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GAAP Alternatives: The Perfect Storm of Accounting Updates
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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Companies operating in today's business climate are weathering a storm of major FASB updates. Companies and their advisors may want to consider non-GAAP options as they develop strategies involving revenue recognition, leasing, credit losses, and other FASB pronouncements. This session will provide an overview of special purpose frameworks that may present salient alternatives to U.S. GAAP for certain entities. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Chris Harper, CPA
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Surgent's Understanding Partnership Taxation: Types of Basis, Contributions, and Distributions
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Calculating partnership basis is one of the most important things that we do as practitioners. However, it is also one of the most confusing. When we use the term "basis," we really could be referring to one of three different things. This course will explore the differences between inside basis, outside basis, and 704(b) basis. Through several examples and practice problems, we will show you how to easily distinguish among these terms. We will also explore the tax implications of initial contributions of property to a partnership as well as the different types of partnership distributions.
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Enterprise-Wide Risk Management in Accounting and Finance
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Organizations are challenged with identifying, evaluating, and responding to a wide variety of risks. This course will discuss tips and best practices for enterprise-wide risk management for accounting and finance professionals. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Jennifer F. Louis, CPA
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An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Fraud activities can be executed from within an organization, by parties outside an entity, or by both. Importantly, as the business world becomes more technological, the way fraud is carried out is changing. There must be an increased focus on understanding where new fraud vulnerabilities exist. In this session, we delve into the reasons that both internal and external intentional defalcations take place. The material discusses the new ways fraud is being actuated and looks at the factors driving those that undertake fraud. We spend time examining measures that can be implemented in order to stop fraud via the deployment of added security across the enterprise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Karl Egnatoff, CPA.CITP
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Surgent's Annual Tax-Planning Guide for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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As long as LLCs, partnerships, and S corporations form the backbone of many CPAs' practices, in-depth knowledge of all tax aspects of these entities will be essential. The purpose of this practical course is to focus on planning issues in creating, operating, and liquidating S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. This course is essential for CPAs in public accounting and industry who advise these entities or their investors.
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Surgent's Form 1065 Boot Camp: Step-by-Step Preparation with Completed Forms
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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The objective of this course is to train new, rusty, or returning-to-practice staff with a hands-on, pencil-pushing gold standard for preparing Form 1065. Common to advanced issues of partnerships are explored in the current course that can double as a quick and practical reference guide for tax treatment and tax preparation guidelines. Within each chapter, we illustrate various parts and areas of interest when preparing a 1065, including examples and corresponding tax forms. We bring it all together in the final two chapters with a comprehensive example that integrates and links all previous chapters. The course and instruction delivery are geared toward a basic understanding and progress to more complex issues via Surgent's "Step-by-Step" preparation guide.
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The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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This highly informative course comprehensively covers all the latest tax law developments. The focus is on individual taxation and discussion of the planning opportunities practitioners need to understand to help clients respond effectively. You will come away from the course with the up-to-date knowledge to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-saving ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. This course is continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BFTU.
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2024 Louisiana Tax Conference - 1st Day Only - Webcast
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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THIS IS OUR LARGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! In addition to a great lineup, you'll get to experience the Ritz-Carlton all dressed up for the holidays, with one of the best lobby displays in New Orleans.Join us for two days of networking, holiday cheer, and expert insights at the beautifully decorated Ritz-Carlton. Connect with top practitioners and award-winning speakers to get ready for the busy season ahead. Register today for a festive and informative experience! The conference agenda is planned by a committee of leading practitioners and features award-winning speakers from around the country. CONFERENCE AGENDA:THURSDAY, DECEMBER 127:45 am Registration Opens8:30 – 9:30 amIndividual Tax UpdateGina Rachel, CPA • EisnerAmper • Metairie, LA9:30 – 10:20 amBird’s Eye View: National SALT Trends to WatchJeff Birdsong, JD • Jones Walker • New Orleans, LAWhether you practice solely in Louisiana or provide advice on a multi-state basis, nationwide state and local tax developments will impact your practice. Stay ahead of the curve with this presentation on trends in multi-state taxation, including recent rulings, legislation, and regulatory action.10:20 – 10:40 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:40 – 11:30 am State of the StateRichard Nelson • Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA11:30 am – 12:30 pmCorporate Transparency ActMelissa Wiley, JD • Lowenstein Sandler • Washington, DC12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors1:30 – 2:30 pmOverview of TrustsMiriam Henry, JD • Jones Walker • New Orleans, LA2:30 – 3:30 pmCracking Down on Abusive Tax Transactions and Tax Evasion: A Comprehensive Overview of DOJ Tax & IRS Enforcement Hot Zones. Michael Villa, Jr., JD, LLM • Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch, Ungerman, LLP • Dallas, TX3:30 – 3:50 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors3:50 – 4:50 pmStrategical Issue in the Evolving ERC Enforcement ArenaHale E. Sheppard, Esq. • Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry • Atlanta, GA
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2024 Louisiana Tax Conference - Both Days - Webcast
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Online/Webcast
16.00 Credits
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THIS IS OUR LARGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! In addition to a great lineup, you'll get to experience the Ritz-Carlton all dressed up for the holidays, with one of the best lobby displays in New Orleans.Join us for two days of networking, holiday cheer, and expert insights at the beautifully decorated Ritz-Carlton. Connect with top practitioners and award-winning speakers to get ready for the busy season ahead. Register today for a festive and informative experience! The conference agenda is planned by a committee of leading practitioners and features award-winning speakers from around the country. CONFERENCE AGENDA:THURSDAY, DECEMBER 127:45 am Registration Opens8:30 – 9:30 amIndividual Tax UpdateGina Rachel, CPA • EisnerAmper • Metairie, LA9:30 – 10:20 amBird’s Eye View: National SALT Trends to WatchJeff Birdsong, JD • Jones Walker • New Orleans, LAWhether you practice solely in Louisiana or provide advice on a multi-state basis, nationwide state and local tax developments will impact your practice. Stay ahead of the curve with this presentation on trends in multi-state taxation, including recent rulings, legislation, and regulatory action.10:20 – 10:40 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:40 – 11:30 am State of the StateRichard Nelson • Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA11:30 am – 12:30 pmCorporate Transparency ActMelissa Wiley, JD • Lowenstein Sandler • Washington, DC12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors1:30 – 2:30 pmOverview of TrustsMiriam Henry, JD • Jones Walker • New Orleans, LA2:30 – 3:30 pmCracking Down on Abusive Tax Transactions and Tax Evasion: A Comprehensive Overview of DOJ Tax & IRS Enforcement Hot Zones. Michael Villa, Jr., JD, LLM • Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch, Ungerman, LLP • Dallas, TX3:30 – 3:50 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors3:50 – 4:50 pmStrategical Issue in the Evolving ERC Enforcement ArenaHale E. Sheppard, Esq. • Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry • Atlanta, GAFRIDAY, DECEMBER 137:30 am Registration Opens8:00 – 9:00 amBusiness Tax UpdateBrandon Lagarde, CPA, JD, LLM • EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LA9:00 – 10:10 amLouisiana Tax Developments, Are We in for Major Changes, or Not?Robert S. Angelico, CPA, JD • Liskow & Lewis, APLC • New Orleans, LAThis presentation will cover the legislative, judicial, and administrative Louisiana state and local tax developments of 2024, as well as a discussion of the potential state tax reform. There will also be a focus on the Louisiana net capital gain deduction and the ins and outs of that individual income tax provision. 10:10 – 10:30 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:30 – 11:30 amPlanning for the Decline in the Estate Tax Basic Exclusion AmountRaymond Ladouceur, JD, MBA, CPA • Ladouceur Law Firm, LLC - Raymond P. Ladouceur, CPA, LLC • Abita Springs, LAThis session will focus on advance planning for the potential drop in the basic estate exclusion amount in 2026. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:30 – 1:30 pmArtificial Intelligence, CoPilot, and Chat GPT: Uses, Risks, and Security Concerns.Les Nettleton • Bourgeois Bennett, LLC (Retired) • Metairie, LAThis session will look at Artificial Intelligence in today's world. We will look into Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, including how they can be used, what are the risks involved and will address security concerns. We will end with a Technology Update.1:30 – 2:20 pmAccounting Malpractice: Survival Techniques and Red FlagsBrooke Barnett-Bernal, JD • Partner – Long Law Firm, LLP • Baton Rouge, LA2:20 – 2:40 pm Break/Prize Drawings2:40 – 3:30 pmNavigating the Evolving Tax Landscape: Legislative Updates and TCJA Implications for Louisiana CPA FirmsTyler Noesser • Alliant Group • Houston, TX3:30 – 4:30 pmPass Through EntityJ. Benjamin Warren Jr., JD, LLM • Warren & Baker, LLC • Shreveport, LA
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Surgent's Privacy and Security Training: Obligations of Confidentiality and Safekeeping
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Spear phishing. Ransomware. Malware. Like the threats your business faces, the cybersecurity lexicon is constantly evolving. This comprehensive presentation imparts practical privacy and data security know-how and creates fluency with the latest terminology. Learn best practices for cybersecurity safety, as well as tailored training for those in positions responsible for implementing security policies. It is just as important to be diligent, safe, and well-versed in the attacks that we face in our personal lives.
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Surgent's The CMA's Guide to Project Management
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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A significant number of projects fail to achieve their initial goals and/or are not completed within budget and their original timetable. As a team member, a CMA has a unique skill set and experiences to assist in project management. In addition to their analytical training and knowledge of budgets and controls, they typically have ongoing contacts with other professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Familiar analytical tools/techniques can be applied to managing projects. This brief program is designed to aid both experienced and less experienced participants in increasing their knowledge of, and comfort with, the steps and skills needed for success.
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2024 Real Estate Tax Issues: Passive Activity, Self-Rental & Section 199A
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
This program will provide a detailed analysis of the real estate professional passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples, and integrates those rules with when real estate is considered a "business" under the Section 199A flow-through entity deduction. A detailed analysis of the self-rental passive activity rules will be given, including forms reporting examples and integrates them with the flow-through entity rules related to self-rental. **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. Speaker - Steven Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
Federal Tax Update - Individuals (Form 1040)
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a one-day update course focusing on individual income tax issues with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax legislation. This comprehensive class will not only review the current Federal individual income tax laws but will also update tax return preparers of new tax forms, changes to existing tax forms, as well as tax planning opportunities and pitfalls. This is a “must-attend” course for all tax practitioners who want to be up to speed quickly and have a successful Federal individual income tax filing season. **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 Speaker - J. Patrick Garverick
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Surgent's Form 1040 Return Review Boot Camp for New and Experienced Reviewers
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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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.
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Performance Management in Challenging Times
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Performance Management is about getting the best out of everyone. It's about setting the stage so staff can excel as an individual and as a team member. It's about knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it to inspire and elevate staff performance. For staff to hear, understand, and act on performance feedback they have to trust the person delivering the feedback. The feedback must be constructive, useful, and implementable. And surprisingly, the performance management process is as much about listening as it is about delivering feedback. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA, MS
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Are Your Leaders Causing Talent to Leave?
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
According to Gallup's CEO and Chairman, Jim Clifton, "The single biggest decision you make in your job - bigger than all of the rest - is who you name manager." Gallup cites a person's manager as one of the top reasons given for a lack of employee engagement. Old norms and methods of managing team members don't work anymore - and with today's labor shortage, it's imperative that all leaders in your firm learn new strategies to lead and manage their teams.Speaker - Renee Moelders/Tamera Loerzel
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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This course covers recently issued accounting and financial statement reporting standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Key implementation challenges and experiences from public company filings will be identified. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Allison M. Henry, CPA, CGMA
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If You Only Knew What Microsoft Word Could Do
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Did you know that simply by utilizing the built-in headings found under Styles in Microsoft Word you can create an automatic table of contents that can be updated in a matter of seconds if the body of the document changes? Did you know that Word can be used to open, edit, and re-save PDF documents? How about the fact that by using the Insert Caption tool in conjunction with the Cross-Reference feature, users can rid themselves of the need to manually renumber figures, tables or illustrations and will not even need to update references to these in the document text? This material shows tools and features that are easy to understand and use, will save time, and add consistency to documents. Participants in this session will come away knowing the power of Microsoft Word; this knowledge will benefit them greatly! This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Karl Egnatoff, CPA.CITP
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Surgent's The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business, and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. They have also been subject to employer incentives. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents a comprehensive overview of federal payroll taxes, Form 1099, and related compliance issues.
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2024 Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
This course examines the critical issues and special opportunities facing partnerships and their partners, 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. Speaker - Doug Van Der Aa, CPA, JD