CPE Catalog & Events
Shorten Month-End - Closing Best Practices
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Trends in financial statement closings including the Quick Close, Soft Close and Virtual Close Review and discuss information systems headaches that slow you down Work through examples of close cycle "time killers" and how to resolve them Get inventory and cost of sales under control Identify the improvement projects that will yield the biggest benefit
Comprehensive Update: FASB, AICPA (SAS, SQMS, SSARS & Ethics) 26-27
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
• ASU effective in 2024 and beyond • Recent SAS • Selected ethics interpretations
S Corporation (Form 1120S) — Formation to Liquidation 26-27
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
• Extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes including any TCJA provisions expiring after 2025• Requirements to make an S election (i.e., types and numbers of shareholders and second class of stock issues)• Fixing late S corporation elections (i.e., Form 2553)• S corporation formation (§351) and liquidation issues• Revocation and termination of S corporations• Schedule K and K-1• separately stated versus non-separately stated income and expense items• Detailed Schedule K-1 reporting including the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction and 3.8% net investment income tax• Compensation issues including the tax treatment of fringe benefits• Built in gains tax and other planning opportunities when converting a C to S corporation• Preparation of the Schedule M-2 and the ordering rules for distributions out of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts• Tax treatment of stock redemptions (sale or distribution")
Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review and Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expenseStrategies to deduct business entertainment expensesDeductibility of mealsSituations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reductionHow to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parkingProper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expendituresThe four steps to analyze business expensesThe latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
Ways to Detect AI Fraud and Deception
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How AI is used for deception.Specific ways to determine when AI is being employed.Controls measures to aid in efforts to thwart AI fraud.
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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 Sale of Passthrough Entity Interests and Net Investment Income Tax - analyze the tax implications of selling interests in passthrough entities, including relevant examples, and how the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) applies to these transactions 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 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 Future of Audit: Technology, Talent & Transformation
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Explore AI, blockchain, and data analytics impact on audits Address talent crisis through retention and upskilling strategies Navigate PCAOB standards and regulatory sandbox concepts Expand audits to include ESG and nonfinancial metrics Implement technology solutions for firms of all sizes
Maximizing the Tax Benefits of an Installment Sale
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Installment sale treatment eligibility When to elect out of installment sale treatment Installment sales of business assets Installment sale default and the rules for personal property vs real property Depreciation recapture
Preparing for & Conducting Discharge Meetings
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Issues to be evaluated pre-discharge Off-site/off work-misconduct Pre-discharge interviews Resignations Discharge meetings Exit Interviews Reference checks
Mastering Microsoft Copilot
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $69
Comparing Copilot to other AI offerings Understanding Copilot's approach to information security and privacy Creating effective prompts in Copilot Integrating Copilot with your Microsoft 365 subscription
The New Quality Management Standards - What Everyone Needs to Know
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of the new quality management standards Focus on the most important elements of a quality management system Implementation tips that everyone in the firm should know Audit and attest standards impacted
Critical Thinking and Skepticism in AI-Augmented CPA Work
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Professional skepticism and existing CPA standardsSix traits of the skeptical professional mindAutomation bias and other AI-related cognitive biasesEvidence and verification rules for AI outputsPractical questioning and challenge techniquesVendor claims, benchmarks, and AI due diligenceReview, documentation, accountability, and skeptical firm culture
Ethics: Court Orders, Confidentiality, and Compliance
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:• When and how a court order permits disclosure of tax return information under IRC §7216 and §6713.• The scope and limitations of disclosure under Circular 230 and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).• Best practices for responding to court orders while maintaining compliance and minimizing liability.• Risks of over-disclosure and unauthorized communication during mediation proceedings.
Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
U.S. GAAP and Special purpose frameworks Form and content of financial statements: Balance sheets Income statements; Statements of cash flows Retained earnings and/or owners’ equity statements Comprehensive income Supplementary information Comparative vs. single-period financial statements Sufficiency of disclosures Illustrative disclosures frequently encountered in small-to-medium reporting entities Industry-specific nuances
Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 2
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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
SSARS Essentials: Best Practices for Review, Compilation, and Preparation Engagements
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The SSARS landscape Review engagements Compilation engagements Preparation engagements Selecting from the menu of SSARS engagements AICPA quality management standards Independence and other ethical considerations Considerations when changing the level of service Pitfalls to avoid Best practices to adopt
Multistate Taxation - Issues and Planning Opportunities
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Multistate Business Activities Nexus and Implications State Taxable Income Business-Related Issues Formulas and Their Application Audit Defense Strategies State Specific Regulations Choice of Business Entity Interstate Commerce Clauses Domicile in relation to State Death Taxation
Individual Tax Update: Key Considerations for 2026
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Individual tax provisions compared for 2025 and 2026 reporting Recent legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting individual taxpayers ACA premium tax credit Passive activities - complete disposition 2027 inflation rates FBAR update Virtual currency and enforcement Property transactions Gross income and deductions
Todd and Julie Chrisley Go to Prison
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:What is bank fraud?What is wire fraud?Role of financial service professionals in combating tax evasion and white-collar crimeRed flags indicating of white-collar crimesImportance of knowing customersCriminal justice proceedingsRelationship between victim impact and sentencingRelationship between loss amounts and sentencing
K2's Automation For Increasing Personal Efficiency And Effectiveness
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What are integration and automation? Exploring Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) tools and services Intelligent Voice Assistants (IVAs) and home automation systems Personal automation workflows and time-saving strategies Smart home integration and optimization