CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Fiduciary Income Tax Returns – Form 1041 Workshop with Filled-in Forms
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Classifying receipts between “income” and “corpus” under the Uniform Principal and Income Act Calculation of DNI utilizing three different methods, a “forms” method (Schedule B), a “code” method, and a “shortcut” method, utilizing a worksheet of common income and expenses Proper W-2 preparation and procedures in the year of death Taxpayer passes before taking a required minimum distribution; what must be done? Forgetful fiduciaries of simple trusts Fluctuating trusts – Simple one year, complex the next Dividing income in the year of death Overview of Subchapter J Form preparation issues – Filing requirements and line-by-line explanations of Form 1041 Taxable income of estates and trusts and expense allocation issues Specific deductions and miscellaneous itemized deductions Income in respect of a decedent The income distribution deduction calculation Relation of principal and income law to DNI Understanding how to handle capital gains and losses Allocating tax items to beneficiaries: another K-1 Other considerations: excess deductions on termination Comprehensive DNI case study, with principal (cost and FMV) and income reconciliation Comprehensive trust and estate case studies, with filled-in forms
Surgent's Comparing and Contrasting Retirement Plans for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Factors business owners should take into account when choosing a retirement plan SIMPLE plans Simplified employee pension plans 401(k) plans Defined benefit plans Ensuring eligible employees are covered Employees’ impact on choice of plan Ongoing compliance requirements Establishing a plan after the tax year end Changes to safe harbor 401(k) plans Pooled employer plans Defined benefit plans and cash balance plans
Webcast: ACPEN: 2026 Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Update on significant 2025-26 business tax developments and related cases and rulings Review of recent business tax provisions and their integration into tax forms Depreciation changes in Section 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation Tax issues impacting “gig” workers, including Form 1099-K Rulings on OBBBA of 2025 business provisions
Webcast: ACPEN: Comprehensive Estate Planning: Administration & Postmortem Strategies
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Introduction to Estate Administration How to Read a last will and testament Understanding the Entities Administration the Estate and Orderly Process The Probate process and the courts Special Issues in Estate Administration Postmortem Issues Regarding Income Taxation of Descendants and Estates Post Mortem Opportunities on the Estate Income Tax Return Available Post Mortem Estate Tax Elections Portability Election Disclaimers
Webcast: ACPEN: Individual Tax Update: Key Considerations for 2026
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Individual tax provisions compared for 2025 and 2026 reporting Recent legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting individual taxpayers ACA premium tax credit Passive activities - complete disposition 2027 inflation rates FBAR update Virtual currency and enforcement Property transactions Gross income and deductions
Webcast: PFP Update: Income Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning 26-27
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
The personal financial planning process Relevance to income tax Retirement and estate planning concerns and solutions
Webcast: Consolidation Accounting 26-27
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Consolidation accounting framework Voting control Variable Interest Entities Business combinations Control case examples Business combination case examples Disclosures
Webcast: International Tax Forum - January 2027
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Various tax topics from a legal perspective International, Federal and State tax matters
Webcast: International Tax Forum - October 2026
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Various tax topics from a legal perspective International, Federal and State tax matters
Surgent's Depreciation Rules for Bonus and Section 179 Expensing
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
OBBBA permanently restores 100% bonus depreciation Notice 2026-11 confirms existing bonus framework and availability of component elections Qualified improvement property (QIP) is boosted by OBBBA Qualified production property (QPP): established by OBBBA, clarified by Notice 2026-16 Definitions Timing Inclusions/exclusions Third-party lease scenarios Election mechanics Recapture New enlarged Section 179 ceiling limitations OBBBA energy incentives sunset guide 179D deduction still in play Tangible property regulations and their role in a strategic hierarchy of depreciation
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
How does the IRC define an installment sale under IRC section 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC section 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?
Surgent's Tax Research
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Tax code hierarchy Organization of an Internal Revenue Code section Special rules for IRC citation Citing other primary authority Private letter rulings Primary vs. secondary authority Secondary sources of authority Steps in the tax research process Research memoranda
Webcast: How AI Fits into the Accounting World 26-27
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
An overview of AI constructs. How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today. Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.
Webcast: K2's Eight Awesome PivotTable Features 26-27
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Adding user-defined calculations to PivotTables
Webcast: PFP Update: Issues, Exposures and Developing Client Strategy 26-27
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Cash flow management Insurance, investment, income tax, education, retirement and estate planning Understanding client issues, diagnosing client exposures and determining client solutions Closely held business owner strategies
Surgent's Getting Ready for Busy Season: Key Changes Every Tax Practitioner Should Know
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Comprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) The latest IRS guidance on recent tax legislation Hot developments affecting the upcoming tax season Review of new laws and changes in forms to provide a familiarity for the upcoming tax season Key new tax and practice developments and how they impact the current-year tax forms for individuals
Webcast: ACPEN: 2026 Tax Season Update for Individuals with Steve Dilley
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Update and integration of recent tax legislation impacting 2026 individual returns Update on significant individual tax developments related to cases and rulings Individual tax changes including the earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care credit Section 199A changes, including use of carryforward passive activity and 199A losses and latest tax forms Crypto reporting update 2027 tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted items Passive activity and hobby loss rules changes
Webcast: ACPEN: Two Types of Goals You Need to Be Successful
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Common obstacles to goal achievement The limitations of SMART goals Characteristics of effective outcome goals Process Goals: The Roadmap to Achievement Integrating Outcome and Process Goals for Maximum Impact
Webcast: ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Financial Forecasting
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Webcast
1.5 Credits
Accounting Finance
Webcast: ACPEN: How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Client
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Recent tax legislation and developments related to choice of entity - such as sole proprietorships, single member LLCs, partnership/LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations Impact of the Section 199A deduction Ramifications of the C to S election and the S to C election; Corporate tax rate to individual tax rate comparison examples Other related topics