CPE Catalog & Events

Discussion of the continuing struggle for FAFSA simplification Form 1099-K and crowdfunding online Anti-money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers An overview of the expiring TCJA provisions

Latest news on proposed tax legislation (as of 9/23/21) Modification of rules relating to retirement plans SECURE Act 2.0 Wyden pass-through reform discussion draft

IRS Announcement 2020-12 2020 estate, gift, and GST tax Mechanics and benefits of the gift/sale to grantor trust Partnership reporting for carried interests

The Retirement Security Rule and fiduciary regulations IRS Notice 2024-63: Employer matching contributions made to retirement plans related to employee student loan payments Discussion of findings of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Updates to the IRS Form 1099-DA draft version

Coronavirus-related distributions Qualified disaster-related distributions from qualified plans TIGTA Report 2021 Retirement planning

Latest update concerning the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Discussion of common signs of an incorrect ERC claim Status of the real estate profession, due to recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlements

Current and projected federal debt and deficits  President Elect Trump's tax plans Discussion of possible tax policy scenarios based on 2024 election results

Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for  Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developments

ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) Overall lease accounting guidance Lessor Accounting 101 Detailed review of accounting by lessees  Transition guidance Recently issued updates to the lease accounting guidance

Evaluating whether a contract meets the definition of a lease Properly calculating the lease term Determinations and decisions to be made with regard to short-term leases Distinguishing operating leases from finance leases

Evaluating whether a contract meets the definition of a lease Properly calculating the lease term Determinations to be made with regard to short-term leases

The fraud triangle The truth default theory The concept of cognitive dissonance Confirmation bias Availability

Why employee retention matters Management’s thoughts on turnover Techniques employers use to retain and grow their employees Aspects of employment that matter most to employees Factors that contribute to employee turnover in accounting and finance professions

The price of fraud – ACFE’s Report to the Nations and ancillary costs The current economy – microeconomics and analysis COSO internal control framework, particularly Principle 1 (integrity/ethics) and Principle 8 (fraud risk assessments) Power of morale – shrinking the fraud triangle and employee motivation Deviant workplace behavior Historic schemes Why good folks go bad – interesting findings and red flags Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social, environmental, governance, and equity/inclusion reports and audits

The price of fraud – ACFE’s Report to the Nations and ancillary costs The current economy – microeconomics and analysis COSO internal control framework, particularly Principle 1 (integrity/ethics) and Principle 8 (fraud risk assessments) Power of morale – shrinking the fraud triangle and employee motivation Deviant workplace behavior Historic schemes Why good folks go bad – interesting findings and red flags Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social, environmental, governance, and equity/inclusion reports and audits

Discuss how productivity strategies may improve work-life balance Understand the state tax consequences that may arise when working from home Identify and discuss challenges unique to financial professionals Review how some organizations are providing support to improve work-life balance Explore the role of alternative work arrangements  Examine challenges unique to auditors versus tax professionals A comparison of work-life balance between public and industry accountants How work-family conflict varies among financial professionals Recommendations for improving work-life balance

Technology and workstation arrangements Maximizing productivity Establishing procedures that can be implemented throughout the organization Understanding the relationship between remote work and employee retention Effective communication strategies for staying connected with colleagues and clients The productivity challenges unique to working from home Time management The importance of distinguishing between the “home office” and “home” Data privacy concerns Other ethical considerations that arise when working from home

Projecting a professional presence Verbal communication skills to elevate your message Mastering non-verbal communication Protocol for office settings Building trust within the organization and with clients Running an impactful meeting Adding value as a meeting attendee Executive dining etiquette strategies and tips

The key requirements and audit areas that peer reviewers hone in on when reviewing Yellow Book and single audit engagements Avoiding common pitfalls seen in Yellow Book and single audits How to improve your performance on Yellow Book and single audits while staying in good graces with your peer reviewer

Comprehensive coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, including: The Clean Vehicle Credit, Credit for Previously Owned Clean Vehicles, Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, Residential Clean Energy Credit, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, Premium Tax Credit, Elective Payment, Transferability, and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including: Expanding Enrollment in Retirement Plans, Increase in Age for Required Beginning Date for Mandatory Distributions, New Exceptions to Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Retirement Plans, and recent IRS guidance Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Form 1099-K reporting requirements Detailed analysis and examples of Sale of Passthrough Entity Interest and Net Investment Income Tax The Gig Economy -- Tax implications, Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification, and the 2024 DOL Final Rule New FinCEN reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act in 2024, including recently updated FAQs Recent Employee Retention Tax Credit updates, including the limited-time reopening of the Voluntary Disclosure Program New Form 1099-DA Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas