CPE Catalog & Events
Getting the Most When Selling a Business: Little Details to Get Top Value
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
What do buyers really want? Steps to take so your business will be attractive to buyers The process to prepare for a sale The steps and timing Pitfalls to avoid The value of a strong advisory team Key considerations
How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Client
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recent tax legislation and developments related to choice of entity - such as sole proprietorships, single member LLCs, partnership/LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations Impact of the Section 199A deduction Ramifications of the C to S election and the S to C election; Corporate tax rate to individual tax rate comparison examples Other related topics
IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 5: Error Trapping and Improving Lookups
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
VLOOKUP function MATCH function INDEX function Error trapping IF function
Form 706 Preparation Part 1: Overview Including Portability 26-27
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
• Action steps in 706 preparation engagement• Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters• Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns• Completing introductory pages 1—4• Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan• Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule
K2's Optimizing Your CAS and Advisory Tech Stack
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
CAS overview to understand the service offerings, client needs, and market opportunities Selecting technology tools in CAS for accounting, workflow, and client collaboration Designing Service Delivery Models that are scalable and efficient processes for CAS Managing client relationships and setting expectations to deliver consistent value
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - April 2027
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Balance Sheet Management: The Least Understood Risk” 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
• Intentionally managing your balance sheet to reduce risk.• Properly balance debt and equity versus other funding sources.• Know the balance sheet pitfalls and risks to avoid.• Understand the analysis and decision-making process through real-world examples and five interactive case discussions.
IRAs – Contributions & Distributions for Traditional, Roth, SEP & SIMPLE IRAs
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
An emphasis on newly enacted tax legislation affecting IRAs including the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Contribution limits to and tax treatment of distributions from Traditional, Roth, SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Deductible phase-out limits for Traditional IRA contributions for taxpayers that are active participants in qualified retirement plans Roth IRA contribution phase-out limits as well as tax-free qualified distributions Planning opportunities for conversions to ROTH IRAs Rollover rules to/from different retirement accounts and the one-rollover-per-year limitation The different options of receiving IRA distributions before age 59 ½ and avoiding the 10% early distribution penalty (including substantially equal periodic payments) The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules from IRAs needed to avoid the 50% penalty after the account owner turns age 72 or dies The tax ramifications of spouse and non-spouse beneficiaries and how this affects the RMD calculation after the account owner’s death Overview of health savings account (HSA) eligibility rules, contribution limits and distribution rules
K2’s Small Business Internal Controls, Security, And Fraud Prevention And Detection
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Common challenges associated with implementing appropriate internal controls in small business environment Fraud in small business environments Internal control options in small business accounting software Understanding the need for application controls and general controls
Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Legislation impacting individual taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Components of executive presenceAudience-centered elevator pitch structureProfessional value proposition frameworkStructuring a concise executive biographyAligning personal narrative with organizational valueCommon pitfalls in professional self-presentationApplication and refinement exercise
Creating A Culture of Trust
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Culture Trust
Crypto, Blockchain and Taxes
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understanding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Major Features, Benefits and Risks of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Tax Strategies for Cryptocurrency Transactions and Compliance Implementing Blockchain in Business Accounting Systems Navigating Estate Planning with Digital Assets
Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Apply new effective tools in business processes Better understand how to use data analytics in public accounting engagements Identify popular software packages that may be useful for accomplishing data analytics
Ethical Standards in Tax Practice: Circular 230 and Compliance
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Conflicts of Interest in Tax Practice Client Confidentiality and Ethical Obligations Due Diligence as to Accuracy Ethical Considerations of Contingent Fees Filing Amended Returns: Balancing Corrections and Consequences Client Pressure and Ethical Challenges Circular 230: Diligence and Competence Requirements
Global IIA Standards (GIAS) Fundamentals and Domain I and II – PART 1
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Accounting Internal Audit Internal Control GIAS Standards Internal Audit Standards
S Corporation Checkup: Tax Issues & Forms Reporting
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process Schedules K-2 and K-3 Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property Explain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest S corporation losses and how they impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations Comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
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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
Mary Jane Hourani’s Federal Tax Update: Individual
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Recent federal tax legislation and proposed changes IRS regulations, rulings, and procedural updates Recent tax-related court cases Application of deductions, credits, and tax benefits for individuals Practical application of tax law changes to individual scenarios