BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Association of CPAs - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sc.cpa X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Carolina Association of CPAs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045013Z CREATED:20260612T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045013Z UID:10006127-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX219/27) Surgent's Select Estate and Life Planning Issues for the Middle-Income Client DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nClients think that estate planning only applies to the very rich. In truth\, there are many issues of critical concern for which the middle-income client needs to plan. This course is a must-attend for all Accounting and Financial Professionals who work with middle-income clients and are looking for ways to provide additional quality services. Updated for developments relative to estate tax changes. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Financial Professionals who advise clients on estate planning \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand various documents used in estate planning\n Identify use of trusts and other financial arrangements\n Know what issues clients confront\, and potential solutions\n\nMajor Subjects\nChanges to the lifetime estate tax exemption in light of proposed regulations SECURE 2.0 updates More than 20 documents that should be reviewed that are neither a will nor trust Provisions you need in a will Trusts and other arrangements for children Durable powers of attorney for healthcare and for financial matters Realistic retirement goals Developments relative to estate tax\, and the implications for planning \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx219-27-surgents-select-estate-and-life-planning-issues-for-the-middle-income-client/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045122Z CREATED:20260612T222819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045122Z UID:10006128-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX121/27) The Best S Corporation\, Limited Liability\, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers\, and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies\, techniques\, innovative tax-planning concepts\, income-generating ideas\, and other planning opportunities available to S corporations\, partnerships\, LLCs\, and LLPs. In addition\, this course will discuss current trends and emerging issues\, helping practitioners stay informed about relevant and significant topics that may impact their clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. \nDesigned For\nAll tax practitioners\, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry\, who need the latest information on tax changes affecting their business clients or employers \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the major issues on which taxpayers and the IRS are in conflict\n Understand recent IRS guidance and legislation impacting pass-through entities\n\nMajor Subjects\nDiscussion of key individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act\, such as TCJA provisions made permanent\, new tip income deduction\, new overtime pay deduction\, Trump accounts\, and the expanded SALT cap Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act\, including but not limited to: Bonus Depreciation made permanent Increased Section 179 deduction Changes to Section 174 R&E Expenditures Changes to Section 163(j) Form 1099/1099-K changes Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion Excess Business Loss Limitation; Section 1244 Small Business Stock and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock treatment and applicability Principles and considerations for nonresident withholding\, composite payments\, and passthrough entity taxes Partnership Distributions\, Form 7217\, and S Corporation Redemptions Thinking beyond Section 163(j) — Interest Allocation Rules\, Original Issue Discount\, Applicable High Yield Discount Obligations\, Convertible Corporate Debt Instruments\, and Debt-Financed Distributions Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Selected Practice and Reporting Issues: What’s new? A review of recent cases and tax law changes and IRS guidance affecting S corporations\, partnerships\, limited liability companies\, and limited liability partnerships Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx121-27-the-best-s-corporation-limited-liability-and-partnership-update-course-by-surgent/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045014Z CREATED:20260612T222906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045014Z UID:10006129-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA241/27) Surgent's What You Need to Know About ASC 842\, Leases DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn this one-hour overview course\, we’ll review the key accounting aspects of ASC 842\, primarily from a lessee’s perspective. The course will review lease classification\, measuring and recording lease liabilities and related assets\, and subsequent accounting for both finance and operating leases. The course will also discuss transition accounting for ASC 842 and provide examples of the disclosures required under the standard. \nDesigned For\nPracticing CPAs and their staffs\, both in public accounting and business and industry — controllers\, accountants\, and other financial accounting personnel involved in financial statement preparation and review \nObjectives\n\nComprehend and apply the FASB’s comprehensive lease accounting guidance found in ASU No. 2016-02\, Leases (Topic 842)\n Recall operational issues in adopting the lease accounting standard\n\nMajor Subjects\nASU No. 2016-02\, Leases (Topic 842) Overall lease accounting guidance Lessor Accounting 101 Detailed review of accounting by lessees; Updates to the lease accounting guidance \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa241-27-surgents-what-you-need-to-know-about-asc-842-leases/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045125Z CREATED:20260612T222906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045125Z UID:10006130-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA143/27) Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDesigned as an all-you-need-to-know update for accounting\, auditing\, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and industry\, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard-setting and rulemaking activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)\, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)\, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)\, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).On the financial accounting front\, we will cover the FASB’s Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report for revenue recognition under ASC 606 and discuss the best practices in applying the standard and identifying any ongoing issues practitioners are experiencing with applying the standard. We will also discuss the more than a dozen ASUs the FASB has issued since the beginning of 2023 and into 2025 covering crypto assets\, disaggregated expenses\, business combinations\, and leases for entities under common control.Our focus on AICPA standards includes a detailed discussion of revamped AICPA quality management standards. The AICPA updated and modernized the standards by issuing Statement on Quality Management Standards 1\, 2\, and 3 (SQMS 1\, SQMS 2\, and SQMS 3\, respectively)\, SSARS No. 26\, and SAS 146\, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (SAS 146). These standards\, effective December 15\, 2025\, modernize quality management standards to reflect an increased focus on risk assessment\, technology use\, and the presence of outside experts on engagements.We will also cover new rules impacting public company audits and present case studies on recent fraudulent accounting stories and best practices for detecting and preventing such frauds.In summary\, the course is your go-to source for all things A&A and will prepare you for your upcoming engagements throughout the rest of the year. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters’ activities \nObjectives\n\nReview and apply recently issued and proposed FASB\, PCAOB\, SEC\, and AICPA pronouncements;\n Recall and apply AICPA quality management standards (SQMS 1\, SQMS 2\, and SQMS 3)\n Understand the major findings of the FASB’s PIR report for ASC 606 and best practices in applying ASC 606\n Be familiar with other important A&A practice matters you should be aware of\n Recall key provisions in SAS 146 and SSARS No. 26\n Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material\n\nMajor Subjects\nRecently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates\, PCC Update and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Recently issued ASUs covering common control leases\, crypto assets (e.g.\, cryptocurrency)\, and income tax disclosures Statement on Quality Management Standards: SQMS 1\, SQMS 2\, and SQMS 3 Post-Implementation Review Report for revenue recognition under ASC 606 and best practices in applying ASC 606 Fraud case studies Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity Recently issued PCAOB standards and SEC rulemaking activities Other important A&A practice matters \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa143-27-surgents-annual-accounting-and-auditing-update/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045218Z CREATED:20260612T222906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045218Z UID:10006131-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX364/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 12/12/24) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients.Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nPolicy Surrenders vs. sales in the Life Settlement Market Overview of depreciation basics Installment Method of Accounting \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx364-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-12-12-24/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045127Z CREATED:20260612T222907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045127Z UID:10006132-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA134/27) Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLooking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits\, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services.In this advanced course\, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with auditing standards. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews\, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation\, participant loans\, hardship distributions\, investments\, and plan mergers and acquisitions. \nDesigned For\nExperienced practitioners responsible for planning and performing employee benefit plan audit engagements \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key provisions of recently issued SASs\n Identify the current year changes to the rules and regulations affecting 401(k) plans\n Understand the most common compliance issues encountered in 401(k) plan audits\, pitfalls to watch out for\, and strategies to ensure compliance\n Perform efficient and effective procedures associated with planning\, internal controls\, risk assessments\, and detailed audits\n Explain the documentation and procedures related to plan mergers and acquisitions\n Discuss the best practices associated with advanced audit areas\, including participant loans\, payroll\, compensation\, and investments\n Understand the risks associated with a benefit plan audit engagement\n\nMajor Subjects\nAudit requirements for ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits An annual update of the changes affecting 401(k) plans Compliance issues associated with eligibility and enrollments\, remittances\, lack of oversight\, compensation\, vesting\, and other topics Best practices for engagement planning\, internal controls\, risk assessment\, and detailed testing Avoiding common mistakes while performing audit procedures Plan mergers and acquisitions Common audit reporting and disclosure issues \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa134-27-surgents-advanced-audits-of-401k-plans-best-practices-and-current-developments/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045217Z CREATED:20260612T222908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045217Z UID:10006133-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX306/27) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 7/22/21) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS\, along with other state and federal regulators\, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed\, dissected\, and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick\, concise format. Each week\, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. Please Note: CFP credit is not available for this course in 2021. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nPre-COVID trends in Social Security claiming Roth IRAs and businesses Tax Pro Account Update on the Child Credit (as of 7/22/21) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx306-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-7-22-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045220Z CREATED:20260612T222908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045220Z UID:10006134-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX287/27) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/16/21) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS\, along with other state and federal regulators\, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed\, dissected\, and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick\, concise format. Each week\, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. Please Note: CFP credit is not available for this course in 2021. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nLatest news on proposed tax legislation (as of 9/16/21) Modification of rules relating to retirement plans Health care sharing ministry Wyden pass-through reform discussion draft \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx287-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-9-16-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043025Z CREATED:20260612T222909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043025Z UID:10006135-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA222/27) Surgent's Financial Statement Disclosures: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nA clear and concise set of proper financial statement disclosures can make or break an entity’s financial statements. Such disclosures are no longer simply additional information provided by a business; they can be complex in nature and difficult to both prepare and understand\, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Oftentimes financial statement users will first turn to the notes in the financial statements in order to get a feel for where the business and its numbers might be heading\, so these disclosures need to be well-written and follow applicable standards.This course will focus on key balance sheet and income statement disclosure as well as those relating to adoption of new accounting standards related to revenue (ASC 606) and leases (ASC 842)\, accounting policies\, changes in accounting estimates and errors\, subsequent events\, going concern\, and related party disclosures. The course will use illustrations\, examples based on private company financial statements disclosures\, and real-world excerpts from financial statements to provide you with a hands-on feel for the disclosure requirements across a number of accounting standards. \nDesigned For\nCPAs and other accounting professionals in public practice and business and industry involved in preparing financial statement disclosures for small and medium-sized businesses \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand and apply the professional requirements and guidance for preparing financial statement disclosures for all entities\, including small and medium-sized businesses\n Identify balance sheet\, income statement\, and statement of cash flows presentation issues\n Review disclosure examples from all sized entities\, including small and medium-sized businesses\n Be familiar with developing disclosure issues\, such as those related to the adoption of new accounting pronouncements\n Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material\n\nMajor Subjects\nFinancial statement disclosures for small and medium-sized businesses Balance sheet\, income statement\, and statement of cash flows presentation and disclosure issues Disclosure examples from all sized entities which you can use to base your disclosures on Developing disclosure issues\, including disclosures related to the adoption of Topic 606 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa222-27-surgents-financial-statement-disclosures-a-guide-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045220Z CREATED:20260612T222910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045220Z UID:10006136-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT109/27) Surgent's Business Development: Referral Rally DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nParticipants play the role of a consultant brought into an accounting firm that needs help building new business and restoring their sales pipeline. Players apply core business development principles as they move from analyzing networking groups to meet people that most closely align with the company’s vision to choosing the right contacts that will best lead to referrals for the struggling company. The game’s accompanying video\, “Business Development for Accounting and Other Professionals” provides additional reinforcement of the topics and learning objectives. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals needing to develop core business development skills\, including the importance of building their professional network \nObjectives\n\nBe familiar with ways to expand a client base through networking and referral sources\n Understand how professionals differentiate their practice in a crowded field of competitors\n\nMajor Subjects\nNetworking organizations; Obtaining referral sources \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot109-27-surgents-business-development-referral-rally/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043026Z CREATED:20260612T222911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043026Z UID:10006137-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT105/27) Surgent's Navigating AI Compliance: The EU AI Act for U.S. Finance and Accounting Leaders DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides U.S.-based accounting and finance professionals with an in-depth understanding of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act\, the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. It explores the Act’s key provisions\, including its risk classification framework\, compliance requirements for high-risk systems\, and transparency obligations. Participants will gain insight into how the Act affects organizations operating internationally and how to prepare for compliance challenges. Interactive activities are integrated throughout the course to reinforce key concepts. \nDesigned For\nCPAs and finance professionals in public accounting and industry\, including CFOs\, controllers\, financial managers\, and analysts who want to understand the EU AI Act and its implications for compliance\, governance\, and global operations \nObjectives\n\nExplain the scope and risk classifications of the EU AI Act\n Identify compliance requirements for AI systems and their applicability to U.S.-based operations\n Understand the implications of the EU AI Act for data governance\, documentation\, and human oversight\n Develop strategies to align AI systems with EU regulatory standards\n Recognize potential penalties for noncompliance and their significance for U.S. entities\n\nMajor Subjects\nIntroduction to the EU AI Act: background\, objectives\, global relevance\, and extraterritorial scope Key provisions and risk classifications: prohibited\, high-risk\, limited-risk\, and general-purpose AI systems; prohibited AI practices Compliance requirements for high-risk AI systems: technical documentation\, data governance\, and human oversight requirements; importance of risk management and transparency obligations Practical steps for U.S. professionals: strategies to align with EU compliance standards; anticipating future regulatory developments \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot105-27-surgents-navigating-ai-compliance-the-eu-ai-act-for-u-s-finance-and-accounting-leaders/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045221Z CREATED:20260612T222911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045221Z UID:10006138-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX186/27) Surgent's Taking Advantage of Like-Kind Exchanges DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen real property is sold for a gain\, we always try to find ways to defer recognizing income so that it won’t be necessary to send a check to Uncle Sam. There is a provision within the Internal Revenue Code that allows the taxpayer to defer recognition of immediate taxable gain in the year of sale known as a “like-kind exchange.” Knowing how and when to utilize this provision makes the Accounting and Finance Professionals very valuable to either their client or the entity they work for. We will also discuss recent proposals that could impact the future of this provision. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Finance Professionals who either represent or work for entities that own real property \nObjectives\n\nUtilize the provisions of IRC Sec 1031 in order to defer recognizing gain on the sale of real property via a like-kind exchange\n\nMajor Subjects\nUnderstanding the history of IRC Sec 1031 Who does and does not qualify for utilizing the like-kind provisions Which properties do and do not qualify for like-kind exchanges The differences between a dealer and a non-dealer regarding like-kind exchanges How to complete a like-kind exchange The different types of like-kind exchanges The definition of boot and how it applies to like-kind exchanges Rules concerning Revenue Ruling 72-456\, and Form 8824 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx186-27-surgents-taking-advantage-of-like-kind-exchanges/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043027Z CREATED:20260612T222912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043027Z UID:10006139-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTE135/27) Surgent's Power Query Series: Making a Connection DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course explores the workflow of making connections to various data sources using the Excel version of Power Query. Power Query is an “ETL” tool that extracts\, transforms\, and loads data. This tool has a user-friendly interface that enables the Excel user to connect to data sets they previously did not have access to. It also enables powerful data transformations without requiring any coding and will save the Excel user time in performing their cleanup of data.This course is the second in a twelve-part series\, Power Query: Beginning Data Analytics for the Excel User. The series is designed so the Excel user can learn the functionality of Power Query and the many benefits of this powerful tool. Each 1-hour webcast has hands-on examples to enable the Excel user to experience the active learning of Power Query. \nDesigned For\nExcel users who want to develop data analytics skills \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the many connectors Power Query can work with and how to connect to multiple data sources\n Understand how to import various types of files and databases\n\nMajor Subjects\nWorkflow of making a connection Get data Navigator dialog box Query options Global and current workbook Data load options Queries and connections Data source settings Hands-on examples: importing files and databases \nInstructions\nSave all data sets provided to a central location on your computer URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sste135-27-surgents-power-query-series-making-a-connection/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045222Z CREATED:20260612T222912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045222Z UID:10006140-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA105/27) Surgent's Auditing Accounts Payable\, Accrued Expenses and Debt DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis module will discuss the audit of accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and typical debt arrangements found in nonpublic entities. Contingencies\, income taxes and more complex debt arrangements are covered in other modules. The audit of liabilities normally focuses on the timing of a purchase of an asset\, recognition of expense or recording of a deposit to recognize accounts-accounts payable and accrued liabilities\, GAAP requires that liabilities be recorded at the point of the passage of title to the goods or with the receipt of benefit from the performance of services. In the case of debt when the entity signs a loan or similar agreement and draws down funding a liability exists. In some cases\, the entity may be obligated for fees and such even when funds have not been drawn. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 1.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants responsible for auditing accounts payable\, accrued expenses and debt \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the accounting treatment for accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and debt typically found in less complex private entities and not-for-profits (more complex debt is discussed in another module)\n Identify the internal controls responsive to accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and debt\n Understand the risks involved in accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and debt at the assertion level\n Tailor the audit plan in response to assessed risk of material misstatement\n Evaluate results from a search for unrecorded liabilities\n Assess the propriety of accrued estimates\n Evaluate debt covenant compliance\n\nMajor Subjects\nAccounting basics for accounts payable\, accrued expenses and debt Risk associated with accounts payable\, accrued expenses and debt Key controls related to accounts payable\, accrued expenses and debt Procedures commonly used to audit debt\, including compliance with restrictive covenants \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa105-27-surgents-auditing-accounts-payable-accrued-expenses-and-debt-2/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043028Z CREATED:20260612T222913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043028Z UID:10006141-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA249/27) Surgent's Preparation and Compilation Engagements Under the SSARS DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nBe the go-to person on financial statement compilation and preparation engagements. Specifically designed for those performing preparation and compilation engagements\, this course will provide you with a hands-on application for performing preparation and compilation engagements under AR-C Section 70 and 80\, respectively. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, as well as the additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-24 and SSARS Nos. 26-27 by the ARSC. In addition to SSARS No. 26\, the entire suite of quality management standards is discussed.Most importantly\, you will be provided with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform those engagements\, including a detailed discussion of the reporting requirements under AR-C 80 related to compilation engagement. Lastly\, the course will review recent peer review feedback on these types of engagements\, highlighting areas where you can improve engagement quality. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing preparation and compilation engagement services \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand and apply relevant sections of SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\n Be familiar with guidance impacting preparation and compilation engagements that is contained in SSARS Nos. 22\, 23\, 24\, 26\, and 27\n Be familiar with preparation and compilation work program examples\n Be aware of the most recent reports and other required communications\n Keep abreast of relevant ARSC agenda items and projects\n Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material\n\nMajor Subjects\nRelevant sections of SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22\, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 26\, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 27\, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Comprehensive sample engagement work programs for preparation and compilation engagements Prescribed form\, specified line item\, pro forma\, and other engagement variations Complete illustrations of relevant engagement letters\, reporting\, and other required communications for preparation and compilation engagements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa249-27-surgents-preparation-and-compilation-engagements-under-the-ssars/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045225Z CREATED:20260612T222913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045225Z UID:10006142-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX358/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 10/24/24) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients.Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nFederal tax aid for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton Medicare open enrollment for 2025 Corporate Transparency Act \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx358-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-10-24-24/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043029Z CREATED:20260612T222914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043029Z UID:10006143-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX230/27) Surgent's Real Estate Taxation: Critical Considerations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course is a ‘deep dive’ into many aspects involving the taxation of real estate for the mid-level practitioner moving into this complex area. You will deepen your understanding of the complex considerations and strategies that individuals must navigate in acquiring\, operating\, and selling real estate. You will leave the course able to navigate critical issues associated with the relevant returns and plan strategically for your company or clients. We will discuss in detail the impact that recent tax changes have had on the real estate industry\, as well as new credits that are available after the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Finance Professionals who advise clients or their company on issues related to the acquisition\, operating\, and selling of real estate \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the most commonly used forms of ownership for real estate holdings and the scenario-based advantages and disadvantages of each\n Know and be able to apply the key considerations in determinations surrounding depreciation and recapture\, like-kind exchanges\, and the determination of passive activity losses\n Recognize how recent tax legislation impacts commercial real estate\n Recognize how recent tax legislation impacts homeowners\n Identify components for determing a property’s tax basis\n\nMajor Subjects\nComprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act The impact of recent tax legislation on the real estate industry Depreciation and recapture Determining the basis when acquiring real estate Passive activity losses Calculation of gain or loss on sale of real estate Rental operations Installment sales \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx230-27-surgents-real-estate-taxation-critical-considerations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045226Z CREATED:20260612T222914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045226Z UID:10006144-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX277/27) Surgent's Tax Research - Intermediate Concepts 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. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and finance professionals who are looking to improve their research skills and understanding of the composition of the Internal Revenue Code \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the organization of the Internal Revenue Code\, the Treasury Regulations\, and Revenue Rulings \n Identify the circumstances when a client may want to consider requesting a private letter ruling\n Differentiate between primary and secondary pieces of authority \n Understand the steps to the tax research process and the parts of a tax research memorandum \n\nMajor Subjects\nTax code hierarchy Organization of an Internal Revenue Code section Special rules for IRC citation Citing other primary authorities Private letter rulings Primary vs. secondary authority Secondary sources of authority Steps in the tax research process Research memoranda \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx277-27-surgents-tax-research-intermediate-concepts-2/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043034Z CREATED:20260612T222915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043034Z UID:10006145-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX324/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/19/22) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS\, along with other state and federal regulators\, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed\, dissected\, and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick\, concise format.Each week\, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nRevised threshold amount for filing Form 1099-K 2022 legislative agenda 2023 HSA contribution limits Busy season issues \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx324-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-5-19-22/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045228Z CREATED:20260612T222916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045228Z UID:10006146-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX314/27) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/27/21) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS\, along with other state and federal regulators\, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed\, dissected\, and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick\, concise format.Each week\, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe American Families Plan Tax Compliance Agenda (as of 5/27/21) IRS Notice 2021-31 Pitfalls to avoid when moving IRA assets for beneficiaries New Form 14457 and accompanying Instructions Options to resolve taxpayer noncompliance related to foreign income or assets Updated Voluntary Disclosure Program (UVDP) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx314-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-5-27-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043037Z CREATED:20260612T222917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043037Z UID:10006147-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX285/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour: Special 2-Hour Edition – House Version of Tax Reform DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe House of Representatives passed a version of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on May 22\, 2025. It contains significant tax law changes and a permanent enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). These changes must still go through the Senate\, and eventually both bodies have to agree on identical versions of the same tax reform provisions. Our program will examine the new changes enacted by the House\, and our panel will discuss the TCJA provisions that may become law. These topics have not yet been enacted into law\, but we believe many of them will be once they have gone through the Senate.Practitioners who attend this program will learn about all of these new proposed changes\, most of which we believe will be enacted shortly. Many of them will be effective in 2025. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and finance professionals advising individual\, business\, and not-for-profit clients \nObjectives\n\nBe up to date on the latest tax law changes advanced by the House of Representatives\n\nMajor Subjects\nIntroduction to the House passage and future enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill New rules relating to the taxation of overtime pay and tips Increased deduction for seniors Changes in the standard deduction and Child Tax Credit Increase in the SALT cap to $40\,000\, with income limitations Increase in the estate tax exemption Increase in the QBI deduction Establishing\, funding\, and making distributions to newly established accounts for children Medicaid changes Deducting interest on car loans Elimination of green energy credits Review of important TCJA provisions \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx285-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-special-2-hour-edition-house-version-of-tax-reform/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045229Z CREATED:20260612T222918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045229Z UID:10006148-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA133/27) Surgent's Quality Management and Peer Review DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nRegulators\, investors\, other capital markets stakeholders and users of the financial statements need accurate and transparent financial information for decision making. One reason that why the capital markets are as efficient as they are today\, is that users believe that they can trust audited financial statements\, in part\, due to the fact that they are audited. The AICPA instituted its Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative in 2014 to help to improve regulator and stakeholder trust when it was being questioned. Education\, outreach and changes to the peer review program have helped to increase audit quality over the subsequent years. New standards will require a risk-based approach to quality management and enhance the guidance on the role of the engagement quality reviewer and the audit partner. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 5.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants who have an intermediate level of audit experience \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key elements of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiatives;\n Recognize key trends noted in recent peer reviews \n Identify the components of the current System of Quality Control required for firms by the AICPA\n Recognize changes to the firm’s system of Quality Control \n\nMajor Subjects\nAICPA’s Engagement Quality Initiative When peer reviews are required and how they work Recent deficiencies noted by peer reviewers in audit\, review and compilation engagements System of Quality Control required by the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) Changes to the system of Quality Control \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa133-27-surgents-quality-management-and-peer-review/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043042Z CREATED:20260612T222920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043042Z UID:10006149-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA270/27) Surgent's SEC Form 8-K: When to File and What to Disclose DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of the SEC Form 8-K. This is a broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important – generally within four business days of the respective triggering event. This course provides a detailed look at the events that require a Form 8-K filing\, the relevant disclosures\, and presents a number of examples to help illustrate disclosure of these events. \nDesigned For\nFinancial practitioners who want an overview of the SEC Form 8-K \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the overall purpose of the Form 8-K\n Identify the time period in which a Form 8-K must be filed with the SEC\n Recognize the events that require the filing of a Form 8-K\n Identify overall disclosure requirements for triggering events requiring a Form 8-K\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe overall purpose of the Form 8-K Triggering events for filing the Form 8-K Filing deadline for the Form 8-K \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa270-27-surgents-sec-form-8-k-when-to-file-and-what-to-disclose/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045231Z CREATED:20260612T222921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045231Z UID:10006150-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX369/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/8/25) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients.Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nEconomic policy changes of the first 100+ days Impacts of tariffs and slower economic growth The progress of drafting the “mega” bill Proposed amendments to Circular 230 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx369-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-5-8-25/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043048Z CREATED:20260612T223011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043048Z UID:10006151-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT110/27) Surgent's Business Development: Time Management DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nParticipants have nine hours before tonight’s birthday party\, and as they begin the workday\, they must review and prioritize their task list to maximize productivity. How much can they get done? As they set off on their day by clicking through each task on the list\, they will encounter interruptions and distractions from colleagues. Players must manage these interruptions while staying on track. Their responses will affect the day’s priorities as well as the number of hours they consumed throughout the day. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and financial service professionals needing to develop or improve time management skills \nObjectives\n\nRecognize how you use your time most effectively; \n Understand your priorities when budgeting time; \n Manage external events that consume time; \n Be familiar with strategies for resolving time management problems; \n\nMajor Subjects\nManaging interruptions; The role of to-do lists Creating an effective time management plan Staying on track of your time management plan Blocking out time \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot110-27-surgents-business-development-time-management/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045234Z CREATED:20260612T223012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045234Z UID:10006152-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM101/27) Surgent's Client Advisory Services (CAS): A Guide to the Variety of Offerings Professionals Can Provide DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAccording to a 2020 AICPA survey\, advisory and consulting services were considered the greatest unmet needs of clients. The recent growth in Client Advisory Services (CAS) has led many to ask what is included in this broad category as well as how to develop the services for clients. With so much focus on the recent success of CAS offerings\, now is the time to learn how the services differ from what you currently offer\, which of your clients would benefit most\, and what you need in place to add a quality CAS program to your firm’s menu of services. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and finance professionals looking to enter the increasingly popular and lucrative CAS space \nObjectives\n\nAssess a firm’s current abilities to service the CAS needs of clients\n Implement a CAS program at a firm\n\nMajor Subjects\nDetails on CAS: new services or rebranding? Review the value of timely accurate automated accounting Review the three levels of service; Discuss technology options; Assess your client base for who would benefit most from CAS Staffing requirements for CAS The value of servicing a niche \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm101-27-surgents-client-advisory-services-cas-a-guide-to-the-variety-of-offerings-professionals-can-provide/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043051Z CREATED:20260612T223012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043051Z UID:10006153-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX368/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/1/25) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs financial and tax professionals well know\, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly\, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients.Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nDiscussion of potential contents of the “big \, beautiful” tax bill The resumption of federal student loan collections Impact of expiring TCJA provisions Budget reconciliation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx368-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-5-1-25/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045313Z CREATED:20260612T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045313Z UID:10006154-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT128/27) Surgent's Employer's Handbook: Health Care\, Retirement\, and Fringe Benefit Tax Issues DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe employer-employee relationship strains both sides in uncertain times\, and businesses need CPAs\, controllers\, and other advisors to provide understanding of the complex legal\, tax\, and health care issues associated with all aspects of employment. This course provides in-depth coverage of this critical area. \nDesigned For\nCPAs who need an in-depth understanding of employment issues \nObjectives\n\nIdentify compliance issues\n Understand how health care mandates apply to employers and individuals\n Explain the nondiscrimination rules that apply to employer-sponsored retirement and health care plans\n\nMajor Subjects\nERISA compliance: employee welfare plans and qualified plans Fringe benefit issues: COBRA\, Family and Medical Leave Act\, and new developments in health care Health care plans: HRAs\, HSAs\, and other employer-sponsored plans Qualified plan requirements: eligibility\, coverage\, and vesting \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot128-27-surgents-employers-handbook-health-care-retirement-and-fringe-benefit-tax-issues/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T043054Z CREATED:20260612T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043054Z UID:10006155-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA183/27) Surgent's Compilation and Review Overview DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically designed for practitioners and their staff wanting an overview of compilation and review engagements\, this course will introduce you to the objectives of compilation and review engagements\, SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, which is currently applicable and is the most significant change to the compilation and review standards since their inception over thirty years ago\, and the basic components and characteristics of financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements. The course will also address the changes in professional standards for compilations and reviews due to the issuance of SSARS No. 22-25\, including SSARS No. 25’s guidance on materiality and reporting. This course will also provide you with a review of the ins and outs of accepting and planning compilation and review engagements. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners and their staff wanting an overview of engagements prepared under SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, and related professional guidance \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the objectives of financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements\n Be familiar with SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\n Identify changes in professional standards due to the issuance of SSARS No. 22-25\n Identify the basic components and characteristics of financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements\n Review the ins and outs of accepting and planning financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements\n\nMajor Subjects\nObjectives of financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification Components and characteristics of financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements Accepting and planning financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements Overview of SSARS No. 22-25 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa183-27-surgents-compilation-and-review-overview/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T045316Z CREATED:20260612T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045316Z UID:10006156-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX198/27) Surgent's Max the Tax: Schedule E DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nYou just received an email from Roni\, a prospective new client. He owns several properties under the business name Roni’s Real Rentals LLC and wants help minimizing rental income and maximizing deductions that offset the rental income. You will interview Roni and visit his two properties to gain a better understanding of his situation. Advise Roni by providing him good and relevant ideas\, and he will ask you to be his new tax accountant. \nDesigned For\nTax practitioners desiring an interactive approach to learn key tax knowledge \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand what qualifies as supplemental / rental income on Schedule E\n Understand what qualifies as expenses to report on Schedule E\n\nMajor Subjects\nBusiness development Types of properties Rental property use; Rental expenses Deductible expenses Repairs and maintenance Capitalization of expenses Depreciation Accounting methods Treatment of security deposits \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx198-27-surgents-max-the-tax-schedule-e/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR