CPE Catalog & Events

Surgent's Form 1065 Boot Camp: Step-by-Step Preparation with Completed Forms

Comprehensive coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022  Gain a thorough understanding of federal income tax laws for partnerships and LLCs, from formation to tax return preparation issues  Filing requirements for Schedules K-2 and K-3  Who files Form 1065, and who does not file Form 1065  Tax Basis Capital Account Reporting Requirements  Trade or Business income and expenses versus Separately Stated Items  The importance of Schedule M-1  Partnership distributions -- current or liquidating, cash or property  How to allocate recourse and nonrecourse debt  Self-employment tax issues; court cases and trends in tax audits of earnings subject to self-employment taxes Complete coverage of any new legislation enacted before presentation  Section 163(j) limitations  Mastering two common tax forms, Depreciation (4562) and Sale of Assets (4797)  Final regulations on Section 168(k)  Partnership reporting oddities  Accurately preparing partnership returns and reconciling book income to taxable income  The Centralized Audit Regime under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015   

The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent

Congressional Budget Reconciliation Process - explore how this powerful legislative tool allows Congress to fast track tax law changes and how it could be used to enact significant tax reforms in the current political climate President Trump's tax proposals - review key components of President Trump's tax agenda, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions Potential expiration of select TCJA provisions - understand the implications for individual and business taxpayers as key provisions of the TCJA approach sunset dates Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms Sale of Passthrough Entity Interests and Net Investment Income Tax - analyze the tax implications of selling interests in passthrough entities, including relevant examples, and how the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) applies to these transactions  The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas

You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Microsoft Excel

The major topics covered in this course include:Excel shortcuts and time saversWorking with templates, formats, styles, and themesCustomizing and enhancing ExcelProtecting and securing workbooksFormula building and the Excel function libraryNote: This session is taught using a Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.

The Ethic of Recruitment and Selection

The major topics covered in this course include:Discussion of ethical and effective recruiting strategiesSelection processes that foster diversity and inclusionHow to increase talent pools to ensure hiring success

2025 Accounting & Auditing Update for Small Businesses

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that are most likely to impact small businesses.ASUs initiated by the Private Company Council (PCC).Alternative reporting options to GAAP including FRF for SMEs and IFRS for SMEs.Audit standards that small business auditors will need to implement.

Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its Applications in Accounting.Custom Instructions (CI) for Persistent Context in Financial Conversations.Analyzing Financial Statements and News Releases using ChatGPT.Exploring Business Opportunities through Hyper-Local and Sectoral Analysis.Advanced Data Analysis for Financial Comparisons and Capital Asset Audits.Image Analysis for Asset, Space, and User Interface Design.Voice Interaction with ChatGPT for Enhanced User Experience and Accessibility.

Surgent's Ins and Outs of Health Savings Accounts

Benefits of an HSA How an employer sets up an HSA How individuals qualify to set up an HSA High deductible health plans and how they relate to an HSA Eligible medical expenditures Annual contributions to an HSA Importance of enrollment in Medicare Qualified HSA funding distribution

Surgent's Top 10 Celebrity Estate Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Overview of estate planning The dangers of a Power of Attorney The most important aspect of a will Role, scope, rights, and responsibilities of an executor Benefits of incorporating a trust Bequests Caring for a pet Claims against the estate Insurance Consequences of poor estate planning

Governmental and Not-for-Profit Annual Update

GASB update Not-for-profit accounting update Revenue recognition in not-for-profits FASB's lease standard FASB update Auditor's report and conforming changes Auditing Standards Board update SSARS and SSAE update Governmental auditing update

Governmental and Not-for-Profit Annual Update - VIRTUAL

GASB update Not-for-profit accounting update Revenue recognition in not-for-profits FASB's lease standard FASB update Auditor's report and conforming changes Auditing Standards Board update SSARS and SSAE update Governmental auditing update

Live Webinar K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence and Automation Tools

• Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings• Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues• Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier

Advanced Tax Planning: S Corporations - BILLINGS

S corporation current developments: tax planning impact Compensation planning Basis in S corporation stock Distributions Use of qualified subchapter S subsidiaries Liquidations, reorganizations and redemptions Estate planning and use of trusts

Advanced Tax Planning: S Corporations - VIRTUAL

S corporation current developments: tax planning impact Compensation planning Basis in S corporation stock Distributions Use of qualified subchapter S subsidiaries Liquidations, reorganizations and redemptions Estate planning and use of trusts

Surgent's Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update

SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services -- 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions  SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation and review engagements Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service, including attesting on personal financial statements, prescribed form, special purpose framework and other engagement variations Other communication requirements, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters

Exploring the New Lease Accounting Standard

The major topics covered in this class include:What is a lease?Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lesseesDisclosures and transition rulesEffective dates

Leveraging ChatGPT: Unleash the Power

Using ChatGPT with Excel

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to ChatGPT and other AI (Artificial Intelligence) language modelsDiscussion of best practices for using ChatGPT with ExcelUse ChatGPT to create, debug and explain formulasUse ChatGPT to learn how to use Excel featuresUse ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in ExcelUse ChatGPT to easily create macros

Corporate Fraud Risk & Investigations 25-26

Types of Corporate Fraud Introduction to fraud risk Fraud risk prevention programs Fraud investigations

Disrupt to Dominate: Mastering Change Leadership

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The urgency of leading change now & the steps in leading changeThe power of crafting a vision that encourages buy-inThe art and science of building strong partnershipsAccelerating change through relationship networksCommunication strategies for changeEstablishing a feedback culture for successful changeManaging self in times of changeCase studies and real-world scenarios

Estate Planning for 2025 and Beyond

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.