CPE & Event Catalog

Key considerations and challenges in estate settlement. Asset collection, accounting, and creditor payments in estate administration. Distribution challenges and solutions in estate settlements. Probate process: implications and management in estate administration. Will contests challenges and resolutions. Fiduciary duties, responsibilities, and accounting in estate administration. Stakeholder rights and protections in estate administration. Federal and state death tax implications in estate administration. Ancillary estate administration matters and special considerations. Trust-related issues and special considerations in estate administration.

The latest advocacy efforts, regulatory updates, and what's ahead for CPAs in Washington.

The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Washington ethics rules and recent changes, new developments, best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry, case studies, and Washington administration and enforcement.

Three different types of basis. Contributions of property. IRC 704(b) - Capital Accounts and Special Allocations. Contributions of property and debt. Contributions of services. IRS Notice 2020-43.

Key legislative developments. Compliance deadlines. Strategies to optimize tax planning for individuals and local businesses.

Discuss the most recent individual income tax legislation passed to date including any TCJA provisions expiring after 2025. Review numerous individual income tax provisions related to business, including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction, Section 461(l) business loss limitations, and depreciation. Cover issues related and any changes to the various taxes. Brush up on other topics such as income filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income, rentals, passive activity rules and individual income tax credits. Walk through changes to IRAs and the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations. Look at any changes to the Form 1040 and other related schedules and forms.

Changes on Schedule K. Schedules K-2 and K-3. When does a business involving spouses require a partnership return? How to eliminate late-filing penalties for partnership returns. When must a partnership return be filed? How to apply the bonus depreciation rules to partnership step-ups under Schedule 743. New IRS form allowing revocation of section 754 election. When it's possible to revoke the election. Answering Form 1065 questions on passive activity grouping.

Discuss the most recent business income tax legislation passed to date including any TCJA provisions expiring after 2025. Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, Schedule 461(l) business loss limitations, Schedule 163(j) business interest deduction limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses. Brush up on issues related to compensation, distributions, liquidations, self-employment taxes and retirement plans. Look at any changes to the Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065 and other related schedules and forms.

When should self-employment earnings be reported for an LLC member? Important new clarification on Schedule M-2 reporting. How to complete Schedule K-1, including. Completing Form 8825. Electing out of the dangerous new IRS audit rules for partnerships (CPAR). When must a partnership complete Form M-3?

The reasons for fraud. Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations. Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses.

Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation, including the SECURE 2.0 Act and Inflation Reduction Act provisions applicable to individuals. Changes to the lifetime estate tax exemption by the TCJA in light of April 2022 proposed regulations. Considerations when selling a principal residence. Tax benefits of HSAs. An overview of the mechanics and practical considerations of Donor Advised Funds. Virtual currency and digital assets. The Corporate Transparency Act and FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting . An update on income tax and estate-planning ideas, including any recent changes. Tax ideas for the current year. Miscellaneous tax-planning techniques that can add up to significant tax savings. How to use the whole family for tax savings. Up-to-the-minute ideas reflecting new tax law changes in cases, regulations, and rulings.

Overview of Reasonable Compensation requirements for S and C Corporations, Key court rulings and their implications, IRS audit procedures related to Officer Reasonable Compensation, Role of Accountable Plans in determining Reasonable Compensation, Strategies for defending Reasonable Compensation.

An increased sensitivity for factual situations leading to accounting ethical issues and potential legal dilemmas. More confidence in your personal and professional accounting ethical judgments Familiarity with AICPA and Washington State Board ethical reporting and compliance procedures with particular emphasis on different or elevated Washington treatment. This course contains case study scenarios demonstrating numerous actual reported Board cases. Identifying dollar claim and possible risk reduction techniques and procedures of potential client or third party legal or ethical claims. 4 hours of CPE credit approved by the Washington State Board of Accountancy.

Key differences between federal reported capital gains and Washington taxable capital gains, the tax and pass-through entities, deductions, credits, tax compliance, penalties and penalty abatement, and anticipated changes at the state and local level.

Management Reporting: Many management reports are misunderstood or poorly utilized. If your audiences are missing the message, learn how to capture their attention and deliver actionable insights. Discover "The Trifecta" and five secrets for effective reports and presentations that will resonate with your audience. This seminar will provide valuable insights to help management understand financial reports. Culture Management: Every organization, team, and family have its own unique culture, and each member has their own perspective. We'll explore different types of culture, what makes them effective, what can weaken them, and how to adapt actions for transformation? You'll learn to change culture without major personnel shifts, reduce resistance to change, and foster a low-fear, high-confidence environment that boosts productivity and lowers turnover. Identifying Dishonesty: Trust is the foundation of all relationships but lies undermine trust and reduce productivity. Can we recognize deception and protect ourselves from being misled? Learn effective ways to discern lies and discover a proven process to uncover the truth. The role of today's financial leader extends beyond traditional stewardship to encompass agility, innovation, crisis management, and strategic foresight.

Determine clients who are well suited for conversion from traditional to Roth IRAs. When should clients recharacterize IRA contributions? What special traps are present in the IRA area? How to receive waivers for clients who failed to take the proper required minimum distributions (updated for the SECURE Act 2.0). Requirement minimum distributions from inherited IRAs (updated for SECURE Act 2.0 and also 2023 IRS guidance).

Eligibility for Medicare. How to apply for Medicare. Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare. Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries. Late enrollment penalties. Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare. The Affordable Care Act's impact on Medicare. Legislative and regulatory developments.

Reviews of portions of error-prone staff-prepared Forms 1120-S and 1065 from client-provided information. Be aware of legislative changes. How to reduce input errors. When and how to rely on third-party data import software. What are common errors preparers make and what are the areas generating malpractice claims? Initial administrative groundwork. The importance of Schedule M-1. Learn how various schedules are related and learn how to self-review. Overview of new Schedules K-2 and K-3. Don't fall prey to reporting oddities. When can seemingly separately stated Schedule K items actually be trade or business items to report on Forms 1120-S or 1065? Form 1120-S - What exactly is terminating S elections today? How do I recognize a second class of stock? Maintaining shareholder basis schedules; beware of final IRS regulations regarding "open debt"; the default method of calculating basis versus the election under Section 1367; can an S corporation distribute earnings and profits from C corporation years? Form 1065 - New tax reporting requirement for partners' capital balances. Why use Section 704(b) to maintain capital accounts; Section 704(c) regulations for preventing the shifting of tax consequences among partners or members; allocating recourse, nonrecourse, and qualified nonrecourse debt; a review of Section 754 step-up in basis rules. Discussion of more complex transactions included in corporate structures. Multiple checklists of efficient procedures to identify potential issues on an 1120-S or 1065 tax return.

Prepare now and protect yourself from new audit examinations. What to do when there is tax-related identity theft. Understanding substantiation requirements for travel, charitable contributions, vehicles, meals, virtual currency considerations, and tax-related identity theft. Gaining an in-depth understanding of IRS hot examination issues including passive loss rules, real estate professional status, and the Section 199A provisions as they pertain to rental real estate. Identify how the IRS holds persons other than an employer liable for unpaid payroll taxes, a.k.a., the trust fund recovery penalty. Understanding IRS Audit Techniques Guides and Compliance Campaigns. Recognizing the 30-day letter and the 90-day letter, including what the taxpayer's responsibilities are.

An increased sensitivity for factual situations leading to accounting ethical issues and potential legal dilemmas. More confidence in your personal and professional accounting ethical judgments Familiarity with AICPA and Washington State Board ethical reporting and compliance procedures with particular emphasis on different or elevated Washington treatment. This course contains case study scenarios demonstrating numerous actual reported Board cases. Identifying dollar claim and possible risk reduction techniques and procedures of potential client or third party legal or ethical claims. 4 hours of CPE credit approved by the Washington State Board of Accountancy.