CPE + Events Catalog

Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.

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For roughly 90% of American retirees, Social Security income will be the foundation of their retirement income. Yet, many are ill-prepared and lack understanding of the critical aspects of making an informed claiming decision. Further challenged to separate fact from fiction, consumers crave accurate information from knowledgeable professionals to make the most out of these coveted monthly benefits. This course dispels common myths about Social Security that lead to confusion and replaces them with the truth to an empowered retirement. Help your clients navigate their claiming age decisions with greater confidence, equipped with the essential truths they should consider before pushing the Social Security "on" button. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

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This course provides a comprehensive overview of Schedule K-1 reporting for pass-through entities and its impact on individual income tax returns. Attendees will learn how to interpret K-1s, determine basis and loss limitations, and apply recent developments, including 2025-2026 changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3 resulting from IRS guidance and proposed legislation. Whether you're advising clients on business or investment income, this course gives you the foundation to identify common planning opportunities and compliance issues related to Schedule K-1 reporting. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

Digital assets are no longer niche—they're now a key part of personal and business portfolios. This course breaks down the core technologies behind cryptocurrency and blockchain while giving attendees the tools they need to address evolving IRS guidance, proposed FinCEN reporting, and the treatment of crypto in estates and trusts. We'll look at wallet types, transaction tracking, taxable events, and reporting obligations under current law, including the infrastructure bill's impact on brokers and exchanges. Beyond theory, this session focuses on practical planning. You'll learn how to advise clients on basis tracking, crypto-to-crypto exchanges, charitable donations of crypto, and estate transfers involving NFTs and other digital assets. This course is designed for financial professionals who need clear guidance on how to keep their clients compliant—and prepared—for what's coming next. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

Estate planning continues to evolve as new laws, client needs, and societal shifts emerge. This comprehensive course highlights key developments shaping the future of estate planning, including legislative updates, digital asset integration, and advanced wealth transfer strategies. Through real-world examples and up-to-date insights, participants will learn to incorporate innovative tax planning techniques, address complex family structures, and offer customized, forward-looking estate plans. This course provides tools to help professionals support clients across generations while aligning with legal, social, and technological change. This course will address many issues that are specific to Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.

Estate planning continues to evolve as new laws, client needs, and societal shifts emerge. This comprehensive course highlights key developments shaping the future of estate planning, including legislative updates, digital asset integration, and advanced wealth transfer strategies. Through real-world examples and up-to-date insights, participants will learn to incorporate innovative tax planning techniques, address complex family structures, and offer customized, forward-looking estate plans. This course provides tools to help professionals support clients across generations while aligning with legal, social, and technological change. This course will address many issues that are specific to Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.

Navigating tax compliance in the aftermath of an individual's passing can be particularly challenging for those unfamiliar with estate tax matters. This comprehensive course provides a practical, hands-on approach to preparing the Oregon Estate Tax Return. By understanding the unique aspects of Oregon Estate Tax Law and how it aligns with federal estate tax obligations, participants will gain the knowledge needed to navigate these complex issues confidently. In addition to covering the preparation of the Oregon Estate Tax Return, this course delves into postmortem estate planning considerations, probate and non-probate concerns, and other common challenges like valuation and joint tenancy. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to manage estate tax matters efficiently, ensuring compliance and proper handling of clients' estate tax responsibilities.

Navigating tax compliance in the aftermath of an individual's passing can be particularly challenging for those unfamiliar with estate tax matters. This comprehensive course provides a practical, hands-on approach to preparing the Oregon Estate Tax Return. By understanding the unique aspects of Oregon Estate Tax Law and how it aligns with federal estate tax obligations, participants will gain the knowledge needed to navigate these complex issues confidently. In addition to covering the preparation of the Oregon Estate Tax Return, this course delves into postmortem estate planning considerations, probate and non-probate concerns, and other common challenges like valuation and joint tenancy. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to manage estate tax matters efficiently, ensuring compliance and proper handling of clients' estate tax responsibilities.

This comprehensive course equips financial professionals with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to navigate the complexities of Washington's estate tax laws effectively. Dive into step-by-step guidance on preparing the Washington Estate Tax Return, ensuring compliance while optimizing tax outcomes. From understanding probate considerations to unraveling valuation complexities, this course covers it all, empowering participants to confidently handle estate matters with precision and expertise. Join us and gain the skills needed to excel in postmortem tax compliance while providing invaluable support to clients in their estate planning journey.

This comprehensive course equips financial professionals with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to navigate the complexities of Washington's estate tax laws effectively. Dive into step-by-step guidance on preparing the Washington Estate Tax Return, ensuring compliance while optimizing tax outcomes. From understanding probate considerations to unraveling valuation complexities, this course covers it all, empowering participants to confidently handle estate matters with precision and expertise. Join us and gain the skills needed to excel in postmortem tax compliance while providing invaluable support to clients in their estate planning journey.

Stay in the know with this monthly tax update series, featuring Ed Zollars, CPA. Each month, Ed breaks down a different federal tax topic so you can stay on top of the changes and provide optimal service to your clients. This month's topic coming soon OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

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Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts, starting when the account owner reaches their applicable age. The RMD rules are complex and must be simplified to help ensure clients understand them. Accounting and finance professionals must understand the basics of RMDs for IRAs and employer plan accounts so as to help IRA owners, plan participants, and beneficiaries meet their RMD obligations and avoid penalties that apply to RMDs not taken by their applicable deadline. Accounting and finance professionals should also be able to demonstrate tax-efficient solutions for RMDs. This course will walk accounting and finance professionals through the fundamental concepts and rules that apply to RMDs, demonstrate how to calculate RMDs, and explain how to correct RMD errors. It can be taken by anyone, including those without any experience working with RMDs. The course will include cases to promote understanding of the rules. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

Tax planning is more than an estimated tax calculation, it's a process. Where are we now and what can we change? This timely program will highlight significant tax developments and discuss key tax planning ideas for your clients as you prepare for the upcoming tax season. Don't wait until late December to start planning for your clients!

Remote work has changed the landscape for tax professionals and their clients, bringing new challenges and obligations. In this critical session of the SALT Mastery Series, gain insights into registration obligations across different states, including payroll tax, nexus generation, and apportionment issues for remote workers. Learn which agencies to register with and how to navigate the complexities of multi-state compliance. Additionally, ensure you avoid the risks associated with the unauthorized practice of law. This session will arm you with the knowledge to protect both your practice and your clients in the era of remote work.

Small businesses have many retirement plan options. The selection of the best plan helps our clients minimize taxes and secure a more comfortable retirement. We'll cover how to navigate through the options and pick the best retirement plan for each client. We'll have a discussion of relevant SECURE Act 2.0 developments including Roth SIMPLE and SEP IRA provisions which are effective now. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

The IRS/Practitioners Forum brings together IRS representatives and industry experts to address key updates, answer complex questions and offer the insights and guidance to navigate IRS-related challenges. Lunch is included for this in-person option! We encourage in-person attendance to maximize engagement, interaction, and networking. If you're unable to attend onsite, a live webcast option is available.CPE Credit: 8 IRS CE: Pending ApprovalCLE-OR 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. Early Registration Fee: (Register by 10/19/26): $135Fee will increase by $15 after 10/19. Cosponsored by: IRS, OAIA, OATC, ORSEA, OSB-TS, OSCPA, OSTC

The IRS/Practitioners Forum brings together IRS representatives and industry experts to address key updates, answer complex questions and offer the insights and guidance to navigate IRS-related challenges.CPE Credit: 8 IRS CE: Pending ApprovalCLE-OR 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. Early Registration Fee: (Register by 10/19/26): $110Fee will increase by $15 after 10/19. Cosponsored by: IRS, OAIA, OATC, ORSEA, OSB-TS, OSCPA, OSTC

Trust Accounting Income used to allocate receipts and disbursement between current and remainder beneficiaries. In this session you will gain an understanding of the purpose and importance of trust accounting income which is a required statutory basis of accounting for trusts, gain a working knowledge of Oregon's Principal and Income Act (ORS 129), including the power to adjust and unitrust conversion powers, and learn to correctly compute trust accounting income. This event is part of the Trust & Estate Mastery Series Bundle. There are 10 courses included in the bundle designed to equip CPAs, tax preparers, and fiduciary professionals with a complete understanding of trust taxation—from the basics to advanced concepts. Each course is a stand-alone topic. If you miss one in the series, no worries! Purchase individual courses or purchase the Trust & Estate Mastery Series Bundle and save up to $150!

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Join Greg White and George Koutelieris 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. They'll also cover the new OBBBA provisions that allow expensing of some real property (QPP). 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.

Join Greg White and George Koutelieris as they cover crucial strategies for recovering the cost of real estate including partial dispositions and removal costs. They'll also cover an efficient method for distinguishing between repairs and capitalizable expenditures. Additionally, they'll cover the role of the tax preparer in like-kind exchanges. Finally, a method to convert nondeductible interest expense into deductible interest expense. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.