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ACPEN: Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets

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Online

2.00 Credits

Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation Qualified improvement property Section 179, including inflation adjustments Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction Depreciation of automobiles, including new luxury auto limits Rev. Proc. 87-57 and MACRS ADS depreciation for electing farm and real estate business Update on recent developments

Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review and Update

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expenseStrategies to deduct business entertainment expensesDeductibility of mealsSituations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reductionHow to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parkingProper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expendituresThe four steps to analyze business expensesThe latest federal legislation, cases and rulings

Surgent's The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act

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Virtual

0.00 Credits

Definitions of key terms under the FMLA, including covered employer, eligible employee, and serious health condition Timing and types of leave under the FMLA Calculating leave time under the FMLA Employer and employee notice requirements The definition of a “disability” under ADA An employer’s obligation to provide employees with a reasonable accommodation under the ADA Guidance on engaging in the interactive process Dos and don’ts of medical certifications The interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act

Surgent's Understanding How the IRS Rewards Whistleblowers

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Overview of the law that authorizes the IRS to reward whistleblowers who submit information leading to recovery Review of the whistleblower claim process Criteria for eligible claims Case studies of significant claim recoveries paid by the IRS to whistleblowers Issues underlying whether a practitioner should ever act as the whistleblower Addressing delays inherent in the whistleblower claim process The structure and role of the Whistleblower Office Best practices for the submission of a good whistleblower claim Working with other governmental divisions in processing whistleblower claims A brief overview of other, non-IRS whistleblower claims

Surgent's Business Law for Small Business Owners

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Contract principles Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Real property law

ACPEN: The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit

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Online

4.00 Credits

Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control system Development of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controls Guidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients

ChatGPT and IRS Taxation Law Research

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Utilizing ChatGPT for IRS Tax Law Research: Principles and PracticesNavigating IRS Databases Using Advanced AI TechniquesUsing IRS Prompt Templates: In-depth Analysis and ApplicationChatGPT in Action: Case Studies and Real-World ScenariosExploring IRS Tax Laws: Strategies, Loopholes, and ComplianceError Prevention and Correction in Tax Law ResearchFuture Trends: AI's Evolving Role in Taxation and Accounting

Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Frequent problem areas in preparation, compilation, and review engagementsThe root causes of noncompliancePractical approaches firms can use to improve consistency, documentation, and overall engagement performance

Small Firm Success Series (10/22/2026)

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

Firm staffing shortages Emerging technologies worth investing in Preparation for new compliance requirements and regulatory updates Effective practice-management strategies

Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

Each week’s topics will change based on the most critical issues affecting financial professionals

Don Farmer's Stock vs. Asset Sales: Tax Impact for Buyers & Sellers

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

* Overview of Stock and Asset Transaction Structures * Buyer and Seller Tax Consequences * Purchase Price Allocation and Basis Adjustments * Elections Under IRC SS338 and 336(e) * Negotiation and Planning Considerations * Post-Transaction Compliance and Reporting

Surgent's Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Will Social Security be there for me? How is my benefit calculated? Can I claim my benefit and work too? When do I stop paying Social Security taxes? Why does my government pension cause my benefits to be reduced? Can I claim spousal benefits now and my own later? What is my breakeven? Can I claim benefits from my ex-spouse? What do you mean I may pay taxes on my income benefits? … and more!

What's Behind the Data?

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ways in which data and information can be misleadingCommon pitfalls when encountering dataHow to re-evaluate the data to avoid those pitfalls

ACPEN: The Role of Internal Audit in Enterprise-Wide Risk Management

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Online

4.00 Credits

Benefits of enterprise risk management Important objectives, components and principles that underlie the COSO Framework Identifying events that could cause objectives to not be achieved Techniques for evaluating both "good" risks (opportunities) and "bad" risks (threats) The roles and responsibilities of key parties throughout an organization in managing risk   

ACPEN: Retirement Planning Issues: Where We Stand Now

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Online

4.00 Credits

Thorough Exploration of Current Retirement Planning Trends and Implications Strategies for Maximizing Retirement Savings within Existing Regulatory Structures Tax-Efficient Navigation of Various Retirement Plan Options Estate Planning Techniques Aligned with Contemporary Trends for Optimal Benefits Insight into Latest Rules for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.

The Future of Audit: Technology, Talent & Transformation

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Explore AI, blockchain, and data analytics impact on audits Address talent crisis through retention and upskilling strategies Navigate PCAOB standards and regulatory sandbox concepts Expand audits to include ESG and nonfinancial metrics Implement technology solutions for firms of all sizes

ACPEN: Key Tax Issues for Individual Taxpayers

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Online

2.00 Credits

"Tax-mageddon" – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting individual taxpayers 2025 Tax rates and inflation-adjusted figures Cryptocurrency reporting and new Form 1099-DA Form 1099-K and previously unreported income Other recent legislative developments impacting individual taxpayers

ACPEN: Topic 842: FASB's Lease Accounting Standard Update

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Online

2.00 Credits

What is a lease? Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lessees Disclosures and transition rules Effective dates

Quality Management: Engagement Quality Reviews

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Overview of engagement quality reviews and the firm's responsibilities Requirements for engagement quality reviews and appointing reviewers contained in SQMS No. 1 Timing of engagement quality reviews Performing an engagement quality review Considerations for sole practitioners