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Surgent's Section 199A: Schedule K-1 Reporting by Relevant Pass-Through Entities (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Section 199A is still the hottest tax topic related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Act created new reporting requirements for relevant pass-through entities (RPEs). Each RPE is required to report the relevant data needed to calculate the §199A deduction to each recipient of Schedule K-1. Your clients will trust you to ensure that the relevant data is properly reported. The IRS has added disclosure lines to Schedules K-1 for S corporations, partnerships, and trusts. This course will cover the new reporting requirements on those forms and discuss uncertainties that still exist related to the reporting requirements. The course includes examples and case studies relevant to the new disclosure lines of Schedules K-1. This program will include the latest relevant IRS guidance.
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Guide to Preparing Form 1041 for Estates and Trusts (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This program examines the critical issues, rules, and special opportunities when preparing your clients' Form 1041 US Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. Learn what is considered taxable income; filing requirements and deadlines; impact of the 3.8 percent Medicare surtax on net investment income; and the 10 principles of tax accounting for trust income. *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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Forensic Accounting: Court Approved Methods of Proof (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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How does a forensic accountant calculate financial losses? Federal courts have approved various ways to calculate losses ranging from net worth method of proof to the expenditures method. Each method of proof depends on the available facts to the forensic accountant. This presentation will focus on the various court approved methods of proof, when to use them, and how to calculate the total loss. 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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Deception, Embezzlement, and Fraud 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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Any corporation or individual can be vulnerable to scams and hoaxes. Learn how to break down the deception into the psychology of the con. We'll review best practices to avoid embezzlement and fraud and case studies of embezzlement, including payroll scams, fraudulent payees, skimming and new technology scams. Fraud can also arise when companies downsize and technology goes missing because there aren't enough gatekeepers on watch. Learn about opportunistic vulnerabilities that stem from having few employees/contractors and using free software.
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Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This comprehensive case-driven training is designed to quickly get the accountant up to speed in basis calculations and distribution planning for the owners of pass-thru entities (i.e., S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs)). The cornerstone of this course is the line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s and how it affects the basis calculations. This session is taught using a Hands-On methodology. Real-world examples and cases demonstrate the complex income tax code and regulations to enhance the participant's learning experience. Each attendee will receive the most comprehensive reference manual with numerous practice aids, real-world examples, and case studies.
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SSARS Codification: Preparation, Compilation and Review 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This course covers SSARS requirements for preparing, compiling and reviewing financial statements through SSARS 27. With SSARS 21, the AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC) introduced the Preparation service to SSARS and rewrote the Compilation and Review Standards in a clarified format. SSARS 22 and 23 made minor modifications to SSARS 21. SSARS 24 and 25 made substantive modifications to the SSARS, mainly when performing review engagements. SSARS 26 updates the SSARS with conforming changes made necessary by the new Quality Management standards. SSARS 27 modifies the applicability of AR-C 70 when engaged to prepare financial statements.
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Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (§199A) – The Ins & Outs
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a major overhaul of our tax system that lowered the income tax rates for individual and corporate taxpayers and introduced the new 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction for sole proprietors and pass-through entities. The cornerstone of this course is the comprehensive discussion of the 20% QBI deduction final regulations under IRC §199A. *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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LLC's & S Corporations: a Comparative Analysis
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
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This course focuses on the most common aspects and tax implications of Limited Liability Companies and S Corporations. It will further compare forms of entities, along with corporate formalities compliance issues of each entity type. Electing Subchapter S status as well as reviewing the mechanics of electing Subchapter S status will be discussed. Highlights of entity specific tax forms will be discussed, as well as accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation, estate planning, business continuation planning and audit strategies. Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3, and effectively connected income will be reviewed in this course as well. 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 the Yellow Book
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $279
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A thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential for anyone working with governments and not-for-profits. This course provides comprehensive coverage of Yellow Book requirements while building confidence and proficiency in performing Yellow Book audits. The course uses a highly illustrative and engaging format, featuring more than 25 focused exercises designed to strengthen practical application and enhance working knowledge. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
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This year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers, and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating ideas, and other planning opportunities available to S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. In addition, this course will discuss current trends and emerging issues, helping practitioners stay informed about relevant and significant topics that may impact their clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.
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Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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For the past two decades the trend has been to move away from brick and mortar offices and have a greater number of people work or telecommute from home. Because of the upheaval caused by recent events, the rate of this move has been accelerated. This has and will continue to create control challenges and organizations must work to address these. Such things as moving from time based employee value to task completion based measurement and the ability to drive needed inter-company communication are just a sample of the issues with which entities must contend. This session looks at the benefits and pitfalls of workers that telecommute. It then discusses important risks and controls to consider as this trend continues and evolves in the business world. 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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Business Valuation Fundamentals (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course provides a practical overview of business valuation, guiding participants through the key concepts, methodologies, and considerations involved. You will explore the types of valuation reports, the standards governing their preparation, and the step-by-step process of transforming raw data into actionable insights. The course also examines how the intended purpose of a report can influence its conclusions and offers strategies for valuing minority interests. By the end of the course, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to read, interpret, and apply business valuation reports effectively.
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OBBA of 2025: Business Overview (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL IS NOW THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL ACT!!! (Signed into law on July 4, 2025!) This program provides a summary of the major business provisions of the OBBA of 2025 (H.R. 1), focusing on provisions that have been extended and/or made permanent without changes and those provisions which had major changes or are new for 2025 and beyond. *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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From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The accounting profession is rapidly shifting from a compliance-centered focus to one that demands insight, foresight, and strategic advisory skills. "From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs" explores the "why" behind this transformation and highlights the critical role data analysis plays in helping CPAs remain relevant and competitive. This course provides a high-level overview of the skills and mindset required to move beyond historical reporting and into forward-looking analysis and storytelling. Participants will gain an understanding of how Microsoft 365 applications - such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI, OneDrive, and Teams - can be leveraged to transform raw financial data into meaningful insights. With an emphasis on the advisory role of CPAs, this course empowers professionals at every stage of their career to embrace analytics as a core competency. 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 : Responding to IRS Notices & Letters (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This 2-hour course gives tax professionals the tools to understand, interpret, and respond appropriately to IRS correspondence. Whether the letter involves audits, collection notices, missing information, or discrepancies, participants will walk away with practical tips for communication, compliance, and resolution. Using real-world examples, the session covers common notices like CP2000, CP14, CP75, CP504, and audit letters, as well as IRS timelines and what they expect in a reply. We’ll also talk about avoiding missed deadlines, maintaining documentation, and using AI tools where appropriate to manage responses efficiently and accurately. *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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Surgent's Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Good writing is good business. Studies show that the average business worker receives 121 emails per day. That's a lot of emails. Are your emails effective? Are they being read? Are they professional and tone-smart? In this course, you will learn techniques and skills to get your emails to stand out and improve their effectiveness and professionalism.
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Surgent's Exploring Client Advisory Services: Tax Due Dates and Penalties/Where Do I Need To File? (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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This course provides essential knowledge for Client Advisory Services (CAS) professionals navigating multistate taxation and managing tax deadlines. We'll start by exploring the implications of the Wayfair decision, focusing on general rules for sales and income tax nexus across states. You'll learn what to look for in state statutes and gain a solid foundation for filing requirements. Additionally, we'll cover key tax due dates, how to handle missed deadlines, and potential relief options. Whether you're new to the field or running your own practice, this course will equip you with the tools to succeed.
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Surgent's Guide to Calculating S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Loan Basis (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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This program discusses, in a practical way, how an S corporation shareholder calculates their stock and loan basis on Form 7203. Form 7203 is the IRS Form on which a shareholder is sometimes required to calculate their stock and loan basis. This topic is particularly important when an S corporation has a loss and the shareholders wish to know whether they are entitled to fully utilize the loss that has been allocated to them against their other income.
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Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Accounting and finance professionals often receive questions concerning all facets of Medicare. How does Medicare work? How do I apply? How much does it cost? Is Medicare optional or required? This program provides a basic introduction to the Medicare program and covers many of the areas of the Medicare program that clients are most interested in. If you, or some of your clients, have questions relating to Medicare, this program is a must for you.
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Allison McLeod's Federal Tax Updates for Business Entities (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Seismic changes in tax legislation is currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this four hour program in order to stay abreast of these developments. This program will cover new court decisions, recent IRS publications, and the latest tax legislation that will impact businesses and individuals. The remaining time will be spent on IRS procedure and other issues. This course will provide a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner. **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.