Accounting and Taxation
Accounts Payables Internal Controls Best Practices in a Paperless Environment
We operate in a paperless environment. Internal controls are more critical in a paperless environment. During COVID-19 companies have deployed employee in remote locations. This “work from anywhere” WFA environment makes internal controls more difficult as events and activities are not performed in central locations. We must rely on technology to combine them to a central platform. Accounts payable is movin..
Basics of Forensic Accounting
Whether you are involved in evaluating the creditworthiness of a prospective customer, analyzing investment opportunities, or even beginning to suspect that something funny is going on in your own company, this session will give you the tools to determine what is really going on. It's not just about the financial statements, this presentation will show you how to conduct a preliminary investigation will hel..
Collections Law
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act was enacted to protect consumers against overly-aggressive debt collectors. While it does not apply to debts owed by one business to another, the due diligence you must follow is applicable no matter who owes you money.Background of the “debt collection” industryThe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)Consumer Debt Collection - Do’s and Don’tsBankruptcy -..
Comprehensive Review of Budgeting Best Practices
This webinar will provide an overview of the best tools to transform the planning cycle into an evolutionary process, bringing tangible and intangible returns for the organization. This is the most comprehensive condensed costing best practices course available!Whether a public company, private enterprise, or a not-for-profit organization, budgeting is vitally important to any entityLearning ObjectivesSimpl..
Controller Challenges in Changing Times New Roles of Controller as Strategic Partner
The turbulent ever-changing and technology driven world of business requires changing and evolving roles for controllers. The focus is currently more on the soft side of business, rather than accounting and reporting. It is more about people pleasing, than pencil pushing. Studies have shown the controllers who want to rise in the ranks to CFO must learn to put down their pencils and master the soft skills. ..
Crypto – Auditing Assets and Liabilities
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and their increasing significance in financial ecosystems. This webinar is tailored for auditors, financial professionals, and anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the audit processes of crypto assets and liabilities. We’ll begin with a concise definition of cryptocurrencies ..
Cryptocurrency Taxation
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have been getting headlines for years now, first because of their increasing value, and lately because of a crash in value. Yet, few business professionals can grasp the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges posed by this new technology. Millions of crypto traders are searching daily for tax professionals with expert knowledge of crypto taxation. This web..
Deep Dive into Financial Ratios
During many years of evaluating companies there are many things that you find are not as they seem after breaking down a balance sheet, income statement or statement of cash flows. If you do not have the skills to properly analyze the companies’ financial statements, you could end up losing a large customer to bankruptcy or granting a loan and the company defaults on it. In the webinar you will learn how re..
Employee Retention Credits
The credit existed from March 13, 2020, through the end of 2021, and even though the program is now closed, a business can still get the credit by filing amended payroll reports. This webinar will cover everything a business needs to know about the ERC.Areas Covered The 3 ways to qualifyWhat size of employer qualifiesWhat exactly are "wages"?How to calculate the creditHow to claim the credit (Form 941-X)Pap..
Estate And Gift Tax Review And Update
This session highlights the federal tax issues associated with estate and gift tax issues. Under current rules, few taxpayers are subject to estate and gift taxes given the doubling of the Unified Tax Credit (UTC) by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. However, the UTC is due to return to the pre-2017 figures adjusted for inflation in 2026. In addition, there is sentiment by the president and Congress to red..
Federal Tax Updates, including the NEW BOI Reporting
Federal tax updates for 2024 introduce several significant changes, primarily influenced by inflation adjustments and recent legislative actions. Federal tax update classes are comprehensive and designed to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are well-informed about the latest tax changes. Covers new tax laws and regulations that are essential for individuals, professionals, business owners and anyone who..
Financial Insights: GAAP's New Accounting Principles
In today's ever-evolving financial landscape, staying up-to-date with accounting principles is essential. Join our insightful webinar, "Mastering GAAP: Navigating New Accounting Principles and Their Impact on Borrower Financials" to demystify recent changes in accounting standards and understand their repercussions for both borrowers and lenders.Key Takeaways:Background of FASB and IASB Accounting Convergen..
Form W-4 and Other Payroll Dates
This webinar starts with a discussion of Form W-4. This form seems simple, but that’s a deceptive simpleness — it can get quite complex. We discuss the form from both the employee and employer sides. Then we move on to other payroll topics, including the latest version of Form 941, W-2 updates, the employee retention credit, 1099 changes, and any other topics that are “breaking” as of the date of the webina..
Fraud - What IRS Looks for and How You Should Avoid It?
A former IRS Revenue Officer and Fraud Technical Advisor describes what indicators IRS employees look for as evidence of various tax crimes and how practitioners should be aware of those same indicators so they can get the problem fixed before IRS finds it, prevent the client from committing fraud in the first place or recognize when it is in their best interest to disengage if the client won’t cooperate. A..
Fringe Benefits Taxation
Participants with walk away with a better understanding of the IRS view on fringe benefits taxation. The details of the IRC exceptions allowed by the IRS will be detailed and explained to participants. Participants v/s Companies are providing more fringe benefits to employers more than ever before, thus reduces company costs but raises employee morale. Because of this, the IRS has more to say on what Fringe..