CPE Catalog & Events

Update and review of recent and key tax developments impacting business and industry Tax depreciation update and review Research & Experimentation review and update Interest expense deduction Business losses Travel and entertainment expense rules Independent contractor vs. employee

Detailed coverage of the passive activity rules under IRC §469 (and related regulations), how the 3.8% net investment income tax under §1411 and qualified business income (QBI) deduction under §199A applies to rentals and passive activities, and what is a trade or business rental is under §162 How the PAL rules apply to rental real estate activities and investments in S corporations and partnerships Definition of an activity and the activity grouping and disclosure rules Real estate professional exception to the PAL rules for investments in non-passive rentals Special $25,000 loss allowance for rental real estate with active participation Material participation safe harbor rules Events that trigger suspended PALs Limitations on tax credits generated by passive activities Special rules that re-characterize passive income to non-passive income What rentals are subject to self-employment tax under §1402

Our panel of national tax experts will explain as they discuss federal tax changes and developments during 2024 and pending changes, including legislative, administrative and procedural changes of which you need to be aware ACPEN will give you the best information anywhere on current tax issues…current to the day of the broadcast! Explore in detail the latest statutory, regulatory and judicial developments impacting tax issues. Get the latest details and all the developments in this up-to-the minute tax program that you won't want to miss.

Introduction Applicable AICPA standards Applicable OMB Circular Gathering information - determining the major programs Identifying risk – identifying the applicable compliance requirements Assessing risk – considering the internal controls over compliance requirements Designing procedures that are responsive to assessed risks – the tests of internal controls and compliance Evaluating single audit evidence

Introduction Foundation and principles General requirements for complying with Government Auditing Standards Ethics, independence and professional judgment Competence and continuing professional education Quality control and peer review Standards for financial audits Standards for attestation engagements and reviews of financial statements

The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Three levels of listeningStrategies to remain focusedBuilding trust through listeningTactics to practice the Titanium RuleDelegating with confidenceEstablishing an accountability system

Impact of the Section 174 law change requiring capitalization of research and experimental costs Comparison of the Section 41 R&E credit to the Section 174 R&E deduction Financial accounting for R&E costs Required change of accounting method and Form 3115 Revised treatment of software development costs Comprehensive case problems explaining implementation of the law changes

Communication

Using OneNote as a powerful reference resource Learn how to move your emails into OneNote Share OneNote with a group of people and communicate within a notebook rather than email

Recognize the variety of ChatGPT uses in accounting. Determine how to use ChatGPT. Identify how ChatGPT improves customer, vendor, and industry research. Recognize how ChatGPT aids in financial benchmarking. Identify how ChatGPT can assist in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

The major topics covered in this course include:Improving a firm's financial resultsImproving effective and efficient auditsTransforming the audit through creative thinkingManaging change for positive outcomesRetaining client through ensuring exceptional serviceDeveloping other professional through mentoring, counseling, and delegation

Mandatory Automatic Enrollment Credit For Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs Enhancement Of The Saver’s Credit Increase In Starting Age For RMDs  Indexing IRA Catch-Up Higher Catch-Up Limit Age 61, 62, 63, And 64 Student Loan Payments As Elective Deferrals For Matching Contributions Start Up Credit Costs For Employers Joining An Existing Plan Financial Incentives For Contributing To a Plan Withdrawals For Certain Emergency Expenses SIMPLE Plan changes Starter 401(K) Plans Sec 529 Plan To Roth Rollovers Emergency Savings Accounts Enhancement of 403(B) Plans Qualified Charitable Distributions to Split Interest Entity Retirement Savings Lost and Found

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The authority of IRS in assessing and collecting taxes.The common misconceptions when dealing with IRS.Common questionable actions by business owners.How to prepare for an IRS audit.The seven options in IRS collections.Possible criminal tax violations by CFOs and small business owners.

Planning opportunities in the tax formula Different types of planning Frequently-used planning techniques Qualitative and quantitative considerations The connection between tax planning and other financial planning areas, such as retirement, investment, insurance, and estate planning Looking to the past, present, and future as we plan

The elements of fraud and the Fraud Triangle Theory Types of fraud with a focus on management fraud Best practices in fraud detection and deterrence

Auditing and reporting requirements to meet when the client selects the ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) limited scope audit option AICPA AU-C 703 Forming An Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide ' Employee Benefit Plans ' Testing participant data

Roth IRA: The right choice? Income tax treatment of distributions from retirement plans of all types Laws, regulations and IRS rulings concerning plan distributions Avoiding penalty on distributions that happen too early or too late Beneficiary choices - eligible or not? Self-directed IRA investment problems

Explanation of legislation enacted in 2024 along with reminders for 2024 from legislation of recent years California tax law changes • Income inclusions, exclusions and deductions Property transaction updates • Passive activities, hobbies and other losses Guidance and planning on energy credits Significant IRS developments affecting practice and compliance procedures California's major developments for individuals and conformity to federal law changes for 2024 Filing status, credits and retirement plan developments Expired and expiring provisions Inflation adjustments for 2025 Due diligence and planning reminders

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent tax legislation and developments related to capitalizationEligible property for Section 179 and Section 168(k)Discussion of the Section 179 deduction and its use to depreciate real propertyThe Section 168(k) deduction and its use to depreciate real propertyDisposition of segments of real propertyExchanges of tangible personal property after repeal of the like-kind exchange rulesOther related topics

The high volume of ethical decisions we face every day The true value of paying attention Understanding how each decision we make will have consequences Are you prepared for the consequences?