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Behavioral Finance Biases
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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If you have been a practitioner for any length of time, you know that there is often a difference between what clients should do and what they actually do. Have you ever wondered why that is? In this course, we will explore how we make decisions with less-than-perfect information. Through real-life examples and case studies, we will examine common behavioral biases and how to deal with them. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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What You Can Learn From the Statement of Cash Flows
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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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.
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Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review and Update
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This program reviews the statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to fringe benefits. There will be an emphasis on entertainment, meals and business transportation expenses, including qualified employer-provided parking, with a focus on planning opportunities. Recent federal tax legislation, cases and rulings will also be addressed. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Best Practices: Conducting Meaningful Walkthroughs
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course will serve as an introduction to conducting effective walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the client's transaction processes as well as identifying internal controls within each process. This course will review the procedures, questions to ask, and documentation requirements of walkthroughs. It will also include real-world examples of the red flags that may arise while executing a walkthrough. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Lunch & Learn In-Person: Preparing for a Smooth Audit
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Metairie
2.00 Credits
The bank says I need an audit. Now, what do I do? Whether you are brand new to the audit process, or whether you have gone through the audit process for many years, Eric Bosch, CPA, sharse his experiences as an auditor and discuss how to best prepare for an audit that meets your expectations and timeline, and minimizes surprises at the end. Issues to be addressed include: What is an audit of financial statements Is an audit of the financial statements required What is the auditor’s responsibility in an audit a. Reducing the Expectation Gap of an audit What is the client’s responsibility in an audit How to prepare for a Smooth Audit a. Setting expectations b. Are the financial statements ready to be audited c. Availability of source documents (invoices, contracts, lease agreements, etc.) d. Internal Controls Finishing the “Last Mile” a. How to minimize surprises at the end of an audit This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the individual In-Person Lunch & Learn course at the LCPA Member Center. 2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes: May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & Security Louis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & FinanceSoutheastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services GroupEisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice PresidentRobert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • PartnerLiskow • New Orleans, LAAlso qualifies for 1.66 MCLE credits. Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us Diane B. Allison, CPA • OwnerDiane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty ConsultantGilsbar • Covington, LA Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.Hammond, LAAlso qualifies for 1.66 MCLE credits. Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market LeaderMauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
Lunch & Learn Webcast: Preparing for a Smooth Audit
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
The bank says I need an audit. Now, what do I do? Whether you are brand new to the audit process, or whether you have gone through the audit process for many years, Eric Bosch, CPA, sharse his experiences as an auditor and discuss how to best prepare for an audit that meets your expectations and timeline, and minimizes surprises at the end. Issues to be addressed include: 1. What is an audit of financial statements 2. Is an audit of the financial statements required 3. What is the auditor’s responsibility in an audit a. Reducing the Expectation Gap of an audit 4. What is the client’s responsibility in an audit 5. How to prepare for a Smooth Audit a. Setting expectations b. Are the financial statements ready to be audited c. Availability of source documents (invoices, contracts, lease agreements, etc.) d. Internal Controls 6. Finishing the “Last Mile” a. How to minimize surprises at the end of an audit This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.NOTE: This product is for the individual Webcast Lunch & Learn course at the LCPA Member Center. 2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & Security Louis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & FinanceSoutheastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services GroupEisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice PresidentRobert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • PartnerLiskow • New Orleans, LAAlso qualifies for 1.66 MCLE credits. Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us Diane B. Allison, CPA • OwnerDiane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty ConsultantGilsbar • Covington, LA Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.Hammond, LAAlso qualifies for 1.66 MCLE credits. Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market LeaderMauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
Corporate Transparency Act Developments
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a new reporting requirement that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Millions of businesses may have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report. In a surprise turn of events, the Federal District Court from the Northern District of Alabama ruled on March 1, 2024 in National Small Business United v. Yellen ("NSB") that the CTA is unconstitutional. This course will discuss the CTA's provisions and the court's decision in NSB. Also covered will be future implications for business entities and steps to consider given the recent ruling. We will also discuss recent proposed rulemaking by FinCen with respect to nonfinanced purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers so that businesses can prepare for any additional reporting burdens that might arise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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ChatGPT Deep-Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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ChatGPT has grown its user base to over 800 million active users per week. As a leader in the generative market, it a tool that every CPA should have a basic understanding of how to use and apply in business. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put ChatGPT to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of ChatGPT on your computer. Practice files will be provided so you don't have to expose your confidential data. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Excel Shortcuts for Accountants
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This webinar presents a variety of time-saving ideas, shortcuts, and tips that are sure to boost personal productivity. We discuss better summing, address one of the biggest pitfalls that Excel users have faced over the past 25 years, present the most important keyboard shortcuts, demonstrate a better alternative to hiding rows or columns, illustrate how to quickly navigate to other workbooks and files, and demonstrate using Excel with styles.
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Surgent's Forms 7217 and 7203
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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IRS Form 7217 is an IRS tax form required for partners receiving distributions of property from partnerships. Starting for tax years beginning in 2024, a partner who receives property from a partnership must file Form 7217 with his or her annual income tax return. Form 7217 is filed by any partner receiving a distribution of property from a partnership to report the basis of the distributed property, including any basis adjustment to such property as required by Section 732(a)(2) or (b). This new IRS form is part of the IRS's general concern regarding basis shifting in favor of high marginal tax rate related partners. Form 7217 is now required and details the types of property distributed, the aggregate basis, and the allocation of basis to the distributed property. Form 7203 is designed to assist in tracking an S corporation shareholder's stock and debt basis. Form 7203 is a significant improvement from the worksheets the IRS provided formerly and over time will serve to help partners and partnerships keep track of their stock and debt basis. The course covers the structure and organization of Form 7203 as well as how an S corporation shareholder's stock and debt basis are calculated.
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Surgent's Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, many have continued to struggle with applying the current model for accounting for income taxes, ASC 740. But this does not have to be you. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of this challenging topic. Through discussions and the use of exercises, this course will analyze the authoritative literature to provide a thorough understanding of such topics as deferred taxes, income tax expense, uncertain tax positions, and other classification and disclosure requirements. We will also explore some specialized areas of income tax accounting, such as intraperiod allocations of income tax expense, global minimum tax developments, and the financial reporting impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law in July 2025, and review finalized and emerging updates to ASC 740, including expanded disclosure requirements under ASU 2023-09. In summary, this course is the place to be to enhance your accounting for income taxes IQ.
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Surgent's Tax Planning for Rental Real Estate
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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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. How do you know if someone is a real estate professional? In this course, we will explore all these issues and many more. Through real-world examples and discussion, this course will delve into exceptions to rental status, qualifications for material participation, and requirements for active status. Additionally, we will cover the QBI and Section 1237 safe harbors and touch on some planning ideas related to depreciation recapture.
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Schedule K-1: What is it & What do I do with it?
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This seminar offers a practical and in-depth exploration of IRS Schedule K-1, a critical reporting document issued to taxpayers with interests in pass-through entities such as Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates or Trusts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to interpret and accurately report Schedule K-1 data on Form 1040, with emphasis on common income, deduction, and credit items. The course also demystifies the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction, including eligibility criteria, reporting mechanics, and integration with K-1 data. Key compliance topics-such as basis and loss limitations, material participation rules, and passive activity considerations-will be addressed through practical examples. In addition, attendees will be briefed on recent developments affecting Schedules K-2 and K-3, ensuring they are equipped to navigate evolving international reporting requirements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, forensic accountants are frequently used in uncovering hidden income and assets. It is not uncommon for one spouse to hide money from another, sometimes for nefarious reasons. As a CPA, your services are valued by high-net-worth individuals who hire attorneys in their divorce proceedings. In this course, you will learn the art of financial investigations and how to uncover the truth in divorce cases, whether from offshore accounts to lifestyle analysis. Step by step, the course will teach you the valuable skills necessary in finding, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting your findings to your client and if needed, ultimately in divorce court. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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Finance technology decisions (ERP, FP&A, AP/expense automation, close/consolidation, bank integrations, and AI-enabled tools) can dramatically improve close speed, forecasting, and control execution-but vendor demos and "AI" marketing often hide integration complexity, data readiness gaps, governance risk, and long-term total cost. This course provides a practical, vendor-neutral approach for CPAs and finance leaders to evaluate and implement corporate finance technology with an audit-ready mindset. Participants learn how to cut through AI claims using an AI capability framework, apply a weighted vendor evaluation scorecard focused on controls and assurance, build a five-year total cost model that captures hidden and ongoing costs, and follow an implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags to reduce failure risk and improve ROI realization. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Tax Reporting for Executive Compensation
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This comprehensive course delves into the intricate world of executive compensation, focusing on the taxation and reporting procedures for various types of compensation arrangements. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the key differences between incentive stock options (ISOs) and nonqualified stock options (NQSOs), as well as the tax treatment and reporting requirements for restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights (SARs), phantom stock plans, and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). The course will also cover the accurate analysis of tax forms and schedules used for reporting executive compensation, common tax reporting errors to avoid, and strategies for handling extensions, estimated taxes, and increased IRS scrutiny.
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Take Command of your Time
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Manage distractions, decrease stress and improve productivity. This training is designed to help business professionals improve their productivity and work performance by learning how to prioritize time, decrease distractions and lower stress. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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2026/27 Annual Update for Governments and Not-for-Profits
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental and not-for-profit organizations. The course integrates recent standard-setting activity, emerging global frameworks, and major compliance updates to provide a well-rounded view of changes impacting financial reporting and audit requirements. Participants will begin with an overview of recent accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including Accounting Standards Updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an introduction to the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS). Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities. The course then shifts to governmental accounting developments, covering recent pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, including GASB Statements No. 103, 104, and 105, along with a high-level overview of active GASB exposure drafts and projects. Participants will gain insight into how these changes affect financial reporting, disclosures, and communication with governing bodies. Finally, the course addresses recent developments affecting Single Audits, including the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide, and recent guidance issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Reporting changes related to SAM.gov are also discussed. Designed for auditors, preparers, and financial leaders working with governmental and not-for-profit entities, this course helps participants understand how recent accounting and auditing changes intersect-and what to monitor as requirements continue to evolve. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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