CPE Catalog+Events
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K2 Technology Virtual Conference
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Online/Webcast
16.00 Credits
The Technology Conference offers up to 16 hours of fast-paced presentations to make you more productive, efficient, and effective when using technology. K2 Enterprises’ nationally recognized speakers provide you with practical solutions to the real-world issues accounting, financial, and other business professionals face. In addition, you will receive helpful tips and advanced techniques, along with the tools and skills necessary to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of changes in technology. SEE FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS (pdf) CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY ONE: MONDAY, MAY 20 8:30 - 10:10 am Tech Update 10:10 - 10:20 am Break 10:20 am - 12:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Office Scripts: The New Macros Getting Started with AI The ABCs of Automation with Microsoft's Power Platform 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 - 2:40 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS What's Now, What's Next: Emerging Technologies Accessing Your Company's Data with Power Query and Power BI CPA Firm Technology and Management Update 2:40 - 2:50 pm Break 2:50 - 4:30 pm Excel Best Practices and Features DAY TWO: TUESDAY, MAY 21 8:30 - 10:10 am Time to Advance Automation 10:10 - 10:20 am Break 10:20 am - 12:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Optimizing Your Tech Stack Advanced Collaboration Solutions Small Business Accounting Solution 12:00 - 12:50 pm Lunch Break 12:50 - 1:40 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Consumer Electronics Show 2024 Review AI Confidential? Privacy and AI Better Reporting with QuickBooks Online 1:40 - 1:50 pm Break 1:50 - 2:40 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Harnessing ChatGPT Effective Automation and Outsourcing Saving Time with Electronic Forms 2:40 - 2:50 pm Break 2:50 - 4:30 pm Ripped from the Headlines: Lessons from Tech Crimes K2 Webinar FAQs
Tax Town Hall - Filing Season Recap
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Lafayette
2.00 Credits
Join us in person for an insightful Tax Town Hall where we explore the complexities of tax laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels. This free event offers a comprehensive overview of the recent tax filing season, featuring Louisiana CPA practitioners who will share their experience and insights.Our esteemed panel of CPAs will unpack the challenges and opportunities encountered during the last tax season, providing practical guidance and analysis. From navigating state-specific tax codes to understanding federal updates, our discussion will cover a wide range of topics relevant to individuals and businesses alike.This Town Hall highlights the collaborative effort of CPAs coming together to address key issues and provide clarity in the ever-changing tax landscape. Whether you're a tax professional seeking to stay updated on the latest developments or a taxpayer looking for valuable insights, this Town Hall promises to be an informative and engaging experience. This is a FREE event — an exclusive LCPA member benefit!AGENDA 1:00-1:05p Welcome/Introduction1:05-1:50p Filing Season Discussion (Panel) Client acceptance/Client satisfaction/client retention What worked What did not work IRS/LDR Issues 1:50-2:30p Billing-Hourly, Menu Pricing, and Value Billing/Costs/Software Billing/Costs/Software Onboarding/Discovery Fee/Initial consultation Tech Fee Screening potential clients/charge for initial consultatione 2:30-2:45 Refreshment Break (Sponsored By ACE Scholarships Louisiana)2:45-3:20p Processes - Panel Discussion Work Flow Engagement letters Tax organizers Portals More electronic acceptance by clients Best practices for tax departments such as workflow, electronic storage and workpapers, etc. Practice Continuation/Emergency Assistance 3:20-3:50p Software Issues Return preparation OCR/Tax Dome/Smart Vault Accuracy of electronic products 3:50-4:00p Wrap Up
The FTC’S Nationwide Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
Free for Members-Only! Discover the legal landscape surrounding Louisiana non-compete agreements and the FTC's groundbreaking nationwide ban on these agreements in this comprehensive presentation. Learn why CPAs find it crucial for client compliance and strategic planning, while businesses must adapt to protect intellectual property and talent retention. In Louisiana, where non-compete agreements are common, this regulatory shift holds significant implications for businesses, demanding swift adaptation to remain compliant and competitive. Jude Bursavich addresses the background, implications, and challenges in this FREE webcast — an exclusive LCPA member benefit. Is your membership up to date? Log in and renew to power up your membership. To register non-CPA staff, give us a call at 504.464.1040 or email info@lcpa.org.
Peer Reviews of SSARS Engagements
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Cover the basic requirements of a peer review performed in accordance with AICPA's Peer Review Standards for firms that perform preparation, compilation, and review engagements. Topics include the documents reviewed by peer reviewers, the evaluation of the engagements, types of matters and peer review reports, the administrative process, peer review committee involvement, and requirements of the state boards of accountancy. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Allison M. Henry, CPA, CGMA
Shorten Month-End: Closing Best Practices
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
Surveys show that the average North American company completes its monthly financial statement closing in six days. However, some companies can close their books in one day or less. You don't have to sacrifice accuracy for speed. This session will show you how to close month-end faster, better and cheaper. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - John L. Daly, MBA, CPA, CMA, CPIM
Implementing and Maintaining an Internal Control System
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
Many organizations are successful as they create a system of internal controls, however some fail to properly implement the measures that are established. Moreover, entities regularly neglect the important process of testing, monitoring, and updating control procedures, which weakens the entire internal control structure. This session provides an overview of control creation methods and discusses ways to successfully implement policies and procedures. Additionally, it includes an array of control maintenance checklists that participants can take and adapt to their organization as they work to improve policies and procedures. Finally, it provides an understanding of the need for dynamic, fluid controls that adapt to changes in business tools and methods. Participants that take this course will have a strengthened ability to implement and maintain an internal control system. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Karl Egnatoff, CPA.CITP
Section 174: New Rules for Research & Experimentation
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
This program addresses the most recent developments impacting taxpayers incurring research and experimentation costs. Emphasis will be placed on compliance with the 2022 change in Section 174 Amortization of research and experimental expenditures. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
Texas & Louisiana Sales and Use Tax for the Oilfield Services Industry
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Metairie
8.00 Credits
This course explains how the Texas & Louisiana sales and use tax plus well servicing tax rules apply to the oilfield services industry at all stages of the drilling and completion processes. This course starts with determining an area of interest, then proceeds through the drilling and completion of a well. After discussing the rules for producing fields, we conclude with tax rules for workover, and plugging & abandonment. We also review the Comptrollers recent change in taxing policies for oilfield services, including flowback, directional drilling, and others.Printed course materials will be provided. AGENDAMorning Sessions: Jimmy Martens 8:30 am Texas Sales and Use Tax Overview Texas Sales & Use Tax Well Servicing Tax 8:40 am Texas Sales Tax Rules Taxable Materials, Supplies, and Equipment Renting Oilfield Equipment Operator Leases Real v. Tangible Personal Property Taxable Services 9:30 am Texas Well Servicing Tax Testing, Cementing, Shooting, Fracturing, and Acidizing Non-Taxable Services Interplay with Sales Tax 10:00 Break 10:10 am Taxing Oilfield Services Determining an Area of Interest Acquiring Oilfield Leases Moving Equipment & Rigging Up Drilling the Well Operating and Completing the Producing Oilfield Workover Plugging & Abandoning the Well 11:40 am Oilfield Tax Exemptions Surface v. Subsurface Equipment Proppant & Fracking Chemicals Utility Costs Offshore Exemptions 12:00 pm Box Lunch (Included) Afternoon Sessions - Gary Dressler 12:30 pm Louisiana Tax Overview Sales & Use Tax Taxable Goods and Services Lease Tax and Leases Local Sales, Use, and Lease Tax 1:00 pm Louisiana Sales Tax Issues Seismic/Geophysical Work Leases – for Re-lease, Offshore, and Inter-Parish First Use Offshore Repairs – Offshore Drilling and Exploration Immovable Property Compression Services/Leases Oilfield Services 2:00 pm Break 2:10 pm Louisiana Sales Tax Issues Cont'd 3:00 pm Handling Louisiana Audits Statute of Limitations Credit for Taxes Paid Managed Audits Pre-Audit Planning Dealing with the Louisiana or Parish Auditor NOTE: This course qualifies for 6.67 CLE credit hours. QUESTIONS? Call the Member Service Team at 504.464.1040 or email us at info@lcpa.org.
Webcast: Texas & Louisiana Sales and Use Tax for the Oilfield Services Industry
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
*This is the webcast option for the course.This course explains how the Texas & Louisiana sales and use tax plus well servicing tax rules apply to the oilfield services industry at all stages of the drilling and completion processes. This course starts with determining an area of interest, then proceeds through the drilling and completion of a well. After discussing the rules for producing fields, we conclude with tax rules for workover, and plugging & abandonment. We also review the Comptrollers recent change in taxing policies for oilfield services, including flowback, directional drilling, and others.Course materials provided as a PDF download for all attendees.AGENDAMorning Sessions: Jimmy Martens 8:30 am Texas Sales and Use Tax Overview Texas Sales & Use Tax Well Servicing Tax 8:40 am Texas Sales Tax Rules Taxable Materials, Supplies, and Equipment Renting Oilfield Equipment Operator Leases Real v. Tangible Personal Property Taxable Services 9:30 am Texas Well Servicing Tax Testing, Cementing, Shooting, Fracturing, and Acidizing Non-Taxable Services Interplay with Sales Tax 10:00 Break 10:10 am Taxing Oilfield Services Determining an Area of Interest Acquiring Oilfield Leases Moving Equipment & Rigging Up Drilling the Well Operating and Completing the Producing Oilfield Workover Plugging & Abandoning the Well 11:40 am Oilfield Tax Exemptions Surface v. Subsurface Equipment Proppant & Fracking Chemicals Utility Costs Offshore Exemptions 12:00 pm Lunch Break Afternoon Sessions - Gary Dressler 12:30 pm Louisiana Tax Overview Sales & Use Tax Taxable Goods and Services Lease Tax and Leases Local Sales, Use, and Lease Tax 1:00 pm Louisiana Sales Tax Issues Seismic/Geophysical Work Leases – for Re-lease, Offshore, and Inter-Parish First Use Offshore Repairs – Offshore Drilling and Exploration Immovable Property Compression Services/Leases Oilfield Services 2:00 pm Break 2:10 pm Louisiana Sales Tax Issues Cont'd 3:00 pm Handling Louisiana Audits Statute of Limitations Credit for Taxes Paid Managed Audits Pre-Audit Planning Dealing with the Louisiana or Parish Auditor
2024 Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
Whether you are responsible for managing 1 employee or 20, your leadership can make or break your team. Learn practical leadership strategies that you can implement when you return to your office. In today’s competitive market, it’s more imperative than ever that as leaders we are inspiring and motivating our teams to success. Speaker - Kelly Simants
Surgent's Understanding Partnership Taxation: Debt Allocations
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
How debt is allocated to the partners in a partnership is important. It dictates how much money may be taken tax-free as a distribution, the losses that flow down to the partners, and the gain or loss on the sale of a partnership interest. However, the allocation of debt can differ depending on the type of debt it is and the type of partner we are talking about. Furthermore, 704(c) can complicate things. And what in the world is a constructive liquidation scenario? In this course, we will tackle the concept of debt allocations - how you do it, what it means, and why you do it.
Surgent's Understanding and Managing Burnout Among Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
According to a recent study, over 70% of accounting professionals suffer from burnout, leading to feelings of exhaustion, inefficiency, and dissatisfaction with their careers. Recurring challenges for accounting and finance professionals include long hours, repetitive work, pressing client demands, and changing rules and regulations. Together, these conditions contribute to chronic workplace stress. Burnout is real, and firms that ignore this common problem pay a high price. Nearly three out of five employees in accounting and finance professions report psychological harm from work-related stress, including an overall feeling of lack of interest, motivation, or energy. Fortunately, individuals and organizations are beginning to take career burnout more seriously, especially in the post-pandemic era. This course looks at the causes of accounting burnout and examines strategies organizations are implementing to address and reduce a well-known but often overlooked problem.
Individual Federal Tax Update - Navigating the Current Tax Landscape
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
Stay up to date with the ever-evolving realm of individual income taxation in this essential course tailored for tax practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge. This course offers an in-depth review of the complexities surrounding Form 1040 for the current tax year. Delve into the recent changes and updates within the tax code, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the shifting tax landscape. Our course ensures you are well-prepared to assist your clients by navigating the most recent tax changes, regulations, and guidelines. Speaker - Arthur Werner
Selling to Target Accounts to Close More "A" Clients
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Whether you have a pipeline full of opportunities or need to generate more prospective clients, you want to ensure that your team is focused on closing the ideal (or close to ideal) target clients instead of opportunistically closing engagements that use resources but aren't best for the firm. We'll explore ideas to help you be more strategic in your business development efforts and engage in target account selling activities.Speaker - Renee Moelders/Samantha Mansfield
What You Can Learn From the Statement of Cash Flows
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
This course allows you to get reacquainted with the statement of cash flows. We will refresh your skills regarding both the preparation and utilization of the statement of cash flows. Significant emphasis will be placed on the informational role of the statement of cash flows and insights that can be obtained using the statement of cash flows in concert with the other elements of a company's accrual-basis financial statements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Chris Harper, CPA
Power BI - Analyze Your Data With Excel Pivot Tables
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
* This course is #3 in the Microsoft Power BI series of webinars. Click button in Program Content section below to see suggested viewing order. * Excel is a popular tool for data analysis, yet most users have never learned the basics of data analysis using Excel or the tools that Excel offers to help with data analysis. This session is designed to teach participants the importance of PivotTables for analyzing data. We will demonstrate how PivotTables can make data analyzation an easy task for all accountants. Participants will learn the step-by-step process to create PivotTables and PivotCharts. We will also cover all the setup options and features. This session is presented using Excel 2019/Office 365. Regardless of the version you are using, most concepts covered in this course apply to all versions of Excel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
Audit 305: Strengthening Substantive Analytic Procedures
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Substantive Analytic Procedures - Strengthening Evidence to Satisfy Audit Objectives will provide the tips and best practice techniques for strengthening substantive analytic procedures in order to reduce over-reliance on tests of details. One of the ways to perform a more effective and efficient audit is to maximize the use of substantive analytic procedures in the detailed audit plan. Note: This course is recommended as a part of a 16-hour audit skills curriculum for in-charge or supervisor auditors, while it is also appropriate for anyone who has responsibilities for analytical procedures. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Jennifer F. Louis, CPA
Getting Started with ESG
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
ESG, environmental, social, and governance, is a buzzword that is not only gaining traction but will be mandatory for a company's continued success. So what is ESG? What does it mean? Why is ESG important? What is the ROI of adopting ESG? Who should lead our ESG initiatives? How do we get started? These questions and more will be answered in this fast-paced session that will explain the ABCs of ESG. We will also outline a framework to begin your ESG journey. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA, MS
The Controllership Series - Addressing Cash Flow and Forecasting Uncertainty
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Online/Webcast
1.50 Credits
These are uncertain times. With constant economic fluctuation, geopolitical uncertainty and inflation pressures, corporations and their professionals are facing challenges at every turn. The Controllership function is accustomed to dealing with changing variables but when the change is constant and every evolving, even the simplest of tasks like cash flow and cash forecasting can become difficult. This webinar is to focus on what methods the controller can elicit to attempt to address the current uncertainty when working with their cash flow issues and forecasting. Of course, there are basic measures that can be employed such as: Proactively managing receivables and payables Automate your accounts payable and receivables process Keep business expenses at a minimum Work with digital methods of payment from vendors Use credit wisely However, this webinar will explore methods used to create and manage your cash flow and forecasting processes. These methods go one-step past your typical forecasting to enable management to explore various alternatives and scenarios for the business. Speaker - Lynn Fountain
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
This course will explore the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologies in the accounting profession. Participants will learn how to utilize ChatGPT to automate tasks, improve efficiency and accuracy, and provide real-time support to clients. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP