CPE Catalog & Events
Accounting and Tax Ethics: Standards, Issues, & Case Studies 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Threats to compliance with Code of Ethics Updated Statement of Standards for Taxpayer Services (SSTS) Ethical challenges in selecting appropriate GAAP alternatives
S Corporation Checkup: Tax Issues & Forms Reporting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process Schedules K-2 and K-3 Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property Explain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest S corporation losses and how they impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations Comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
Fraud, Controls & Ethics: Best Practices & Case Studies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Examination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.The AICPA Code of Professional ConductOther elements of professional conduct and compliance with professional standards
OCBOA Case Studies 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Income tax-basis financial statement presentations Cash and modified-cash financial statement presentations Innovative and EBITDA type reports OCBOA engagements AICPA Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities
Cryptocurrency Transactions: Navigating Federal Tax Rules
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Review existing reporting rules Broker reporting requirements and Form 1099-DA Reporting crypto transactions Basis Safe Harbor Illustrative example
Awesome Business Lessons from the Past: Learn from the Best!
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
The six methods to get others to like you How to learn what others want What are twelve ways to win others to your way of thinking? How to destroy your enemies What are the fundamental principles of Henry Ford’s success? Focus on technology, training and ‘Scientific Method’ Value of training and education The need for fun What are the thirteen steps necessary to plan for success? All plans must adjust to changing realities What are the traps to avoid? How to use these principles to move your organization forward
Fiduciary Accounting: Fundamentals & Rules
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Fundamentals of fiduciary accounting Uniform Principal and Income Act Mandatory and discretionary allocations and adjustments Address the trustees ability to override the fallback rules Review the contents of a proper set of trust accounting statements
Integrate ChatGPT into Your Client Advisory Services-Updated
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:ChatGPT and generative AI technology primerBuilding your generative AI vocabularyDig deeper into your engagement research to develop a higher quality advisory servicePolish your client reporting with the help of ChatGPTDeveloping your ChatGPT client advisory servicesStart with client education. You don’t need to be a technical expert to be an educatorUse AI to help your clients automate their workflows / business processesBuild better spreadsheets with ChatGPT and ExcelHelp your clients identify, evaluate and select applications for their business
COSO's Internal Control Framework Essentials
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Online
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $175
Components and principles of internal control Concepts associated with the COSO framework Management responsibilities versus auditor responsibilities Common significant accounting processes Tools and techniques used for internal control documentation
The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Why marketing and self promotion are so important today What keeps people from learning this skill, and how to overcome those obstacles How to get people (your boss, co-workers or clients) to like working with you How to sell someone on your services in a single minute How to attract more clients or the attention of your boss in a way that "wows" them How to get referrals from your clients or glowing reviews from your boss The 3 communication skills every business person needs to master, and why The 3 principles that really lead to more success in the business world, and how you can use those principles for you company and career
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.
Coaching the Next Generation of CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Building a high-performing team comprised of multi-generational workers.How to effectively communicate with the millennial worker.Leveraging younger staff in business development opportunities.Measuring the productivity of a millennial workforce.
Effective Communication Skills
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Communication Confidence Leadership
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Update on significant business tax developments related to cases and rulings Business provisions of any recent legislation impacting business entities Depreciation changes in Sec. 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation Recent developments impacting partnership and S corporations, including any changes to Forms 1065 and 1120S
Navigating Tax Court for Non-Lawyers 25-26
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Determining when filing a Tax Court case can be a strategic benefit Learn how to file the case Understand the steps and deadlines in the Tax Court process Review the settlement process Know when the case gets to the point where you need help
Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Importance of tax basis capital accounts Reporting negative tax basis Tax accounting for property contributed to a partnership Effect of the Ceiling Rule Allocation of depreciation to partners Alternative and Remedial Methods Effect on financial capital accounts Form 1065, Schedule K-1
Surgent's Use the Data Model to Build More Powerful PivotTables
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Creating a data model/Power Pivot Building PivotTables from multiple tables Creating Measures Using named sets
The Preparation of Form 709 - Line-by-Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Gift tax fundamentals and exclusions Completing Form 709 accurately Gift-splitting and its tax implications Lifetime exemption and GSTT considerations Valuation of gifted assets Common filing mistakes and IRS audits Updates on new legislation impacting gift taxation
Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 2
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Why important things don’t get done on a timely basis, and what to do about it Five ways to increase productivity that almost no one ever uses The four proven ways to keep yourself and your staff motivated to consistently work at the highest level How to avoid feeling stressed out—even though your “to do” list is endless The three time management techniques that you’re not using that are critical to your success How to know and avoid what is a poor use or waste of your time How to set goals that excite you, and how to guarantee they actually get done Three ways to elicit help from others that ensure their cooperation and help The smart things to do with the extra time you’ll have when you’re on top of it all
The Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Reform 2025 and What's Ahead
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Extension of individual TCJA provisions Expansion of IRC Section 199A Bonus depreciation and Section 179 updates Changes to the standard deduction and personal exemptions Child tax credit revisions Business interest deduction limits Estate and gift tax thresholds International tax changes and foreign surtax provisions Creation of Trump Accounts and expansion of 529 plans 1099 reporting threshold changes and other administrative updates