CPE & Event Catalog

Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices. Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies in 202 5and beyond. Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency. Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks. Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non-traditional relationships. Utilization of sophisticated tools such as trusts, family partnerships, and charitable vehicles in estate planning. Exploration of international estate planning considerations and cross-border implications. Embracing sustainable and socially responsible practices in estate planning. Strategies for philanthropy and legacy planning within the estate planning framework.

Review of recent federal legislation and administrative rulings. Review of recent modifications to tax forms. Review of small business tax law and administrative update changes. Review of retirement plan changes. Overall review of tax practice and procedures.

Financial statements, disclosures and presentations. Review of two annual financial reports (IFRS and U.S. GAAP).

Extensive review of the partnership tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes including any TCJA provisions expiring after 2025. Overview of different forms of business entities including the check-the-box regulations. Formation issues including the mandatory allocation of the Section 704(c) pre-contribution gain or losses back to the contributing partner/member. Schedule K and K-1 separately stated versus non-separately stated income and expense items. Detailed Schedule K-1 reporting including the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction and 3.8% net investment income tax. Calculating the tax and Section 704(b) book capital accounts. Substantial economic effect requirement to have special allocations to the partners/members. Allocation of recourse and non-recourse debt on K-1s. Guaranteed payment issues and tax treatment of fringe benefits. Self-employment tax issues and pitfalls. Tax treatment of distributions - cash versus non-cash and liquidating versus non-liquidating. Sales and liquidations (redemptions) of partnership interests. Section 754 optional basis adjustments and mandatory adjustments.

The downside of traditional retirement asset accumulation strategies. Threats to a successful retirement. Holistic retirement planning: how personal goals integrate with tax, estate, risk, and investment management principles. Matching investment assets with the appropriate retirement plan and distribution strategy. Review the provisions of the SECURE Acts and how they will impact retirement planning.

Interview terminology. Types of questions. Levels of listening. Verbal and nonverbal communications. Documenting results.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Accounting. Finance.

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.

Risk assessment. Internal controls. Forensic accounting. Reporting mechanisms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Data analytics. Key fraud risk management guidance documents. Data analytics frameworks. Leading techniques and innovations for preventing and detecting fraud.

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.