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Iowa Tax Update
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Live Virtual Seminar
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $215
Topics for this course will be updated in late summer 2026.
Iowa Tax Update (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $215
Topics for this course will be updated in late summer 2026.
Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
Statutory employees, independent contractors, and possible changes to §530 relief Using SS-8 Payroll Tax Penalties -- Who is a responsible person? Forms W-2, 1099, 1099-NEC, SS-8, W-4, 941, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy
Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
The key requirements, options, and best practices seen in each of the basic financial statements Today's core accounting and reporting requirements related to contributions and how to apply them effectively and efficiently How to analyze and incorporate the needs of financial statement users into a not-for-profit's financial statements and disclosures
The Most Critical Challenges in Not-for-Profit Accounting Today
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Live Virtual Seminar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $210
The essential disclosure requirements specific to not-for-profit organizations and strategies for enhancing clarity and value Practical insights into the accounting for conditional and restricted contributions, membership dues, contributed services, and noncash contributions The advantages, challenges, and best practices for effectively presenting a measure of operations
Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
New and expanded energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Preparation of various Form 1040 individual tax returns and schedules; provided answers include “filled-in” forms Coverage of Form 7203 Coverage of §199A qualified business income, its calculation, limitations, and examples Dividends and interest – Ordinary, return of capital, and capital gain distribution dividends; tax-exempt interest,original issue discount, etc. Security transactions – From Form 1099-B to Form 8949 to Schedule D, plus mutual fund sales and related basisissues Self-employed person issues Schedule C deductions including depreciation Sale and exchange of property – Understanding Form 4797 and depreciation recapture; capital gains A working understanding of passive losses – How to handle rental property and how the passive loss rules flow tothe tax forms Itemized deductions – A thorough understanding of what’s deductible and what’s not Interest deductions – Limitations and timing problems Charitable contributions substituting for taxes, IRS says – No! Retirement contributions and education credits and deductions Tax computations – The Kiddie Tax, AMT, regular tax, tax credits Individual problems illustrated by form preparation for various items, with numerous “practice tips” Impact of recent legislation and forms changes on the 1040
Professional Opportunities Update with ISCPA CEO Carrie Steffen | FREE for ISCPA Members
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Live Virtual Seminar
1.00 Credits
Join ISCPA CEO Carrie Steffen, for an interactive, town-hall style conversation that brings the latest insights, challenges and opportunities in the CPA profession directly to you. Carrie will explore key themes: the ongoing workforce development challenges, evolving client and business expectations, technology transformation, regulatory shifts, and the changing nature of what it means to be a CPA in today’s environment. Attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives and questions as we collectively explore the opportunities that lie ahead.
Iowa Department of Revenue Update
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $49
Economic updates General department updates 2026 legislative updates Tax year 2026 income tax updates Common tax filing issues Updates on GovConnectIowa
Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Getting started with Gemini Tour of the Gemini app and how to use it Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax Protecting your data privacy in Google Gemini Advanced Gemini features review Integration with Google apps Subscription plan options
Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Program Content Getting started with Microsoft Copilot Tour of the Copilot app and how to use it Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax Protecting your data privacy in Microsoft Copilot Advanced Microsoft Copilot features review Integration with Microsoft 365 apps
Winter Federal Tax Summit with Ron Roberson
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Live Virtual Seminar
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $505
This seminar has been designed to review all changes affecting for-profit taxpayers. Just the facts without the frills! Updated throughout the year for up-to-the-minute changes and court cases. Review examples and take advantage of in-depth discussions of tax changes and other relevant IRS notices and announcements.
This Year's Best Income Tax, Estate Tax and Financial Planning Ideas
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Comprehensive coverage of key provisions enacted under The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) The SECURE 2.0 Act and Inflation Reduction Act provisions applicable to individuals Changes to the lifetime estate tax exemption in light of proposed regulations Considerations when selling a principal residence Tax benefits of HSAs An overview of the mechanics and practical considerations of Donor Advised Funds Virtual currency and digital assets - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital assets The best new income tax and estate-planning ideas The changing Social Security landscape: long-term solvency issues and what it means for retirement planning Creative charitable giving strategies Financial planning strategies Maximizing retirement plan benefits Using intentionally defective grantor trusts Miscellaneous tax-planning techniques that can add up to significant tax savings How to use the whole family for tax savings Life insurance Up-to-the-minute ideas reflecting new tax law changes in cases, regulations, and rulings
Social Security and Medicare
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Federal Tax Update: Individual and Business Current Developments (CEDAR RAPIDS)
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Cedar Rapids
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $320
Specifc topics that will be covered in this course will be updated late summer 2026.
Winter Excel Conference
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Live Virtual Conference
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $305
Excel blocking and tackling – often overlooked tools Advanced Excel functions and latest features Power Query and other data manipulation tools PivotTables – Excel's best feature is now even better Modern dynamic arrays and formula techniques Workflow optimization strategies for financial professionals
Accounting Data Analytics
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $110
Accounting Data Analytics
AI for Accountants - Practical Applications
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $110
AI in Accounting and Auditing
The Mindful-CPA
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $110
Mindfulness; Science of Neurology; Mindfulness Practice; Stress Management
Agentic AI for CPAs: Automate Workflows with Intelligence
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Introduction to agentic AI concepts and terminology. Case studies for using AI agents in accounting, finance and tax services. Step by step demonstration of creating and deploying an AI agent Introduction to Microsoft Copilot Studio agent builder. Developing your AI agent deployment strategy.
Elevate Cyber Solutions: AI Threats | FREE for ISCPA members
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Live Virtual Seminar
1.00 Credits
More info coming soon!