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AHI: Level I - Basic Staff Training

Tuesday, Sep. 2 10:00am - Friday, Sep. 5 4:00pm

Online

24.00 Credits

Member Price: $835

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Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.

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Don Farmer's One Big Beautiful Bill: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know

Thursday, Sep. 4
 9:00am - 10:40am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Tax legislation has never been a one-size-fits-all affair, and the latest sweeping bill is no exception. In this engaging and timely webinar, we’ll dissect the major provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) and explore how they will impact individuals, businesses and practitioners alike. With new credits, phaseouts, thresholds and compliance mechanisms, it’s more important than ever for CPAs to understand the full picture. We’ll walk through the bill’s headline-grabbing components as well as the less-publicized but equally critical changes that could catch clients off guard. From expanded green energy incentives to new reporting requirements, you’ll leave with a working knowledge of both planning opportunities and compliance traps. We’ll also discuss practical implementation timelines and how practitioners can proactively communicate these changes to clients. Whether you're advising a high-net-worth individual, a closely held business or a large enterprise, this webinar will equip you with the essential tools to translate complex legislation into actionable guidance. Expect clarity, relevance and plenty of real-world application examples that you can immediately use in your practice.

Don Farmer's One Big Beautiful Bill: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know

Thursday, Sep. 11
 9:00am - 10:40am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Tax legislation has never been a one-size-fits-all affair, and the latest sweeping bill is no exception. In this engaging and timely webinar, we’ll dissect the major provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) and explore how they will impact individuals, businesses and practitioners alike. With new credits, phaseouts, thresholds and compliance mechanisms, it’s more important than ever for CPAs to understand the full picture. We’ll walk through the bill’s headline-grabbing components as well as the less-publicized but equally critical changes that could catch clients off guard. From expanded green energy incentives to new reporting requirements, you’ll leave with a working knowledge of both planning opportunities and compliance traps. We’ll also discuss practical implementation timelines and how practitioners can proactively communicate these changes to clients. Whether you're advising a high-net-worth individual, a closely held business or a large enterprise, this webinar will equip you with the essential tools to translate complex legislation into actionable guidance. Expect clarity, relevance and plenty of real-world application examples that you can immediately use in your practice.

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AHI: Level II - Semi-Senior Staff Training

Monday, Sep. 15 10:00am - Thursday, Sep. 18 4:00pm

Online

24.00 Credits

Member Price: $835

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Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series, provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews and compilations with minimal supervision. Gain knowledge to improve your skills to perform more complex analytical procedures, as well as drafting financial statements and footnotes. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.

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Don Farmer's One Big Beautiful Bill: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know

Tuesday, Sep. 23
 10:00am - 11:40am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Tax legislation has never been a one-size-fits-all affair, and the latest sweeping bill is no exception. In this engaging and timely webinar, we’ll dissect the major provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) and explore how they will impact individuals, businesses and practitioners alike. With new credits, phaseouts, thresholds and compliance mechanisms, it’s more important than ever for CPAs to understand the full picture. We’ll walk through the bill’s headline-grabbing components as well as the less-publicized but equally critical changes that could catch clients off guard. From expanded green energy incentives to new reporting requirements, you’ll leave with a working knowledge of both planning opportunities and compliance traps. We’ll also discuss practical implementation timelines and how practitioners can proactively communicate these changes to clients. Whether you're advising a high-net-worth individual, a closely held business or a large enterprise, this webinar will equip you with the essential tools to translate complex legislation into actionable guidance. Expect clarity, relevance and plenty of real-world application examples that you can immediately use in your practice.

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AHI: Level I - Basic Staff Training

Monday, Oct. 20 10:00am - Thursday, Oct. 23 4:00pm

Online

24.00 Credits

Member Price: $835

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Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.

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The Complete Guide to the Preparation of Form 1041

Wednesday, Oct. 22
 8:45am - 4:30pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $279

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Tax compliance for fiduciary entities, such as estates and trusts, can often be confusing for practitioners due to the specialized nature of this area. This course provides a practical understanding of the issues involved in preparing the U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts (Form 1041), giving practitioners the tools and knowledge they need to ensure accurate filings. This course will cover key areas such as the preparation of Form 1041, specific issues related to estates and trusts, and an in-depth look at distributable net income (DNI) and income in respect of a decedent (IRD). Line-by-line instructions and real-world case studies will provide participants with the confidence to handle fiduciary tax compliance.

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Don Farmer's Demystifying Sales Tax

Tuesday, Oct. 28
 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

Note: This program has been rescheduled from 8/19/25 to 10/28/25 Join us for a focused, insightful session on sales and use tax hosted by Charli Harrell and Aldo Rodriguez, sales tax subject matter experts. This event is designed to help tax professionals confidently navigate one of the most misunderstood areas of state and local taxation. With a spotlight on 2025 updates and real-world examples, this webinar will equip you with guidance to protect your clients from sales tax surprises and stay ahead of changing laws. Whether you're advising startups or established businesses, you’ll leave with new knowledge, practical tools, and a stronger foundation in sales tax compliance.

The Essential Multistate Tax Update

Thursday, Oct. 30
 9:00am - 12:30pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $140

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With the largest overhaul of the federal income tax code in 30 years and the repeal of the physical presence nexus standards for sales tax in the Wayfair case, the states are working fast and furious to overhaul their tax laws. As some states scramble to fund their budgets, they continue to look for additional forms of revenue. Plan to attend this fast-paced class that covers developing topics in state taxation, ranging from individuals to pass-through entities to corporate taxpayers. This class will focus on issues of small and middle-market companies and offer guidance for minimizing tax liability and negotiating the treacherous waters of compliance.

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Surgent's Annual Tax-Planning Guide for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs

Friday, Oct. 31
 9:00am - 4:30pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $279

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As long as LLCs, partnerships, and S corporations form the backbone of many CPAs' practices, in-depth knowledge of all tax aspects of these entities will be essential. The purpose of this practical course is to focus on planning issues in creating, operating, and liquidating S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. This course is essential for CPAs in public accounting and industry who advise these entities or their investors.

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Taxation of Partnership Distributions and Sales of Partnership Interests

Tuesday, Nov. 4
 9:00am - 12:30pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $140

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This program focuses on two parts of Subchapter K, partnership distributions and sales of partnership interests - topics that tax practitioners are often asked about by clients. Tax practitioners are called upon to advise both the partnership which makes distributions and the partners receiving the distributions regarding the tax consequences of these transactions. Additionally, tax practitioners will be deeply involved in decisions regarding the sale and purchase of a partnership interest. These topics are thoroughly covered in this program. The presenters also discuss several types of partnership distributions and the tax rules relating to them, as well as analyze the tax rules relating to the sale of a partnership interest. Tax practitioners will be given an in-depth analysis of these complex topics, so that they can effectively answer their clients' questions.

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Guide to Understanding the At-Risk Basis Rules and Forms 6198 and 7203

Tuesday, Nov. 4
 2:50pm - 4:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Many tax clients with losses from their S corporations, partnerships, and multiple-member LLCs treated as partnerships will want to use these losses to offset their other income from other sources. This program explains when, why, and how the at-risk rules apply to allow or to prevent the owner of a pass-through entity from taking a loss from a pass-through entity and using it to offset other income. This program is extremely helpful for anyone with pass-through entity clients.

Surgent's Mastering Basis Issues for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs

Wednesday, Nov. 5
 9:00am - 12:30pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $140

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The most difficult concepts to master when dealing with flow-through business entities are the basis and distribution concepts. Major error and malpractice issues occur if the CPA does not fully understand the impact of these rules. This course is designed to focus on the practical applications of these rules.

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Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Compensation Issues and Entity-Level Taxes

Wednesday, Nov. 5
 1:00pm - 2:40pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Even though they have been around for several years, the tax laws pertaining to S corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. In this course, we will examine how S corporations break away from the normal tax rules for flow-through entities. We will explore which employee benefits are disallowed for S corporation shareholders, as well as which taxes are assessed at the entity level. Finally, we will discuss how state level taxation may have changed permanently with the addition of PTE elections.

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Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Late S Corporation Elections, Disproportionate Distributions, and Selling Shares

Wednesday, Nov. 5
 2:50pm - 4:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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S corporation taxation has a lot of pieces. There are helpful elections you can make that can potentially save your client money, but there are also rigid rules to adhere to. For example, if there is more than one class of stock, it can terminate the S corporation election. Learning how to successfully navigate these rules can make all the difference. In this course, we will discuss some of the more common specialty areas experienced by practitioners - late filing relief for S corporation elections, disproportionate distributions, and selling S corporation shares. While these items may not come up on every single Form 1120-S, you will be able to add more value to clients when they do.

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AHI: Level II - Semi-Senior Staff Training

Thursday, Nov. 6 8:45am - Friday, Nov. 7 4:30pm

Online

16.00 Credits

Member Price: $560

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Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series, provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews and compilations with minimal supervision. Gain knowledge to improve your skills to perform more complex analytical procedures, as well as drafting financial statements and footnotes. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.

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Real Estate Taxation: Critical Considerations

Thursday, Nov. 6
 9:00am - 12:30pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $140

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This course is a 'deep dive' into many aspects involving the taxation of real estate for the mid-level practitioner moving into this complex area. You will deepen your understanding of the complex considerations and strategies that individuals must navigate in acquiring, operating, and selling real estate. You will leave the course able to navigate critical issues associated with the relevant returns and plan strategically for your company or clients. We will discuss in detail the impact that recent tax changes have had on the real estate industry, as well as new credits that are available after the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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Critical Issues Involving Taxation of Construction Contractors

Thursday, Nov. 6
 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $140

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Many consider taxation of construction contractors to be the most complex area of the Internal Revenue Code. Probably no other industry has so many elections and considerations that need to be considered and made in order to reduce or defer amounts owed. In this course, we will highlight these areas and discuss potential opportunities for practitioners and their clients. We will also discuss the impact of more recent legislation on construction taxation, including changes to net operating losses and the AMT rules. This is a critical presentation "tailor-made" for CPAs who either work for or represent construction contractors.

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Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths

Friday, Nov. 7
 9:00am - 10:40am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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For roughly 90% of American retirees, Social Security income will be the foundation of their retirement income. Yet, many are ill-prepared and lack understanding of the critical aspects of making an informed claiming decision. Further challenged to separate fact from fiction, consumers crave accurate information from knowledgeable professionals to make the most out of these coveted monthly benefits. This course dispels common myths about Social Security that lead to confusion and replaces them with the truth to an empowered retirement. Help your clients navigate their claiming age decisions with greater confidence, equipped with the essential truths they should consider before pushing the Social Security "on" button.

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What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare

Friday, Nov. 7
 10:50am - 12:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Tax advisors often receive questions concerning all facets of Medicare. How does Medicare work? How do I apply? How much does it cost? Is Medicare optional or required? This program provides a basic introduction to the Medicare program and covers many of the areas of the Medicare program that clients are most interested in. If you, or some of your clients, have questions relating to Medicare, this program is a must for you.