CPE & Event Catalog
Comprehensive Estate Planning: Administration & Postmortem Strategies WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Introduction to estate administration. How to read a last will and testament. Understanding the entities. Administration the estate and orderly process. The probate process and the courts. Special issues in estate administration. Postmortem issues regarding income taxation of descendants and estates. Post mortem opportunities on the estate income tax return. Available post mortem estate tax elections. Portability election. Disclaimers.
K2's AI - Better Prompts, Better Results WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Components of effective AI prompts. The pros and cons of a single large prompt versus multiple small prompts. Using prompts to format AI-generated output.
Small Business Retirement Plans: Picking the Right Plan for Your Client WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Which clients are best suited for each of the following plans: SEP-IRA's. Which clients are best suited for each of the following plans: SIMPLE IRA's, 401(k)'s, Traditional and Roth IRA's, Defined benefit plans. How will SEP Roth and SIMPLE Roth contributions work under the SECURE Act 2.0? What are the payroll tax consequences of choosing each type of plan. Which plans provide the greatest flexibility? Which plan can provide the quickest accumulation of retirement savings?
Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Nonaudit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Differentiating risks faced when performing nonaudit services, such as reviews, compilations, preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and similar. Best practices for preventing quality control concerns that could lead to peer review deficiencies or malpractice claims. Establishing an understanding with the client to minimize misunderstandings as to the nature and scope of engagements. Explain situations when independence should be appropriately safeguarded when performing nonattest services.
Data & Predictive Analytics & Business Intelligence for Controllers/CFOs WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
DA and BI relationship to accountant value. Current trends in BI and DA, including the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT. The changing accountant roles: data analyst, data scientist, and data storyteller, with an emphasis on how ChatGPT can be utilized in these capacities. Obtaining datasets to compare and contrast with their organization's data, and how ChatGPT can assist in analyzing and interpreting this data. BI tools and the inclusion of AI technologies such as ChatGPT to streamline processes and improve analytical capabilities.
The Controller Function - Elevating the Role WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.5 Credits
Accounting. Finance.
Cash Management: Strategies for Long-Term Success WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Developing short-term cash flow projections. How do we assure adequate cash availability without having idle cash? Take advantage of your bank's cash management services. Working capital loans. Controlled disbursement accounts. Sweep accounts and other short-term investments. ACH transactions. Direct transfers. Lock boxes. Credit and collections. Reconciliation frequency. Managing cash short-falls.
The Risk of Fraud in State and Local Government WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Risk assessment. Internal controls. Forensic accounting. Reporting mechanisms.
Crypto, Blockchain and Taxes WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Understanding blockchain and cryptocurrency. Major features, benefits and risks of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Tax strategies for cryptocurrency transactions and compliance. Implementing blockchain in business accounting systems. Navigating estate planning with digital assets.
Budget Mastery: The Human Side of Budgeting - Navigating People's Issues with 360 Insight WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Understanding your own leadership tendencies and applying them to your strengths. Understanding core personality types. Learning what type of person you are. Managing and coping with the budget team. Effectively dealing with the A, B, C and other players.
Comprehensive Passive Activity Losses WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Overview of the four loss limitation rules and how the PAL rules interact with the other limitations. Definition of a PAL including a detailed review of the 7 determining factors contained in the Treasury Regulations with a review of several recent court decisions that interpret this regulation. Impact of PAL rules on real estate ownership. Learn the six nonshelterable Passive Activity (NOPA) rules that act as anti-abuse rules to the PAL rules. Discuss how the PAL rules impact tax credits. Discuss tax elections and planning techniques associated with PALs.
2025 Mid - Year Tax Update: Planning for Businesses WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Legislative changes affecting business tax planning. Depreciation, start-up expenses, and profit motive considerations. Employee classification, compensation, and benefits. Business use of home, vehicle, and meals/entertainment deductions. Cryptocurrency taxation and cannabis industry tax concerns. Section 199A deduction and penalties related to business operations.
Introduction to Forensic Data Analytics WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Data analytics. Key fraud risk management guidance documents. Data analytics frameworks. Leading techniques and innovations for preventing and detecting fraud.
Cryptocurrency 15 Years Later - A Market Update WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Update on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Cryptocurrency exchanges - the good, the bad and the ugly. Overview of cryptocurrency taxation regulations. The technology behind cryptocurrency - Proof of stake, Layer 2, wallets and more. Blockchain technology update.
Leveraging Analytical Procedures to the Fullest on Audits - Case Studies in Strengthening Audit Evidence WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
How well-designed analytic procedures enhance audit quality. Elements of strong analytic procedures. Selecting the proper analytic and altering the strength for the intended purpose. Evaluating the data used in generating expectations. Improving documentation, including evaluating sufficiency and appropriateness of the audit evidence obtained.
Schedules K-2 and K-3: Filing Requirements WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
IRS goals in requiring these schedules. Detailed discussion of the domestic filing exception for the current tax year. Filing requirements and exceptions for every part of Schedules K-2 and K-3. Examples based on client situations encountered in practice.
The Complete Guide to Washington Death Taxation WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Thorough exploration of Washington Estate Tax Law. Step-by-step guidance on preparing the Washington Estate Tax Return. Addressing diverse postmortem estate planning intricacies within the context of the Washington Estate Tax Return. Aligning with the Federal Estate Tax Return (Form 706). Coordinating with estate administration matters and analyzing probate considerations. Exploring non-probate elements and evaluating valuation complexities. Examining challenges related to joint tenancy.
CAS - Advancing Your Role as a Business Leader WEBCAST - presented by the Idaho Society of CPAs
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The need for better relationships, credibility, and trust. Lessons from great leaders. Steps to becoming a better leader, a trusted leader.
Awesome Business Lessons from the Past: Learn from the Best! WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The six methods to get others to like you. How to learn what others want. What are twelve ways to win others to your way of thinking? How to destroy your enemies. What are the fundamental principles of Henry Ford's success? Focus on technology, training and "Scientific Method". Value of training and education. The need for fun. What are the thirteen steps necessary to plan for success? All plans must adjust to changing realities. What are the traps to avoid? How to use these principles to move your organization forward.
Artificial Intelligence: A Practical Guide for Financial Leaders and CFOs WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
AI Evolution: How has AI evolved and where does it stand today. Generative AI: What exactly is generative AI; and how is it different. AI Limitations: What AI can't, shouldn't or won't do. AI Applications: How can I practically use AI right now.