There are generally two different ways to keep the books - cash and accrual basis. The method of accounting you choose is important because it dictates when you show income and recognize expenses. So which one is best for you and your business? That's exactly what this course is all about! In this session, we...
There can be no doubt that accounting and tax software capabilities have improved drastically over time. Gone are the days of paper reconciliations and 10-key tapes attached to reports. However, as automation has increased, practitioners may wonder whether the software is performing all the critical checks that it should. When software reconciles an account, can...
The Internal Revenue Code is just a different world! While most business school graduates learn basic GAAP or IFRS accounting principles, the tax world feels very foreign - because so many rules are different. For example, how do you depreciate assets if we don't estimate their useful lives? Also, when do we need to file...
The taxation of real estate is tricky. Taxpayers can own real estate in a number of different ways, including direct and indirect investments. There are numerous exceptions to being classified as a rental activity, too. How do you know if someone is a real estate professional? In this course, we will explore all these issues...
One of the most difficult things for any practitioner to learn is how to communicate financial information to non-financial people. In order to climb the ladder of success and thrive as a practitioner, it is imperative to learn this skill since we are often being asked questions and providing information to people who are unfamiliar...
How do I know if I am right? This is a common question among accountants after they get done closing out the month. Even after the last journal entry is entered, what may not be apparent is how the financial statements fit together. In this course, we will be exploring basic financial statement information, including...
Debt is a common aspect of nearly every business in every industry. It allows companies to grow and expand. It also can increase rates of return for investors. For this reason, it is scrutinized very closely by stakeholders, so it is important for practitioners to get it right! In this course, we will be focusing...
Sales are a part of any business. Whether you are selling a service or a product, it is important to understand the various accounting components of the sales process to help keep financial statements and accounting reports accurate and useful. However, the accounting entries vary based on whether you are using the cash or accrual...
Even 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. In this course, we will examine how S-Corporations break away from the normal tax rules for flow-through entities. We will explore which employee benefits are disallowed for S-Corporation...
The regulatory world is complex for financial advisors. Not only are you subject to SEC and FINRA regulations, but also what the IRS does as well. Clients expect you to be on top of what is happening in the world of investing, insurance, and taxes. It is not enough to just know the code section...
Being a tax practitioner over the last few years has been tough! The tax landscape is constantly changing, and this shows no signs of slowing down. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and the more recent guidance about it, there's even more for practitioners to keep up with. Now more...
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...
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