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SUMMARY:(SRTX0827/26) SC DOR Sales Tax Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSC Department of Revenue offers members localized education. Click the course title to register for free on the SCDOR website!
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/srtx0827-26-sc-dor-sales-tax-workshop/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T092000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T162007Z
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SUMMARY:(LIOT02/26) Behavioral-Based Interviewing & OnBoarding
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\n2025 Professional Development Program with Leadership SimplifiedRaise your bar of excellence by attending all or selected leadership development meetings. Provided virtually\, each session is high-impact and engaging. The program provides immediately implementable leadership tools/techniques that carry 1 or 1.4 credit hours. Each session will start at 8:30am and end at either 9:20am or 9:45am depending upon the amount of credit hours offered. \nMake every interview count and set new hires up for success. This course teaches you how to ask the right questions\, assess candidates based on behavior over rapport\, and confidently control the interview process. Plus\, learn to design an effective onboarding experience that boosts engagement and enhances employee retention. \nObjectives\n\nHow much to talk during an interview \nHow to ask terrific interview questions \nWhat interview questions to avoid \nHow to value behavior versus rapport during an interview \nHow to control and interview \nHow to best evaluate candidates after an interview \nHow to structure an effective onboarding process \nWhat type of onboarding actions enhance employee retention
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liot02-26-behavioral-based-interviewing-onboarding/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Van Dyke%2C MBA%2C CSP":MAILTO:doug@leadershipsimplified.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T144000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162006Z
UID:10004423-1755781200-1755787200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX12/26) Nonprofit & Exempt Organizations: Tax Compliance Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhat you should know about preparing Forms 990 \n\n Enrolled Agent Approved \nDesigned For\nCPAs who prepare Forms 990 \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the contents of Form 990 and key elements to pay particular attention to\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nWhat are the various versions of Form 990 and whare are the keys for preparing a Form 990
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx12-26-nonprofit-exempt-organizations-tax-compliance-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="J. William Strickland%2C CPA%2C MBA%2C JD":MAILTO:wstrickland@jwspa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250401T062813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162010Z
UID:10004988-1755770400-1755819000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LRTX0821/26) SC DOR Alcohol Beverage Licensing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSCACPA & the SC Department of Revenue have partnered to offer members localized education. Click the course title to register for free on the SCDOR website!
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lrtx0821-26-sc-dor-alcohol-beverage-licensing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250401T010916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162009Z
UID:10004972-1755770400-1755819000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(SRTX0821/26) SC DOR Alcohol Beverage Licensing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSCACPA & the SC Department of Revenue have partnered to offer members localized education. Click the course title to register for free on the SCDOR website!
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/srtx0821-26-sc-dor-alcohol-beverage-licensing-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162011Z
UID:10004414-1755765000-1755777600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA08/26) 2025 Hot Topics A&A Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course focuses on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends\, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant technical standards related to accounting and financial reporting. \nDesigned For\nPublic and industry accountants at all levels interested in remaining current on U.S. GAAP requirements \nObjectives\n\nIdentify “hot topics” in accounting and financial reporting \nRecall “plain language” explanations of current and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements \nExplain why new accounting standards were released\, and the most significant impact on financial reporting  \nList practical examples of responding to on-going and emerging risks relevant to accounting and finance professionals\n\n  \nMajor Subjects\n\nThe latest FASB standard-setting activity\, including significant projects on the horizon  \nUnderstanding the impact of current period changing accounting standards  \nHow to appropriately address on-going or emerging accounting and reporting issues due to the current environment  \nNonpublic entity alternatives within U.S. GAAP important to the current environment\n\n 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa08-26-2025-hot-topics-aa-update/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T125000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T192005Z
UID:10004429-1755691200-1755694200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX11/26) Tax Talks with Bill: Back to School Tax Breaks - Education and Tax Savings
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhat to know about 529 plans \n\nEnrolled Agent Approved \nDesigned For\nCPAs who want a better understanding of 529 plans \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand what a 529 plan is and how to use it        \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nWhat is a 529 plan \n How can you use it \nExit strategies
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx11-26-tax-talks-with-bill-august-back-to-school-tax-breaks-education-and-tax-savings/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="J. William Strickland%2C CPA%2C MBA%2C JD":MAILTO:wstrickland@jwspa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T101000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T163513Z
UID:10004299-1755678600-1755684600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIET03/26) Independence Requirements for Auditors
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCPAs in public practice are required to maintain independence. In this course\, we will discuss concepts associated with independence and review the rules from the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct with a focus on their practical application. We will also review the recently issued ethics interpretations from the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC)\, which impact independence\, and discuss practical methods of implementation.  \nObjectives\nUpon completing this course\, learners will be able to: \n\nIdentify types of controls \nRecall information on control best practices
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liet03-26-independence-requirements-for-auditors/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T144000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T163515Z
UID:10004341-1755608400-1755614400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA07/26) Accounting for Equity Investments
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nUnderstanding the proper accounting for and reporting of investments can be challenging\, especially given recent changes to U.S. GAAP.  This course will provide critical considerations when evaluating the proper treatment of basic investments in other entities and other common investments for nonpublic entities in U.S. GAAP-basis financial statements\, including consideration of recent changes in financial instrument accounting\, reporting\, and disclosure. \nDesigned For\nAnyone responsible for preparing or attesting upon financial statements \nObjectives\n\nRecall the proper accounting for investments  \nRecognize special accounting considerations\, such as equity method investments\, alternative investments with net asset value\, and more \nIdentify fair value presentation and disclosure requirements \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nIdentifying the three primary factors in determining proper accounting for investments other entities \nExploring the principles underlying equity method investment accounting \nExplaining the practical expedient to account for qualifying alternative investments using net asset value \nDescribing the categorizations for initial recognition and subsequent measurement of equity investments under FASB 321 \nDiscussing the key characteristics requiring consolidation of the investee \nDiscussing the foundational principles of fair value measurement and disclosure
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa07-26-accounting-for-equity-investments/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T125000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T163514Z
UID:10004406-1755604800-1755607800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITE04/26) Unlock the Potential of AI Prompting
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDive into the world of AI with our comprehensive presentation designed for CPAs. Learn how to craft effective prompts to maximize AI interactions\, tailor strategies to different AI models\, and enhance communication and decision-making in financial analysis. Discover how to leverage AI for improved accuracy\, relevance\, and creativity in financial tasks\, ensuring your firm stays ahead in the fast-evolving technological landscape. \nObjectives\n     1.    Understand Different AI Models and Their Needs:        •  Learn how to tailor prompts to specific AI models.        •  Recognize the importance of clear and logical communication with AI.     2.    Master Human-like Communication with AI:        •  Develop skills to craft clear and well-structured prompts.        •  Enhance precision in language to improve AI responses.     3.    Explore Complexity in Language Understanding:        •  Understand AI’s pattern recognition capabilities.        •  Manage unexpected interpretations and refine prompts iteratively.     4.    Implement Continuous Learning and Feedback Loops:        •  Use ongoing feedback to refine AI responses.        •  Adapt AI outputs dynamically based on new data and corrected inputs.     5.    Apply Contextual Prompts for Enhanced Relevance:        •  Provide clear context in prompts to guide AI responses.        •  Ensure AI outputs are relevant and applicable to specific financial scenarios.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite04-26-unlock-the-potential-of-ai-prompting/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris D. Jenkins%2C CAE":MAILTO:chris@sc.cpa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T190506Z
UID:10004333-1755090000-1755102600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX10/26) Keeping Up with the Tax Code - Quarterly Federal Tax Update for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWith constant shifts in the federal tax landscape\, practitioners need more than just a list of new code sections—they need clarity\, strategy\, and context. This quarterly update dives into the latest tax law developments\, including impactful provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)\, current IRS enforcement priorities\, and emerging business tax topics. Using real-world examples and practical insight\, we’ll equip you to confidently advise clients year-round—not just during crunch time. \nEnrolled Agent Approved \nObjectives\nAfter attending this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify recent federal tax law changes and IRS areas of focus impacting business clients. \nAnalyze key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and their implications for business tax planning and compliance. \nApply updates and evolving guidance to real-world business scenarios using clear\, actionable strategies. \nRecognize common practitioner challenges and emerging issues in payroll\, deductions\, credits\, and reporting. \nStay informed and responsive to client needs throughout the year with quarterly insights into regulatory and industry developments.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx10-26-keeping-up-with-the-tax-code-live-quarterly-federal-tax-update-for-businesses-q3-2025/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T095000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T195010Z
UID:10004304-1755073800-1755078600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX09/26) Understanding S-Corporation Taxation - Shareholder Basis\, AAA & Retained Earnings
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEven though they have been around for several years\, the tax laws pertaining to S-Corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. Given the rising popularity of S-Corporations\, understanding how shareholder basis and the equity section of the balance sheet work together for tax purposes is imperative for nearly any tax practitioner. In this course\, we will discuss this relationship. Using examples and illustrations\, we will show how contributions\, operating transactions\, and distributions affect both shareholder basis as well as equity.  \nEnrolled Agent Approved \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the formula for calculating S-Corp Shareholder basis \nIdentify the items of income and deduction that are allocated to AAA\, PTI\, AE&P\, and OAA \nCalculate the tax effects of a distribution on shareholder basis and AAA
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx09-26-understanding-s-corporation-taxation-shareholder-basis-aaa-retained-earnings/
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:20250812T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T233509Z
UID:10004400-1754994000-1755000000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA06/26) Introduction to Governmental Accounting
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nGovernmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments\, including fund accounting and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Attendees will analyze the layouts of the fund financial statements as well as the government-wide financial statements. The course will also cover the concept of component units\, Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)\, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the unique accounting principles and transactions applicable to governmental entities.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa06-26-introduction-to-governmental-accounting/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T145000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T163506Z
UID:10004371-1754578200-1754584200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA05/26) FASB Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFASB standards are constantly changing.  Practioners must keep up with those changes. \nDesigned For\nThe two hour session is appropriate for any CPA in industry who prepares or analyzes financial statements.  It is also appropriate for a practitioner in public practice who provides acconting or attest services for client financial statements. \nObjectives\n\nGaining an understanding of recently issued FASB standards and when they become effective \nGaining an understanding of in prices FASB standards including the purpose and when the standard might be issued\n\n. \nMajor Subjects\nWe will cover recently issued FASB standards that are now\, or soon to be\, effective.  We will also review the FASB’s work plan to understand what might be issued in the near future.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa05-26-fasb-update/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce A. Nunnally":MAILTO:NunnallyDestin@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T163505Z
UID:10004373-1754562000-1754568000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA04/26) Internal Control Deficiencies and Other Matters - Adding Value Through Required Auditor Communications
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nProfessional and regulatory audit standards require communication of internal control matters noted in a financial statement audit. This assists management and those charged with governance with satisfying responsibilities for designing\, implementing\, maintaining\, and monitoring internal controls. In addition\, in order to retain existing clients\, lower fee pressures and gain invaluable referral sources\, financial statement auditors must place a priority on being a value-added business advisor. This module will help the auditor with understanding how to improve required internal control communications to be more value-added from the perspective of the client. \nDesigned For\nProfessionals responsible for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control \nObjectives\nDiscuss what\, when\, and to whom to communicate identified deficiencies in internal control during the financial statement audit  \n\nDescribe how to categorize the severity of identified deficiencies \n Explain how to draft written communications in a way that will increase the likelihood of corrective action \n Describe the importance of making value-added business advice to clients a priority \nExplain how to anticipate and prevent issues that could negatively impact clients \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nThe required communication of internal control matters noted on an audit  \nEvaluating the severity of identified deficiencies\, including consideration of qualitative considerations \nImportance of placing a priority on being a value-added business advisor
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa04-26-internal-control-deficiencies-and-other-matters-adding-value-through-required-auditor-communications/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T094000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T202309Z
UID:10004325-1754555400-1754559600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA03/26) Fraud: Crossing the Line
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen talking about occupational fraud and crossing the line\, did the perpetrator pause to weigh the risk versus reward? What type of fraud schemes are being employed by the perpetrator and what should a business do to better protect itself and its employees. \nDesigned For\nAccountants\, CFOs\, and anyone who has a leadership role with financial responsibilities for a business or provides business advisory services. \nObjectives\n\nUnderstanding of pressures and motivations behind a person crossing the line \nRaising fraud awareness \nIdentifying ways to reduce the fraud risk in the workplace \nProvide tips and tools to better protect your business and employees\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nDiscuss the reasoning behind occupational fraud \nIllustrate risks and rewards through fraud-related cases and videos \nExamine the impact of crossing ethical and legal boundaries \nExplore the challenges of protecting your business and employees
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa03-26-fraud-crossing-the-line/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Ramona R. Farrell%2C MBA%2C CFBA%2C CFE%2C CF":MAILTO:Ramona@Farrellinsights.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T163508Z
UID:10004421-1754469000-1754481600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIMG06/26) Building a Better Budget in a Time of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThrough a combination of theory and real-world examples\, we will explore how to build flexibility into our budget – so that it can inform and drive decision-making when we don’t quite know what is ahead. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the difference between a forecast and a budget \nIdentify the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting \nState the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach \nDefine key cost drivers \nState how behavioral biases may affect the budgeting process \nIdentify how headcount efficiency may be measured \nDefine scenario planning \nRecognize best practices and controls for managing budget changes
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/limg06-26-building-a-better-budget-in-a-time-of-uncertainty/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193510Z
UID:10004319-1754389200-1754395200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITE03/26) Excel for Staff Level 1 - What You Never Learned
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMost Staff Accountants learned Excel in college and many others learned Excel on their own\, however most users never learned the important productivity tips that help them build spreadsheets more efficiently. This course will teach new and experienced users how to leverage the many productivity tools built within Excel in order to build spreadsheets with maximum effectiveness. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. \nDesigned For\nAny Excel user that wants to learn the “real” basics of Excel that will increase their productivity. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify all the ways you can select cells and ranges  \nRecall ways to leverage custom number formats  \nRecognize the importance of proper worksheet structure \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nNavigating around worksheets  \nSelecting cells and ranges  \nHow to use custom number formatting  \nHow to leverage Views  \nHow to build better formulas with referenced variables and defined names  \nLearn to quickly format cells with Cell Styles  \nLearn proper worksheet structure
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite03-26-excel-for-staff-level-1-what-you-never-learned/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan Smith":MAILTO:bsmith@datasmithpro.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250711T155004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T183508Z
UID:10005550-1753966800-1753979400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX64/26) What The Big Beautiful Bill Means for You and Your Clients: Breaking Down Key Tax Provisions
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe “Big Beautiful Bill” is the most significant tax law package since the TCJA\, and it’s now law. With dozens of TCJA provisions made permanent and plenty of new rules introduced\, this session is packed with critical content for tax professionals. You’ll walk away understanding what’s changed\, what’s new\, and what to prepare for across individual\, business\, and estate taxation. \nArt Werner breaks down key topics like bonus depreciation\, enhanced 199A deductions\, Trump accounts\, SALT cap changes\, estate planning\, charitable limits\, 1099-K thresholds\, and much more. He’ll also examine areas with future sunsets\, business incentives\, and international tax provisions that could impact clients at all income levels. \nEnrolled Agent Approved \nDesigned For\nCPAs\, EAs\, attorneys\, financial planners\, insurance agents\, and bankers \nObjectives\nAt the end of this course\, you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the major tax provisions included in The One Big Beautiful Bill Act \nAnalyze Changes to the Internal Revenue Code. \nDetermine how the bill affects individual tax planning strategies \nEvaluate the impact of the bill on pass-through business taxation \nAnalyze changes to corporate and international tax rules \nInterpret estate and gift tax modifications under the legislation \nRecognize changes to depreciation and expensing rules \nAssess the tax planning implications for clients affected by international provisions \nExplain the impact of the legislation on 529 plans and new Trump accounts\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nExtension of individual TCJA provisions \nExpansion of IRC Section 199A \nBonus depreciation and Section 179 updates \nChanges to the standard deduction and personal exemptions \nChild tax credit revisions \nBusiness interest deduction limits \nEstate and gift tax thresholds \nInternational tax changes and foreign surtax provisions \nCreation of Trump Accounts and expansion of 529 plans \n1099 reporting threshold changes and other administrative updates
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx64-26-what-the-big-beautiful-bill-means-for-you-and-your-clients-breaking-down-key-tax-provisions/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Arthur Werner%2C JD%2C MS (Taxation)":MAILTO:donna@werner-rocca.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250529T183509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163507Z
UID:10005001-1753880400-1753889400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA34/26) What's Going on at the FASB
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe course will start with the Accounting Standard Updates effective in 2025 for public entities\, private entities\, and nonprofits. We will also review year 2 implications of the leases standard including modification accounting. We will then switch our attention to the items coming down the pike\, including a look at the projects identified by the FASB’s Invitation to Comment: Agenda Consultation. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the impact of ASUs that are effective in 2025 on financial reporting \nDescribe the impact of the lease modification on financial reporting \nIdentify FASB ASUs that will be effective after 2025
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa34-26-whats-going-on-at-the-fasb/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163505Z
UID:10004359-1753864200-1753876800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIMG05/26) How To Be a Better CFO
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\nState the elements of the CGMA Competency Framework \nList the different types of retirement plans and what companies they would appeal to \nIdentify recent trends in group health insurance plans \nRecognize key differences between bottom-up\, top-down\, and flexible forecasting \nList the different types of behavioral biases \nIdentify best practices for managing remote employees
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/limg05-26-how-to-be-a-better-cfo/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250729T125000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T163512Z
UID:10004382-1753790400-1753793400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX07/26) Tax Talks with Bill: Sizzling Sales Tax Issues: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFind out what is happening in South Carolina sales taxation \nDesigned For\nCPAs who prepare sales tax returns and/or advise clients on sales tax issues \nObjectives\n\nGive a better understanding of the sales tax scheme in South Carolina\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nWhat are taxable sales \nWhat retailers need to know about sales tax
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx07-26-tax-talks-with-bill-july-sizzling-sales-tax-issues-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="J. William Strickland%2C CPA%2C MBA%2C JD":MAILTO:wstrickland@jwspa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250725T092000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T233720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T163508Z
UID:10004803-1753432200-1753435200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIOT01/26) Women in Leadership: Implementing Assertive Boundaries to Drive Career Growth
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\n2025 Professional Development Program with Leadership SimplifiedRaise your bar of excellence by attending all or selected leadership development meetings. Provided virtually\, each session is high-impact and engaging. The program provides immediately implementatble leadership tools/techniques that carry 1 or 1.4 credit hours. Each session will start at 8:30am and end at either 9:20am or 9:45am depending upon the amount of credit hours offered. \nConfidence and clarity are essential for career advancement. This course empowers women leaders to strengthen communication\, set assertive boundaries\, and cultivate a presence of decisiveness—without over-apologizing or overcommitting. Learn to navigate workplace dynamics\, embrace authenticity\, and lead with impact while staying true to yourself. \nObjectives\n\nHow to strengthen dialog \nHow to increase the perception of decisiveness \nHow to quit apologizing\, as well as taking on too much stuff \nHow to effectively accept compliments and ignore slights \nHow to realize that you are not an island \nLearn the root cause of unconscious bias \nHow to work effectively in a culture while staying true to your authenticity
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liot01-26-women-in-leadership-implementing-assertive-boundaries-to-drive-career-growth/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Van Dyke%2C MBA%2C CSP":MAILTO:doug@leadershipsimplified.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T144000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T163519Z
UID:10004340-1753362000-1753368000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITE02/26) Using ChatGPT with Excel
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn this innovative course\, participants will learn to combine the power of artificial intelligence with the functionality of Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to leverage ChatGPT\, OpenAI’s powerful language model\, to improve your Excel skills and decrease the time it takes to build spreadsheets. The course will include a quick introduction to ChatGPT but the majority of the time will be spent using ChatGPT to create an Excel spreadsheet. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. \nDesigned For\nThis course is designed for students\, professionals\, and enthusiasts seeking to leverage the potential of ChatGPT to enhance their Excel skills and productivity. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify opportunities to leverage ChatGPT to improve your Excel skills and productivity  \nUse ChatGPT with Excel formulas  \nRecall the best practices for using ChatGPT with Excel \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nIntroduction to ChatGPT and other?AI (Artificial Intelligence) language models  \nDiscussion of best practices for using ChatGPT with Excel  \nUse ChatGPT to create\, debug and explain formulas  \nUse ChatGPT to learn how to use Excel features  \nUse ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in Excel  \nUse ChatGPT to easily create macros
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite02-26-using-chatgpt-with-excel/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan Smith":MAILTO:bsmith@datasmithpro.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T202007Z
UID:10004380-1753352400-1753358400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX06/26) The Essential Multistate Tax Update (NEXUS)
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAnswer the question as to whether your client needs to file tax returns in South Carolina or another state. \nEnrolled Agent Approved \nDesigned For\nTax Preparers who file multi state tax returns for their clients \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand what Nexus is \nUnderstand the state of Pass through entity taxation\n\n  \nMajor Subjects\n\nWhat is Nexus? \nBackground of Nexus \nThe Wayfair case \nPass through entity taxation
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx06-26-the-essential-multistate-tax-update-nexus/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="J. William Strickland%2C CPA%2C MBA%2C JD":MAILTO:wstrickland@jwspa.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250723T125000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T163506Z
UID:10004301-1753272000-1753275000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIMG04/26) A History of Investing & a Look Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nYou hear it all the time. Financial products are becoming more complex. Diversification has changed. Our approach to investing has changed. What does all this mean? In this course\, we will explore how investment theory has changed over time from Markowitz to Factor Investing. Using examples and practical applications\, we will talk about how our modern notions of portfolio building have developed throughout history. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the contributions of Harry Markowitz to Modern Portfolio Theory \nRecognize how the concept of diversification has changed over time \nDistinguish between the major factor investing models
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/limg04-26-a-history-of-investing-a-look-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T135000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T162009Z
UID:10004374-1753189200-1753192200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX05/26) Tax Research Part 2 - Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAnswering clients’ tax questions accurately and on time is a key challenge for tax practitioners. Through simple\, plain language explanations and examples\, this course will help practitioners perform tax research more efficiently by describing the structure of the primary sources\, highlighting the difference between primary and secondary sources and describing the steps in the tax research process.  \nEnrolled Agent Approved \nObjectives\n\nIllustrate the organization of the Internal Revenue Code\, the Treasury Regulations\, and Revenue Rulings \nIdentify the circumstances when a client may want to consider requesting a private letter ruling \nDifferentiate between primary and secondary pieces of authority \nIllustrate the steps to the tax research process and the parts of a tax research memorandum
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx05-26-tax-research-part-2-intermediate/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T210407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T162007Z
UID:10004425-1753173000-1753185600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIMG03/26) Using Data Analytics to Give You a Competitive Advantage - Data Types\, Data Inquiries\, and Data Integrity
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\nDifferentiate between data analytics and data mining \nList the different dimensions of data \nList the different types of data inquiries that one can make \nDescribe how to maintain data integrity in a corporate environment \nDescribe how data can be manipulated by end-users \nDefine the concept of data governance \nDescribe how companies may utilize data in the future
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/limg03-26-using-data-analytics-to-give-you-a-competitive-advantage-data-types-data-inquiries-and-data-integrity/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T125000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T162108Z
UID:10004317-1752753600-1752756600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX04/26) Roth IRAs and The Path to Tax-Free Distributions
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThere are multiple options for funding a Roth IRA. Each option is subject to a strict set of rules\, and breaking any of these rules could negate the tax benefits of the Roth IRA. When done right\, these funding options can help to create tax-free income for a Roth IRA owner and their beneficiaries. During this presentation\, Denise will demonstrate how to operate within the regulatory limitations for funding Roth IRAs\, thus avoiding excise taxes and penalties that apply to overfunding.  \nDesigned For\nFinancial and Tax professionals \nObjectives\n\nHelp clients avoid costly Roth funding errors\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nRegular Roth IRA contributions and the applicable limitations \nThe backdoor Roth IRA contribution strategy. \nDirect Roth conversions \nThe special rules for indirect Roth conversions \nRollovers from employer plans to a Roth IRA \n529 to Roth IRA contributions \nIdentifying and correcting Roth IRA excess contributions \nTax reporting requirements for Roth funding
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx04-26-roth-iras-and-the-path-to-tax-free-distributions/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Appleby%2C MJ%2C CISP%2C CRC%2C CRPS%2C":MAILTO:Denise@Applebyconsultinginc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250716T135000
DTSTAMP:20260407T044758
CREATED:20250331T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T163509Z
UID:10004364-1752670800-1752673800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LITX03/26) Tax Research Part 1 - Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe sheer number of sources of tax law can be overwhelming when you are first starting off as a practitioner. How do you differentiate between each one? What does each of them do? And what happens when there are conflicts between them? Through simple\, plain language explanations and examples\, this course gives the new practitioner an introduction to tax law. It talks about the types of primary authority and how they interact with each other. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the different levels of authority in tax law \nDifferentiate between the different types of administrative authority in tax law \nIdentify the different courts that hear cases involving tax law
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx03-26-tax-research-part-1-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com
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