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Leases: Mastering the New FASB Requirements
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Online
8.00 Credits
FASB ASC 842, *Leases*, standards decoded By learning essential information about lease accounting requirements, you'll understand the core principles of the standards and how to apply them. You'll explore topics, such as: Identification Recognition Measurement Presentation and disclosure requirements Deliberate application of lessee accounting model You'll also learn about classifying leases, the amortization of the right-of-use asset, and the interest on a lease liability. Additional topics include: Short-term leases Purchase options Variable lease payments Sale and leaseback transactions Leveraged leases
Tax Fundamentals of LLCs and Partnerships - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
8.00 Credits
Building a solid foundation of partnership and LLC taxation A foundational understanding of partnership taxation is essential to a tax preparer's career. Given that most U.S. businesses are formed as pass-through entities, you'll likely encounter partnership tax matters that require your attention. This course covers the taxation of partnerships, including limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Matters discussed include: Common transactions Check-the-box election rules Consequential court cases involving partnership formation Skills to explain partnership taxation matters to your clients Talking about tax can sometimes sound like speaking a foreign language to your clients. Learn how to explain complex issues with accuracy and confidence. 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.
AI-Powered Excel: Leveraging AI and ChatGPT for Supercharged Productivity
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Online
1.00 Credits
Learn how to enhance your Excel workflows with AI in this course, "AI-Powered Excel: Leveraging AI and ChatGPT for Supercharged Productivity." Discover the various AI features built into Excel and how to use ChatGPT to create, understand and troubleshoot Excel functions and formulas. Imagine turning two-hour Excel tasks into two minutes of effort! This course will help you streamline your Excel work, research and documentation, saving you time and effort in your day-to-day tasks.
Reviewing Individual Tax Returns
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Online
2.00 Credits
Catch errors on individual returns The sheer volume of individual tax returns requiring preparation can create a work environment that invariably leads to errors or omissions. A trained eye can spot mistakes. A case-based approach to learning return review Two case studies focus on issues that individual return preparers and reviewers will frequently encounter in their practice: Section 199A (qualified business income deduction) Home office deduction Rental properties Hobby losses Organization and start-up costs In-course application Learners get access to two 2025 individual returns to review for: Errors Areas for improvement Opportunities to educate or advise the client Developed with H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA, in mind, these returns are designed to provoke planning ideas for the modern client.
Interpreting the FASB Revenue Recognition Standard: What All CPAs Need to Know
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Online
4.00 Credits
Mastering revenue recognition It's crucial to know the key principles of revenue recognition to recognize revenue effectively. You'll gain an understanding of these key principles by exploring the five-step revenue recognition process. You'll learn more about: Identifying a customer contract Determining performance obligations Establishing a transaction price Allocating the transaction price Recognizing revenue Fulfilling performance obligations Enhancing financial acumen through practical management strategies and real-world examples can significantly improve your organization's ability to excel in revenue recognition practices. You'll cover several aspects of performance obligations, including: Identifying distinct goods and services Implications of promised goods Complexities associated with shipping and handling activities
Accounting for Digital Assets under US GAAP: Classification, Measurement, and Recognition
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Online
1.00 Credits
What is a digital asset and how does US GAAP apply? This webcast will provide you with an understanding of how to account for investments in, or transactions involving, crypto assets (for example, bitcoin) and other digital assets under US GA Note: FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets, which is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU is not yet reflected in this webcast.
COSO's Internal Control Framework Essentials
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Online
3.50 Credits
COSO framework overview Gain an overview of COSO's internal control framework comprising five components and their related principles. Learn how to evaluate the control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities at your or your client's entity. Through real-life examples, enhance your understanding of how to apply the framework as it relates to financial reporting whether you are an auditor or entity management.
The Bottom Line on the New Lease Accounting Requirements
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Online
4.00 Credits
FASB ASC 842, *Leases* explained Understanding lease fundamentals is essential to applying FASB lease requirements appropriately. As such, you'll delve into key concepts that define what a lease is, as well as basic lease accounting topics, such as: Contracts containing leases Lease classification Amortization of the right-of-use asset Impairment considerations Lease presentation and disclosure requirements Comprehensive examples and case studies will guide you through approaches to help you adopt accounting guidance for FASB ASU 2023-01. You'll also review the presentation and disclosure requirements, and other topics, including: Lease versus non-lease components Sales-type lease Direct financing lease Operating lease Lease terminations
Let Go and Lead: The Crucial Art of Delegation
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Online
1.00 Credits
If you want to take your business to the next level, your leaders need to lead. Too often, though, they're swamped with doing someone else's work. This interactive session will show you when it's time to delegate, what you should be delegating, and to whom you should be delegating it. Most important, you'll learn the secret to delegation: It's not about your time. It's about surrounding yourselves with the right people.
Conducting a Remote Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing for today's world Remoting auditing is happening everywhere you turn. Understanding the considerations for a remote audit and the specific techniques for performing the engagement will help you integrate remote auditing into your practice. You will learn how to: Leverage the benefits of remote auditing Manage the team, client, and audit process remotely Identify engagement-wide procedures from client acceptance through report issuance when remote auditing Identify and obtain audit evidence for generally material accounts
Forensic Accounting: Fraud Investigations
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Online
8.00 Credits
In high demand - forensic accounting knowledge and skills (bold) Forensic accounting has been a rapidly growing part of the accounting profession for some time. The rapid expansion in technology and growth in various sectors of business and industry, and the increase in complexity of white-collar crimes, all contribute to this growth. A diverse range of clients, as well as cases involving all types of fraud, make this an attractive profession, and one that is always in high demand. Enhance your knowledge and skills with our Forensic Accounting: Fraud Investigations webcast. Whether you're a forensic accountant, or an aspiring one, this webcast will provide you with the foundational knowledge to successfully identify, investigate, and communicate your findings. You will also receive a copy of the AICPA's Forensic & Litigation Service's Forensic Accounting — Fraud Investigations practice aid for future reference.
Performing Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Compliance with standards Do you perform preparation, compilation, or review engagements? Staying in compliance with all professional standards surrounding engagements performed in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs) is essential to your engagements. You'll gain insight into how to perform these engagements in accordance with the relevant guidance. Building a foundation for successful engagements You'll cover several key topics to help you complete preparation, compilation, or review engagements successfully and compliantly. Topics covered include: Frameworks, objectives, and general principles Standards and guidance Documentation
S Corporations: Key Issues, Compliance, and Tax Strategies - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
8.00 Credits
Explaining the misunderstood The S corporation form is unique and often misunderstood. You'll learn how to assist your clients with the most misconstrued areas of S corporation taxation and how they can use S status to their advantage. Updated for recent legislation, including H.R. 1 The world of taxation is never static. H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA and passed in 2025, affected virtually every type of taxpayer, including S corporations. Refreshed materials discuss the H.R. 1 provisions that affect S corporations and their shareholders, including the qualified business income deduction and Section 179 expensing. The course has also been updated for legislative and regulatory developments related to: Inflation Reduction Act SECURE 2.0 SECURE 1.0 Weighing the pros and cons S corporation status doesn't suit every business. Throughout the course, you'll learn when it is advantageous or disadvantageous to be taxed as an S corporation. Making the model work You'll be exposed to methods of effectively communicating with potential business clients and existing shareholders about how you can make the S corporation business model work for them. 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.
Accounting for digital assets under US GAAP: Derivatives and mining
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Online
2.00 Credits
Derivatives, embedded derivatives and mining (Bold) Complexities with digital assets increase when you move away from the fundamentals and start evaluating contracts to determine if they involve derivatives or have embedded derivatives. In addition, recording mining revenue has many unique considerations, especially if you have questions about differences related to transaction fees and block rewards or if you or your client are mining independently or within a mining pool. Part three of a series (bold) This webcast is part three of a series that will bring to life the content incorporated in the AICPA practice aid Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets. This webcast will walk you through: A specific fact pattern when evaluating whether or not there is an embedded derivative within the contract The difference between recording revenue for transaction fees and block rewards A flow chart for determining how to recognize revenue when participating in a mining pool Add more value (bold) Whether you're a CPA working with clients or an industry accountant responsible for corporate accounting policy, this webcast will give you a clear path to help your clients or entity by applying the appropriate accounting standards to your digital asset derivative and mining activities. Detailed examples and use cases will demonstrate the real-world application of this guidance. Note: FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets, which is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU is not yet reflected in this webcast.
Lessee and Lessor Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
What you need to know about the lessee and lessor accounting models This course explains the lessee accounting model, including Lease and non-lease components Lease classification Amortization of the right-of-use asset Interest on the lease liability This course also explains the lessor accounting model, including Transfer of risk Profit recognition Collectibility Included in this course are detailed and illustrated examples with amortization tables and journal entries.
Old Problems, New Solutions: Techniques for Solving Concentrated Stock Positions
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Online
1.00 Credits
Many CPAs have clients who hold positions in appreciated, concentrated stock. In this webcast, we will explore the unique challenges, complexities and behavioral issues associated with these positions, drawing insights from the historical performance of individual stocks. We also examine tax-efficient strategies to mitigate the downside risks of concentrated positions, focusing on their benefits and drawbacks. The webcast includes an in-depth look at tax-aware strategies for concentrated stock diversification using margin and shorting.
Preparation, Compilation, and Review Engagements: Update and Review
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Online
4.00 Credits
If you supervise preparation, compilation, and review engagements, this course is designed to assist you in adhering to professional standards. It will inform you of the latest developments and pertinent issues relevant to these engagements as you gain insights into: The U.S. business economy Peer review practices FASB updates Various other aspects that influence preparation, compilation, and review engagements
Quality Management: Performing a Root Cause Analysis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Root cause analysis is a powerful tool for understanding why quality issues arise, and for preventing them from recurring. This webcast examines the principles and objectives of a root cause analysis and how it aligns with SQMS No. 1's focus on continual improvement. Learn practical approaches for: Identifying underlying causes of findings and deficiencies Evaluating contributing factors Implementing meaningful corrective actions We'll also explore how this process can help firms of all sizes to: Enhance audit quality Strengthen remediation activities Foster a culture of proactive problem-solving
Auditing digital assets: Entity’s use of a service organization
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Online
1.00 Credits
Auditing entities that hold or transact digital assets and use service organizations Although the use of digital assets is rapidly expanding, guidance on how to effectively account for and audit digital assets has not kept pace. This is where the AICPA can help. Based on the AICPA Practice Aid Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets, this webcast can help you determine what to do when your client uses a service organization to help transact in, safeguard, or account for its digital assets. You'll discover: How to identify whether a service organization is present, including how to determine the nature of the services provided Key considerations when a service organization provides services related to digital assets, including the role of a SOC report in understanding the control environment The risks, challenges and factors to consider when performing audit procedures when service organizations are being utilized
Advanced Tax Planning S Corporations - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
7.50 Credits
Intricacies of the S corporation form S corporations represent a special tax structure with unique rules and limitations. For those who've mastered the basics of the S corporation form, this course delves into advanced matters related to the ever-popular form: Basis in S corporation stock Compensation planning Use of qualified subchapter S subsidiaries S corporations in estate planning Updated for recent developments, including H.R. 1 It's important to stay current on legislation and IRS publications that affect S corporations, including H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA. Learners also gain insight into instances in which the IRS has permitted cures of a defective S corporation election or an involuntary S termination. The course also includes: Recently released revenue procedures New private letter rulings Other key pronouncements that are crucial to providing quality services to S corporation clients Part of Tax Staff Essentials Level 4 This self-study online course is part of Tax Staff Essentials Level 4, a comprehensive learning program that provides tax managers, directors, and partners with the advanced technical training required to work with their most sophisticated clients.