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Multi Year Failure to File: Getting into Compliance
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
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This comprehensive program equips CPAs with the knowledge and practical tools to handle clients who have failed to file tax returns for multiple years. The course covers every stage of the process-from client onboarding and transcript analysis to risk assessment, ethical considerations, and resolution strategies. Participants will learn how to manage cases involving individuals, married couples, businesses, payroll taxes, and S corporations, including situations with missing records and potential criminal exposure. Real-world examples, IRS references, and best practices are integrated throughout to ensure confidence and compliance. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Inside Cost Seg: What the IRS Engineer Actually Looks For (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of cost segregation studies from both technical and compliance perspectives, emphasizing what truly distinguishes a high-quality, IRS-defensible report. Drawing from the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) and the instructor's experience as a former IRS engineer and Cost Segregation subject matter expert. Participants will gain practical understanding of how to evaluate, perform, and document cost segregation studies. Topics include the fundamentals of cost segregation and depreciation methods, the differences between Section 1245 and 1250 property, and the importance of accurate cost allocations, engineering documentation, and supportable estimates. The course also covers the principal elements of a well-prepared report, common pitfalls that trigger IRS scrutiny, and practical remedies to strengthen study credibility and audit resilience. By the end of this session, tax professionals, engineers, and financial advisors will be equipped to recognize the hallmarks of a quality cost segregation study and avoid costly mistakes in the process. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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2026 Tax Season Update with Steve Dilley
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
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Gear up for tax season with Steve Dilley's annual update! This program provides an update to the latest tax developments, rules and regulations affecting both business and individual taxpayers, including a review and integration of 2025-26 legislation and substantial update of OBBBA provisions. *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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Maximizing Fringe Benefits: Strategies for Business and Personal Needs for Today and Beyond
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
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As tax policies and economic conditions continue to evolve, staying ahead in fringe benefit planning is more essential than ever. This course provides financial professionals with a comprehensive update on fringe benefit strategies, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while maximizing tax efficiency for businesses and individuals. Participants will explore the latest legislative and regulatory updates impacting employer-sponsored benefits, IRC §132 fringe benefits, cafeteria plans, and retirement healthcare strategies. This course also examines ERISA reporting requirements, tax-efficient compensation planning, and healthcare benefits, offering practical applications to help practitioners navigate compliance and optimize benefits for their clients. *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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S Corporations: Calculating 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. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Basic Individual Taxation Course (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Update on the SECURE 2.0 Act (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the SECURE 2.0 Act (Act) that includes key provisions of the Act available for implementation in 2025. The principal focus of the Act was to expand retirement coverage and increase retirement savings. As such, the Act included many important changes relating to IRAs and qualified plans. This legislation alters the landscape of retirement planning for taxpayers of all ages. Make sure you are up to date with the latest information relating to these changes in order to effectively advise your clients on these important provisions.
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Surgent's Understanding Partnership Taxation: Types of Basis, Contributions, and Distributions (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Calculating partnership basis is one of the most important things that we do as practitioners. However, it is also one of the most confusing. When we use the term "basis," we really could be referring to one of three different things. This course will explore the differences between inside basis, outside basis, and 704(b) basis. Through several examples and practice problems, we will show you how to easily distinguish among these terms. We will also explore the tax implications of initial contributions of property to a partnership as well as the different types of partnership distributions.
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Reviewing S Corporation Tax Returns: What Are You Missing? (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $139
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Training your reviewer's eyeThe complexity of S corporation tax law presents a formidable challenge to tax practitioners for accurate compliance and reporting of S corporation activities. The course identifies the common errors practitioners make on S corporation tax returns that review staff should spot.Four returns for you to reviewLearners can fine-tune their reviewing skills by examining case studies of sample tax returns that may warrant additional information from the client and areas of tax law where proper treatment requires additional analysis and information. Issues discussed include: Income and deductions Schedule K-1 reporting requirements Schedule K-2 and K-3 reporting requirements and the domestic filing exception The tax return in each case study contains errors or inaccuracies, giving learners the opportunity to apply their reviewing skills. Developed with H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA, in mind, these case studies reflect the realities of reviewing S corporation returns today.
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Tax Season and OBBBA Update for Individual 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 for individual taxpayers, highlighting new legislation and provisions, regulatory shifts, and planning opportunities that will affect individual and tax compliance in the current filing season and beyond. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in An Increasingly Complex Area (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Trusts are not cookie-cutter documents. In fact, they can be rather unwieldy, especially in explaining the functions to a client and then having the client comply with the trust terms. This course delves into best practices. Given common scenarios, what are the best trusts to use? And how can the client be best protected?
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CFO Solutions to IRS Problems (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Many CPAs are becoming full-time or fractional CFOs for small businesses. In that position, they are the resident expert in finances, cash flow planning, and budgeting. But what about dealing with the IRS? The IRS has broad powers to administer the assessment and collection of taxes. From removing penalties to criminal prosecutions, this presentation focuses on how CFOs can prevent problems with the IRS and how to develop winning strategies if the IRS knocks on the door. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Tax Update: "One Big Beautiful Bill" (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a focused analysis of the individual and small business provisions in Pub. L. 119-21 (H.R.1), "One Big Beautiful Bill." Tailored for tax professionals working with Form 1040 filers, the course explores impactful updates, from the no-tax-on-tips provision to enhanced bonus depreciation. Designed to inform planning strategies and compliance for the 2025 tax year and beyond. Participants will gain actionable insight into newly proposed deductions and expanded credits. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Business Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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A discussion of the latest tax developments impacting business 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.
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Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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This session will address the complex rules of retirement distributions, review key provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0, and provide practical strategies of maximizing tax benefits for your client. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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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.
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Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Individual (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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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.
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Written Information Security Plans (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Thsi course provides a comprehensive overview of Written Information Security Plans (WISP), focusing on their purpose, requirements, and implentation. All PTIN holders must certify they have a WISP prior to renewal, along with certifying the training of employees, staff and contractors as necessary. Participants will explore the history and legal foundation of WISP under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and how compliances is enforsed through IRS Circular 230, AICPA Statments of Standards, The American Bar Associations and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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What If Your Client Didn't Take Reasonable Compensation (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Are you a new advisor handling S Corp clients, or perhaps a seasoned professional facing this common scenario: "My S Corp client didn't take reasonable compensation last year. Now what?" Knowing that reasonable compensation isn't just a tax obligation, but a strategic financial decision, you need to be armed with expert knowledge to help your client navigate this situation. Join us to discuss IRS regulations, understand preventive measures, and address challenges within the year. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Mastering Partnership Basis: Inside and Outside Basis (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course will provide a detailed analysis of how to determine a partner's tax basis for a partnership interest, with an explanation of the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determination. An illustrated example with filled in forms will demonstrate how the process works and the potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.