CPE Catalog & Events

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 Non-GAAP Financial Measures

IRS goals in requiring these schedules Detailed discussion of the domestic filing exception for 2023 tax year Filing requirements and exceptions for every part of Schedules K-2 and K-3 Examples based on client situations encountered in practice

How to read and complete Parts II and III for Foreign Tax Credit Practical tips on how to tackle Parts IV and IX for corporate partners How to correctly fill out Parts X and XIII for foreign partners Comprehensive examples for operating, real estate rental, and investment partnerships with filled-in sample forms

How and why a partnership makes a 754 election The effect of the 754 election when an interest in a partnership is sold or inherited How the 754 election applies when a partnership makes a distribution of property to one or more of its partners How to make the 754 basis adjustment

Types of SOC reports Uses of SOC reports by user auditors Characteristics of SOC reports Format of a SOC1 report Using a SOC1 report on a financial statement audit

The value of strategic networking Quality vs. quantity in networking Networking for professional opportunities Person-to-person networking Maintaining and expanding your current connections Networking for introverts Long-term networking strategies

Will Social Security be there for me? How is my benefit calculated? Can I claim my benefit and work too? When do I stop paying Social Security taxes? Why does my government pension cause my benefits to be reduced? Can I claim spousal benefits now and my own later? What is my breakeven? Can I claim benefits from my ex-spouse? What do you mean I may pay taxes on my income benefits? … and more!

Understanding the time commitment required to start and run a business Selecting a corporate structure to protect your personal assets Building your product or service Sales and marketing in your business Establishing your owners, investors, managers, and employees Accounting, recording-keeping, and other software programs Leases, contracts, and employee agreements Protecting intellectual property Insurance Business plans Financing Market position

Advantages and disadvantages to buyer and seller of an asset acquisition and a stock acquisition Tax treatment of consulting agreements and covenants not to compete Sale of personal goodwill associated with an asset acquisition Tax consequences associated with a stock acquisition and an asset acquisition Acquisitive reorganizations Non-tax issues that must be considered when a corporation is acquired

When is a person eligible to take Social Security benefits? Factors to consider when selecting an option for taking Social Security benefits Is there a best age to start taking Social Security benefits? How to maximize Social Security benefit payments for surviving spouses How can a divorced spouse collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of a former spouse? How minor children can collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of an older parent

Barriers to communication, especially when working remotely Modules and best practices for effective communication Keys to effective non-verbal communication Effective listening techniques

The 15% corporate tax 1% tax on the repurchase of corporate stock Enhancement of IRS services Prescription drug pricing reform, including drug price negotiation Maximum out-of-pocket cap for Medicare beneficiaries Extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies for certain individuals whose household income exceeds 400% of the poverty line Clean energy and efficiency incentives for individuals Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Energy efficient commercial buildings deduction (Section 179D) Extensions, increases, and modifications of the New Energy Efficient Home Credit Clean Vehicle Credit - now available at point of sale - and credit for previously owned clean vehicles Qualified commercial clean vehicles Transfers of certain credits to an unrelated transferee Increase in Research Credit against payroll tax for small businesses

The importance of proper documentation of workpapers Meeting firm-mandated ethical requirements  Independence issues related to client relationships Client engagement and entertainment Accurate and complete reporting of time

Refresher on understanding internal controls  When testing internal controls is required  When testing of internal controls is an effective strategy to reduce substantive testing   Designing tests of controls   Responses when deviations are discovered in the design or operating effectiveness of internal control 

Demonstrating professional skepticism Assessing audit evidence Responding to contradictory evidence Assessing the sufficiency of audit evidence

Application of ASC 606 to contractual situations Identifying key information necessary to apply ASC 606 Assessing compliance with the guidance of ASC 606

Optimal resource requests to support an appropriate search for unrecorded liabilities Tracing transactions to the detail to identify whether liabilities are properly recorded Evaluation of evidence to meet management’s assertions

Observation and professional skepticism Interviewing the client Performing test counts Evaluating the results obtained

How does the IRC define an installment sale under IRC Sec 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Sec 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale and when should it be avoided? How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method? Reporting an installment sale when related parties are involved Calculating an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the installment sale method?

How does the IRC define an installment sale under IRC Sec 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Sec 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale and when should it be avoided? How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method? Reporting an installment sale when related parties are involved Calculating an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the installment sale method?