MACRS depreciation – finding the proper method, convention, and recovery period Listed property and the current limitations Amortization of start-up, organization, and other expenditures AMT depreciation adjustments and how to avoid them Examples, cases, and rulings of depreciation and amortization issues and how they impact clients, along with useful planning opportunities

Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation A tour of the most recent changes starting from gross income and ending with alternative minimum tax (AMT) and selected credits including the latest IRS guidance on recent tax legislation Hot, hidden, or miscellaneous developments affecting the upcoming tax season Review of new laws and changes in old forms to provide a familiarity for the upcoming tax season Key new tax and practice developments and how they impact the current-year tax forms for individuals

Intentions versus results. Is using the ‘Threats Based Approach’ always the best? What is, “The clean hands rule,” and how does it apply to Ethics? Situations where Ethics is not black-and-white.  

Communication Social Media Marketing Publicity Public Relations Business Strategy

Sexual harassment prevention Company culture 

The major topics covered in this class include:The new visually rich and post-literate worldBusiness case for data visualizationsFreely usable and stock imagery, animated GIFs, emojis, infographics, animations, logos, interactive images, word cloudsExcel Analytics Apps, Excel Dashboard Tips, PowerPoint TemplatesLocation Intelligence and Maps, sonification, synthetic media, leading software review portalsVideo-conferencing and live broadcasting, screen and webcam recording, online presentation platformsImage Editors, video apps, motion graphics and special effects, video creators, 3D design and simulation, data viz tutorials, design talent marketplacesMind maps, visual resumes, diagrams, charts, timelines, digital flipbooks, information dashboards

Performance Metrics Budgets  

The performance of risk assessment procedures to attain the knowledge needed to assess risk How the auditor identifies and assesses the risks of material misstatement The new “stand-back” requirements related to risk assessment

Discuss how productivity strategies may improve work-life balance Understand the state tax consequences that may arise when working from home Identify and discuss challenges unique to financial professionals Review how some organizations are providing support to improve work-life balance Explore the role of alternative work arrangements  Examine challenges unique to auditors versus tax professionals A comparison of work-life balance between public and industry accountants How work-family conflict varies among financial professionals Recommendations for improving work-life balance

The federal transfer tax exemption for 2023 and 2024 What constitutes a valid will Common trust vehicles often used to safeguard assets Consequences of intestacy How to transfer property outside of a will Legal treatment of marital property Transfer of IRAs and retirement plans Probate generally and probate for property held outside of the state of decedent’s residence When an estate tax return should be filed Portability of the Deceased Spousal Unused Exclusion (DSUE) amount

The importance of professional skepticism The dangers of making assumptions How to listen and understanding the answer to a question Why it is important to leave all of your expectations at home Anticipation and why it’s so dangerous Determining materiality The fraud triangle Thinking about, given a set of circumstances, how you would steal Management and the Tone At the Top

Why we get off balance and how to overcome those tendencies Methods that turbo charge motivation, health and happiness The power of culture and friends to affect our lives The importance of clear intention in order to effect change that lasts

How to know your specific obstacles to becoming rich Why people use poor marketing and investment strategies, and how to overcome such limitations The most effective marketing methods, and how to implement them The power of being super motivated, and 3 methods to keep you motivated long term towards your goals Having a vision for your business and life that will keep you on the right track