We know what year-end is like...tax season preparations, holidays approaching, your CPE deadline looming. That's why we've compiled this at-a-glance summary of our convenient, learn-on-your-own-time and in-your-own-space CPE offerings. Who says you have to make a drive and give up a day in the office to receive quality education on industry hot-topics? These courses will hit topics hard and bring you up to speed as 2014 winds down.
 

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Below you will find full-day year-end webinars. To view ALL of our upcoming webinars (2-8 CPE credit hours), see the full schedule (PDF)

Partnerships and LLC(s) – From Formation to Liquidation

8 CPE | December 19 (9:00 am CT)

This webinar presentation takes a comprehensive look at partnerships (LLCs) and their owners. Designed for practitioners with a basic understanding of partnerships, this full day program analyzes the issues related to the life cycle of a partnership.
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S-Corporations – From Formation to Liquidation

8 CPE | December 23 (9:00 am CT)

This webinar presentation takes a comprehensive look at S-corporations and their owners. Designed for practitioners with a basic understanding of S-corporations, this full day program analyzes the issues related to the life cycle of an S-corporation.
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Government & Nonprofit Update (8hr)

8 CPE | December 29 (9:00 am CT) – Special offer for Premier Subscribers: Only $69 for this December 29 course! Must call 800.231.1860 to register at special price.

8 CPE | January 29, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

In this session, you will understand the recent changes to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that affect governmental and nonprofit entities. This session also provides an update on compliance and financial statement auditing that includes Compliance Audits AU-C935, government auditing standards- 2011 revisions, generally accepted auditing standards (the AICPA clarity project), and industry and regulatory developments. Attending this webinar will improve your ability to identify the significant authoritative pronouncements that have been recently issued and assess practice issues.
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Federal Tax Update
Also includes detailed coverage of Healthcare Reform!

8 CPE | December 30 (9:00 am CT)
8 CPE | January 30, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

Get the absolute latest breaking year-end tax developments! Written and taught by practitioners, this full day webinar gives you the latest developments and features full coverage of all new federal taxation legislation, IRS pronouncements, and judicial decisions issued during the past year. Participants will receive hints on reducing taxes through effective planning and receive the most current updates on key tax issues affecting their clients. Attend this tax update and come away with real-world solutions to real-world problems.
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Fraud Detection: An Accountants Consideration of Fraud in the Preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns

8 CPE | January 6, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

This course explores fraud considerations that auditors and tax professionals of private and publicly traded companies face in preparing financial statements and tax returns. The practitioner will be introduced to common characteristics of the individuals most likely to commit fraud and actions to identify them. This course will also review the most common types of corporate fraud and suggest policies and procedures to prevent them from taking place. By applying a comprehensive framework to facts surrounding historical fraud cases and other fraud scenarios, the practitioner will gain insights into trouble-shooting potential real-life fraud; including fraudulent financial reporting, theft, employee fraud, investment fraud and fraud committed by third parties.
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IRAs, Pensions and 401(k)s – Planning for Retirement and Beyond

8 CPE | January 16, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

In this course, we will discuss the various ways to save for retirement and the tax ramifications for each. You will learn how early withdrawals are treated differently for 401(k) plans than for IRAs, the pros and cons for rolling over a 401(k) plan to an IRA, how funding a Defined Benefit can result in HUGE tax savings for older workers, conversions to Roth IRAs, how to "back door" a Roth IRA for high income workers and much, much more.
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Accounting & Auditing Update

8 CPE | January 21, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

Some days it seems as if the accounting profession is changing faster than a CPA can keep up. In this full-day webinar presentation you'll find everything you need to know to be up-to-date on the year's accounting and auditing activities. Recently issued or effective authoritative literature is discussed along with current accounting and auditing issues. With a focus on the big picture, this webinar covers a wide breadth of topics while focusing on what you need to know now about each new development.
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Business Entity Tax Update

8 CPE | January 23, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

With so much uncertainty in the area of taxation, this business entity tax update webinar is a must-attend event! The full-day Business Entities tax update webinar will focus on providing practical advice for tax practitioners serving small business clients. Value added tax planning ideas will be discussed throughout this live interactive webinar. Real world practical examples will be discussed. The course will highlight new court rulings, regulations, and other updates relevant to small business tax advisors.
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Understanding Health Care Reform – How the New Laws Impact Employers and Individual Taxpayers

8 CPE | January 28, 2015 (9:00 am CT)

The biggest social reform since the implementation of Medicare and Medicaid, Health Care Reform also brings a unique opportunity for practitioners. Accountants are uniquely positioned to advise clients on the impact of Health Care reform and how to avoid associated taxes and penalties. This course will provide practitioners with the tools and strategies you need to effectively advise your clients in light of these reforms.
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Overview of SSARS No. 21 – NEW!

Online Course | 2 CPE
$42 or FREE for Premier/Premier Plus Subscribers*

This course discusses recent changes instituted by the issuance of SSARS No. 21 and the impact that this new standard will have on practitioners that plan and perform compilations, reviews, and financial statement preparation services.
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2014 Individual Tax Update

Online Course | 8 CPE
$120 or FREE for Premier/Premier Plus Subscribers*

Tax professionals and anyone needing the most current information on the latest tax rules and regulations can benefit from this course which provides an overview of various individual income tax issues including the impact of the most recent legislation. Individual topics include gross income and deductions. This course is comprehensive with authoritative references, examples, rules, limitations and exceptions.
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2014 Corporate Tax Update

Online Course | 8 CPE
$120 or FREE for Premier/Premier Plus Subscribers*

The course, 2014 Corporate Tax Update, provides an overview of various corporate income tax issues including the impact of the most recent legislation. Corporate topics include accounting periods and methods, gross income, allowable deductions, ordinary and necessary expenses, depreciation, and business tax credits. This course is comprehensive with authoritative references, examples, rules, limitations and exceptions.
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2014 Specialized Tax Update

Online Course | 12 CPE
$168 or FREE for Premier/Premier Plus Subscribers*

This course is a general refresher course in Federal taxation of specialized tax issues. It is designed to reinforce basic tax law interpretations while keeping practitioners up to date on the latest and most important changes. The course has been updated to reflect the latest tax legislation.
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2014 Individual Tax Update: Overview of Tax, Gross Income, and Deductions

Online Course | 4 CPE
$64 or FREE for Premier/Premier Plus Subscribers*

Tax professionals and anyone needing the most current information on the latest tax rules and regulations can benefit from this course which provides an overview of various individual income tax issues including the impact of the most recent legislation. Individual topics include gross income and deductions. This course is comprehensive with authoritative references, examples, rules, limitations and exceptions.
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2014 Individual Tax Update: Sales and Exchanges, Tax Credits, Withholding, and AMT

Online Course | 4 CPE
$64 or FREE for Premier/Premier Plus Subscribers*

Tax professionals and anyone needing the most current information on the latest tax rules and regulations can benefit from this course which provides an overview of various individual income tax issues including the impact of the most recent legislation. Individual topics include sales and exchanges, tax credits, withholding, tax returns, payment and alternative minimum income tax. This course is comprehensive with authoritative references, examples, rules, limitations and exceptions.
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