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The New AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities

Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers for Higher Quality Audits

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $159

The primary purpose of workpaper documentation, and minimum documentation requirements for workpaper preparers   Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards 

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

Revenue Recognition - Allocate the Transaction Price

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Online

1.80 Credits

Member Price: $79

Revenue Recognition on Contracts with customers

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

Surgent's The CMA's Guide to Project Management

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

Establishing a system: identifying forces that support the status quo; setting milestones and goals; the role of the CMA Necessary first steps: set a framework for the project’s activities; identify needed resources; obtain support; decide on a structure; establish a team for a specific project; identify necessary team skill sets Project evaluation: analytical tools, strategic evaluation; sources of risk Maintaining focus: monitoring and measuring results; keeping to the project’s scope Avoiding frequent traps: sunk costs; financing pitfalls; project creep; tunnel vision; failure to integrate the team’s work internally and/or the final project with the remaining organization Introduction and examples of analytical tools throughout the session: mapping; CPM; Gantt charts; benchmarking; Pareto analysis; PESTLE analysis; valuation techniques; post-completion evaluations

Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1

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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

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.

Effective Communication Skills

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Communication Confidence Leadership

Best-In-Class Recruiting Strategies

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Recruiting & Retention Talent Management Employee Engagement

Introverts Have Real Power, Why Quiet Leaders are So Successful

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

      What are the signs of an Introvert?     Why do we seek out extroverts?     How do we communicate?     Introvert characteristics      Secrets of public speaking for Introverts     How to help your Introverted child?     Playing to an introvert’s strengths

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

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

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

Mastering IRS Form 7217: Partnership Property Distributions

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Property distributions in liquidation of a partner’s interestSection 751 and its impact on property distributions from a partnershipMechanics of completing Form 7217 – new for 2024The Section 754 election and its role in partnership property distributions

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

Forensic Accounting: Crafting Expert Reports

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Forensic Accounting: Gain an understanding of the fundamentals, roles, and responsibilities of forensic accountants in uncovering financial discrepancies, fraud, and economic damages.Maintain Ethical Integrity: Learn the importance of ethics in forensic accounting and strategies for ethical decision-making.Expert Report Preparation: Learn the essential components, best practices, and common pitfalls in writing clear, concise, and objective expert reports for legal proceedings.Investigation Report Writing: Explore the methodologies for conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and crafting thorough and accurate investigation reports.Economic Damages Writing: Understand the methodologies and best practices for calculating economic damages, including lost profits, business valuation, and other financial impacts.Reviewing Investigation Reports and Economic Damages: Analyze real-world examples to review and critique investigation reports and damage calculations, highlighting key insights and lessons learned.

Preparation, Compilations and Reviews?A Practical Workshop 25-26

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $329

Preparation Compilations Reviews

Leases: Mastering the New FASB Requirements

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $349

Lease classification Amortization of the lease asset Derecognition of the underlying asset Recognition of lease receivables Lease modifications Sale and leaseback transactions Presentation and disclosure requirements

Surgent's Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $299

SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services -- 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions  SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation and review engagements Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service, including attesting on personal financial statements, prescribed form, special purpose framework and other engagement variations Other communication requirements, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters