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IRS Penalties and Abatements

Wednesday, Mar. 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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Excel Essentials for Today's Accountant: How To Become an Expert in One Day

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 9:30am - 1:12pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

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This course explores the increasingly complex features of Excel that facilitate efficient data analysis.  We will introduce numerous analytical methods and techniques by using practical examples to illustrate how to unleash the power of Excel when manipulating, analyzing and reporting information and dive into the powerful, but potentially under-utilized, capabilities of Microsoft Excel.  Designed for sophisticated users willing to approach spreadsheets from a unique perspective, this program encourages users to challenge the status quo by considering opportunities to take acceptable spreadsheets to a new level.

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Strategies for Guiding Clients Through Challenging Situations: Tax Insights

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 9:30am - 5:30pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $225

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In this comprehensive course, practitioners gain a deep understanding of strategic planning considerations and potential hurdles encountered when clients face difficult circumstances. Delving into an array of scenarios often classified as "challenging," the course offers tax insights. From divorce and personal bankruptcy to intricate personal relationship matters, participants will equip themselves to adeptly guide clients through these challenging scenarios by understanding the tax implications. **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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An Exceptional Leader C.A.R.E.S.

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 10:59am

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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This session will teach leadership principles to transform a workplace into a healthy & supportive environment. By improving organizational culture, mental health conditions will improve, & burnout potential is minimized. An unhealthy workplace results in failure to attract and retain top talent. Leaders can be instruments of change. The C.A.R.E.S. approach offers leadership principles that will improve your workplace. Symptoms are hidden at work. Your employees are hurting, and you can help. If you care for your people from the bottom of your heart, you will be amazed at what it does to your bottom line.

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Let Go and Lead: The Crucial Art of Delegation

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 11:10am

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $75

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If you want to take your business to the next level, your leaders need to lead. Too often, though, they're swamped with doing someone else's work. This interactive session will show you when it's time to delegate, what you should be delegating, and to whom you should be delegating it. Most important, you'll learn the secret to delegation: It's not about your time. It's about surrounding yourselves with the right people.

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Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 11:46am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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This session explores tools and techniques that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of client engagements and business processes using data analysis tools. We will introduce some of today's popular and software tools and examine the AICPA's Five-step approach to incorporating data analytics into public accounting engagements.

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State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 11:48am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Award winning discussion leader Mark Hugh discusses both nexus basics and new developments in the dynamic, ever changing world of state income and sales tax nexus. This valuable course answers your frequently asked questions, reviews key factors in examining potential nexus consequences, takes a tour through the rules in states comprising 50% of the US, and identifies free, online multistate resources.  *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 Ethical Management of Conflict

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Conflict is as natural as breathing air. For many, the thought of dealing with conflict is difficult and horrifying, and yet unresolved conflict can damage relationships, cause pain and suffering as well as hinder workplace productivity. When addressed, however, conflict has the power to be transformative in strengthening workplace relationships, shared understanding, and increased productivity. This workshop will provide an intimate understanding of how to deal with conflict in collaborative and constructive ways. Using ethical values and principles, we will explore how to move conflict from an obstacle to an opportunity. This workshop is geared toward individuals who are wanting to improve their conflict management skills and create more harmonious and positive working environments. 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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Financial Statement Analysis

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 1:36pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

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This hands-on workshop offers an analytical approach for designing, executing, and communicating results of a comprehensive financial statement analysis. We will explore numerous techniques and approaches that facilitate in-depth financial statement analysis. Accountants in public practice will obtain insight regarding analytical procedures, additional client services, and enhanced compliance with professional standards. Accountants in private enterprises will develop more robust techniques for understanding their organization’s financial statements to facilitate forward-thinking decisions and communication to internal and external stakeholders.

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Ethics - A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:00am - 1:49pm

Online

4.20 Credits

Member Price: $129

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Ethical behavior continues to be a problem in society and even in the CPA ranks. "Ethics - A Line in the Sand" looks at the behavioral issues that influence how CPA's act. The course will address why individuals make ethical blunders, the state of ethical conduct in business organizations, the relationship between strong cultures, policy and procedures and successful ethical work environments. In addition, the course will highlight the one behavior to watch for as an indicator of potential ethical violations.

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Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 and Form 8821

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 10:30am - 12:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. Participants will explore the differences between these forms, understand when each is required, and how to comply with IRS requirements for representing clients and accessing their tax information. The course will cover practical issues, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing client authorizations through the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system. 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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Effective Governance for Nonprofit Success

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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Effective governance is the cornerstone of any nonprofit organization. This course delves into the foundational elements of nonprofit governance, emphasizing fiduciary duties, board responsibilities, and best practices for board operations. Participants will explore key compliance requirements, risk management strategies, policy development, and regulatory obligations. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with practical tools and insights to confidently navigate the complexities of nonprofit governance.

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GASB 96 -SBITA, GASB 94 P3, and GASB 87 Leases (Year 2)

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 12:46pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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This is a 2 hour webcast that will focus on the similarities between all three of these GASB accounting standards that deal with contractual arrangements such as leases, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITA) and P3s.  Compare and contrast these standards as you prepare for implementation this year of GASB 94 and GASB 96, and review the implementation efforts of Leases in Year 2. 

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Listening to the Statement of Cash Flows

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 12:49pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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This course will allow you to get reacquainted with the statement of cash flows. We will refresher your skills regarding both the preparation and utilization of the statement of cash flows. Significant emphasis will be placed on the informational role of the statement of cash flows and insights that can be obtained using the statement of cash flows in concert with the other elements of a company’s accrual-basis financial statements.

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Surgent's Recent Changes in Workplace Regulations: Overtime, Non-compete Agreements, and Employee/Independent Contractor

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 1:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

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This program covers three topics: the Department of Labor's changes in overtime rules, the Federal Trade Commission's ban on most non-compete agreements, and the Department of Labor's new rules relating to differentiating between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Understanding these new changes will allow accounting and finance professionals to discuss these important business law changes with their clients.

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Taking Advantage of Array Formulas in Excel

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 1:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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This intensive 2-hour course is designed to unlock the potential of array formulas in Microsoft Excel. Array formulas are a vital tool in Excel for their unique ability to perform multiple calculations on one or more items within an array, making them indispensable for complex data analysis and calculations. They enable users to write fewer, more powerful formulas, leading to cleaner and more efficient spreadsheets. This course is tailored to enhance your data analysis and spreadsheet management skills by delving into the advanced aspects of array functions. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, you will learn to streamline your work and improve efficiency in Excel. 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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Advanced Cybersecurity - Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 3:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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Leading and Managing the Accounting Department

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:00am - 3:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

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Welcome to a management course that helps CFOs and Controllers lead the Accounting Department. It is essential that the Accounting Department have a Vision which is aligned with the Business goals. Controllers must also be comfortable with wearing multiple 'hats' in the business. The head of the Accounting Department must be skilled in a variety of leadership skills, technical skills, managerial skills and current management techniquest.

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Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 11:30am - 1:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Have you ever considered a tax audit from the perspective of an IRS examiner? This session explains how you can use IRS Audit Technique Guides (ATGs) to enhance tax compliance. You will obtain a glimpse of the audit process from the viewpoint of an IRS agent as we explore insights that the IRS provides to its own examiners. 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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Emotional Intelligence for Professionals: Mastering the Human Side of Success

Wednesday, Mar. 18
 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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Technical expertise may get you in the door—but emotional intelligence (EQ) is what builds trust, earns loyalty, and sustains lasting success. For CPAs, attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and insurance agents, your ability to navigate emotions—your own and others'—is often the difference between a good client interaction and a great one, between a team that functions and a team that thrives. This interactive course goes beyond theory and dives into real-world application. You’ll uncover what emotional intelligence really is, why it matters more than ever in today’s professional world, and how to strengthen your EQ to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and manage stress with confidence. You’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately to transform how you lead meetings, manage conflict, build client trust, and drive results—while also enriching your personal life. Whether you're looking to become a better leader, communicate with more clarity, or create meaningful client connections, this course gives you the insight and strategies to make it happen.  

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