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2026-27 OSCPA-Select™ CPE - 2 catalog options:
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2026 Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This comprehensive fall tax update is designed to prepare the practitioner for the upcoming filing season by providing an in-depth analysis and update of the business tax provisions enacted under OBBBA. Participants will examine statutory changes affecting corporate, pass-through, and individual business taxation, including modifications to depreciation, credits, deductions, compliance requirements, and planning strategies. *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 and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Fundamentals of the 1040 Business Income and Reporting (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course is designed for practitioners in their first through fifth years of practice. Through a theoretical and practical study of Form 1040 and selected accompanying schedules, the course reviews the fundamental rules governing the preparation of individual income tax returns. Participants will examine taxpayer filing requirements and filing status, dependency determinations, reporting different types of income and adjustments to income, and the distinction between business income and hobby income. The course also reviews itemized deductions and the standard deduction, common refundable and nonrefundable income tax credits, and documentation requirements for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) due diligence. In addition, the program addresses preparer responsibilities, ethical considerations in tax return preparation, and confidentiality, privacy, and disclosure requirements. *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 and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Consulting Services Secrets (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Award winning discussion leader Mark Hugh discusses how to create and capture value with consulting services. Whether you want to consult a little or full time, this valuable course reviews identifying a specialty, growing a practice, capturing value, creating deliverables, and effective marketplace marketing strategies.
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S Corporations – Overview (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides an overview of the key aspects and tax implications of S Corporations. Participants will learn the mechanics of electing Subchapter S status, compare S Corporations to other entity structures, and explore compliance requirements such as corporate formalities. Highlights include a detailed discussion of Form 1120S, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation, and IRS audit strategies. The course also covers Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3, as well as the concept of effectively connected income. Practitioners will gain practical insights into advisory services and strategies for representing clients before the IRS. *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 and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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The Future of Work - Building a New Model of Work (1.2 hours) [NT]
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Online
1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Most of the models of work that we use today were not built for the pace of change and the dynamism of work today. In this course, you will learn how so many models we use at work are fundamentally broken and no longer useful. Models that rely on people staying a long time in a firm are no longer helpful in a reality where employees are staying for increasingly shorter periods with their employers. This course will reveal how so much of the architecture of work was not built with short tenure in mind: career paths, compensation, and retention objectives.
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S Corporations: How to Calculate Shareholder Basis (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans, with a focus on how to use Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. *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 and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Audit Skills for Beginners (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Learn the basic skills new staff need to hit the ground running and efficiently complete assigned tasks, including what new auditors are expected to know and do, including the nature, timing, and extent of common audit procedures. Focus on why certain procedures are performed and perform typical procedures.
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Mary Jane Hourani’s Federal Tax Update: Business (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course provides a practical review of recent federal tax law changes affecting businesses. It covers enacted and proposed tax legislation, IRS regulations and rulings, recent tax-related court cases, and updates to IRS procedures. The course focuses on how these developments impact business entities and common tax positions. Participants will work through real-world scenarios and examples to apply current law to business tax situations, including the use of deductions, credits, and other available tax benefits. Emphasis is placed on applying new guidance in practice while maintaining compliance with current IRS rules and procedures. 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 and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Now more than ever, navigating loss, grief and crisis in the workplace is a skillset that leaders must possess. Keeping the heart in human resources is so important, especially in this post-pandemic state we are living in. We will explore ways that you can show empathy to your employees while also balancing your business needs.
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The CFO Series-Artificial Intelligence: A Practical Guide for Financial Leaders and CFOs (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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In today's world, AI hype bombards us from every direction. Every system seems to boast magical AI capabilities, leading to confusion and overwhelming information. This course cuts through the noise to reveal the true, practical applications of AI for your business today. Our goal is to give you real world examples of using AI on a day-to-day basis, with a clear understanding of its particular strengths and limitations.
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Surgent's A Guide to Gig Economy Tax Issues (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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The IRS defines the "gig economy" as people earning income providing on-demand work, services, or goods on either a part-time or full-time basis. The economic times we live in are changing, and accounting and finance professionals must learn how the rules apply in this new gig economy. The tax rules that apply to gig workers challenge traditional ideas of who is an employee and who is an independent contractor, and accounting and finance professionals must have the knowledge to make this determination. This program addresses federal and state tax issues accounting and finance professionals must address with clients and their own workers.
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Small Business Risk Avoidance (4 hours) [NT]
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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2026 Tax Season Update for Individuals with Steve Dilley (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This comprehensive fall tax update provides an in-depth review of the latest federal tax changes and IRS guidance following the enactment of OBBBA 2025, highlighting new legislation and provisions, regulatory shifts, and planning opportunities that will affect individual and tax compliance in the current filing season and beyond.
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Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Learn why creating an employer brand is so important and instrumental in competing in today's competitive marketplace. Elevate your recruiting experience for candidates and onboarding process for new hires to enhance your employer's brand.
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Critical Thinking Skills: Prevent Mistakes Now (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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What were they thinking? Why do some people make horrible decisions that severely damage themselves and their organizations? It is tempting to assume that a poor choice must be due to a leader’s incompetence, inexperience, bad character, or low intelligence – but such easily attributed factors generally aren’t the true cause when leaders blunder. In such situations, many turn to finance and accounting professionals for evaluation, answers, remedies, and solutions for improved decision-making.
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A Guide to Sampling - Part 2 (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Building on Part 1, this course will review the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a focus on sampling for tests of controls. We'll also review the requirements for sampling in Single Audits with a focus on tests of controls and tests of compliance. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Common Deficiencies in Employee Benefit Plans (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Discover critical insights from the latest Department of Labor studies on employee benefit plan audits and tackle the pressing issue of audit deficiencies head-on. This course dives deep into the most common errors undermining audit quality and explores the underlying causes of these issues. Through practical strategies, engaging case studies, and regulatory guidance, participants will learn how to close gaps in compliance, enhance audit execution, and protect plan participants and beneficiaries. Whether you're an experienced auditor or new to benefit plan audits, this course will equip you with the tools needed to elevate audit quality and ensure regulatory compliance. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Surgent's Tax Planning for Rental Real Estate (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $179
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The taxation of real estate is tricky. Taxpayers can own real estate in a number of different ways, including direct and indirect investments. There are numerous exceptions to being classified as a rental activity. How do you know if someone is a real estate professional? In this course, we will explore all these issues and many more. Through real-world examples and discussion, this course will delve into exceptions to rental status, qualifications for material participation, and requirements for active status. Additionally, we will cover the QBI and Section 1237 safe harbors and touch on some planning ideas related to depreciation recapture.
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LLC's & S Corps -- A Comparative Analysis (4.5 hours)
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Online
4.5 Credits
Member Price: $169
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This course provides an in-depth comparative analysis of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and S Corporations, focusing on their tax implications, compliance requirements, and operational structures. Participants will explore key aspects of entity formation, tax treatment, and compliance with corporate formalities. Topics include electing Subchapter S status, mechanics of Form 2553, and relief options for late filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19. The course also highlights entity-specific tax forms, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation, estate planning, business continuation planning, and audit strategies. Additionally, participants will review Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3, and effectively connected income for both entity types. *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 and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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OBBA of 2025: Individual Overview (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL IS NOW THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL ACT!!! (Signed into law on July 4, 2025!). This program provides a summary of the major individual provisions of the OBBA of 2025 (H.R. 1), with a focus on the extended provisions, provisions made permanent without changes and those major changes, and new provisions for 2025 and beyond. *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 and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com