Professional Development and Event Catalog
Inside Cost Seg: What the IRS Engineer Actually Looks For
Thursday, Dec. 17 11:30am - 1:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of cost segregation studies from both technical and compliance perspectives, emphasizing what truly distinguishes a high-quality, IRS-defensible report. Drawing from the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) and the instructor's experience as a former IRS engineer and Cost Segregation subject matter expert. Participants will gain practical understanding of how to evaluate, perform, and document cost segregation studies. Topics include the fundamentals of cost segregation and depreciation methods, the differences between Section 1245 and 1250 property, and the importance of accurate cost allocations, engineering documentation, and supportable estimates. The course also covers the principal elements of a well-prepared report, common pitfalls that trigger IRS scrutiny, and practical remedies to strengthen study credibility and audit resilience. By the end of this session, tax professionals, engineers, and financial advisors will be equipped to recognize the hallmarks of a quality cost segregation study and avoid costly mistakes in the process. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process
Thursday, Dec. 17 11:30am - 1:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course is designed for tax professionals seeking to understand and navigate the IRS collection process effectively. Participants will gain indepth knowledge of the various collection methods employed by the IRS, including liens, levies and wage garnishments. Additionall, participants will leand strategies to avoid or halt collection actions and the implications of the statute of limitations on tax collection. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Section 174: New Rules for R&E and OBBA Update
Thursday, Dec. 17 12:00pm - 1:01pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course introduces the new OBBA standards that redefine how research and experimentation are reported. Participants will learn key regulatory updates, compliance expectations, and best practices for aligning research activities with OBBA's principles of transparency, accountability, and innovation. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com.
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Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
Thursday, Dec. 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
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This session will address the complex rules of retirement distributions, review key provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0, and provide practical strategies of maximizing tax benefits for your client. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 – Understanding the Law
Thursday, Dec. 17 1:00pm - 2:52pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Understanding the complexities of estate and gift taxation can be challenging for many financial professionals, especially those who lack direct experience in this area. In this comprehensive course, participants will gain a solid foundation in Federal estate and gift tax law, providing them with the necessary tools to confidently handle tax compliance issues related to Forms 706 and 709. By exploring the details of the Internal Revenue Code sections pertinent to estate and gift taxation, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of key concepts, including deductions, valuations, and tax credits. This practical knowledge will not only enhance their expertise but also empower them to provide effective tax planning strategies for their clients. Throughout the course, participants will investigate essential topics such as the valuation of assets, deductions for funeral and administrative expenses, charitable and marital deductions, and the calculation of tax credits. By mastering these critical areas, financial professionals will be better equipped to navigate the challenges of estate and gift taxation, ultimately enabling them to provide comprehensive and effective tax planning services for their clients. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or deepen your understanding of tax compliance issues, this course offers invaluable insights and practical knowledge that can immediately be applied in your practice. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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Surgent's Federal Tax Update
Thursday, Dec. 17 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Both businesses and individual clients face major changes as a result of new legislation, and tax professionals face the considerable challenge of delivering effective planning advice and services to address this myriad of recent developments. This course addresses this challenge and also encompasses the latest cases and rulings applicable to individual and business clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BIT4.
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Surgent's Four Tiers of Loss Limitations: A Guide to the Rules for Pass-Through Entities
Thursday, Dec. 17 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Owners of S corporations and partnerships are subject to numerous limitations on pass-through losses, each with unique rules, applications, and complexities. With the increase in popularity of pass-through business entities, it is essential for CPAs to understand the complexities and interactions of these pass-through loss limitations.
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Surgent's IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues
Thursday, Dec. 17 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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The IRS began replenishing its workforce with the additional funding only to have to terminate workers or lay them off due to mandated federal workforce reductions. The IRS trains its audit workforce by examining the tax returns of individuals and small businesses. As the IRS continues to examine tax returns, Accounting, Tax, and Financial Professionals need clients to understand the need for documentation and procedures to substantiate what IRS examiners are pursuing. Learn the high audit risk areas and ways to help clients survive an IRS audit with little or no change. It is critical for Accounting, Tax, and Financial Professionals in public accounting to understand the risk to clients and to themselves in tax return preparation and planning since the IRS continues to increase its audit coverage and is examining more taxpayers than it has in the recent past.
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Tax Depreciation: How to Optimize Deductions
Thursday, Dec. 17 2:00pm - 3:56pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Following the ever-changing tax deprecation rules is not a game for the faint hearted! This course analyzes the current landscape of depreciating, capitalizing and disposing of business assets, with examples and illustrated case studies to enhance the CPAs understanding of the most current tax depreciation provisions. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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The Preparation of Form 709 – Line-by-Line
Thursday, Dec. 17 3:00pm - 4:53pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Gift taxation is a critical component of estate planning, and Form 709 serves as the key reporting tool. This course provides a comprehensive line-by-line guide to preparing Form 709, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Participants will learn how to determine taxable gifts, apply exclusions, and utilize available deductions. Special attention will be given to valuation techniques, gift-splitting, and generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT) considerations. Additionally, this course will examine any new legislative changes from the current administration and how they may impact gift tax planning and reporting. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Surgent's Taking Advantage of Like-Kind Exchanges
Thursday, Dec. 17 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
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When real property is sold for a gain, we always try to find ways to defer recognizing income so that it won't be necessary to send a check to Uncle Sam. There is a provision within the Internal Revenue Code that allows the taxpayer to defer recognition of immediate taxable gain in the year of sale known as a "like-kind exchange." Knowing how and when to utilize this provision makes the Accounting and Finance Professionals very valuable to either their client or the entity they work for. We will also discuss recent proposals that could impact the future of this provision. Please Note: due to overlap with the ISL4 course, customers should not take both.
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SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know
Thursday, Dec. 17 4:00pm - 5:04pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Signed by President Biden on December 29, 2022 as part of the Consolidation Appropriations Act, this program provides an explanation of the Secure Act 2.0 provisions impacting individuals and business taxpayers. Learn what you need to know for this filing season and how to plan for future years for your clients. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales and Like-Kind Exchanges
Friday, Dec. 18 9:00am - 12:30pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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When real property is sold for a gain, we always try to find ways to defer recognizing income so it won't be necessary to send a check to Uncle Sam. There are two provisions within the Internal Revenue Code that allow the taxpayer to defer recognition of immediate taxable gain in the year of sale: installment sales and like-kind exchanges. Knowing how and when to utilize these provisions makes the Accounting and Finance Professionals very valuable to either their client or the entity they work for. We will also discuss recent proposals which could impact the future of these two provisions. Please Note: due to overlap with the INS2 and LKE2 courses, customers should not take ISL4 if one or both of these other courses has already been taken.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 Tax Legislation
Friday, Dec. 18 9:00am - 1:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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The President signed on July 4, 2025, one of most consequential tax legislation in recent years. The well-informed tax practitioner will want to stay abreast of these developments! This course will start with a short background of this legislation as it made its way through Congress and to the President's desk. We will then review the final provisions that was approved by the Senate and passed by the House. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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AICPA's Annual Federal Tax Update
Friday, Dec. 18 9:00am - 4:00pm
Online
7.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
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Covering easy-to-miss tax matters from the past year The velocity of legal and regulatory tax change can make it difficult to keep up. In this course, you are brought up to date on the latest legislative, judicial, and IRS developments affecting businesses, individuals, estates, and trusts, including regulatory updates related to H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA. Matters that specifically affect tax practitioners (such as changes in the tax regulatory environment) are also covered. Topics include: Inflation adjustments U.S. Tax Court cases settled in the past year Law changes from the past year Recently issued regulatory and sub-regulatory guidance Focusing on implementation and compliance Materials inform you of the latest legal and regulatory tax matters affecting virtually all taxpayer profiles, helping you effectively complete tax planning and compliance engagements. Course materials point out tax planning opportunities and provide practice tips to help you serve clients with confidence.
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The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
Friday, Dec. 18 9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
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IRS Penalties and Abatements
Friday, Dec. 18 9:30am - 11:30am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Penalty abatement is a technique that tax practitioners can utilize to help their clients reduce penalties and interest they owe to the IRS if the taxpayer can prove "reasonable cause". This informative and insightful webinar will provide you with some insider tips, practical steps and effective strategies to help your client manage IRS tax penalties and interest. Learn about various types of penalties that you may face, and the various forms and procedures used for requesting penalty and interest abatement, including First Time and Reasonable Cause abatement. Plus, learn about the procedure to follow when requesting refund of paid penalties. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's A Complete Guide to Reporting Form 1099-DA
Friday, Dec. 18 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
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For each digital asset sale that a broker has affected for a customer in 2025, the broker must complete Form 1099-DA. A broker includes any person who, in the ordinary course of a trade or business, stands ready to affect sales of digital assets to be made by others. This program covers the required rules for reporting digital asset transactions on Form 1099-DA.
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Surgent's A Complete Tax Guide to Exit Planning
Friday, Dec. 18 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
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When exit planning, it is important to weigh various issues, including tax implications, to achieve an effective management and/or ownership change. Many envision tax-free reorganizations being the most preferable structure to avoid capital gains tax, but the opportunities come at a cost to the seller. This course will provide a well-rounded discussion of the various strategies to consider when advising on exiting a business.
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Surgent's Capital Assets: Basis and Taxation for Financial Professionals
Friday, Dec. 18 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of capital assets taxation, basis determination, and related tax planning strategies. Participants will explore the fundamental classification of capital assets, the distinction between realization and recognition of gains and losses, and the complex rules governing disallowed losses. The course thoroughly examines the various types of capital gains and losses, including short-term, long-term, and special categories such as unrecaptured Section 1250 gains and collectibles. Attendees will learn the intricacies of netting capital gains and losses, calculating tax liabilities across different income types, and distinguishing between marginal and effective tax rates. The course also covers advanced topics including basis adjustments, wash sale rules, related-party transactions, and inherited property treatment. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to guide clients in implementing effective capital asset strategies that minimize tax liabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance.