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Mergers & Acquisitions Part 1: The Accountant's Role 25-26 (4 hours)

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Online

4.0 Credits

Member Price: $175

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Are you assisting clients who are selling or buying mid-size companies? We'll examine the accountant advisor's essential role in drafting and structuring purchase-price adjustment mechanisms, due diligence and accounting for transactions. We'll also review considerations such as buyer/seller perspectives and preferences, letters of intent, significant components of definitive purchase agreements, and the high-level tax considerations of buyers/sellers?including the implications of Section 338(h)(10) elections. Get ready to explore the M&A process from non-disclosure agreements to post-closing operations, focusing on the CPA?s role and ways to help clients. Be sure to register for both courses in this series: Mergers & Acquisitions Part 1: The Accountant's Role Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Financial Accounting

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Reviewing Individual Tax Returns: What Are You Missing? (4 hours - morning) - Webcast

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Online

4.0 Credits

Member Price: $185

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The sheer mass of Internal Revenue Code provisions affecting individual taxpayers presents a considerable challenge for CPAs and tax professionals. The review stage of preparing a return serves as a critical backstop to prevent errors in clients' returns. This case study-based course addresses common mistakes practitioners make when preparing individual tax returns that are often missed by review staff. Learners will review four sample returns and identify both errors and areas of opportunity. They'll also discover issues that may warrant additional client information and about areas of tax law that require deeper analysis.OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

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Oregon Ethics and New Developments (4 hours - morning) - Webcast

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Online

4.0 Credits

Member Price: $185

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All the ethics you need to know! Award winning and entertaining discussion leader Mark Hugh will review the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and key Oregon differences; discuss new developments at the national and state level in ethics in the last two years; best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry; highlight emerging issues; and discuss Oregon administration and enforcement, including examples of recent disciplinary actions.NOTE: This course meets the Oregon Board of Accountancy's biennial four-hour ethics requirement.For the most current Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), refer to the BOA website: https://tinyurl.com/OR-BOA-Rules.

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A&A Update for Closely Held Businesses 25-26 (6 hours)

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Online

6.0 Credits

Member Price: $259

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This course is designed for the accounting and auditing professional who provides attestation services to closely held businesses. The course reviews recent standard-setting activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the AICPA, specifically focusing on those standards having the most significant impact on closely held non-public business entities. The course also discusses adopting the latest audit standards, including the new audit risk assessment requirements.

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OCBOA Case Studies 25-26

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Online

8.0 Credits

Member Price: $329

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Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statement presentations is vital to making proper client choices. For example, practitioners may seek to use the Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting (OCBOA) financial statement presentations, as GAAP will increase complexity and the cost of compliance. Here, we'll explore compliance with the preparation, presentation, disclosure and reporting nuances of cash- and tax-basis financial statements. We'll also discuss the AICPA's Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities (FRF for SMEs). This course meets the specific OCBOA requirements that CPAs must meet for the re-issuance of their license.

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ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis (2 hours)

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Online

2.0 Credits

Member Price: $89

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This course offers an in-depth exploration of the "vision" capabilities of ChatGPT specifically tailored for accountants. The session demonstrates how artificial intelligence can interpret and analyze visual content to revolutionize financial management. The curriculum covers a wide range of applications, from understanding GPT Vision and its unique benefits to leveraging aerial and street view imagery for comprehensive financial analysis. Through detailed case studies, participants will learn how to access and utilize GPT Vision effectively, incorporating it into tasks like data visualization, text and object recognition from images, and the use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive (DDPP) analysis methods to enhance decision-making processes. 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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Ethics and Technology for CPAs (2 hours)

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Online

2.0 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Explore the ethical principles included in the Code of Professional Conduct that address the emerging practice issues created by new technologies. Consider how technologies may impact audit quality and the integrity of the financial systems, and whether they create a need for CPAs to adjust their skill sets to address those challenges. Look at the potential ethical challenges created by the data related to privacy, security, and its application. Discuss the changes being proposed to address emerging ethics challenges. 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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Construction Contractors: Non-Revenue and Non-Lease Accounting Considerations (4 hours)

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Online

4.0 Credits

Member Price: $225

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The construction industry stands out in its need to adhere to a diverse range of accounting standards. This course explores the essential knowledge required for success in construction accounting, as well as the key issues influencing this field. Discover the implications of recent developments for yourself, your business, or your clients. In addition, we will examine the relationship between contractors and sureties. Given the construction industry's significant and ever-expanding share of the economy, staying up to date with the latest accounting updates in this sector is critical. Note: This course does not address FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, or FASB ASC 842, Leases. The AICPA offers a companion course which focuses on revenue and lease accounting for construction contractors. See Contract Accounting and Lease Accounting and Their Impact on Construction Contractors (CCREVL).

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SMART Goal-Setting As a Path to Flourishing (1 hour) [NT]

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Online

1.0 Credits

Member Price: $75

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Goal-setting is the key Identify the right priorities and have the appropriate conversations about contribution and personal development at work with effective goal-setting. This webcast looks at both components of any achievement - being and doing.

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Lessee and Lessor Accounting (2 hours)

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Online

2.0 Credits

Member Price: $125

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What you need to know about the lessee and lessor accounting models This course explains the lessee accounting model, including Lease and non-lease components Lease classification Amortization of the right-of-use asset Interest on the lease liability This course also explains the lessor accounting model, including Transfer of risk Profit recognition Collectibility Included in this course are detailed and illustrated examples with amortization tables and journal entries.

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Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life (2 hours) [NT]

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Online

2.0 Credits

Member Price: $89

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In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for mental wellness. This course is designed to provide practical tools and strategies to help you create a balanced, fulfilling life. You'll learn actionable techniques for improving sleep hygiene, incorporating proper nutrition, fostering open communication, and managing stress. Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking better work-life harmony, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, this course offers valuable insights and tools to help you thrive. Designed to fit into your busy schedule, it delivers the guidance you need to make practical, sustainable changes in your life, starting today. 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 Shades Of Gray – Practicing Before The Internal Revenue Service – Circular 230 -Current State (2 hours)

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Online

2.0 Credits

Member Price: $99

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Karen L. Hawkins, the former Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, will discuss key Circular 230 provisions and how some have been changed through litigation. Since the current version of Circular 230 has not been rewritten to incorporate the results of IRS litigation losses since 2014, this is the only seminar where you will hear what the current law says (and does not say) about tax professionals' ethical obligations in federal tax practice. The presentation will draw not only on the six years Ms. Hawkins spent as Director, OPR but her more than 30 years practicing as a nationally recognized tax controversy lawyer in California.

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Ethics at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2 hours) [NT]

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Online

2.0 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Embracing and cultivating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace IS Ethics at Work! This session explores ethical values and principles related to these initiatives and examines workplace behaviors, individually and collectively, that foster and promote organizational well being. Robbie offers findings on strategies that work to improve DEI efforts based on best practices and interviews with experts in the field. Please note that for those of you who have taken courses from Robbie there will be some duplication and much new content. This session is designed for people who wish for a more fair and just world and workplace. 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 The Essential Multistate Tax Update (4 hours)

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Online

4.0 Credits

Member Price: $159

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With the largest overhaul of the federal income tax code in 30 years and the repeal of the physical presence nexus standards for sales tax in the Wayfair case, the states are working fast and furious to overhaul their tax laws. As some states scramble to fund their budgets, they continue to look for additional forms of revenue. Plan to attend this fast-paced class that covers developing topics in state taxation, ranging from individuals to pass-through entities to corporate taxpayers. This class will focus on issues of small and middle-market companies and offer guidance for minimizing tax liability and negotiating the treacherous waters of compliance.

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Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (1 hour)

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Online

1.0 Credits

Member Price: $59

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As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to present a weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up-to-date and perform for your clients. Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series. This is a cost-effective way for accountants to fulfill their compulsory continuing education because this weekly series will include almost 40 one-hour presentations. Sign up today - your clients and your bottom line will thank you.

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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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