A deduction is a deduction is a deduction. Right? Well, not exactly. In corporate taxation, the general rule is that a corporation can deduct any expenditure that is ordinary, necessary, and reasonable. However, there are nuances that we need to be aware of, such as a floor on charitable contributions, limits on meals, and even...
When a new business is formed, there are a lot of questions. What is the most tax-advantageous way to structure the entity? What issues do we need to be aware of? How should owners pay themselves? For corporations, these questions are even tougher since they are regulated so heavily. In this course, we will discuss...
Stay current on significant developments affecting Single Audits with this focused update on recent regulatory and professional guidance. This course reviews the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, including the increase in the Single Audit threshold to $1 million and other changes impacting audit planning and execution. The course also examines Appendix B of the 2025 GAS/Single...
AU-C Section 230 requires that auditors maintain sufficient audit documentation throughout the engagement. Audit documentation is essential, as it serves as the evidence that auditors performed appropriate procedures to support their opinion on the financial statements. This course will cover the basis and best practices of audit workpapers and proper audit documentation, as well as...
The role of finance leaders within an organization has changed considerably in more recent years. CFOs and controllers are constantly being asked to take on new tasks that involve the critical functions of the organization. This course will discuss how finance leaders can create value within their organizations in the current competitive market, how the...
Partnership tax law is always difficult. However, when certain transactions come up, not knowing how to handle them can be costly to clients and practitioners. In this course we discuss several of these types of situations. We will explore the tax impacts of a PTE election and how a 754 election affects the inside basis...
Quickly assess how client data is collected, stored, shared, and protected across your organization. This course provides a practical, checklist-based audit to identify gaps, reduce risk, and strengthen data handling practices without overcomplicating the process.
Create a clear, practical roadmap for implementing multi-factor authentication and password managers across your organization. This course outlines best practices, common adoption challenges, and rollout strategies to strengthen security while minimizing user resistance.
Audit documentation provides the principal support for an auditor's report. Therefore, it is critical for workpaper reviewers to perform quality control procedures to ensure that technical, professional, and regulatory standards are met. In addition, the workpaper review process should be used as a tool for professional development and promoting efficient audits. This module will provide...
Those in a supervisory or managerial role must create a culture of discipline, where a high priority is placed in accomplishing responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. This module provides best practices for various areas that support this culture of discipline, including time, team, and project management.
In the early days of a small business, the owner is often putting every dime they have back into the business. Once the business starts to make money, the question often arises as to how to get money out of the business in the most tax-advantageous way possible. In this course, we will explore this...
While accountants deal with many complicated code sections and analytical issues, perhaps the most difficult thing that every financial professional deals with is how to create a good office environment. Utilizing discussions and case studies, this course will explore how to become a better teammate. We will learn strategies for how to form better relationships...
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