This course analyzes why family business succession plans (or the lack thereof) most often fail, identifies the precipitating downfalls and explores remedies to prevent them. A model(s) is presented for effective succession from one generation to the next. Particular emphasis is provided on how...
Numbers-and especially the digits within those numbers-can conceal a lot of information. Benford's Law is the key to unlocking that information. This session will explain what Benford's Law is, how it works, and how it can be used to reveal bogus information and made-up data. Accountants and...
Following on Part 1 of this course, in Part 2 you will learn advanced ways to solve problems without bruising egos, how to create profound trust quickly, and how to motivate clients and co-workers to do your bidding with a minimal amount of wasted time or hassles. The bottom line will be...
IRS loves to attack payments from closely held businesses to owners, particularly owner employees. The story is as old as the hills, but lately it plays out with some unexpected twists and turns. Lessons learned from recent developments provide meaningful guidance as to how to structure to...
If you are already using PivotTables and are looking to make your reports and analyses even more powerful, then this is the program for you! In this session, you will build upon your existing knowledge of basic PivotTables to make Excel's best feature even more powerful. More specifically, you...
With employee business expenses no longer deductible for employees, reimbursing employees is the only game left in town. Tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, are at risk annually, all at the throws of whether an accountable expense reimbursement plan is properly structured and operated. ...
This course will focus on the most common types of fraud in the construction procurement and contracting arena. The course will examine fraud vulnerabilities in the four key phases of the construction procurement process: Presolicitation, Negotiation, Performance, and Closeout and...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code. This, in turn, has created a need to make changes in a client's planning needs. In addition to traditional issues faced by a business owner regarding the operation of his or her business, business...
Two of the most important requirements under current auditing standards are (1) engagement team brainstorming and (2) expanded inquiries of auditee personnel. The skill with which these important requirements are carried out can mean the difference between discovering material fraud and . a...
To make more money in less time, all accountants need to learn to market themselves effectively to their clients or their firm. For better or worse, promotions and more money go to those who are the best marketers, rather than the most competent accountants. In this fascinating and fun...
Like most Microsoft Word users, you can get through the basics of creating a document and applying some formatting characteristics. But, do you use Word Styles or Quick Parts? Do you know how to generate a Table of Contents automatically from a document? Can you insert Excel-like formulas into...
Congress did it to us again! Waiting until the last minute, Congress passed bipartisan tax legislation which President Trump signed into law on December 20, 2019. This legislation included the "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act", which is largely designed to...
Due to the constant stress of a fast paced life, overwork, and family demands, it's easy to feel one's life is out of balance. When this happens, all areas of your life can suffer. By learning key methods for setting priorities and goals, overcoming stress, and deciding what's most important to...
Take a deeper dive into the fast-paced changes in accounting and auditing. Earn 8 CPE credits while we discuss relevant pronouncements, exposure drafts and other guidance recently issued in the accounting, auditing, review, compilation and preparation engagement arenas. We've sorted through...
Performance management's impact on an organization can be directly felt in the bottom line. Companies with high turnover and poor employee retention rates experience lower employee morale and increased expenses in recruiting and training. Understanding the strengths and development needs of...
Could your company survive the next business downturn without a reduction in force? Discover ways to make your company more efficient and profitable so you are ready! This fast-paced session will teach you how to use performance and process improvement techniques to identify and implement cost...
OneNote is rapidly becoming one of the most popular applications in the Microsoft Office and Office 365 product suites. The reason for this becomes pretty evident when you learn about all that you can do with OneNote to record and manage notes, to do lists, meeting agendas and much, much more....
The SECURE act makes the most significant changes to retirement plans since 2006. This webinar covers the key issues of the new SECURE Act, updates to the Extenders Act and Disaster Relief Act, and changes to the Affordable Care Act. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the...
Designed for accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard setting activities of the FASB and AICPA. In addition to providing a status update on Topic 606 implementation,...
Many organizations spend huge amounts of money and effort at planning, forecasting, and budgeting and all too often the three disciplines are separated and not connected throughout the company. It appears that people who are doing the strategic planning aren't talking with the people who are...
