CPE Catalog & Events
Retirement Planning: IRAs
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this class include:IRA Types & Basic Requirements MAGI Thresholds for Traditional & Roth IRA's IRA Distributions Handling Coronavirus Distributions Handling Roth IRA Distributions Required Minimum Distributions Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD's)
Grading Your Auditors - Are You Getting the Most Value?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Limitations in roles and responsibilities an auditor can accept without impairing independenceAssessing the strength of your auditor's ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively in appropriate circumstancesEvaluating your auditor's time and project management stillsGrading your auditor's communication and interpersonal skills, in exceeding your expectations on an audit
What Does Fraud Look Like?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Why auditors fail to detect fraud Usual vs an unusual transaction Why fraud and stupid often look exactly the same The importance of establishing the Perception of Detection The number one reason fraud occurs Looking for things that should be there Looking for things that should not be there
Surgent's Progressive Discipline and Termination
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Defining progressive discipline, including typical steps in any progressive discipline process The importance of a fair disciplinary process When and how progressive discipline should be used, including using progressive discipline in the lead-up to termination Documentation best practices Limitations on at-will employment, including contracts and laws regarding discrimination and retaliation Avoiding key risks in the termination process Best practices for legally compliant termination procedures
Capitalized Costs & Depreciation - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
5.50 Credits
Member Price: $213
Tax basis of property acquisitions Initial basis of property acquired in an exchange transaction Materials, supplies, repairs, and improvements Accounting method changes Depreciation: MACRS, Section 179, and bonus Intangible assets and amortization Organization and start-up costs
Reporting the Results of a Fraud Investigation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Written reports and supporting documentationMethods of presenting evidence to help non-accountants understand the numbersEvaluating reports of opposing expertsResponding to a motion in limine or Daubert challenge as an expert witnessCommon lines of questioning for financial expertsPreparing for deposition and trialEffectively testifying at deposition and trial
Blockchain Technology: What Every CPA Should Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The specific topics that will be presented include:An explanation of what blockchain isReview of the nomenclature associated with blockchain technologyThorough review of the components of a blockchain applicationReview of current and potential applications for blockchain and its impact on commercePotential impact on the CPA profession in accounting and auditing
Not-For-Profit Organizations: QuickBooks 2024
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
QuickBooks Desktop Chart of Accounts and Setup Routine operations including receiving donations and membership dues along with expenses and reporting Reporting Governance policies and budgeting
Family Law Cash Flow and Business Valuation 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Family Law Cash Flow Business Valuations
Understanding Form 5500 Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
What's changed on the 2022 returns? Forms 5500, 5500SF and 5500EZ Form 5500: nuances and schedules Reporting and disclosing compliance issues Reporting delinquent contributions Failure to file
What Every CPA Should Know About Fraud 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
How is fraud detected? The role of external auditors in finding fraud Revenue recognition issues Corrupt management Data mining Physical and biometric controls
Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:2021/22 legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting various business entity taxpayersDetailed discussion of the partnership and S corporation Schedule K-1 changesBusiness income, deductions and creditsTravel expense reportingSection 199A update and business lossesDepreciation update: Section 179 and 168(k)S Corporation and partnership update
Deal Structure for Mergers and Acquisitions 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Mechanics and timelines of M&A deals Structures of taxable asset acquisitions and stock acquisitions Triangular and reverse triangular mergers Structuring and pricing an acquisition Tax-free reorganizations Tax planning for divestitures Key sections of purchase and sale documents Case studies with schedules Tax return forms and elections to be aware of
Federal Tax Update: Business Comprehensive 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Review of recent federal legislation and administrative rulings Review of recent modifications to tax forms Review of small business tax law and administrative update changes Review of retirement plan changes Overall review of tax practice and procedures
Internal and External Fraud: Understanding It and Working to Control It 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Understanding why internal fraud occurs Fraudulent acts initiated by outside organizations Policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight fraud Steps that verify anti-fraud activities are working
Audit 405: Designing Internal Controls for Smaller Entities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Evolution of internal control conceptsRevamped 2013 COSO Internal Control - Integrated FrameworkDesigning an adequate 'umbrella' of internal controls over financial reporting to prevent, or detect and correct, material misstatement due to fraud or errorSpecific internal control considerations and sample documentation for smaller entitiesAdditional responsibilities for the audits in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Government Auditing Standards and Single Audit Act requirements
Coaching & Counseling - Performance Management
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Setting and resetting performance expectations. On-the-spot counseling. Addressing erratic performance. Drafting and presenting performance appraisals.
Balancing Employee and Employer Rights
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Customary management functions. Delegation of authority. Implementing changes in terms of employment. Fundamental duties owed to employer.
Using e-Signature Software to Process Agreements-Updated
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Review of the digital document signing process.Key features to evaluate in selecting a solution.Review and distinguish top selling e-signature applications.Best practices for deploying e-signature software in your practice or business.
Impact of GASB Activities on State and Local Government
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $166
GASB statements issued GASB projects