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Fraud In Single Audits
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
Real-life misappropriations involving federal awards and how they were carried out The backgrounds, motivations, and methodologies of the fraudsters The problems that allowed the frauds to occur without prevention or detection
From Preparer to Tax Strategist: Strategies to Add Tax Alpha to Your Clients Wealth | FREE for ISCPA members
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Live Virtual Seminar
1.00 Credits
More info coming soon!
Buying and Selling a Business: Tax and Structuring Overview
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
An overview of the beginning of the process and documents for preliminary tax planning Recognizing the need for due diligence in acquisitions, including checklists of important points Deemed asset sales – §338 and §338(h)(10) The impact of the §197 amortizable intangibles regulations on the acquisition and disposition of a business Allocating purchase price for tax advantage Planning to avoid double taxation under the repeal of the General Utilities doctrine Special problems and opportunities when an S corporation is the buyer or seller Installment sale and interest issues Avoiding tax pitfalls and recognizing tax planning opportunities Unique issues in buying and selling LLC/partnership interests Impact of the net investment income tax (NIIT) and the §199A pass-through deduction on the tax due on the sale of a pass-through entity Individually owned goodwill
AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
ABC's of how generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) work. What inherent risks are associated with this powerful technology. Actionable steps you can take to mitigate the risks. Practical examples of how AI can be applied in accounting, auditing, tax and finance services.
AHI Staff Training: Beginning In-Charge
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Live Virtual Seminar
24.00 Credits
Member Price: $800
What is Expected of the In-Charge Plan Engagements Assess Risk and Materiality AI for Accountants Meet Client Needs Complete Engagements Review Assistants' Work Supervision
Interpreting the New Revenue Recognition Standard
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
Revenue recognition overview Identifying the contract with a customer and performance obligations Transaction price
The Bottom Line on the Lease Accounting Requirements
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
Lease classification Amortization of the leased asset Derecognition of the underlying asset Recognition of lease receivables Lease modifocations Sale and leaseback transactions
Preparation, Compilation and Review Update for the Local Firm (IN PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Preparation, Compilation and Review Update for the Local Firm (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Accounting and Auditing Update for the Real World (IN PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Accounting and Auditing Update for the Real World (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Real Estate Taxation: A Comprehensive Guide
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Fraudsters Unmasked: Internal Audit's Role in Preventing Fraud
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Key fraud questions internal audit should be asking Collaborate across the three lines to prevent fraud Identify fraud risks and key attributes (likelihood, impact) Build an anti-fraud internal control library Develop a robust fraud risk assessment program and calculation Determine the best response to residual fraud risks Define fraud red flags as warning signs, not proof of fraud Explain why awareness and skepticism matter Review main fraud types: asset misappropriation, corruption, financial statement fraud Explore real-life fraud cases including Rita Crundwell, Sandy Jenkins, Theranos, Enron, Wells Fargo, and WorldCom Discuss cultural and leadership factors that allowed fraud to continue
Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
The CPA's role in today's economy The similarities and differences between individual and business ethics The link between ethics, integrity and scruples The basic attributes of ethics and professional conduct The history of the CPA profession and the CPA's requirement to adhere to ethics policies and codes of conduct The AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and a CPA's responsibility to the public, clients, and colleagues The common rules and statutes faced daily in the CPA profession. Case studies may also be utilized to present potential ethical dilemmas CPAs may face during their careers
Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting Litigation services provided by forensic accountants Fraud detection and prevention Various types of fraud Training and certifications in forensic accounting Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings Forensic accounting in family law proceedings Calculating damages for use in litigation Valuations Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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Sioux Falls
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
Discussion of key individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, such as TCJA provisions made permanent, new tip income deduction, new overtime pay deduction, Trump accounts, and the expanded SALT cap Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: Bonus Depreciation made permanent Increased §179 deduction Changes to §174 R&E Expenditures Changes to §163(j) Form 1099/1099-K changes Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion Excess Business Loss Limitation Section 1244 Small Business Stock and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock treatment and applicability Principles and considerations for nonresident withholding, composite payments, and passthrough entity taxes Partnership Distributions, Form 7217, and S Corporation Redemptions Thinking beyond §163(j) -- Interest Allocation Rules, Original Issue Discount, Applicable High Yield Discount Obligations, Convertible Corporate Debt Instruments, and Debt-Financed Distributions Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Selected Practice and Reporting Issues: What’s new? A review of recent cases and tax law changes and IRS guidance affecting S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
Discussion of key individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, such as TCJA provisions made permanent, new tip income deduction, new overtime pay deduction, Trump accounts, and the expanded SALT cap Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: Bonus Depreciation made permanent Increased §179 deduction Changes to §174 R&E Expenditures Changes to §163(j) Form 1099/1099-K changes Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion Excess Business Loss Limitation Section 1244 Small Business Stock and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock treatment and applicability Principles and considerations for nonresident withholding, composite payments, and passthrough entity taxes Partnership Distributions, Form 7217, and S Corporation Redemptions Thinking beyond §163(j) -- Interest Allocation Rules, Original Issue Discount, Applicable High Yield Discount Obligations, Convertible Corporate Debt Instruments, and Debt-Financed Distributions Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Selected Practice and Reporting Issues: What’s new? A review of recent cases and tax law changes and IRS guidance affecting S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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Sioux Falls
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
Comprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Review of key components of President Trump's tax bill, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Real Estate professional requirements Review of pertinent cases and rulings affecting taxpayers Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
Comprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Review of key components of President Trump's tax bill, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Real Estate professional requirements Review of pertinent cases and rulings affecting taxpayers Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
Federal Tax Update: Individual and Business Current Developments (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $320
Specifc topics that will be covered in this course will be updated late summer 2026.