CPE Catalog & Events

Detailed coverage of any new legislation affecting basis computations and distributions and changes to the schedule K-1s (including the NEW Form 7203 – S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations) Line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s to determine how the items affect a S shareholder’s stock and debt basis and a partner/member’s outside basis and where the items get reported on Federal individual income tax return The three loss and deduction limitations on the owner’s individual income tax return (i.e. basis, at-risk and other Form 1040 limitations) How cash or non-cash distributions affect the basis calculations and whether or not they are taxable to the owners Compare the tax treatment of the sale of a shareholder’s stock in a S corporation and a partner’s interest in a partnership What constitutes debt basis for a S corporation shareholder under the final regulations The tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corporation shareholders and on open account debt How recourse and non-recourse debt effect a partner or member’s basis calculations and amount at-risk

Extensive review of the S corporation income tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative Schedule K analysis– determine if income statement items are separately (i.e. schedule K) or non-separately stated income and expense items Discuss how schedule K items get allocated to shareholders on their schedule K-1s Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to shareholders needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations Talk about the unreasonably low officer compensation issues Learn the special tax treatment of fringe benefits paid to 2% shareholders and family members Schedule M-1 – calculate the reconciliation of income or loss per books with income or loss per income tax return Schedule M-2 – detailed step-by-step calculation of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts Basic overview of the tax treatment of distributions including when a S corporation has prior C corporation earnings and profits (E&P) Review the importance and basics of calculating a shareholder’s stock and debt basis Basic overview of the potential S corporation built in gains tax from the conversion of a C to S corporation

GASB Pronouncements Single Audit Issues Yellow Book Issues Audit Issues Federal Funding Challenges

IRS audits Allocations and Basis Proper reporting Valuation of closely held business interests

The major topics covered in this course include:The science of project management: reporting and analytics, documentation, forecasting and scopingThe art of project management: the mindset and influencing change

Explore new tools and client engagement techniques using data analytics; Introduction of popular software tools Examine the AICPA’s Five-Step Approach to data analytics in an audit engagement

Psychology Dynamics COSO and Fraud Fraud Theories Opportunity Considerations Added Dimensions COSO Considerations Control Environment Principles Determining Internal Audit's Role Understand the Business Auditors and the IPPF When Management Objects & Potential Steps

The major topics covered in this course include:Defining primary personality style characteristicsDetermining your own primary personality style and the style of othersEffectively adapting for improving interactions with various personality stylesLeveraging strengths and minimizing the negative impact of personality weaknessesApplying personality style analysis to real-life situations involving clients, staff, peers and superiors

The major topics covered in this course include:Dealing with peopleDealing with people issues the right wayConflict management issuesHow to truly empower your employeesOrganizational culture and how to be a part of positive changeWhat are some of the 'other' employee issues that go unsaidWhat does work/life balance mean todayWhat do employees want and care about nowWhat are their priorities

Creating Word and PowerPoint documents with greater ease and efficiency Enabling critical Outlook options for improved productivity Best practices for working with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency

Intestate succession and probate administration Holding title to assets Lifetime asset transfers and testamentary asset transfer planning Structures to avoid or minimize transfer taxes Living trusts, including A-B and A-B-C, life insurance trusts, terminating irrevocable trusts, use of trust protectors, trust administration during incapacity and post-mortem

Review of recent federal legislation and administrative rulings Review of recent modifications to tax forms Review of small business tax law and administrative update changes Review of retirement plan changes Overall review of tax practice and procedures

Identifying weaknesses in traditional reporting processes Using leading-edge features in Excel to improve reporting practices How to work with Power Query to solve common reporting challenges Adding Slicers and Timelines to your Excel-based reports

New law provisions and guidance and tax form changes affecting business entities, tax-exempts and estates and trusts with emphasis on details of relevant energy and research credits, loss limitation and any federal law changes in 2024 Key cases and IRS and FTB guidance affecting partnerships, LLCs, C corporations, and S corporations Employment taxes and worker classification matters Accounting method developments Tax credits updates—Federal and California The state of California and multistate significant developments, including nexus and sourcing Expired and expiring provisions Inflation-adjusted amounts for 2024

The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of using Microsoft Teams for online meetings.Detailed review and analyze all the Teams meeting app features.Setting up a meeting with all the meeting options available.Tips for scheduling meetings with internal and external participants.Integrating with Microsoft Outlook.Creating a registration page for invitation only meetings.Managing your audio/video settings.Configuring your "in meeting" features.Recording and transcribing a meeting.Tips for hosting virtual meetings in Teams.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power Query in Power BI: Understanding the interface and basic functionalities.Data Cleaning Techniques: Removing duplicates, handling null values, and data type conversions.Data Transformation: Advanced methods for manipulating data, including pivoting, merging, and appending queries.Data Loading: Efficiently loading data into the Power BI data model.Document the Process Steps: Setting up details for each step in the process so you can document what is happening and why.

Build your own forensic data analytics tests around vendors, customers or employees Expand your knowledge and library of available anti-fraud tests and behavioral algorithms Align the right tests to the appropriate risks Practical applications and use cases

Fund Types Budgetary Accounting Financial Reporting Requirements Single Audit Act Audit Standards and Procedures Best Practices in Governmental Accounting

Four root causes of unethical business behavior Eight steps to create an ethical business environment                 1.  Establish a code of conduct and make it public                 2.  Hire and promote people with a well-grounded sense of  personal ethics                 3.  Interpret your code for ordinary circumstances                 4.  Communicate expectations for employees to act in an ethical manner                 5.  Lead by example                 6.  Teach employees the basic tools of ethical decision making                 7.  Back your code with enforcement                 8.  Factor values into every important organizational activity and  decision The financial manager’s responsibility to lead and implement good ethics in his/her organization