CPE Catalog
Liquidation of Flow-Through Entities for LLCs and Partnerships
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Tax rules governing liquidation of a partnership or S corporation Tax treatment of the shareholder/partner/member receiving a liquidating distribution in an S corporation liquidation/partnership liquidation Tax impact on the pass-through entity when the entity is liquidated Receipt of corporate liabilities in an S corporation distribution Proportionate, liquidating partnership distributions to partners, and gains and losses to a partner on a liquidating partnership distribution Tax issues associated with a partnership distribution of noncash properties in a liquidation Compliance requirements on the occasion of a liquidation of a corporation or a partnership
Management Fundamentals
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
What it takes to be effective as a manager Exploring the challenges that get in the way Looking at the driving forces that have evolved how managers engage with employees today Motivating employees of multiple generations Twelve practices that can be adopted to influence employees to become more engaged Identifying what it takes to develop employees Delegation and accountability
Management's Discussion and Analysis - What You Need to Know
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2.00 Credits
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The overall importance of the rules and regulations with respect to the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section of an entity's consolidated financial statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) An overview of the SEC requirements in this area Best practices offered by the SEC Comment letter examples pertaining to this area
Marijuana: A Generalized Business Viewpoint
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
An overview of current state and federal laws governing marijuana A review of state boards of accountancy regarding marijuana How some financial professionals are capitalizing on the marijuana industry Providing auditing and tax services within the marijuana industry How accountants and other financial professionals can manage risk within this industry IRC Section 280E’s prohibition of deductions involving controlled substances A summary of various state taxation laws on marijuana Ethical issues for accountants who work in the marijuana industry Relevant banking regulations Growth projections
Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The sources of deferred tax assets and liabilities Calculating the deferred tax asset or liability Reporting income-tax expense and balance sheet items CARES Act accounting implications Defining, analyzing, and reporting uncertain tax positions Classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities Disclosure requirements Any recent or proposed changes to the accounting and disclosure requirements for income taxes
Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The sources of deferred tax assets and liabilities Calculating the deferred tax asset or liability Reporting income-tax expense and balance sheet items CARES Act accounting implications Defining, analyzing, and reporting uncertain tax positions Classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities Disclosure requirements Any recent or proposed changes to the accounting and disclosure requirements for income taxes
Mastering Basis Issues for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Applicable coverage of any basis considerations within any recent tax legislation enacted before the presentation Discuss new pass-through basis calculations required as attachments to certain individual returns Excess business losses and NOLs Tax Basis Capital Account Reporting Requirements How §179 limitations affect basis and how the “tax-benefit” rule is applied S corporations: Beware of final IRS regulations regarding “open debt” of S corporations; understand the effect of stock basis and debt basis and IRS’s recent focus on “at-risk basis” for shareholders; recognize how AAA applies or does not apply to certain S corporations; learn to apply the complex ordering rules and special elections that can have a big tax result; become aware of when you can have a taxable dividend in an S corporation; understand distributions of cash and property and post-termination transition rules, and temporary post-termination rules for eligible corporations LLCs and partnerships: Learn the detailed rules of §704 for preventing the shifting of tax consequences among partners or members; determine how to calculate basis under both §704 and for “at-risk” under §465; recognize how recourse, nonrecourse, and qualified nonrecourse debt can create significantly different tax results; review §754 step-up in basis rules; and learn how legislation cleans up the basis treatment of charitable contributions and foreign taxes paid
Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The evolving landscape of client expectations in the accounting profession Building strong and lasting client relationships through effective communication, empathy, and proactive service Implementing efficient client onboarding and engagement processes Leveraging technology to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and deliver personalized service Effectively resolving client concerns and complaints Utilizing client feedback to continually improve your practice
Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Elements of inventory cost and full-absorption costing Valuation methodologies, including LIFO, FIFO, weighted average, and specific identification Obsolescence reserves LIFO accounting Differences between book and tax cost capitalization and related income tax accounting Retail inventory valuation methodology Physical inventory observation approaches Accounting issues related to consigned inventory Other challenging issues related to inventory accounting
Mastering the Excel Lookup Functions
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
A review of the various lookup functions, beyond VLOOKUP Which lookup works best for your situation? How to apply the many lookup functions Advanced lookup techniques like nested lookups, approximate matching, and handling errors effectively An in-depth review of the following functions: VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, MATCH / INDEX, XMATCH, INDIRECT, FILTER, SORT/SORTBY, UNIQUE An overview of some newer functions
Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Retirement benefits: What the amount of benefits is in various circumstances Spousal benefits: Should a spouse return to work? What benefits does a spouse have and when and how do they relate to benefits decisions by the client? Claiming Social Security: Advantages and disadvantages at ages 62, full retirement age, and 70 Planning: What clients approaching retirement age should consider now with respect to benefits for them, their spouses, and their children Coordinating benefits: Should you take Social Security first and higher-balance IRA distributions later, or take IRA balances first and enhanced Social Security benefits later?
Max the Tax: Client Retention
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Importance of client retention Understanding client needs and expectations through client satisfaction surveys and analyzing client feedback Developing effective client retention strategies Fostering client loyalty Handling client complaints and issues through effective complaint resolution
Max the Tax: Common Deductions
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1.00 Credits
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Home office deduction Alimony payments Charitable contributions Medical expense deduction Home mortgage interest deduction State and local income tax (SALT) deduction Gambling winnings and losses
Max the Tax: Crowdfunding
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
How crowdfunding works The different types of crowdfunding programs Strategies for building a crowdfunding campaign
Max the Tax: Crypto Craze
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1.00 Credits
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Introduction to cryptocurrency and key terms Chronology of cryptocurrency Virtual currency taxation Information on any updated guidance
Max the Tax: Entity Selection
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1.00 Credits
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Choice of entity decisions Client consultation questions regarding entity selection
Max the Tax: Equity Compensation
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1.00 Credits
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Stock grants, including Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Performance Share Units (PSUs) Stock options and rights, including Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs), Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), and phantom awards Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) Equity awards and partnerships / S corporations
Max the Tax: Metaverse
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1.00 Credits
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Why accounting and other professionals should use the metaverse Where accountants and other professionals can find their space in the metaverse How the metaverse is changing the way we work
Max the Tax: Schedule C
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Tips and tricks to prepare the Schedule C Income and expenses Tax invoice preparation Legal invoice Entertainment invoice Education invoice
Max the Tax: Schedule E
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Business development Types of properties Rental property use Rental expenses Deductible expenses Repairs and maintenance Capitalization of expenses Depreciation Accounting methods Treatment of security deposits