CPE + Events Catalog
Federal Tax Update - Individual & Business Current Developments
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a one-day fast-paced update course focusing on the hottest Federal income tax topics affecting individuals, businesses and their owners with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax 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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ACPEN Signature 2025: Annual Tax Update
Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
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For practitioners, it’s a challenge to stay current or ahead of the curve! Change in the tax law is a virtual certainty and keeping up to date is always difficult. Congress is actively working on the extension of many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 scheduled to otherwise expire at the end of 2025. The President has also made additional tax proposals involving tax cuts and some increases. Various Congressmen have also introduced tax legislation. This ACPEN course will include a panel of national tax practitioners and experts reviewing the latest judicial, legislative and regulatory developments affecting individuals, corporations and other business entities. They will also give the latest updates on the legislative process and try to project future developments! Proposed changes will also affect your dealings with the IRS customer service personnel. The IRS is instituting a variety of new audit programs. More are announced regularly! The courts and the IRS continue to churn out rulings and decisions that affect your clients. *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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Supervision/Management Competencies: An Ethical Approach (2 hours) [NT]
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Job titles for individuals can vary in different organizations even though the work is the same. This webinar is designed for the individual whose role is to oversee the work of others. This webinar includes an overview of Aristotle's virtue ethics and its application to the responsibility and privilege of developing employees to be their best and for the success of the organization. We will also address issues such as going from "buddy to boss", how to manage if you are newly assigned to an existing employee that was previously supervised by someone else, and critical skill sets necessary for supervisory/managerial positions. 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 (1 hour) [NT]
Online
1.0 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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Benford's Law and Other Digital Analysis Techniques (1.8 hours)
Online
1.8 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Numbers and especially the digits within those numbers can conceal a lot of information. Benford's Law and other digital analysis techniques can be the keys to unlocking that information. This session will explain what Benford's Law is, how it works, and how it can be used to reveal bogus information and made-up data. Accountants and auditors should understand how to use this valuable audit tool as well as other digital analysis techniques. But, if you attend this session, you must promise not to reveal the secret behind these techniques to any fraud perpetrators.
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Monthly Federal Tax Updates - January 2026 (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Seismic changes in tax legislation is currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two hour monthly program in order to stay abreast of these developments! Approximately one-half of the program is devoted to individual tax issues, and the remaining time is spend on business entity taxation, IRS procedure, tax legislation and other issues. Due to the changing nature of the topic, learning objectives, course descriptions and program content will vary and will be provided in more specificity closer to presentation time. This course provides a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner. 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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Schedule C of Form 1040 (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Many self-employed or sole proprietors find themselves having to navigate Schedule C in reporting business income. While this attachment to Form 1040 seems straightforward on the surface, there are many traps for the unwary. This course is ideal for CPAs, EAs, or other tax professionals. **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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Accounting and Tax Ethics: Standards, Issues, & Case Studies 25-26 (4 hours)
Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
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In recent history, even the most prestigious CPA firms have had ethical lapses and oversights that have cost them both financially and, at that moment, clouded their brand. This course will review the AICPA code of ethics for both accounting and tax practitioners and encourage you to examine your firm?s policies and choices relative to those standards and common sense through thought-provoking and sometimes humorous Q&A and case studies. This course fulfills the four-hour ethics education requirement.
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Tax Aspects of Stock Investing 25-26 (4 hours)
Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
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Although the long bull market came to an end, the interest in stock investing remains high as younger investors accumulate for retirement and retirees seek to outpace inflation. We'll explore the most popular stock investment strategies and their taxation, including dividend and capital appreciation strategies, while avoiding the net investment income tax and restrictions on losses and straddles. Companion course: Income Tax Planning For Bond Investments
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Fiduciary Accounting & Tax Planning for Estates & Trusts (4 hours)
Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
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This course will review the fundamentals of fiduciary accounting and provide a reporting guide for determining whether receipts and expenditures are assigned to income or principal/corpus. Critical issues, rules, and special opportunities when preparing your clients' Form 1041 U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts will be examined, including what is considered taxable income and allowable deductions. Planning and potential pitfalls will also be explored. This course only qualifies for 2 IRS credits. *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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Fundamentals of 1031 Exchanges 25-26
Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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Cover critical aspects, common problem areas and strategies for successful 1031 exchanges. Examine Form 8824 preparation, replacement property adjusted basis computations, advanced 1031 strategies and more. Study advanced 1031 exchange strategies such as reverse exchange, partners/TIC structures, and improvement exchanges (including "Bartell" parking arrangements). Bring questions and increase your expertise. Updated in 2018 for effects of the 2017 tax reform act.
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Titans Annual Federal Tax Planning Individual Update 25-26
Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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Dive into an in-depth analysis of this year's pivotal changes in Federal and California tax law. Discover the latest legislation and stay informed on crucial IRS and FTB guidance. We cover key developments from the IRS, FTB, and courts, providing essential compliance and planning lessons gleaned from recent rulings. Prepare for the tax season by thoroughly reviewing due diligence considerations relevant to all new laws. Titans of Tax 2025 Lineup: Titans of Tax Mid-Year Update 2025 Titans Annual Federal Tax Planning Individual Update 25-26 Titans Annual Federal Tax Planning: Business & Estate Update 25-26
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Navigating IRS Collections: Overview of Form 433 & OIC (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course highlights when to use Form 433-A or 433-B, along with documents needed to effectively submit an Offer in Compromise (OIC) or Installments Agreement. Settling tax debts is an important part of the IRS collection process, this course helps guide taxpayer representatives through the process so they may efficiently complete these necessary forms. 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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How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations (4 hours)
Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Many small to medium sized companies do not properly address the risk that arises related to fraud because these organizations do not have the resources needed to mitigate this risk or because owners or those in top level management underestimate the scope of the issue. All organizations, regardless of size, must be aware of the risks associated with intentional fraudulent acts and know that a significant and effective fraud scheme could even create going concern issues for some entities. In this session, we delve into the reasons that fraud takes place. The material discusses the types of defalcations that are often executed against smaller entities and then explores measures that organizations can implement to help stop fraud activities and add security. 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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Determining Reasonable Compensation for Owner Employees (1 hour)
Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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This session will expand on methodologies to employ when owner-employee compensation is at issue. The session will focus on determinations of reasonable replacement compensation for individuals who both provide services to a closely held business or professional practice and also have an ownership stake in the enterprise. Executive Compensation in the form of options and restricted stock will also be covered in the context of marital dissolution proceedings. 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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Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This program presents a detailed analysis of the self-rental passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples and integrates them with the flow-through entity rules related to self-rental. 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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Tax Power Ethics for Tax Professionals (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Award winning discussion leader, former state accountancy board chair, and lifelong tax practitioner Mark Hugh will review ethics for tax professionals: the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and interpretations; the Statements on Standards for Tax Services; tax preparer standards in the Internal Revenue Code; the rules for practice with and before the IRS, including IRS Circular 230; new developments; and discuss examples of best practices and case studies.
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Accounting for the Gig Economy (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Freelance work and other non-permanent employment arrangements are becoming increasingly popular ways for people to earn a living. Although these non-traditional activities offer novel, flexible ways to earn income from diverse sources, they also introduce nuanced recordkeeping, reporting, and attestation issues. We investigate characteristics of the gig economy, employee-versus-contractor considerations, bookkeeping, regulatory compliance, and external reporting considerations. We also explore best practices for CPAs who fulfill the role of trusted advisor for gig economy clients. 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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MBAexpress: Business Process Improvement – V2.0 (1 hour)
Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $75
Efficient and effective business processes If you've ever tried to update a business process only to be told, "but that's the way we've always done it," this webcast is for you. You will learn: Strategies for improving processes and overcoming obstacles The 14 steps to business process improvement and 3 pillars of lean business operations
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use (2 hours) [NT]
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Explore the ethical implications of using generative AI. This course addresses potential risks and dilemmas, providing guidelines to ensure responsible and compliant integration. Learn how to balance innovation with ethical obligations to maintain trust and integrity. 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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