CPA and Accounting Audio Conferences

Withholding of Taxes on Payments to Foreign Persons and Entities

In an increasingly global society, many U.S. payors of items of income are unknowingly subject to withholding tax obligations for payments to foreign individuals and entities. Understanding the rules for withholding on these payments can reduce liability to the IRS. After attending this live audio conference,...

Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida

This live audio conference will highlight the legal and tax impact of a client relocating to Florida. Certainly the appeal of Florida’s great weather can be too much to resist for some, but the move has consequences. Tax laws in Florida are generally much more favorable than the laws of the state the...

Fundamentals of Section 382

One of the most important assets of a development stage company can be its federal income tax loss carry-forward (NOL). Protecting its value to offset future federal income tax income, however, can be challenging as there are a number of tax rules designed to limit the availability of the NOLs. In particular,...

Key Elements and Legal Lessons Surrounding Donor Intent

A charitable gift given for a specific purpose generally can be used only for that purpose. But, under certain circumstances, a charity may be permitted to release or modify restrictions imposed on a gift. Understanding when and how such restrictions may be modified – and when donors may have standing...

How to Detect Fraud

A typical organization loses an estimated five percent of its annual revenue due to fraud. If you apply that estimate to the 2009 Gross World Product, this fraud equates to more than $2.9 trillion dollars lost each year to fraud. This live audio conference will educate listeners to the different varieties...

Tax Benefits and Considerations for Contributions of Inventory and Other Assets by Business Entities

Many business entities and individuals wish to support the mission and programs of important charitable organizations with gifts of inventory and other assets. This live audio conference will review the unique considerations and rules governing the tax benefits for gifts of inventory and other assets....

Guidance on Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities of 501(c)(3) Organizations

501(c)(3) organizations are subject to very specific rules – and very harsh penalties – with respect to both lobbying and political activity. Lobbying is permitted, but only in specific circumstances. Political activity is never permitted.

This live audio conference will explain, in plain-English,...

SAS 117: Compliance Audits

SAS 117, issued in December 2009, establishes standards and clarifies the auditor’s responsibility in auditing and reporting on an entity’s compliance with applicable governmental auditing standards. Attend this live audio conference to gain an overall understanding of the requirements of AU Section...

Excel® Power Tips and Shortcuts

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Multistate Taxation: Income Franchise Tax

While many businesses focus their tax strategies on mitigating the federal income tax, many businesses are becoming aware of increased enforcement of state tax laws, especially on interstate businesses. Rather than concentrating on the intricacies of a single tax in a single jurisdiction, this live...