CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Top 10 Celebrity Estate Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Overview of estate planning The dangers of a Power of Attorney The most important aspect of a will Role, scope, rights, and responsibilities of an executor Benefits of incorporating a trust Bequests Caring for a pet Claims against the estate Insurance Consequences of poor estate planning
Webcast: ACPEN: Travel/Entertainment Expenses and Taxes: What You Need to Know for Compliance
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses Deductibility of meals Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures The four steps to analyze business expenses The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
Webcast: ACPEN: Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts Using closely held stock for charitable contributions Generation-skipping transfer tax planning Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning
Webcast: Income Statement Disaggregation: ASC 240-40 26-27
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Webcast
2.5 Credits
Disclosure - Overview Disclosure - Expense Disaggregation Implementation Guidance
Webcast: K2's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting & Finance Professionals 26-27
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Exploring AI applications in accounting and finance
Webcast: Practical Accounting Update 26-27
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
New rules in the accounting arena SQMS NOCLAR rules Cybersecurity New Audit Standards
Webcast: OCBOA Case Studies 26-27
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Income tax-basis financial statement presentations Cash and modified-cash financial statement presentations Innovative and EBITDA type reports OCBOA engagements AICPA Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities
Surgent's A Complete Tax Guide to Exit Planning
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Gain exclusion and tax-free reorganization planning Gain exclusion with sales of C corporation stock – Section 1202 Deferral of gain with installment reporting Gain planning with partnerships Basis planning – basis step-up at death, gifts of interests to family Restructuring the business entity – C vs. S corporation, partnerships, LLCs Real estate planning – retention vs sales, like-kind exchanges Employee stock ownership plans – special tax incentives Employee benefit planning with ownership change Taxes other than the federal income tax – state tax, estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes, and property taxes Prospects for tax law change
Surgent's Going Out on Your Own: Entity Types and Accounting Methods
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Financial planning pyramid What to consider when picking an entity Single member LLC vs. sole proprietorship Corporations – S vs. C Double taxation
Surgent's Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
How SECURE Act 1.0 and SECURE Act 2.0 changed the RMD rules What is an RMD? Who is subject to RMDs? The types of accounts subject to RMDs How to calculate an RMD How to determine if a distribution can be an RMD How to determine which life expectancy table must be used when calculating an RMD The rollover and transfer rules during an RMD year IRS penalties for non-compliance with RMD regulations Applying RMD strategies to different plan types When RMDs can and cannot be aggregated How to correct an RMD shortfall How to get a waiver of the excise tax on an RMD failure The tax implication of an RMD How to donate an RMD tax-free How to determine the RMD rules that apply to a beneficiary
Surgent's IT Systems and Data Management
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Key components of IT architecture Cloud computing models and deployments Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems Business resiliency and disaster recovery planning Business continuity plans Business impact analysis System availability measures Change management for hardware and software applications Risks and documentation in change management Testing environments and conversion approaches for new information systems Patch management and change control policies Data management processes and lifecycle Data collection methods and storage types Utilizing data for financial and operational decision-making Examining relational databases for integrity Investigating business process models for improvements
Webcast: K2's Six Essential Teams Features 26-27
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Learn how to set up Teams for successful collaboration
Surgent's What Practitioners Need to Know About Estate Planning and Administering a Client’s Estate
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Webcast
3.0 Credits
The federal transfer tax exemption What constitutes a valid will Common trust vehicles often used to safeguard assets Consequences of intestacy How to transfer property outside of a will Legal treatment of marital property Transfer of IRAs and retirement plans Probate generally and probate for property held outside of the state of decedent’s residence When an estate tax return should be filed Portability of the Deceased Spousal Unused Exclusion (DSUE) amount
Surgent's Key Partnership and S Corporation Tax Planning Strategies
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Tax consequences of retiring partners seeking liquidating distributions/redemptions and S corporation shareholders seeking the redemption of their shares At-risk and passive activity loss considerations Basis planning Related party transactions: making them work Income splitting and shifting with family can create considerable benefits Sale of ownership interest and NIIT considerations
Webcast: Build Your Team: Get Results 26-27
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Myths about teamwork Lessons from great teams Discuss the Five Dysfunctions of a Team Key duties and attributes of a true leader How to gain commitment Create an action plan to harness teamwork
Webcast: K2's Business Intelligence With Microsoft Power BI Tools 26-27
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
The importance of Business Intelligence in today's business climate
Surgent's Industry Accountant Key Performance Metrics
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Key tools used by businesses and financial professionals across the globe to measure performance Detailed, real-world examples of businesses utilizing these tools
Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Common instances of accounting malpractice Current claim trends Frequent defenses to claims Statute of limitations Damages Claims by practice area
Webcast: ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling
Webcast: Build Your Team: Get Results 26-27
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Myths about teamwork Lessons from great teams Discuss the Five Dysfunctions of a Team Key duties and attributes of a true leader How to gain commitment Create an action plan to harness teamwork