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SUMMARY:(LIET01/27) SC Regulatory Ethics: Rules & Regulations (SC Statutes and Regulations) - Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSouth Carolina CPAs operate within a detailed framework of statutes\, regulations\, professional standards\, and ethical obligations. Knowing the rules is essential—but understanding how they apply in practice is what helps professionals recognize risk\, make sound decisions\, and maintain compliance. \nThis two-hour ethics course provides a practical review of the South Carolina statutes and Board of Accountancy regulations governing the practice of accounting. Participants will examine the responsibilities imposed on individual licensees and firms\, including professional standards\, confidentiality and client records\, continuing professional education\, peer review\, firm ownership and registration\, mobility\, and the conduct that can lead to disciplinary action. \nThe program also addresses significant recent changes affecting South Carolina practice\, including updated licensure and experience requirements\, practice privileges\, firm ownership provisions\, and the 2026 revisions to the state’s CPE regulations.  \n*EA Approved Course \nObjectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to:1. Explain the public-interest purpose of South Carolina’s accountancy laws and the authority of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy.2. Distinguish between statutory requirements and Board regulations and identify the controlling authority for common professional and ethical issues.3. Apply South Carolina requirements governing CPA licensure\, firm registration\, ownership\, firm names\, and the use of professional titles.4. Recognize and apply professional conduct requirements\, including applicable professional standards\, the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct\, and acts considered discreditable to the profession.5. Apply South Carolina’s confidentiality and client-record requirements\, including the rules governing ownership\, retention\, disclosure\, and return of records.6. Determine applicable CPE and annual ethics requirements\, including acceptable forms of credit\, documentation and retention requirements\, carryover limitations\, and the 2026 CPE rule changes.7. Explain the requirements for peer review\, reciprocity\, and practice privileges for individuals and firms practicing across state lines.8. Recognize conduct that may result in Board investigation or discipline and describe the investigation\, hearing\, enforcement\, and sanctions processes applicable to South Carolina licensees and firms.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liet01-27-sc-regulatory-ethics-rules-regulations-sc-statutes-and-regulations-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris D. Jenkins%2C CAE%2C CCNA%2C CISSP%2C MCSE":MAILTO:chris@sc.cpa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T083000
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SUMMARY:(LITX30/27) Lifecycle Financial Planning - Calculating Education Needs\, the FAFSA & Education Credits
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs the cost of higher education continues to climb\, paying for college has become a much bigger strain on the wallets of American families. For this reason\, a greater value has been placed on education planning. However\, knowing how financial aid and education credits fit together is a challenge for the practitioner. Perhaps an even bigger challenge may be quantifying the education need in the first place\, so that it can be incorporated into the financial plan. In this course\, we will address these emerging areas of financial planning and give you tips to successfully navigating the education planning puzzle! \nObjectives\n• State how to calculate the education needs of a client. • Identify how financial need is calculated on the FAFSA. • Recognize the differences between the different education tax credits.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx30-27-lifecycle-financial-planning-calculating-education-needs-the-fafsa-education-credits/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T111000
DTSTAMP:20261024T041229Z
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SUMMARY:(LITX31/27) Lifecycle Financial Planning: Tax Planning - Depreciation
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDepreciation can be a very large and important deduction for owners of rental properties and small businesses. It can allow these taxpayers to be cash flow positive while declaring significantly less taxable income. However\, this gets tricky. Are there elections we can make that may help us in later tax years? When does depreciation need to be recaptured? And when can missed depreciation deductions be made up? Using easy to follow examples and discussion\, we will explore these issues and many others\, so that we can get the best results possible for this unique group of clients!  \n*EA Approved Course \nObjectives\n• Recognize the different accelerated depreciation methods available and when they can be used. • State how depreciation recapture differs under Sec 1245\, Sec 1250\, and Sec 291. • Identify different planning techniques available utilizing depreciation.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx31-27-lifecycle-financial-planning-tax-planning-depreciation/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20261024T041222Z
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SUMMARY:(LIOT10/27) Critical Skills for CFOs & Controllers: Budgeting & Forecasting Strategies for Today’s World
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe budget and the forecast are two common tools used by controllers and CFOs across almost every industry. However\, are we really getting the most out of these tools? Or are we merely replicating whatever was done last year? In this course\, we will use examples and illustrations to demonstrate various budgeting and forecasting techniques. We will discuss traditional approaches\, as well as newer approaches such as flexible budgeting\, in an effort to show how companies can gain more value. \nObjectives\n• State the difference between a forecast and a budget. • Identify the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting. • Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach. • Define a key forecast driver. • State when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liot10-27-critical-skills-for-cfos-controllers-budgeting-forecasting-strategies-for-todays-world/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T140000
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SUMMARY:(LITX32/27) Lifecycle Financial Planning: Estate Planning - Form 1041 Basics
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAfter the loss of a loved one\, nothing can be more stressful to the client than trying to deal with tax filings. As practitioners\, we can make the lives of clients dealing with these losses much easier if we can help them navigate these forms. In this course\, we will discuss some of the opportunities on Form 1041. We will discuss basic tax strategy\, elections that may be made\, as well as opportunities that may be available. By understanding these things\, you will be in a better position to give grieving clients the best advice possible during difficult times.  \n*EA Approved Course \nObjectives\n• Identify who needs to file a Form 1041 Income Tax Return. • State common deductions and elections available for estates on Form 1041. • Recognize the key considerations when making a distribution to beneficiaries.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx32-27-lifecycle-financial-planning-estate-planning-form-1041-basics/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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SUMMARY:(LITX33/27) Keeping Up with the Tax Code - Required Minimum Distributions
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry\, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don’t just hurl code sections at you without explanation. Using examples\, problems\, and plain explanations\, we explore a mix of new tax issues and areas of the code that tend to be misunderstood in a practical and straight-forward way. In this session\, we will explore Required Minimum Distribution rules\, as well as changes that have been made in light of SECURE 1\, SECURE 2\, and other recent IRS pronouncements.  \n*EA Approved Course \nObjectives\n• Identify the correct age in which RMDs need to begin after recent tax legislation. • State differences between RMDs for IRAs and Qualified Plans. • Recognize how RMDs are treated for inherited IRAs.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx33-27-keeping-up-with-the-tax-code-required-minimum-distributions/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T092000
DTSTAMP:20261020T185706Z
CREATED:20260807T020913Z
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SUMMARY:(LITX34/27) Keeping Up with the Tax Code - Virtual Currency
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry\, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Tax Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don’t just hurl code sections at you without explanation. Using examples\, problems\, and plain explanations\, we explore a mix of new tax issues and areas of the code that tend to be misunderstood in a practical and straight-forward way. In this session\, we will explore the nuances of virtual currency and some lesser-known areas of compliance and reporting.  \n*EA Approved Course \nObjectives\n• State which virtual currency transactions result in gains and losses for the taxpayer? • Recognize the difference in tax treatment between a hard fork and a soft fork? • Identify the tax effects of charitable contributions of virtual currency.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx34-27-keeping-up-with-the-tax-code-virtual-currency/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T125000
DTSTAMP:20260923T040850Z
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SUMMARY:(LIMG01R/27) How to Be a Better CFO - Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nGone are the days in which the CFO was just in charge of keeping the books. Today’s CFOs are involved in all parts of a company’s operations. Utilizing case studies\, research\, and discussion questions\, this course will explore how to look at topics such as picking out the best retirement plan\, managing remote employees\, strategic forecasting\, and managing the budgeting process through the lens of a CFO. \nObjectives\n• State the elements of the CGMA Competency Framework. • List the different types of retirement plans and what companies they would appeal to. • Identify recent trends in group health insurance plans. • Recognize key differences between bottom-up\, top-down\, and flexible forecasting. • List the different types of behavioral biases. • Identify best practices for managing remote employees.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/limg01r-27-how-to-be-a-better-cfo-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T135000
DTSTAMP:20260924T040621Z
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SUMMARY:(LITX35/27) Lifecycle Financial Planning: Tax Planning - Qualified Business Income Deduction
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEven though it has been around several years\, many practitioners fail to take full advantage of the QBI deduction due to its complexity and many nuances. In this course\, we will discuss how to maximize the QBI deduction. We will get into the details of what QBI includes (and doesn’t include)\, which entity structures work best for the QBI deduction\, and what to do if we have negative QBI. While the QBI deduction is only one deduction on the tax return\, for small business owners\, it may be the largest and most important deduction that they can take!  \n*EA Approved Course \nObjectives\n• State which activities are eligible for a QBI deduction and any limitations. • Identify planning techniques to increase the QBI deduction. • Recognize which entity types may increase an equity owner’s QBI deduction.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx35-27-lifecycle-financial-planning-tax-planning-qualified-business-income-deduction/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T115000
DTSTAMP:20260923T040848Z
CREATED:20260807T005315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T040848Z
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SUMMARY:(LITE01R/27) Data Analytics Essentials for CPAs & Controllers - Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThrough case studies and discussion\, this course will explore what data analytics and big data is\, how it is being used by companies\, and how it could be used in the future. Participants will be given scenarios in which to think about the data available\, and how it can be applied within specific company contexts. The focus of the course will be on how to approach big data\, so that participants can better utilize the data available to them in their current working lives. \nObjectives\n• Differentiate between data analytics and data mining. • List the different types and dimensions of data. • List the different types of data inquiries that one can make. • State how to maintain data integrity in a corporate environment. • Recall how data can be manipulated by end-users. • Recognize the concept of data governance. • Recognize how companies may utilize data in the future. • Identify the role of AI in data analytics. 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite01r-27-data-analytics-essentials-for-cpas-controllers-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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