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$55.8B Connecticut biennial state budget bill just signed into law by Governor Lamont contains a number of major tax changes. Join us for this in-depth program that will dive into the latest changes affecting CPAs, businesses, and clients in Connecticut.Lou Schatz and David Bigger from Shipman and Goodwin will provide a detailed analysis of the more significant Connecticut tax changes emerging from this session.  In addition, they will provide an early assessment of how some of the federal tax changes being considered in Washington could impact Connecticut tax law.CTCPA Executive Director Bonnie Stewart will also provide an update on CTCPA’s legislative agenda, as well as upcoming regulatory changes proposed by the State Board of Accountancy and Department of Consumer Protection and developments at the Department of Revenue Services.  

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 latest tax legislation 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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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 latest tax legislation 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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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.

*IMPORTANT:  This is a virtual conference being run in partnership with the Ohio Society of CPAs Fraud is constantly evolving and becoming more difficult to detect. Sometimes, it is a blurry gray area that we have a hard time determining whether something is fraud or not. No matter how we look at it - fraud and criminal activity is a constant threat and the best time to do something about it was yesterday. Fortunately, we can get a step ahead at the Fraud and Forensic Accounting Conference.""Organizations lose 5 percent of revenue to fraud every year."" – ACFEGet essential fraud and risk management updates geared toward CPAs and related professionals who implement, assess, or consult on fraud controls at the Fraud and Forensic Conference.Experts in the field will cover: Novel ways of finding fraud Strategies to diagnose irregularities in bankruptcy Methods of tracking fraud between fiat and cryptocurrencies Effective manners of investigating money laundering Current trends and updates to fraud cases throughout finance, and more! Please note that the Class Pass does not apply to this program.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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