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Unlike mainstream technologies in use in businesses every day, many of the currently emerging technologies have the potential to drastically change how we work, live and play in the years ahead. New and emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning all offer great potential. Cover an assortment of technologies which are nearing mainstream adoption and understand what they do, how they work and learn about some of the potential risks and rewards they offer potential users. Learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will also learn about the anticipated uses, benefits, risks and threats posed to legacy businesses by these innovative, yet disruptive platforms. Prepare for the future by learning about these technologies and how they will influence—and potentially disrupt—current business practices.

Get up to speed quickly on partnership and LLC formation, as well as preparation issues and calculating a partner's and LLC member's basis. Take a line-by-line analysis of Form 1065 Schedule K and K-1 and how these items affect the partner's or member's individual income tax return. Each attendee will receive a comprehensive reference manual that includes practice aids and real-world examples and case studies.

Congress has yet again passed new legislation just before adjourning for the year, this time creating a brand new version of the Paycheck Protection Program loans, qualifying some businesses to obtain a second forgivable loan. In addition, another set of checks will be sent out to qualifying taxpayers under the recovery rebate program, though this time in a reduced amount. Attend this course to get up to speed on what has changed so you can advise clients on the impact of these issues, as well as ready yourself for 2020 income tax returns.

Combining and linking data from multiple tables, sheets, and workbooks is a daily need for most accountants, yet many do not fully appreciate the breadth of Excel options available for accomplishing this task. Learn the full range of Excel data consolidation functionality, including simple sum-through formulas, auto-merging workbooks, consolidation PivotTables and linking tables to create powerful Data Models. Simplify and streamline your data consolidation processes, improve your personal productivity, and reduce errors with the information contained in this feature-packed session.

Examine methods to prepare fair financial reports while protecting yourself from accusations of fraud. Using practical case studies, learn to apply FASB standards and concept statements to prepare financial statements that meet user expectations. Study the relationship between risks, controls and financial reporting. Consider how earnings management, the new revenue standard and other factors impact the risk of fraud. Formerly titled: Controls, Risks and Financial Reporting.

Review the sale of both C corps and S corps, including planning related to a possible liquidation after the asset sale. Plus, identify tax and non-tax differences between an asset sale and a stock sale. The sale of a corporate business by selling the assets is a situation where effective tax planning can reduce the tax cost to both the buyer and seller. We'll discuss the use of compensation for services, covenants not to compete, personal goodwill and contingent consideration.

Get up to speed quickly on partnership and LLC formation, as well as preparation issues and calculating a partner's and LLC member's basis. Take a line-by-line analysis of Form 1065 Schedule K and K-1 and how these items affect the partner's or member's individual income tax return. Each attendee will receive a comprehensive reference manual that includes practice aids and real-world examples and case studies.

Unlike mainstream technologies in use in businesses every day, many of the currently emerging technologies have the potential to drastically change how we work, live and play in the years ahead. New and emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning all offer great potential. Cover an assortment of technologies which are nearing mainstream adoption and understand what they do, how they work and learn about some of the potential risks and rewards they offer potential users. Learn the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will also learn about the anticipated uses, benefits, risks and threats posed to legacy businesses by these innovative, yet disruptive platforms. Prepare for the future by learning about these technologies and how they will influence—and potentially disrupt—current business practices.

Technology controls are more important than ever. In the absence of properly-functioning controls, entire systems and the data contained therein can quickly become infected, breached, or simply stop functioning. Auditors, business managers, and consultants must all master techniques to evaluate critical technology controls. Discover best practices to evaluate both general controls and application controls.

This course, the second in a three-course series, concentrates on the ASU 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Address the topics in the Special Implementation Guide, ASU 606-10-55. Since ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, is now effective for most entities, now is the time to review the topic and stay up-to-date with recently issued updates. With the issuance of a final standard;ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers; public companies were required to implement after Dec. 15, 2017 and non-public companies, after Dec. 15, 2018.