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Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. Participants will explore the differences between these forms, understand when each is required, and how to comply with IRS requirements for representing clients and accessing their tax information. The course will cover practical issues, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing client authorizations through the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system.

This course is designed for financial professionals looking to understand Form 1120S. It covers the essential aspects of S corporation taxation, including the preparation of Form 1120S, determining taxable income, and accurately reporting and allocating income, deductions, and credits. Electing Subchapter S status as well as reviewing the mechanics of electing Subchapter S status will be discussed. It will further compare the S Corporation to other forms of entities, along with compliance with corporate formalities. Highlights of Form 1120S will be discussed, including build-in capital gains, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation and audit strategies. Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3, and effectively connected income will be reviewed in this course as well.

This course is designed for financial professionals looking to understand Form 1120S. It covers the essential aspects of S corporation taxation, including the preparation of Form 1120S, determining taxable income, and accurately reporting and allocating income, deductions, and credits. Electing Subchapter S status as well as reviewing the mechanics of electing Subchapter S status will be discussed. It will further compare the S Corporation to other forms of entities, along with compliance with corporate formalities. Highlights of Form 1120S will be discussed, including build-in capital gains, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation and audit strategies. Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3, and effectively connected income will be reviewed in this course as well.

Financial statements are a window into what is going on in the day-to-day operations of the company. They help us see what the company's strengths and weaknesses are. However, financial statements can often have different messages depending on the user.

Transform your Excel skills with our comprehensive training program, designed for users at all levels seeking to master the full suite of Excel capabilities. From powerful data analysis tools like PivotTables and advanced functions such as XLOOKUP, to the nuances of Data Validations and Conditional Formatting, this course offers a deep dive into Excel's most impactful features. Whether you're streamlining complex data sets, enhancing your reporting skills, or just looking to boost your productivity, this session provides the insights and techniques you need to leverage Excel to its fullest potential, making it an indispensable tool in your professional or personal toolkit.

The accounting profession is transforming, and AI is no longer optional. It's now your competitive advantage. In this high-impact course, you'll learn how to shift from using AI to thinking AI-first, leveraging it as a business best friend to drive firm growth, enhance leadership, and optimize decision-making.

The next era of tax leadership is about leading smarter. Every year, firms lose billions of dollars to inefficiency, duplication and burnout. But within that pain lies opportunity. In this course, you'll learn how to turn technology adoption - using K1x as a real-world case study - into a leadership moment. You'll see how to drive buy-in, lead change regardless of title and turn automation into a platform for growth, freedom and firm-wide transformation. You'll walk away ready to be the digital champion your firm didn't know it needed. The person who doesn't just implement technology, but reshapes how people think, work and lead.

CPEFlex OnDemand Subscription Service Times have changed, and the FICPA’s CPE subscription service has changed with it. CPEFlex is a compilation of our most in-demand OnDemand CPE courses for one low price and available 24/7.  CPEFlex offers a diverse range of content that remains relevant in an increasingly dynamic world. With topics spanning multiple industries and specialties, the catalog reflects a commitment to providing timely, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that users always have access to the latest knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in their fields.  • Just-in-Time Training – Choose the courses you want and need and watch them when and where you want. • Streaming Capability – Purchase the annual plan, and take courses OnDemand. Start a course on your laptop, finish it on your tablet or phone.  • Growing Catalog of Courses – Choose from more than 130 newly added courses, with relevance of topics in mind, all of the time.  • Engaging Instructors – New and popular courses led by the “who’s who” of subject matter experts on accounting and auditing, tax, law, and more. • Digital Proof of Completion – Download your certificate using our CPE Tracker to save time when reporting to the DBPR. 

CPEFlex OnDemand Subscription Service – Includes Florida Regulatory Ethics Times have changed, and the FICPA’s CPE subscription service has changed with it. Introducing CPEFlex, a compilation of our most in-demand OnDemand CPE courses for one low price and available 24/7.  CPEFlex offers a diverse range of content that remains relevant in an increasingly dynamic world. With topics spanning multiple industries and specialties, the catalog reflects a commitment to providing timely, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that users always have access to the latest knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in their fields.   • Just-in-Time Training – Choose the courses you want and need and watch them when and where you want. • Streaming Capability – Purchase the annual plan and take courses OnDemand. Start a course on your laptop, finish it on your tablet or phone.  • Growing Catalog of Courses – Choose from more than 130 newly added courses, with relevance of topics in mind, all of the time.  • Engaging Instructors – New and popular courses led by the “who’s who” of subject matter experts on accounting and auditing, tax, law, and more. • Digital Proof of Completion – Download your certificate using our CPE Tracker to save time when reporting to the DBPR.• Includes Florida-Approved Regulatory Ethics – Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs 2025 (0012397) 

CPEFlex OnDemand Subscription Service – Includes Florida Regulatory Ethics Times have changed, and the FICPA’s CPE subscription service has changed with it. CPEFlex is a compilation of our most in-demand OnDemand CPE courses for one low price and available 24/7.  CPEFlex offers a diverse range of content that remains relevant in an increasingly dynamic world. With topics spanning multiple industries and specialties, the catalog reflects a commitment to providing timely, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that users always have access to the latest knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in their fields.   • Just-in-Time Training – Choose the courses you want and need and watch them when and where you want. • Streaming Capability – Purchase the annual plan and take courses OnDemand. Start a course on your laptop, finish it on your tablet or phone.  • Growing Catalog of Courses – Choose from more than 130 newly added courses, with relevance of topics in mind, all of the time.  • Engaging Instructors – New and popular courses led by the “who’s who” of subject matter experts on accounting and auditing, tax, law, and more. • Digital Proof of Completion – Download your certificate using our CPE Tracker to save time when reporting to the DBPR.• Includes Florida-Approved Regulatory Ethics – Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs 2025 (0012397) 

This Florida Board of Accountancy-approved ethics course, developed by the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), provides CPAs with a comprehensive understanding of their ethical and professional responsibilities. Designed for CPAs in various professional roles and industries, this course explores ethical principles, regulatory requirements and emerging issues affecting the profession. Participants will gain insight into the Florida Statutes (Chapters 455 & 473) and Florida Administrative Code (FAC) (61H1-33), AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and general ethical behavior.  The course includes discussions on professional integrity, independence, objectivity, conflicts of interest fraud detection and prevention, compliance requirements, and equipping CPAs with the knowledge needed to navigate ethical dilemmas while maintaining public trust. This course meets the biennial ethics CPE requirement for Florida licensed CPA’s. The course is on-demand and you must watch a series of video recordings followed by quiz questions and pass the final exam for full credit.