Professional Development and Event Catalog

In this course, we review: Current year developments Recurring problems, and planning ideas. Using a combination of humor and examples, we will focus on tax developments that affect 2024 individual income tax planning and return preparation.

In this course, we review: Current year developments Recurring problems, and planning ideas. Using a combination of humor and examples, we will focus on tax developments that affect 2024 individual income tax planning and return preparation.

Using a combination of humor and examples, we will focus on tax developments that affect 2024 income tax return preparation and 2024 income tax planning for businesses.

Using a combination of humor and examples, we will focus on tax developments that affect 2024 income tax return preparation and 2024 income tax planning for businesses.

This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations, easy delivery of video presentations, and fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.

This 2-hour mini course is from our Level V course, which highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers in CPA firms. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. Helping the Firm Grow - the three levels of helping the firm grow and how to involve the entire team in expanding services to existing clients and generating referrals to new clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations, easy delivery of video presentations, and fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.

Get ready to dive into the top plays of IRS tax resolution with Don Farmer’s 2024 Top 10 IRS Tax Resolution Strategies! This isn’t your typical tax class – it’s a relaxed, informative and engaging session that’s all about helping you master the art of representing your clients with confidence. We’re counting down the top 10 options for IRS tax resolution, ranked in priority order to guide your representation planning.  Wondering where Offer In Compromise, Installment Agreements, Uncollectable status, and Innocent Spouse relief stack up? We’ve got the answers — and those are just four of the top 10! Plus, we’ll tackle penalty abatement, collection through ACS vs. Revenue Officer, and when to choose one over the other. As a bonus, we’ll introduce you to the IRS Power of Attorney upload tool — when to use it and the pitfalls to watch out for (spoiler alert: there are a few!). We’ll be taking your questions throughout the session, so don’t be shy. Share your challenges and scenarios, and we’ll share our best advice. It’s virtual, but it’s going to be interactive – so if you’re thinking of a question, chances are someone else is too. Let’s tackle them together.

The objective of this course is to train new staff accountants, data processing employees, paraprofessionals, and bookkeepers to prepare a moderately complex federal individual income tax return (Form 1040). Over the years, thousands of new staff have received practical, hands-on experience to become familiar with tax forms. This course covers the latest tax law changes, making it essential for your new staff.

This 2-hour mini course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEASc approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations, easy delivery of video presentations, and fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.

The course provides a comprehensive, hands-on, pencil pushing understanding of the preparation of both S corporation and partnership/LLC tax returns, along with the underlying laws, regulations, etc. The course uses the basic concepts underlying the two main types of business returns: 1120S and 1065 as building blocks for more complex concepts tax preparers should be aware of. The theoretical concepts get illustrated in comprehensive examples that incorporate the most up-to-date law changes and provisions.

Most review techniques developed by professionals are self-taught and fine-tuned via experience. Yet how does one start? The purpose of this course is to give both new and seasoned reviewers additional and advanced procedures via a multitude of checklists to thoroughly review various tax returns. Its emphasis is not planning; rather, it is to develop a strategy to properly review a return effectively and thoroughly. The course includes dozens of practice tips for new reviewers and is updated for impacts of newly enacted legislation.