This course provides a concise overview of IRS global tax enforcement programs, policies, and activities. In 2019 and beyond, the agency plans to broaden and deepen its focus on combatting transnational tax crime in response to terrorist financing, money laundering, cybercrime, and illegal...
Formatting Excel spreadsheets to look their best can be a tedious task. From deciding which fonts to use to cell formatting to multiple sheets to printing to distribution, these factors can take considerable valuable time. This class is designed to help you efficiently format spreadsheets, so...
Don't drown in the Form 990's force-field! 80% of the inputs and definitions used in the form are extraneous to the statutes and Regulations that apply to the exempt sector. This course provides an easy introduction to the entirety of key definitions that preparers need embrace from the moment...
As the industry shifts from a compliance to advisory mindset the skills needed has changed. Learn the new entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in today's CPA landscape. These are the critical skills people of all levels need to provide outstanding client service and power the transition to...
The course provides a concise overview of Google's more than 200 online enterprise tools and services that can be used by accountants for communication, publishing, mobile connectivity, advertising, entrepreneurship and other critical business functions. Discover easy-to-use (and mostly free)...
Identifying the "right" people who fit Trustee/Director, Officer, or Key Employee status (the key pool of "managers" the IRS disclosures, a/k/a "TDOKEs"), is essential to appropriate Form 990 reporting. Indeed, Part VII-A is the first Part of the 990's three-legged stool of high-interest,...
Over the years, Excel has added MANY new features and functionality, yet most people still use it in the same way they first learned. Part of the reason is new features were added when the newest version was announced approximately every 3 years. The list was so extensive, making it difficult to...
Even a glance at newspaper headlines today reveals how prominent sexual harassment claims and issues have become. Business owners and their tax advisors wish to avoid sexual harassment claims and lawsuits at all costs. This program is a practical discussion of what sexual harassment consists of...
When asked, most people would say they are an ethical person. So why is it that every month there are reports of ethical breaches at major companies? The concept of ethics is easy to understand, easy to talk about, but incredibly hard to implement on a consistent basis. In this course, we will...
Whether your employees report in every day to the floor or from an off-site network, the success of your organization depends a great deal on the motivation they bring to the job. This program helps identify specific methods you can use to improve employee motivation. You'll learn how to use...
The Form 990's non-financial disclosures are a three-legged stool that includes the two Parts covered in this session. Stakeholders, donors, and competitors use both Program Service Accomplishments disclosures and answers to the "Governance" inquiries to assess the organization's credibility and...
Have you ever presented financial results to a board and been confronted with glassy-eyed stares and stifled yawns, only to be followed with questions two weeks later? It would be so much more productive for both you and the organization if your presentation was understood the first time. ...
Do you know why the reasons management and clients manipulate revenue are frequently OUTSIDE the accounting records? This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
In the ongoing transformation to a digital business model, automating forms can have high value with low cost and effort. Think of the various forms used in your business on a daily basis. Do you have paper forms? Excel forms? Word forms? Often times paper forms are replaced with digital forms...
The course provides a concise overview of the Internet of Things (IoT), a global ecosystem of advanced technologies that connect objects to the Internet, each other and people. Discover how new IoT apps and devices can be used by accountants to increase operational efficiency, develop...
In today's rapidly changing world, finance professionals are required to wear many hats and are often the keys to the success of the organization. On one hand, they need to be abreast of the latest proven financial skills for making the best decisions, and on the other hand they need the best...
We are now officially in the era of digital communications, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Is your organization prepared to embrace it? This course will show you how to do just that by strategically deploying the Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem of applications with the Teams app at the...
One of the most talked about emerging technologies that has the potential to significantly disrupt the accounting profession is blockchain. This course is designed to bring you up to speed on what this revolutionary technology is all about. You will learn about the concepts, nomenclature,...
The course provides general information on how to recognize signals of possible bribery or corruption in the course of regular tax examinations and audits. Discover key resources and tools available for effective detection and deterrence. Explore the impact of bribery on ethical...
Do you know why A/P is the biggest risk in small and midsize entities? Join us to learn the simple, zero cost ways that will assist you in virtually eliminating the risks involved in your A/P accounting practices. The instructor, Peter Goldmann, will cover a wide range of vendor fraud topics...
