We are so busy that we sometimes fail to do the simple things as we should. We know that simple things are not always simple, and they may have a significant impact. We should not take certain topics for granted, e.g., ethics, governance,...
Practitioners who provide non-audit services must balance complying with relevant professional and regulatory standards, providing value-added client service, and mitigating litigation and other practice management risks. Examine many case...
The CPA’s Guide to Navigating Ethical Minefields equips accounting professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, assess, and resolve ethical challenges in the workplace. Just as soldiers must carefully detect and disarm explosive...
Specifically tailored for practitioners who perform audits and provide other attest and non-attest services to small and medium-sized businesses, this course is a comprehensive update covering recently issued accounting and SSARS standards and...
Taxation of homebuilding contractors has been subject to IRS scrutiny, particularly in complying with cost capitalization issues and revenue recognition and costing out units sold. Discuss precise approaches to comply with the costing rules,...
The leading edge of the baby boomer generation has already reached retirement age. Financial and tax planners can expect increased demand for strategies that dovetail Social Security with other retirement and estate planning objectives. Review...
We all aspire to be great leaders, improve organizational effectiveness, learn new skills, and deliver reports that truly are effective. We will discuss how, and specifically what, you can do to improve your management skills, how to uncover...
Quality control is essential. Every CPA firm that provides audit and other attest services must undergo a third-party quality control review. Receive tips on avoiding common quality control deficiencies in all services subject to peer review.
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from employer retirement plans and IRAs must be made, or steep penalties will be incurred. Planning opportunities exist in certain situations to minimize distributions. Also, special rules exist for inherited...
The employer-employee relationship strains both sides in uncertain times, and businesses need CPAs, controllers, and other advisors to understand of the complex legal, tax, and health care issues associated with all aspects of employment. Receive...
