Professional Development and Event Catalog
CPAxPACK: AI-Powered Accounting - December
Online
12.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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*** This CPAx Pack includes five individual sessions for a total of 12 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack. Each of the courses runs live once a month beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Register for these scheduled courses as your schedule allows - at no extra cost to you. Once registered for this pack, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. *** Transform your accounting practice with our cutting-edge course bundle, designed to harness the power of artificial intelligence. "Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel" to streamline your data analysis and reporting. Dive deeper with the "AI Prompt Engineering Masterclass for Accountants," where you'll learn to craft effective AI prompts tailored to your needs. Explore "AI for CPAs - How it Works and How to Apply it" to understand the fundamentals and practical applications of AI in accounting. Automate your tax preparation process with "1040 Tax Prep Automation with AI Tools," and discover how AI seamlessly integrates into the accounting world with "How AI Fits into the Accounting World." Each course is meticulously crafted to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage AI for increased efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in your practice. Join us and become a future-ready CPA, equipped with the tools to excel in the evolving landscape of accounting. Enroll today and unlock the transformative potential of AI in your accounting career!
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CPAxPACK: Monthly Federal Tax Updates: Stay Informed on Tax! - December
Online
24.00 Credits
Member Price: $499
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*** This CPAx Pack includes 12 individual sessions for a total of 24 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack. Each of the courses runs live every monday beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Register for these scheduled courses as your schedule allows - at no extra cost to you. Once registered for this pack, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. *** Seismic changes in tax legislation are currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two-hour monthly program in order to stay abreast of these developments! Approximately one-half of each program is devoted to individual tax issues, and the remaining time is spend on business entity taxation, IRS procedure, tax legislation and other issues. The Monthly Federal Tax Updates occur every Monday at 11am and are presented by Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA. These courses provide a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner.
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CPAxPACK: Tax Pro's Guide: Essential Courses for Tax Mastery - December
Online
12.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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*** This CPAx Pack includes seven individual sessions for a total of 12 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack. Each of the courses runs live once a month beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Register for these scheduled courses as your schedule allows - at no extra cost to you. Once registered for this pack, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. *** Unlock the secrets of taxation with this comprehensive course bundle, designed to take you from a novice to a tax expert. Whether you're just starting with the basics of individual taxation or diving deep into the complexities of income tax analysis and IRS audit techniques, this bundle will deliver. Learn to teach tax concepts effectively, automate 1040 tax preparation with cutting-edge AI tools, and navigate the tax implications of retirement plan distributions with confidence. With detailed insights into Schedule C of Form 1040, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to handle diverse tax scenarios. This bundle is your ultimate guide to mastering taxation, offering a blend of foundational knowledge and advanced strategies. Join us and transform your tax expertise into a powerful skill set that will set you apart in the field, ensuring you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of taxation. Enroll today to take steps to master becoming an expert Tax Pro in your field!
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CPAxPACK: The Ultimate IRS Guide: Forms and Collections - December
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
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*** This CPAx Pack includes four individual sessions for a total of 8 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack. Each of the courses runs live once a month beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Register for these scheduled courses as your schedule allows - at no extra cost to you. Once registered for this pack, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. *** Navigate the complexities of IRS procedures with our comprehensive course bundle, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to handle various IRS interactions with confidence. From understanding the nuances of Power of Attorney (Form 2848) and Tax Information Authorization (Form 8821) to mastering the intricacies of IRS collections through Form 433 and Offer in Compromise, this bundle covers it all. Learn the step-by-step process of navigating IRS collections and gain insights into effectively responding to IRS correspondence. Each course is meticulously crafted to provide you with practical tools and strategies for managing IRS authorizations, collections, and communications. Join us and transform your understanding of IRS procedures, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle any IRS-related challenges. Enroll today and take control of your IRS interactions with confidence!
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Partnerships: How to Calculate Partner Basis
9:00am - 10:51am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This program provides a detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining tax basis for a partnership interest. Illustrated examples with filled in forms will demonstrate how the processes works and their many potential pitfalls. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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This year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers, and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating ideas, and other planning opportunities available to S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. In addition, this course will discuss current trends and emerging issues, helping practitioners stay informed about relevant and significant topics that may impact their clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.
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Donating Cryptocurrency and Avoiding Traps for the Unwary
10:00am - 12:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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As the digital asset market continues to mature, more taxpayers may be contemplating blessing their favorite charitable organizations with gifts of cryptocurrency. Beneficiaries unfamiliar with digital assets may find it challenging to properly report any of these types of donations. Likewise, taxpayers will need to ensure that they properly value and substantiate any contributions or potentially risk their charitable deductions being denied. This course will provide a brief overview of digital assets. This will be followed by a discussion of the rules regarding the documentation required when claiming a charitable contribution of digital assets. This course will also cover recent IRS publications and cases discussing taxpayers whose deductions of digital assets charitable gifts was scrutinized. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Schedule K-1: What is it & What Do I Do with It?
10:00am - 12:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of Schedule K-1, which taxpayers may receive from pass-through entities such as Partnerships, Subchapter S Corporations, or Estates/Trusts. The course will cover the most common characteristics of Schedule K-1, including how to report the information on Form 1040. Attendees will also learn about the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and its reporting criteria. Additionally, relevant topics such as basis and loss limitations, material participation, and integration with the QBI deduction will be addressed, along with a discussion of proposed changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Year-End Tax Planning: Thinking Outside the Box
10:00am - 2:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
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Tax planning is more than an estimated tax calculation, it's a process. Where are we now and what can we change? This timely program will highlight significant 2022-23 tax developments and discuss key tax planning ideas for your clients as you prepare for the upcoming tax season. Don’t wait until late December to start planning for your clients! **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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Partnership Essentials: Review & Update
11:00am - 3:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
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This course examines the critical issues and special opportunities facing partnerships and their partners, as well as the relationship between limited liability companies and partnerships, with a focus on reporting tax basis capital accounts. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
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This session will address the complex rules of retirement distributions, review key provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0, and provide practical strategies of maximizing tax benefits for your client. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Nonprofit Taxation Rules and Form 990
3:00pm - 4:49pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This course explores the latest tax provisions impacting non-profit entities, including charities, hospitals, and universities, with a focus on common issues CPAs may face when completing their clients Form 990. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Surgent's Section 199A: Schedule K-1 Reporting by Relevant Pass-Through Entities
9:00am - 12:30pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Section 199A is still the hottest tax topic related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Act created new reporting requirements for relevant pass-through entities (RPEs). Each RPE is required to report the relevant data needed to calculate the 199A deduction to each recipient of Schedule K-1. Your clients will trust you to ensure that the relevant data is properly reported. The IRS has added disclosure lines to Schedules K-1 for S corporations, partnerships, and trusts. This course will cover the new reporting requirements on those forms and discuss uncertainties that still exist related to the reporting requirements. The course includes examples and case studies relevant to the new disclosure lines of Schedules K-1. This program will include the latest relevant IRS guidance.
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Allison McLeod's Federal Tax Updates for Business Entities - 8 Hour
9:00am - 4:31pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
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The tax landscape is constantly changing, challenging tax practitioner to stay abreast of these developments. This eight hour program will cover issues unique to business entities, including new court decisions, recent IRS publications, and the latest tax legislation that will impact businesses and individuals. The remaining time will be spent on IRS procedure and other issues. This course will provide a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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Multistate Taxation - Issues and Planning Opportunities
9:00am - 4:41pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
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Join our course on Multistate Taxation – Issues and Planning Opportunities designed for financial professionals. Learn about crucial topics like nexus implications, state taxable income calculations, and audit defense strategies. Gain practical insights to integrate these considerations into client financial plans effectively. From deciphering complex formulas to understanding state-specific regulations, this course equips you with actionable knowledge to excel in finance. Explore multistate business activities, choice of business entity, and interstate commerce clauses. By course completion, you'll be ready to identify common pitfalls, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with multistate taxation. Join us and navigate the complexities of finance confidently. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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S Corporations: Key Issues, Compliance, and Tax Strategies - Tax Staff Essentials
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $349
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Tax planning strategies for new businesses considering electing S corporation status, and the pros and cons of switching from a C corporation to an S corporation.
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Surgent's Social Security and Medicare: Planning for You and Your Clients
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
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Social Security seems poised for changes in benefits and eligibility age. The leading edge of the baby boomer generation has already reached retirement age. Financial and tax planners can expect increased demand for strategies that dovetail Social Security with other retirement and estate planning objectives. This course provides tax and financial planning professionals with both the background information on the Social Security system and the strategies clients will need in dealing with Social Security, and the myriad other related retirement planning issues.
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The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
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Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters
9:30am - 11:30am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Participants will learn how to interpret the most common IRS correspondence, adhere to response deadlines, and effectively communicate with the IRS to resolve issues and minimize risks. It provides professionals with knowledge and strategies needed to handle the most common notices including audit requests, collections & return inquiries as well as error notices. Focusing on best practices to ensure compliance and avoiding penalties or escalation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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IRAs - Contributions & Distributions for Traditional, Roth, SEP & SIMPLE IRAs
10:00am - 5:37pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
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This comprehensive training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly with the different types of individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The cornerstone of the course is an in-depth coverage of the contribution and distribution rules to the Traditional, Roth, Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) IRAs. The course will also discuss the basics of the health savings account (HSA) as well as any newly enacted tax legislation related to IRAs. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com