WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
How Changes in Business Methods Affects Internal Control
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
New Technology, the move toward telecommuting, the widespread adoption of electronic documentation and a wide range of other factors have significantly and forever changed the way business is conducted. It should go without saying that changes in tools and methods lead to upheaval in any organizations internal control system. In this session, we look at all the changes that are occurring and discuss what's coming in the not too distant future. The material then looks at how internal controls have been affected and what other updates are on the horizon. Anyone trying to use controls to keep their organization efficient and secure should consider this session because the rate of change to both operational methods and control processes has been and will continue to be incredible. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Individual Tax Fundamentals: Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $319
Basic, but not boring. Newcomers to tax return preparation are exposed to the many topics that encompass individual taxation. Topics, discussed in an approachable format, include: Filing requirements and dependents Gross income inclusions and exclusions Adjustments to income Standard and itemized deductions Refundable and nonrefundable tax credits Tax computations Penalties Taking advantage of present opportunities for your clients' futures Tax planning involves understanding a client's current situation to anticipate areas of future tax savings. You'll review common individual tax planning topics to help clients prepare for their futures. Decoding recent legislative changes for individual taxpayers H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA, has created new tax planning opportunities for individual clients across the income and activity spectrums. You'll be able to provide your clients with the most current tax planning and tax-saving strategies for their tax plans. Course materials include discussions of the major H.R. 1 provisions affecting individual taxpayers, further informed by IRS guidance. This course has also been updated for IRS guidance related to other recent legislation, including SECURE (1.0 and 2.0) and the Inflation Reduction Act. Part of Tax Staff Essentials Level 1 This self-study online course is part of Tax Staff Essentials Level 1, a comprehensive learning program that provides tax staff with the technical training required to support their teams.
Surgent's Annual Tax-Planning Guide for S Corporations, Partnerships & LLCs
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
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.
Surgent's Partnership & LLC Core Tax Issues From Formation Through Liquidation
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
As staff members gain more experience, they are expected to take on more complex assignments with minimal supervision. This course is designed to be a stepping stone for staff interested in pursuing more advanced partnership and LLC issues than mere preparation. The material provides a deep life-cycle study into critical areas of formation, special allocations of income and deductions, basis calculations and implications of recourse and nonrecourse debt, basis step-up under §754 on transfers of ownership interest, distributions, self-employment tax issues and termination and liquidations of an LLC. With a blend of legal and tax ramifications regarding LLC-specific issues, this course identifies all the major areas that are potential sources of increased complexity.
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability & Partnership Update Course by Surgent
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
This year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating ideas and other planning opportunities available to S corporations, partnerships, LLCs and LLPs. In addition, this course will discuss current trends and emerging issues, helping practitioners stay informed about relevant and significant topics that may impact their clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.
Corporate Transparency Act Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a new reporting requirement that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Millions of businesses may have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report. In a surprise turn of events, the Federal District Court from the Northern District of Alabama ruled on March 1, 2024 in National Small Business United v. Yellen ("NSB") that the CTA is unconstitutional. This course will discuss the CTA's provisions and the court's decision in NSB. Also covered will be future implications for business entities and steps to consider given the recent ruling. We will also discuss recent proposed rulemaking by FinCen with respect to nonfinanced purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers so that businesses can prepare for any additional reporting burdens that might arise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Individual Tax Update: OBBA & Recent Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
A discussion of the latest tax developments impacting individual taxpayers, with a focus on important provisions, rules and concepts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Fundamentals of Form 1040: Individual
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course introduces professionals to the fundamentals of individual tax preparation. Participants will learn the essentials of Form 1040, including filing requirements, income reporting and deductions. The session will also cover preparer responsibilities, due diligence and taxpayer rights under Circular 230. By the end, attendees will have a solid understanding of the foundation of personal tax returns. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Psychology of Fraud
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
We all know that Fraud Happens. But, why? Why do people we think we can trust let us down? This session will explore the minds of white-collar criminals & examine some recent high-profile fraud cases. Why did they do it? How did they do it? What were the warning signs? If you think that fraud cannot happen to your organization, this session might give you pause.
Navigating IRS: Responding to IRS Notices & Letters
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This 2-hour course gives tax professionals the tools to understand, interpret & respond appropriately to IRS correspondence. Whether the letter involves audits, collection notices, missing information, or discrepancies, participants will walk away with practical tips for communication, compliance & resolution. Using real-world examples, the session covers common notices like CP2000, CP14, CP75, CP504 & audit letters, as well as IRS timelines & what they expect in a reply. We'll also talk about avoiding missed deadlines, maintaining documentation & using AI tools where appropriate to manage responses efficiently & accurately. 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 & submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
Surgent's Six Common Barriers to Investment Success
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Many of us expect to use logic when it comes to how we allocate our investments. The adage of "buy low, sell high" is a saying that makes logical sense. So, why do we always seem to do the opposite? Every day we are faced with decisions and we are often influenced by two seemingly opposing voices that come from two different parts of our brain. The frontal cortex processes lots of information to help us make logical and informed choices. But there's also a small part of the brain, known as the reflexive brain, that is responsible for emotions and survival instincts. Often, this reflexive brain can have a detrimental effect on the way we handle our investments. This course will discuss some behavioral biases that affect our financial decisions. As humans, we need to be aware of how our reflexive behavior impacts our investment decision-making ability. By uncovering and understanding these biases, we may have a better chance of meeting our long-term financial goals.
Surgent's Understanding Partnership Taxation: Debt Allocations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
How debt is allocated to the partners in a partnership is important. It dictates how much money may be taken tax-free as a distribution, the losses that flow down to the partners and the gain or loss on the sale of a partnership interest. However, the allocation of debt can differ depending on the type of debt it is and the type of partner we are talking about. Furthermore, 704(c) can complicate things. And what in the world is a constructive liquidation scenario? In this course, we will tackle the concept of debt allocations - how you do it, what it means and why you do it.
Ethics: A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business
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Online
4.20 Credits
Member Price: $149
Ethical behavior continues to be a problem in society & even in the CPA ranks. "Ethics: A Line in the Sand" looks at the behavioral issues that influence how CPA's act. The course will address why individuals make ethical blunders, the state of ethical conduct in business organizations, the relationship between strong cultures, policy & procedures & successful ethical work environments. In addition, the course will highlight the one behavior to watch for as an indicator of potential ethical violations.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
2026/27 Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting and auditing developments affecting accountants and auditors across industries. The course combines recent standard-setting activity issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board with major audit and attestation updates from the AICPA, providing a well-rounded view of changes impacting financial reporting and engagement performance. Participants will begin with an overview of recently issued and upcoming Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), including standards effective for December 31, 2026 year-ends for public companies, private entities and not-for-profit organizations. The course also highlights issued ASUs with future effective dates and provides high-level insight into recent exposure drafts to support implementation planning. The course then shifts to auditing and attestation developments, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation requirements. Participants will also review recent and proposed standards affecting audit, attestation and consulting engagements, including SSAE No. 24, SSARS No. 26, exposure drafts related to confirmations and fraud and SAS No. 149 addressing group audits. Designed for preparers, auditors and firm professionals, this course helps participants understand how recent accounting and auditing changes intersect-and what to watch for as standards and expectations continue to evolve. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Impact of OBBBA 2025 on the Individual Taxpayer
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
This program covers all of the major individual provisions of the OBBA of 2025 (H.R. 1), including detailed examples of provisions which were extended, made permanent with substantial changes & new for 2025 & beyond. A comprehensive case study will apply many of these provisions to illustrate the impact of these provisions on the individual taxpayer. Other current individual tax issues, including dependent care & student loan reporting, will also be review. 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 & submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
This comprehensive case-driven training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly in the area of basis calculations & distribution planning for the owners of pass-thru entities (i.e., S corporations, partnerships & limited liability companies (LLCs)). The cornerstone of this course is the line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s & how it affects the basis calculations. 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 & submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
A Practical Guide to Trusts
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
This course provides financial professionals with a comprehensive understanding of trusts & their role in estate planning. Participants will learn how to determine whether a trust aligns with a client's financial goals & explore strategies to maximize tax efficiency. The course covers various trust structures & their potential to reduce income, estate & generation-skipping taxes at both federal & state levels. Additionally, it delves into trustee responsibilities & the benefits of irrevocable life insurance trusts & dynasty trusts. With a focus on practical applications & real-world scenarios, this course equips CPAs, EAs, attorneys, bankers & financial planners with the expertise to navigate probate avoidance, streamline asset distribution & manage complex tax considerations. Whether working with revocable or irrevocable trusts, participants will gain the tools to enhance their clients' financial well-being across generations. 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 & submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Financial Statement Presentation, Disclosure & Analysis
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
This comprehensive session is a must-attend event for accountants who prepare financial statements and want to explore best practices for discerning the stories told by financial statements. We discuss salient requirements for presenting financial information while considering the critical role of disclosure for lending relevance to financial statements. We also explore techniques that will allow participants to perform meaningful financial statement analysis and effectively communicate conclusions to decision-makers and other stakeholders. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Between 2010 and 2020 a parade of Court Cases, IRS Factsheets, Job Aids and Internal Memos, plus Heightened IRS scrutiny and Preparer Penalties has brought the issue of 'Reasonable Compensation for S Corp's out of the shadows and placed it forefront as a priority issue for CPA's, EA's, Tax and Financial advisors to cover with their clients. We will explore key court cases, IRS guidelines, preparer penalties and some of the obscure tools the IRS has put in place. We debunk common myths and fiction on how reasonable compensation should be calculated and replace it with facts and methodologies that the IRS relies on. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Finance technology decisions (ERP, FP&A, AP/expense automation, close/consolidation, bank integrations and AI-enabled tools) can dramatically improve close speed, forecasting and control execution-but vendor demos and "AI" marketing often hide integration complexity, data readiness gaps, governance risk and long-term total cost. This course provides a practical, vendor-neutral approach for CPAs and finance leaders to evaluate and implement corporate finance technology with an audit-ready mindset. Participants learn how to cut through AI claims using an AI capability framework, apply a weighted vendor evaluation scorecard focused on controls and assurance, build a five-year total cost model that captures hidden and ongoing costs and follow an implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags to reduce failure risk and improve ROI realization. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.