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AI for CPAs - How it Works and How to Apply it

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 1:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and many others are transforming the digital landscape of virtually every business, including CPA firms. We will demystify the complex world of generative AI in this informative session designed specifically for CPAs. We will break down the nuts and bolts of how generative AI works, making the technical aspects accessible and relevant. Equip yourself with the foundational knowledge to leverage AI in your practice or business. You will learn multiple examples of how you can apply generative AI tools in accounting, finance and tax to boost your team's productivity and improve the quality of your work product. 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

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 5:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $349

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All-new material updates tax practitioners on the most pressing tax matters affecting business entities, individuals, estates and trusts, and more.

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How Changes in Business Methods Affects Internal Control

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 5:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $239

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New Technology, the move toward telecommuting, the widespread adoption of electronic documentation, and a wide range of other factors have significantly and forever changed the way business is conducted. It should go without saying that changes in tools and methods lead to upheaval in any organizations internal control system. In this session, we look at all the changes that are occurring and discuss what's coming in the not too distant future. The material then looks at how internal controls have been affected and what other updates are on the horizon. Anyone trying to use controls to keep their organization efficient and secure should consider this session because the rate of change to both operational methods and control processes has been and will continue to be incredible. 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 Advanced Individual Income Tax Return Issues

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 5:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $279

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Most accounting and financial professionals have been preparing individual income tax returns for years, and while many of the returns are easy, there are always a number of issues that come up in busy season of which experienced practitioners wish they had more knowledge. This course is designed to explore the tough tax issues for experienced practitioners and help them provide better planning strategies and results for their higher income clients.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 5:00pm

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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Surgent's Employer's Handbook: Legal, Tax, and Health Care Issues

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 5:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $279

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The employer-employee relationship strains both sides in uncertain times, and businesses need CPAs, controllers, and other advisors to provide understanding of the complex legal, tax, and health care issues associated with all aspects of employment. This course provides in-depth coverage of this critical area. It will be updated and supplemented throughout the year to cover breaking developments.

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Yellow Book: Staying Compliant With Government Auditing Standards

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:00am - 5:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $349

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Government Auditing Standards and application guidance are examined for auditors who work with state and local governments or not-for-profits.

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Accounting of the Soul: Making the World a Better Place

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:30am - 10:30am

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

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This workshop explores how each of us can play a part in helping to make the world a more fair and gentler place. This one-hour webinar includes an overview of Aristotle's virtue ethics and its application to present day life. We will focus on the virtue of compassion both individually and organizationally and its impact on individual, organizational and world wellbeing. 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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Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 9:30am - 11:30am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Every CPA must comply with a Code of Professional Conduct, which is a hallmark of the CPA designation. CPAs in public practice must overcome higher barriers, such as when attest service providers must also retain independence. This course will provide an overview of the core principles from which the CPA profession is built upon. 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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Performance Auditing Made Easy

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 11:24am

Online

1.50 Credits

Member Price: $59

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Unlike a traditional financial audit objective (Are the financial statements materially misstated), performance auditing can address a wide variety of objectives.  Is this program working? Can it be improved? Where can we save money? How can we operate more efficiently and effectively? Are management’s assertions supported? And so forth.  This session will explain what a performance audit is, describe the applicable standards, and provide examples that indicate the value of a performance audit.  Performance audits can add value to any entity and practitioners can profit from adding these assurance services to their practices.

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Create Paginated Reports with Power BI Report Builder

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Elevate your data reporting skills to new heights with our cutting-edge course, "Create Paginated Reports with Power BI Report Builder." This two-hour, expertly crafted training is designed to transform the way you visualize and present data, leveraging the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Power BI Report Builder. Ideal for professionals who aspire to turn complex data into compelling, print-ready reports, this course is a game-changer in the realm of data visualization and business intelligence. Delve into the world of paginated reporting with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical examples and demonstrations. You'll learn how to navigate the Power BI Report Builder interface with ease, design intricate report layouts, and connect to diverse data sources for comprehensive reporting. The course covers a spectrum of skills, from creating eye-catching visualizations to utilizing advanced features like sub-reports and drill-through capabilities. By the end of this session, you'll be adept at publishing and sharing professional-grade, paginated reports that can inform and persuade your audience. Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering the art of paginated reporting with Power BI Report Builder. 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 Getting Ready for Busy Season: Review Individual Tax Form Changes

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

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Getting ready for busy season involves not only knowing the tax rules for 2025, but also knowing how those rules are incorporated into the IRS tax forms practitioners will be using to prepare 2025 tax returns. This course provides tax return preparer attendees with an up-to-date review of important new tax forms, key tax developments, and tax law changes as they are reflected in IRS forms for 2025 and IRS filing issues and deadlines as they relate to 2025.

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Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 1:33pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

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2025 Accounting and Auditing Update for Small Businesses

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 2:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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For many small businesses, the standards issued by the FASB may have little to no effect as they impact topics that do not reflect the type of transactions that these entities most frequently experience. This class will focus on the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that are most likely to impact small businesses with a focus on ASUs initiated by the Private Company Council (PCC). We'll then look at alternative reporting options to GAAP including FRF for SMEs and IFRS for SMEs for entities who don't necessarily need to prepare GAAP financial statements but want to use accrual accounting. Finally, we will transition to audit standards that small business auditors will need to implement. 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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K2's Implementing Internal Controls In Quickbooks Environments

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 2:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

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The QuickBooks ecosystem of accounting tools remains the most widely-used set of accounting applications used by small businesses. Yet, many of these organizations struggle because of inadequate internal controls. In this seminar, you will learn options for improving internal controls in small businesses running QuickBooks Pro, Premier, Enterprise, or Online. Participate in this program to understand how you can create a robust system of internal controls in a small business environment, including businesses using QuickBooks accounting solutions. In this session, you will also learn about the four common types of internal controls and how to assess the relative condition of the internal control structure of a small business. With this background in place, the focus then shifts to discovering the opportunities to enhance internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments using features found in the application. In addition, you will learn about additional internal control procedures for situations where you cannot establish adequate controls in QuickBooks. In sum, while many believe that QuickBooks-based organizations will forever face weak internal control structures, by participating in this session, you will learn how QuickBooks-based businesses can benefit from strong internal controls.

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Tax Season Update with Steve Dilley

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 2:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

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Gear up for tax season with Steve Dilley's annual update! This program provides an update to the latest tax developments, rules and regulations affecting both business and individual taxpayers, including a review and integration of 2024-25 legislation.   *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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Hands-On Tax Return Workshop - Partnerships & LLCs (Form 1065)

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 5:38pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $300

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This case-driven training is designed to get the inexperienced accountant up to speed quickly in the most common areas of partnership, limited liability company (LLC) and limited liability partnership (LLP) taxation. A cornerstone of this course is the preparation of the Form 1065 using a fairly complex trial balance common to most partnership, LLP and LLC income tax returns. **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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ACPEN Signature 2025: Financial Statement Preparation: Compilation and Review Update

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 6:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $250

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This course is designed to assist CPAs who perform financial statement preparation, compilation, or review engagements. Our panelists will provide an in-depth analysis of the SSARS and will provide practice tips that will assist you in performing profitable standard compliant engagements.

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Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 6:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $245

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As the new administration proposes changes to tax policies, estate planning strategies must adapt to evolving laws and regulations. This course equips financial professionals with advanced tools and techniques to address complex estate planning issues, including the latest legislative and regulatory updates. Participants will gain insights into tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving techniques, and the impact of recent tax law changes on estate and gift taxation. With a focus on real-world application, this course provides practical strategies for leveraging closely held stock, split-interest trusts, and life insurance in estate planning. Attendees will explore how to maximize tax benefits while ensuring compliance with changing regulations, ultimately helping clients achieve their financial and legacy goals. *Please Note:  If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Handouts Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com

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Surgent's S Corporation Core Tax Issues From Formation Through Liquidation

Tuesday, Jan. 6
 10:00am - 6:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $279

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As experienced staff members master the preparation intricacies of an 1120-S tax return, they are expected to understand and apply the underlying concepts, principles and laws governing S corporation status. This course is designed to illustrate in both theory and practice overarching principles that govern S corporations from formation to revocation, termination and liquidation. Experienced, client-facing staff should be aware of the pitfalls that may inadvertently cause an S-status termination or may generate unintended tax consequences to shareholders.

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