CPE Catalog & Events
Webcast: Form 706 Preparation Part 1: Overview Including Portability 25-26
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Action steps in 706 preparation engagement Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns Completing introductory pages 1- 4 Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule
Webcast: Not Just Your Everyday FASB Update
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Analysis of relevant GAAP provisions Reminders regarding the continuing importance of ASC 606 for revenue recognition Fresh perspectives of lease accounting in the wake of ASC 842 implementation Overview of U.S. GAAP alternatives for certain entities Summary of selected, salient standards for today’s audit, review, and compilation engagements
Webcast: Form 706 Preparation Part 2: Reporting Assets 25-26
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Action steps in 706 preparation engagement Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns Completing introductory pages 1- 4 Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule
Webcast: Surgent's A Guide to Gig Economy tax Issues
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Characteristics of a gig economy Who is an employee and who is an independent contractor? Form 1099-NEC and reporting of non-employee compensation Reporting on Form 1099-K Gig workers and the requirement to pay self-employment tax throughout the year State tax implications of remote work for the business owner and workers How remote work creates state tax nexus Tax implications of employee telecommuting for the employer The “convenience of the employer” rule Drivers of both people and of meals or other products Section 199A deduction Implications of the Vizcaino case
Webcast: Performance Auditing Made Easy
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Webcast
1.5 Credits
Performance audit standards Performance audit types Performance audit objectives
Webcast: Surgent's Tax Planning for Rental Real Estate
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Rental activities and passive activities Material participation Real estate professional status Active participation status Depreciation recapture – Sections 1245, 1250, and 291 Vacation homes rented out QBI deduction and rental properties Section 1237 safe harbor for divided parcel sales Practitioner considerations
Webcast: Surgent's A Complete Guide to Form 1099-K
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
What Form 1099-K is designed to do Filing thresholds for the Form 1099-K Who sends and who receives Form 1099-K Form 1099-K reporting thresholds Personal payments from family and friends Personal items sold at a gain or a loss Reporting provisions for gig workers, partnerships, and corporations Mistaken receipt of a Form 1099-K What to do when the Form 1099-K has a mistake Situations when the gross amount on a Form 1099-K must be shared How to handle the receipt of multiple Forms 1099-K
Webcast: Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
The basic benefits of why The 5-15 report Curiosity and creativity
Webcast: Form 706 Preparation Part 3: Reporting Deductions 25-26
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
How to report funeral and administrative expenses on Schedule J and/or L How to report debts, mortgages and liens on Schedule K Marital deduction and elections, QTIP, Reverse QTIP, QDOT, over-stated marital deductions Charitable deduction Schedule O and potential problems
Webcast: Fraud: How to Find, How to Prevent 25-26
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Fraud and its impact on our clients Fraud prevention Internal controls Fraud risks Fraud prevention tips
Webcast: Optimize Your Staff's Performance
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
The 4 perspectives of optimization The Two Circle Analysis. The What The How. The Leadership 10 The Fatal 13 5 thoughts for a healthy work environment
Webcast: Form 706 Preparation Part 4: GST Schedule R, Form 8971, Payments & Credits 25-26
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax, Schedule R, including election statements and integration with the marital deduction Foreign Death Tax Credit, Schedule P and Prior Transfer Credit, Schedule Q Qualified Conservation Easements, Schedule U Making Sec. 6166 election and using Graegin loans
Webcast: The Art of the Interview 25-26
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts
Webcast: Surgent's Unique Tax Attributes of Different Entity Types
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Considerations for a small business owner Self-employment taxes Guaranteed payments to partners QBI deductions: Section 199A Built-in gains tax: S corporations Excess passive income tax: S corporations PTE elections: S corporations and partnerships Taxation of fringe benefits: S corporations Double taxation of C corporation dividends Taxation of limited liability companies Which entity to choose?
Webcast: Accounting and Reporting Long-Term Debt
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Debt terms that impact classification of debt, such as due on demand and subjective acceleration clauses, and more! Proper treatment of short-term obligations that are expected to refinance within the next 12 months "Revolving" credit agreements, where short-term debt is automatically replaced with other short-term debt for a specified period of time Differentiating between debt modifications and troubled debt restructuring Debt covenant compliance special considerations, including the proper form of waiver of rights to call the debt for violation
Webcast: Surgent's Lessons Learned From Successful Companies
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Creating a visionary company Traits of successful, visionary companies Goal setting to create a successful organization The role of experimentation and failure in achieving success How successful organizations emphasize learning new skills The role of effective communication in achieving corporate success The importance of emotional intelligence in building corporate culture How leadership can direct a company toward success
Webcast: Accounting and Reporting Long-Term Debt
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Debt terms that impact classification of debt, such as due on demand and subjective acceleration clauses, and more! Proper treatment of short-term obligations that are expected to refinance within the next 12 months "Revolving" credit agreements, where short-term debt is automatically replaced with other short-term debt for a specified period of time Differentiating between debt modifications and troubled debt restructuring Debt covenant compliance special considerations, including the proper form of waiver of rights to call the debt for violation
ASCPA Women's Collective
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Phoenix
3.0 Credits
Bring a Bestie & Save! The ASCPA Women’s Collective is all about connection — and connections are even stronger when shared with a friend. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Bring a Bestie Discount! When you register for the Women’s Collective Kickoff Event and bring along a friend in the finance profession, you’ll both receive $15 off your registration — no matter your membership status. It’s the perfect opportunity to: Share this empowering event with a colleague or friend Build your professional network together Celebrate women making an impact in finance How to Claim Your Discount: Register for the event. Fill out the Bring a Bestie form and email it to ascpacpe@ascpa.com. If you’ve already registered and paid, don’t worry — we’ll refund the discount back to you once your form is received. Seats are limited — grab your bestie and join us!
Don Farmer's 2026 Federal Tax Update
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Phoenix
8.0 Credits
The major topics covered in this seminar include: A review of any tax legislation enacted in 2026, including potential changes to corporate and individual tax rates. Updates on FinCEN’s beneficial ownership information reporting rules and compliance requirements. Regulations modifying the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for 2026. An analysis of 2026 developments related to energy credits, including clean energy incentives and tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements and electric vehicles. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) developments and IRS enforcement actions. Updates on 1099-K reporting rules and implementation for 2026. Emerging developments in digital assets taxation, including new IRS guidance on cryptocurrency and NFT transactions. Key new tax cases, rulings and regulations expected to have the most significant impact on individuals and businesses. IRS enforcement initiatives and compliance trends for 2026. Planning strategies for maximizing tax benefits and mitigating liabilities in light of recent legislative changes. The presentation will emphasize tax planning opportunities resulting from these recent developments.