This course will provide an overview of the work and impact of the Tax Advocacy Panel (TAP) on the US tax system, regulatory ethics, and the accounting profession. TAP is a group of volunteer taxpayers who work in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify and address taxpayer issues, recommend changes to the tax system, and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this course include:

• The role of TAP in the US tax system and how it shapes regulatory ethics
• Gathering feedback from taxpayers
• Making recommendations to the IRS
• Working with IRS employees to implement and maintain solutions
• The impact of TAP on the tax system and accounting profession
• TAP's efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• The importance of trust and confidence in the tax system

Who will benefit: This course is designed for individuals interested in learning about the work of the Tax Advocacy Panel (TAP) and its impact on the US tax system and accounting profession.

NOTE – This ethics course has not been approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio therefore does not count towards your mandatory 3 Hours of Professional Standards and Responsibilities credit per renewal period. This course does count towards your 120 CPE Hours.

THIS WEBCAST IS HOSTED ON CPA CROSSINGS PLATFORM. ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND THE WEBCAST VIA E-MAIL.

Many self-employed or sole proprietors find themselves having to navigate Schedule C in reporting business income. While this attachment to Form 1040 seems straightforward on the surface, there are many traps for the unwary. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this class include:

• When Schedule C applies
• Cash v. Accrual method
• Typical business deductions
• Business vehicle expenses
• Section 179 and bonus depreciation

Who will benefit: This course is ideal for sbf111胜博发, EAs, or other tax professionals.

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One of the most talked about emerging technologies that has the potential to significantly disrupt the accounting profession is blockchain. This course is designed to bring you up to speed on what this revolutionary technology is all about. You will learn about the concepts, nomenclature, technology and potential applications related to blockchain. This will prepare you to participate in conversations about blockchain technology with your colleagues, peers and others. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. The specific topics that will be presented include:

• An explanation of what blockchain is
• Review of the nomenclature associated with blockchain technology
• Thorough review of the components of a blockchain application
• Review of current and potential applications for blockchain and its impact on commerce
• Potential impact on the CPA profession in accounting and auditing

Who will benefit: Anyone who wants to become familiar with this rapidly evolving technology

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Based on real life experiences! This program addresses the many issues impacting CPA practice with a world in crisis. The unique challenges facing practitioners are related through actual practice situations - and then analyzed for their ethical implications. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this class include:

• "Tales from the Front" - practice issues sbf111胜博发 are dealing with in these extraordinary times
• Review of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Review of IRS Circular 230
• Review of client tax return disclosure rules (Sec. 6103)
• Crisis impacts on engagement letters, contingent fees, independence, consulting services, attest and non-attest services, billing, and collections

Who will benefit: sbf111胜博发 in public practice seeking an update on the latest tax developments affecting ethics in a crisis world.

NOTE – This ethics course has not been approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio therefore does not count towards your mandatory 3 Hours of Professional Standards and Responsibilities credit per renewal period. This course does count towards your 120 CPE Hours.

THIS WEBCAST IS HOSTED ON CPA CROSSINGS PLATFORM. ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND THE WEBCAST VIA E-MAIL.

This session explores the nature of analytical procedures, with significant emphasis placed upon professional standards involving the use of analytical procedures in audit and review engagements. Practical examples to illustrate the application process will also be given. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Discussion of analytical procedures in audit and review engagements.
• Practical examples and illustrations of analytical procedures.
• The order of operations for accomplishing analytical procedures.

Who will benefit: sbf111胜博发 in public practice or members in industry seeking a better understanding of analytical procedures.

THIS WEBCAST IS HOSTED ON CPA CROSSINGS PLATFORM. ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND THE WEBCAST VIA E-MAIL.

Session 9 of Borenstein's Form 990 Foundational Series: This session focuses first (and primarily) on Part V, providing explanation of each inquiry from two perspectives – the line’s underlying compliance requirement, and the business need ramifications they generate. Part V invokes multiple compliance points set out in federal tax law (such as payroll tax obligations, and donors’ ability to access charitable contributions deductibility) that are not elsewhere addressed in the 990's Core Form or Schedules. The author/instructor addresses issues and nuances not covered in the instructions and provides preparation tips. Part I's preparation needs start with avoiding calculation confusion when completing the Summary Financials totals at lines 8-22. These lines' abbreviated categories and oddball capture of "fundraising expenses" from competing Core Form parts are covered, along with tips on addressing questions readers may have in exploring this part. Although this course is categorized as "Basic", the content is also suitable for those seeking intermediate-level training. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Addressing Part V's additional tax compliance points for 990 filers (i.e., statutory requirements outside of those that relate to maintaining tax-exemption-qualification)
• Substantive background on the underlying line-specific tax needs covered in four key lines: 1) Use of a common paymaster (and its impact on) “number of employees” [and ramifications on mandated e-filing applicable to larger organizations] (Line 2)  2) When a Form 990-T filing is (and is not) required (Line 3a)  3) The quid pro quo solicitation disclosure mandates (Line 7a/7b) 4) Need to communicate when soliciting donors if the organization is not eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Line 6a/6b)
• Existence of other, and often overlapping, disclosures and/or filings required when a filer captures specific amounts of tax-deductible charitable contributions, including, in certain circumstances, donations of property
• Explanation of the basics behind the excise tax schemes applied to filers who either: hold "donor-advised funds" (Lines 8 and 9); or are potentially reached by IRC section 4960's executive compensation tax (Line 15)
• Potholes in culling the current and prior year’s tax return information necessary to complete Part I's Lines 8–22

Who will benefit: Public accounting tax and audit staff, and nonprofit organization's Treasurers, CFOs and other finance/compliance advisors

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The course provides general information on how to identify money laundering activities during the conduct of normal tax audits. Discover key resources and tools available for effective detection and deterrence. Explore the impact of money laundering on ethical decision-making, and how examiners and auditors can assist criminal investigators in countering money laundering. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Money laundering overview
• Role of tax examiners and auditors
• Tax return examination
• Pre-audit indicators
• Audit flags
• Real estate issues
• Cash indicators
• International trade signals
• Loan considerations
• Professional service provider concerns
• Money laundering and ethics

Who will benefit: Practitioners who want to explore how to better detect illicit money, and combat corrupt acts in the world that revolve around money including drugs, human trafficking, terrorism and more.

NOTE – This ethics course has not been approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio therefore does not count towards your mandatory 3 Hours of Professional Standards and Responsibilities credit per renewal period. This course does count towards your 120 CPE Hours.

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Have you ever wanted to reduce the number of financial statement review points you receive? Have you ever been curious about a reviewer's thought process? This session will help you understand the role of an engagement quality control reviewer. You will leave this session understanding the role of an engagement quality control reviewer, and an appreciation of best practices to minimize your exposure to critique when your work is subject to review. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this class include:

• AICPA professional standards
• EQCR expectations
• Firm-specific considerations
• Best practices for mitigating the frequency of review points
• Best practices for mitigating the severity of review points
• Examples of common EQCR deficiencies

Who will benefit: Anyone whose work is subject to supervisory or quality control review. Particular emphasis will be devoted to EQCR of financial statement engagements in the context of public accounting.

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In a surprise twist, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed in short order after secret negotiations were revealed in late July 2022. Seismic changes in tax legislation are currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two-hour program in order to stay abreast of these developments! This course will provide a concise look at these hot topics. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this course include:

• Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
  • The new 15% corporate AMT
  • Electric Vehicle Credits
  • Clean Commercial Vehicle Credits
  • 1% tax on the repurchase of corporate stock
  • Excess Business Losses
  • Clean Energy Tax Credits
  • Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
  • Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D)
  • New Credits
  • Research Credits for Small Businesses
  • Excise Taxes on Fossil Fuels
  • Green Property Depreciation
  • Additional Funding for the IRS
  • Transfers of certain credits to an unrelated transferee
• Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022

Who will benefit: Who should Attend: This course is suitable for corporate tax and finance executives, directors, managers and staff, sbf111胜博发, CAs Enrolled Agents, accountants, attorneys and business/financial advisors who work with and advise businesses that have these tax implications.

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Unconscious bias is shaped by automatic, implicit associations through our experiences, attitudes, beliefs and culture. These influences directly affect our behavior and decisions. This fascinating session uses the latest cognitive and behavioral research along with demonstrations of implicit association experiments to help attendees unveil hidden biases that impact decisions related to accounting and auditing. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Advanced strategies to recognize decision-making biases in your work
• How audit investigations are affected by unconscious bias
• The neuroscience behind implicit associations
• Cognitive diversity and group decision making
• How stereotypes develop
• Ethical decisions and implicit associations

Who will benefit: sbf111胜博发, auditors, investigators and other decision-makers interested in understanding how unconscious bias develops and how to mitigate its’ negative effects.

THIS WEBCAST IS HOSTED ON CPA CROSSINGS PLATFORM. ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND THE WEBCAST VIA E-MAIL.