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Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Modeling Essentials: Understanding the core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources.Building Relationships: Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets.Calculated Columns and Basic DAX Measures: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures.Calculated Columns vs Measures: Insights into when to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures.Explicit vs Implicit Measures: Understanding the difference and appropriate application of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis.Hierarchies in Data: Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting.Using Pivot Tables to Validate Measures: Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures.
Estate Planning for Today and Beyond
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non-traditional relationships
Staff Tax Training: Individuals (Form 1040) 25-26
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Webinar
24.00 Credits
Member Price: $879
An extensive review of the individual income tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes and Form 1040 (and related schedules) preparation issues Walk through the detailed 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction computation and Form 8995/8995-A Form 1040 gross income items including wages, interest & dividends (Schedule B), alimony, refunds, unemployment compensation, pension, IRA s, social security and other miscellaneous income items Schedule A allowable itemized deductions & changes after the TCJA Schedule C and F trade or business income and deductions Form 4562 depreciation, amortization and 179 expense Schedule D sales of capital assets and personal residences Form 4797 sale of trade or business property, including the ordinary income recapture rules under IRC 1245 and 1250 Schedule E rentals, passive activities and flow-through entities K-1s Adjustments to gross income, including IRAs, SEPs, SIMPLEs, HSAs, tuition and fees, alimony paid, student loan interest and self-employed health insurance deduction Overview of the various taxes, including income, capital gain, self-employment, household employee, kiddie taxes, AMT and 3.8% net investment income tax Selected tax credits (e.g., child tax, dependent care and education)
Fraud & Embezzlement: Case Studies from the Trenches
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How organizations can find themselves defrauded due to lax oversight and weak internal controls.How the existence of the "trusted advisor" creates situations where CPAs can drop their professional skepticism.Illustrations of the issues companies should look for in preventing fraud and embezzlement.
How AI Is Automating Internal Control
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.
Are Those Independent Contractors Really Independent Contractors?
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Classification of workers as employees or independent contractors
Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigation. Review of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation payments. Suggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements.
K2's Top PDF Features You Should Know
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Best practices for creating, editing, and managing PDFs The process for creating and distributing PDF forms Integrating PDFs with other applications Securing your PDFs
Implementing an AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy for Your Firm
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Module 1: Introduction to AI in Marketing The Basics of AI – Concepts and TerminologyModule 2: Leveraging AI Tools and Technologies Overview of AI Tools for MarketingModule 3: Practical Strategies for AI Integration Integrating AI into Your Marketing WorkflowModule 4: Measuring AI-Driven Marketing Effectiveness Key Metrics for Assessing AI-Driven CampaignsModule 5: Real-Life Case Studies and Success Stories Case Studies of Firms Successfully Using AI in MarketingModule 6: Developing Your AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy Creating a Custom AI Marketing Strategy
Partnership Property Distributions and the New Form 7217
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $29
Property distributions in liquidation of a partner's interest Section 751 and its impact on property distributions from a partnership Mechanics of completing Form 7217 - new for 2024 The Section 754 election and its role in partnership property distributions
The Ethical Side of Trust, featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The seven components of trust High standards, loyalty, doing the right thing, listen, empathy and accountability The value of trust How ethics relates to trust and how trust relates to ethics
The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Operations
New Quality Management Standards: A Practical Approach to Risk Assessment and Response
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Quality management Peer review Audits Risk assessment
Surgent's Establishing State Residency and Saving Your Clients Money
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Typical provisions in state statutes regarding domicile and residency In depth analysis of domicile and residency definitions Issues regarding one’s permanent abode Analysis of jurisdiction where taxpayer has the greatest connections Detailed discussion of criteria used to establish domicile and residency
Surgent's Excel: Mastering PivotTables
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Explore PivotTable capabilities and functionality Retrieve data from a database and feed it into the PivotTable Pull web tables from web pages into Excel
The Ethic of Teamwork
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Virtue ethicsTeam dynamicsCharacteristics of highly effective teamsMeeting managementTeam communicationDecision making
Everything You Need to Know About the Pass-Through Entity Rules: IRC 199A The Code and Regulations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the term “QBI” (qualified business income) Understanding the terms “SSTB” (specified service trade or business) Understanding the term “QTB” (qualified traded or business) Calculate the 199A deduction Understanding the phaseouts Understanding “aggregation” Rental property as a trade or business Identify how your clients can maximize the deduction Planning ideas Understand the Section 199A Regulations
K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier
Best Practices: Conducting Meaningful Walkthroughs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of audit procedures.Documentation requirements.Real world examples of red flags that may arise.