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Tales from the Darkside: IRS Enforcement of Cryptocurrency WEBINAR

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Overview of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Definition of proof of work and proof of stake. Tax laws regarding cryptocurrency transactions. Definition of common money laundering laws involving cryptocurrencies. Tools used by the IRS to identify cryptocurrency transactions and cryptocurrency in criminal investigations. Real life examples of cryptocurrency used in criminal activities.

How Machines Are Coming Alive and Ruling the World WEBINAR

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? IoT in action. IoT economic impacts. How IoT will impact accountants. Structured vs. Unstructured data: the new accounting frontier. Leading IoT challenges and risks. Emerging IoT business models for accountants. How to monetize IoT. IoT starter strategy. IoT case studies.

Staff Retention Keep the Best People WEBCAST

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Your Desk

3.0 Credits

Remote workforce. Employee retention. Staff turnover.

Tactics to Find Work Life Balance in a Complex World WEBINAR

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Your Desk

1.0 Credits

How to get more out of one's work. How to achieve greater balance between today's ever more demanding and complex demands of work without losing sight of what is important in daily routines. Example of how to develop and be challenged by your own personal bucket list.

Securing Your Data with a Password Management App - Updated WEBINAR

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Introduction to the world of password management apps and what makes them so secure. Review and demonstration of top selling password management apps. Software features that will be reviewed. Password generation. Emergency user access. Entity vs. individual password management. Desktop vs. cloud based. Multi device synchronization. PII (personally identifiable information) forms filler. Credit card storage. Digital data vault.

2024 Depreciation: Guide to Capitalizing Tangible Property WEBCAST

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation. Qualified improvement property. Section 179, including inflation adjustments. Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction. Depreciation of automobiles, including new luxury auto limits. ADS depreciation for electing farm and real estate business. Update on recent developments.

2024 Business Tax Update for Industry WEBCAST

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Recent Federal legislative, rules and tax developments impacting business taxpayers. Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on business. Depreciation rules and developments. Business losses and interest expense. Latest legislative, judicial, and IRS developments.

CPA Exam Accelerator Virtual Fireside Chat - April Session

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Your Desk

0.0 Credits

Interpreting the New Revenue Recognition Standard: What All CPAs Need to Know WEBCAST

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

5-step process for recognizing revenue.

Small Business Risk Avoidance WEBCAST

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

New perspective on corporate governance. ERM overview. ERM-small business approach. 10 steps to take NOW!

Business Consulting for CPAs WEBCAST

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

What is business consulting? Identify the types of management services your firm could offer. How to become a trusted advisor. Learn how client expectations may create different performance and understanding levels for CPAs in business consulting engagements. Know what it takes to create a valuable outcome for the client. Understand the competitive advantages and disadvantages that your firm has versus non-CPA business consultants. Learn techniques to become a more effective consultant. Professional standards application.

Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs and Controllers WEBINAR

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

Purpose of financial statement analysis. Comparing actuals vs. expectations and benchmarking. Ratio analysis. Analysis of statement of cash flows. Other uses of ratios.

Audits of 401k Plans WEBCAST

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

SAS 136 audit requirements for ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits. Update of the changes affecting 401k plans. Compliance issues commonly encountered in 401k plan audits. Best practices for engagement planning, internal controls, risk assessment, and detailed testing. Common audit reporting and disclosure issues.

2024 Business Losses: Going Backward and Forward WEBCAST

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Recent legislative developments for deducting business losses. TCJA net operating losses rules of Section 461(l). Section 163(j) Business Interest Expense. Limitations of deducting losses and basis. What is the "quickie "refund; Section 465. At-Risk amount. Section 469 Passive Activity Loss rules.

Social Media: The Bare Necessities WEBCAST

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Your Desk

1.0 Credits

Communication. Social media. Marketing. Publicity. Public relations. Business strategy.

Project Management: Tips, Tricks, and Traps WEBCAST

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

Contrasting project management with operations management. Reviewing organizational culture and how it applies to project management. The various types of project management including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Critical path, and others. Looking at risk management software and its application in different types of project management. Managing and leading project management stakeholders.

Comps, Reviews and Preparations-How the Accounting Profession Got it Right WEBCAST

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Your Desk

4.0 Credits

General principles applicable to all SSARS engagements. Compilations. Reviews. Preparations.

2024 Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems WEBCAST

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Awareness of advanced functions. Creative methods for data manipulation. Real-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with Excel. Using Excel to perform e-mail merges. Many other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolbox.

Combating Internal Fraud WEBCAST

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Your Desk

2.0 Credits

Understand why internal fraud occurs. Review policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight fraud.

Financial Acumen for the HR Professional WEBCAST

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Your Desk

1.2 Credits

Financial statement insight. Trend analysis. Financial benchmarks.

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