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NFP Reporting and Presentation
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This CPE course provides an overview and changes with respect to ASU 2016-14 Presentation of Financial Statements and ASU 2016-18 Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents in Statement of Cash Flows for Not-for-Profit Entities. This course provides common pitfalls and tips on functional expense reporting and, how to manage liquid resources, common peer review findings related to ASU 2016-14, and tips and suggestions on a successful audit. This course also reviews items to consider, given COVID-19, when preparing for an audit and reviewing financial statements. The instructor will explain the key facts and impacts of ASU 2018-08 Clarifying the Scope and Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made, ASU 2019-03: Updating the Definition of Collections, ASU 2019-06: Extending the Private Company Accounting Alternatives on Goodwill and Certain Identifiable Intangibles to NFP Entities, and ASU 2020-07 Presentation and Disclosures by NFP Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets. Lastly, this course will cover Cybersecurity Issues. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Adelina Burke, CPA
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Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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How to properly account for and audit digital records is increasingly gathering importance as more entities have cryptocurrency and other digital assets on their financial statements. This course will address common questions, risks, and challenges evolving in this area. 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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Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Specifically designed for preparation, compilation, and review practitioners, this course will provide you with a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation, compilation, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, as well as the additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-25 by the ARSC. The course will also review recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance. Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARSs requirements and guidance, but more importantly, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform compilation, preparation, and review engagements.
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Surgent's Basics of Employment Law for Non-HR Professionals
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Learn the basics of employment law and how they affect best practices to help control the interview and discover hidden talents of applicants.
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Benefits and Best Practices for Telework
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework in state and local government was not often embraced as a form of employment. As the pandemic continues, governments are beginning to experience the benefits of remote work and are reevaluating hiring practices to offer more telework and hybrid work options, not simply as a result of an emergency. This course will review various telework options and best practices for success. Speaker - Jaclyn Veno
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Audit 108: Auditing PP&E and Leases - Common Risks
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Auditing PP&E, Including Leases under Topic 842 - Digesting the Risks of Improper Treatment of Tangible Long-Lived Assets will address tips and techniques for auditing tangible long-lived assets for various assessed risk levels, with a special emphasis on lease accounting under Topic 842. Property, plant and equipment can range from a low-risk to a high-risk audit area, depending on the nature of transaction and events engaged in by the reporting entity. Construction, capitalized interest and complex leasing arrangements tend to result in higher risk of material misstatement. 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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Excel - Building Powerful Lookup & Reference Formulas
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Excel has over 500 functions that are built-in and ready to use. You just have to figure out which one to use and when. Integrating functions into each and every one of your spreadsheets not only improves efficiency, it also makes your task easier to execute. In this webinar, we will focus on Logical, Information and Lookup & Reference functions. In the Logical function section, you will learn to perform logical test using the IF function along with AND, OR and NOT. In the Information function section, you will learn various ERROR checking functions that can be combined with the Logical functions. In the Lookup & Reference section, you will learn to use the various LOOKUP functions and INDIRECT function. This session is presented using Excel 2013. Regardless of the version you are using, ALL concepts covered in this course apply to ALL versions of Excel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
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Student Webcast: Virtual Mock Exam by Surgent
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Online/Webcast
0.00 Credits
Free to our Student and Candidate Affiliates! For many candidates, taking the CPA Exam can be one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when transitioning into the profession. Often aspiring CPAs are not sure if they are truly prepared to sit for each section. In order to help provide more transparency into exam-readiness, LCPA and Surgent CPA Review have partnered to offer student and candidate affiliates a FREE simulated CPA Exam section of your choice. This exercise will show you what it's like to sit for any CPA Exam section as you immerse yourself in questions pulled from the actual CPA Exam Blueprints.Plus, you will leave the session with your own personalized ReadySCORE™ (an accurate measurement of your actual exam score) as well as a detailed report showing your areas of strength and weakness for that section. PRO EXAM TIPS Register for this event using the same email address that you'll use the day of the simulation — it's how Surgent will identify you. Consider in advance which portion of the exam you'd like to try. Watch for a software activation email from Surgent CPA Review the morning of the Mock Exam. Review your personalized Exam ReadySCORE along with your diagnostic report and work on areas that may need improvement. Not an LCPA Student or Candidate Affiliate? See if you qualify to join. Questions? Contact our Member Service Team, 504.464.1040.
2024 Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs), unique, identifiable digital assets based on blockchain technologies, have become a fast-growing industry. This course will provide a background on how NFTs came into the mainstream marketplace. These materials will assist the practitioner to understand the tax implications of the creation, purchase and sale of these assets. **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 - Allison McLeod
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Basic Individual Taxation Course
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed. 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. McLeod, LL.M., CPA
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K2's 2024 Office Scripts - The New Macros
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Office Scripts are an exciting new development for Excel and other applications. Although they are like macros in some respects, most users will likely find them easier to work with. Learn how to put this powerful automation tool to use! Speaker - Thomas Stephens
2024 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Baton Rouge
3.00 Credits
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
Everything There is to Know About Summonsing
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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You are likely familiar with and/or have experience with IRS summonses. BUT - Did you know there's a lot of procedure and decorum that goes into issuing a summons that you can leverage to help your client? This program will focus on the basics of an administrative summons, what the IRS can summons for, how you should comply with a summons, summons referral criteria, and common errors and misnomers the IRS can make in generating/serving a summons. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Billy L. Fauller, III, EA, CTRS, NTPI
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Baton Rouge Chapter: New CPA Celebration Dinner
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Baton Rouge
0.00 Credits
Congratulations on passing the CPA Exam! To celebrate your hard work and dedication, the Baton Rouge Chapter of the LCPA invites you to join us for an exclusive dinner in your honor! Come enjoy an evening of networking, delicious food, drinks, and camaraderie with fellow CPAs and industry professionals! We encourage you to join us for a night to unwind and connect with others who share your passion for the profession. We'll also be sharing insight on all the tremendous opportunities the LCPA has to offer its members and how you can get involved! Congratulations once again and we look forward to celebrating this achievement with you! Each New CPA honoree can bring one guest compliments of the chapter. This event celebrates new CPAs initially certified in Louisiana between September 1, 2023 - September 31, 2024.
Surgent's Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Consumers and businesses file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. Corporate bankruptcies, on the other hand, are often the result of several factors, including excessive debt, decreased demand, increased costs, lawsuits or poor accounting practices. It is no secret bankruptcy filings will see a tremendous uptick in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. As an accountant, CFP, attorney or other professional, you need to be able to discuss the process and different available courses of action with your clients. Both landlords and tenants will be influenced tremendously. Individuals will look to your advice for a discharge and new start. Businesses will do the same and will also need to advise loyal employees. Creditors will receive proofs of claim and look to you for your expertise. Take this webinar and make sure you can speak fluently to both creditors and debtors. As trusted advisors, then, professionals should have a basic understanding of the bankruptcy process. This course provides a thorough review of the consumer and corporate bankruptcy practice. Participants in this webinar will gain an understanding of how consumer and corporate bankruptcy proceedings begin and end, as well as learn about key issues that affect debtor and creditor rights during bankruptcy. This webinar provides information from the perspective of both debtor and creditor. Although bankruptcy concerns the debts of the debtor, the Bankruptcy Code provides substantial protections to creditors. Creditor rights, however, vary widely depending on the status afforded the creditor under the Bankruptcy Code. Do yourself, your clients and your profit margin a favor and sign up for this invaluable webinar.
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What If Your Client Didn't Take Reasonable Compensation
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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Are you a new advisor handling S Corp clients, or perhaps a seasoned professional facing this common scenario: "My S Corp client didn't take reasonable compensation last year. Now what?" Knowing that reasonable compensation isn't just a tax obligation, but a strategic financial decision, you need to be armed with expert knowledge to help your client navigate this situation. Join us to discuss IRS regulations, understand preventive measures, and address challenges within the year. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - John Morse, CPA
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Power BI - Advanced Data Analytics with Power Pivot
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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This fast-paced course focuses on using Excel Power Pivot features to enhance data analysis. One of the strengths of Power Pivot is the formula language DAX (Data Analysis eXpressions). We will spend considerable time using the power of DAX to create meaningful calculations that add new dimensions to our data. We will also review the use of a date or calendar table that allows us to perform date analysis that was never possible before. This will allow us to use the new time-intelligent functions to perform complex calculations on our data such as: month-to-date, quarter-to-date, year-to-date, last year same period, last year-to-date, etc. We will also demonstrate the hottest tips and tricks that will take your data analysis to the next level. Although our focus will be on using Power Pivot, we will review some of the other Power BI Tools including: Power Query (Get & Transform), Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services (PowerBI.com). NOTE: If you want to apply the concepts presented, you will need Excel 2013, 2016 or 2019/Office 365 AND the Power Pivot add-in pre-installed. To see our full prerequisite recommendations, see PROGRAM CONTENT section below. This session is presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Regardless of the version you are using, most concepts covered in this course apply to all versions of Excel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
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Surgent's Latest Developments in Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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This is indeed another year of significant change in the world of government and nonprofit accounting and auditing. Time is valuable, and it's hard to stay current in today's rapidly changing environment. Let us save you time and effort with this informative update course. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 30 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of the latest developments in government and nonprofit accounting and auditing.
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The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
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2024 Govermental Accounting & Auditing Conference - 1st Day Only - Live In Person
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Baton Rouge
8.00 Credits
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Join us for an immersive conference designed to guide you through the intricate world of governmental accounting and auditing. The information and insights you’ll gain throughout this event will light the way and help you navigate the most complex paths of AI integration, breach solutions, evolving auditing standards, and fraud prevention strategies. Our attendees rank the ability to connect with LLA staff as one of the biggest benefits of attending this conference, however, we will also broadcast the sessions online for those who are unable to attend in person. Enjoy LCPA's discounted rate at the Hilton Baton Rouge when you reserve your room by October 21. Conference Agenda DAY 1: Thursday, November 7 7:30 – 8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 8:50 am Legislative Auditor Update Michael J. “Mike” Waguespack, CPA • Louisiana Legislative Auditor • Baton Rouge, LA Diane Allison, CPA, CGMA, CGFO • Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office • Baton Rouge, LA Mike Waguespack and Diane Allison will discuss hot topics in governmental accounting and auditing, including state and national trends, LLA initiatives and reporting requirements, and more.. 8:50 – 10:00 am Single Audit and Yellow Book Updates Becky Hammond, CPA, CISA, CITP, CGAP • Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC • New Orleans, LA 10:00 – 10:20 am Break/Visit Exhibitors 10:20 – 11:20 am GASB Update Dean Michael Mead, CGFM• Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC • Enterprise, AL 11:20 am – 12:10 pm Cybersecurity and Technology Update Les Nettleton • Retired IT Director - Bourgeois Bennett, LLC • Metairie, LA 12:10 – 1:10 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors 1:10 – 2:50 pm The Fraud Course J. Michael Inzina, CPA, CGFM, CGMA • Altec, Inc. • Monroe, LA 2:50-3:10 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors 3:10 – 4:20 pm Risk Assessment: Are You Compliant with SAS 145? Kurt Oestriecher, CPA • Oestriecher & Company • Alexandria, LA