CPE + Events Catalog

Join Greg and George as they walk through strategies for purchasing real estate, including written allocation provisions. They'll also discuss how to easily and inexpensively break out the purchase price apportioned to improvements into its components: Building, land improvements and personal property. They'll take a deep dive into claiming bonus depreciation, section 179 and de minimis deductions on real estate. Additionally, how to deduct remodeling costs of rental properties and owner-occupied business real estate. You'll get practical sample documents, including cost segregation information and de minimis policies. Apportionment of purchase price to land, building, personal property and land improvement. Bonus depreciation, section 179 and de minimis expensing for real estate. Financing considerations, including whether clients should make the real property election out of section 163(j).OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

The planning process to become a fractional CFO is complex and essential, with many considerations. First, should you become a fractional CFO? Do you want to work with an established entity or hang out your own shingle? What are the pros and cons of the alternatives? What are the steps to take? Making sound decisions is not easy. Can you provide the skills and services that smaller organizations need? Many who attempt to become a fractional CFO fail. Learn from their mistakes! This stand-alone-event is part of our 2025 CAS (Client Accounting Services) three-part series. Today, more and more business clients are seeking greater strategic insight and a higher level of value from their accounting professional. These courses will help you explore this new this opportunity and be better prepared to meet client demands. The three 2-credit events in this series are: Advancing Your Role as a Business Leader - October 31 Preparing for a New Role as a Fractional CFO - What to Do - November 7 Ready to be an Effective CFO? Skills to Succeed - November 14OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

With all the buzz about the additional responsibilities of CFOs today, what are the essential skillsets for success? How do you excel when you are spread so thin? Becoming the multi-skilled CFO companies are looking for requires you to balance traditional responsibilities with new demands. How do you utilize your key relationships and your team to fill the gaps and make sure nothing slips through? To be effective requires a shift in the way financial leaders think and approach their day - rather than a never-ending chase after new skillsets. Thinking differently about how to accomplish the broad spectrum of CFO responsibilities is a key lesson in your essential lifelong learning. We will review many tactics to help you become even more effective. This stand-alone-event is part of our 2025 CAS (Client Accounting Services) three-part series. Today, more and more business clients are seeking greater strategic insight and a higher level of value from their accounting professional. These courses will help you explore this new this opportunity and be better prepared to meet client demands. The three 2-credit events in this series are: Advancing Your Role as a Business Leader - October 31 Preparing for a New Role as a Fractional CFO - What to Do - November 7 Ready to be an Effective CFO? Skills to Succeed - November 14OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

This course explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the tax profession, detailing its capacity for dramatic efficiency gains, the fundamental shift it brings to the professional's value proposition, and its potential to disrupt traditional business models. It distinguishes between high-risk/high-return general-purpose AI and secure, source-grounded AI, highlighting critical concerns like "hallucinations" and data privacy. Participants will examine comprehensive professional obligations under IRS Circular 230, the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, and federal laws, underscoring the imperative for rigorous due diligence in AI tool selection and use. The program includes practical demonstrations of using Google Gemini and ChatGPT for complex conceptual research with advanced prompting techniques, including the use of Gemini Deep Research and NotebookLM for secure, source-grounded analysis of sensitive documents like court opinions, illustrating how to move from raw data to actionable insights with verifiable citations.OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event. Note: Title changed and was initially advertised as: "Monthly Tax Update with Ed Zollars (2 hours - afternoon) - Webcast"

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has had a tremendous impact on commercial real estate, including liberalizing the depreciation provisions. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) included several provisions that allow taxpayers to revisit projects completed in earlier, more profitable years, and generate even more value. In this course, we will explore the impact of these important laws on commercial real estate owners and delve into what Accounting and Financial Professionals need to know. We'll also examine these opportunities to "turn back the clock," including the retroactive correction of QIP's recovery period and the option to revoke electing-out of the business interest limitation. Finally, we will review other strategies that are crucial parts of a comprehensive tax plan this year and will discuss a strategic hierarchy for employing those strategies most successfully. Relevant Rev. Procs. and multiple real-life case studies will be reviewed.OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

The employer-employee relationship strains both sides in uncertain times, and businesses need CPAs, controllers, and other advisors to provide understanding of the complex legal, tax, and health care issues associated with all aspects of employment. This course provides in-depth coverage of this critical area.OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today's accountant needs a one-day update course focusing on business income tax issues with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax legislation. This comprehensive class will not only review the current Federal business income tax laws but will also update tax return preparers of new tax forms, changes to existing tax forms, as well as tax planning opportunities and pitfalls. This is a "must-attend" course for all tax practitioners who want to be up to speed quickly and have a successful Federal business income tax filing season. *IRS CE-U (Tax Update): Pending Approval *Need IRS CE credit? You must register with the exact name the IRS has on file. You must also have a valid PTIN & LTC/LTP number on file with OSCPA. Click Here to check your account and update your information.

Clients want help with present and future business services. Which tax planning strategies will you provide for your corporate and small business clients? Updated with the latest legislation and IRS guidance on tax reform, this course answers the tough questions and shows you what strategies are best for your clients. We use a case-study approach to explore opportunities for businesses and how the tax practitioner can continue to add value for their clients. Discussions will include traditional and new planning opportunities due to the latest tax legislation, including SECURE 2.0 and related regulations, as well as IRS guidance.

Navigating Washington’s unique Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax and Sales Tax can be complex, especially when it comes to investment income. This session will provide a deep dive into Washington’s tax structure, key compliance considerations, and strategies to manage tax liabilities effectively. Gain insights into taxability of investment income, exemptions, deductions, and audit risks to ensure your clients remain compliant while optimizing tax outcomes. Whether you work with corporations, pass-through entities, or individuals, this session will equip you with the knowledge to tackle Washington’s tax challenges with confidence!

Join experienced local practitioners for their practical perspectives on the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and Metro Taxes, including compliance requirements, apportionment, pass-through entity considerations, and interaction with other tax programs. Practitioners will offer their perspectives on tax planning and strategies for these tax programs, insight into potential future developments, and suggestions for communicating with clients. This program will cover the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and Metro business and personal tax programs.

Consumers and businesses file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. Corporate bankruptcies, on the other hand, are often the result of several factors, including excessive debt, decreased demand, increased costs, lawsuits or poor accounting practices. It is no secret bankruptcy filings will see a tremendous uptick in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. As an accountant, CFP, attorney or other professional, you need to be able to discuss the process and different available courses of action with your clients. Both landlords and tenants will be influenced tremendously. Individuals will look to your advice for a discharge and new start. Businesses will do the same and will also need to advise loyal employees. Creditors will receive proofs of claim and look to you for your expertise. Take this course and make sure you can speak fluently to both creditors and debtors. As trusted advisors, then, professionals should have a basic understanding of the bankruptcy process. This course provides a thorough review of the consumer and corporate bankruptcy practice. Participants in this course will gain an understanding of how consumer and corporate bankruptcy proceedings begin and end, as well as learn about key issues that affect debtor and creditor rights during bankruptcy. This course provides information from the perspective of both debtor and creditor. Although bankruptcy concerns the debts of the debtor, the Bankruptcy Code provides substantial protections to creditors. Creditor rights, however, vary widely depending on the status afforded the creditor under the Bankruptcy Code. Do yourself, your clients and your profit margin a favor and sign up for this invaluable program.OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.