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SUMMARY:Pillar One\, Amount B: Main Transfer Pricing Challenges for Taxpayers
DESCRIPTION:The report on Amount B of Pillar One\, which provides for a simplified and streamlined approach to marketing and distribution activities\, was approved and published by the Inclusive Framework on February 19\, 2024\, and its contents have been incorporated into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Transfer Pricing Guidelines. \n\n\n\nThis simplified and streamlined approach is intended to increase tax certainty and reduce the compliance burden for both taxpayers and tax administrations\, particularly those in low-capacity jurisdictions with limited resources. However\, uncertainties exist regarding what jurisdictions would respect and/or adopt Amount B of Pillar One. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an informative webinar as we delve into the potential transfer pricing challenges and strategies to consider to help address these issues. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize what Pillar One\, Amount B is\, and what taxpayers are impacted.\n\n\n\nIdentify what developments already happened in Pillar One\, Amount B.\n\n\n\nDiscuss what Pillar One\, Amount B means to relevant taxpayers\, and what taxpayers should do at the current stage.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n1.00 CPE Credit (pending approval)\n\n\n\nUp to one CPE credit (pending approval) in the Taxes field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast.ticipant attendance\, during live broadcast.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/pillar-one-amount-b-main-transfer-pricing-challenges-for-taxpayers/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:Enhancing and Elevating Retirement Plans: Key Updates and Inclusive Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging complimentary webinar where we’ll explore the latest updates in retirement plan management. \n\n\n\nOur speakers will cover key aspects of the SECURE Act 2.0\, effective use of plan forfeitures\, strategies to boost employee engagement\, and the importance of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in plan management. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and elevate your retirement plan! \n\n\n\nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the components of the SECURE Act 2.0 that will take effect or need consideration in 2025.\n\n\n\nIdentify when and how to appropriately use plan forfeitures to benefit your retirement plan.\n\n\n\nRecall strategies to enhance employee participation in your retirement plan without increasing employer costs.\n\n\n\nDescribe the pros and cons of removing terminated employees’ balances from the retirement plan.\n\n\n\nRecall how to manage your retirement plan with a focus on diversity\, equity\, and inclusion considerations.\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is designed for plan sponsors\, business owners\, HR professionals\, finance professionals\, and employee benefits managers. \n\n\n\nCPE\n\n\n\nRecommended CPE: 1 credit\, Specialized KnowledgePrerequisites: NoneProgram level: OverviewAdvance preparation: NoneDelivery method: Group Internet BasedView CPE sponsorship information
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/enhancing-and-elevating-retirement-plans-key-updates-and-inclusive-strategies/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Year End Tax Updates for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:New laws effective in 2024 have changed the tax landscape for businesses. Congressional action\, as well as new cases and IRS guidance\, all affect your clients; they need your guidance in planning for 2024 taxes and beyond. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour CPE session presented by experienced practitioner and instructor Barbara Weltman\, J.D.\, will provide an update on critical year-end tax steps for businesses. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s new for 2024 returns\n\n\n\nHighlights of important tax issues in 2024\n\n\n\nTax rules that will or could change the current year and beyond\n\n\n\nLast-minute tax actions\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group Internet \n\n\n\nCourse Level: Basic  \n\n\n\nField of Study: Taxes \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nThis course is approved for 1 CPE credit. \n\n\n\nNote: CPE credit is offered for LIVE webcasts only (on-demand viewing is not eligible). \n\n\n\nNASBA Approved. Sponsor # 103021.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/year-end-tax-updates-for-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:Executive Forum 2024: Post-election impact on the business landscape and tax policy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nThe 2024 election will have a profound impact on policy and could affect your business in important ways\, including tax planning. Join us for a post-election webcast moderated by the leader of Grant Thornton’s tax practice and public policy team. Joining the panel will be Grant Thornton’s leader of tax legislative affairs and a political expert with the Brumidi Group to discuss what the results mean for the business landscape. \n\n\n\nDuring this webcast\, our experts will: \n\n\n\n\nAnalyze the potential policy and regulatory shifts that may occur.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the implications of the election results on federal tax laws.\n\n\n\nExplore the impact on key industries and sectors.\n\n\n\nHighlight the importance of proactive planning and risk mitigation.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a business leader or tax professional\, this webcast will provide valuable insights into the implications of the 2024 election on public policy and tax policy. \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024 \n\n\n\n1:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nRecommended CPE credits\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nIdentify valuable insights for business leaders and tax professionals on navigating the post-election landscape.ergy industry. \n\n\n\nAnalyze the potential policy and regulatory shifts that may occur as a result of the 2024 election. \n\n\n\nDefine the implications of the election results on federal tax laws. \n\n\n\nIdentify the impact of the election on key industries and sectors. \n\n\n\nCite the importance of proactive planning and risk mitigation in response to the election outcomes.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/executive-forum-2024-post-election-impact-on-the-business-landscape-and-tax-policy/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Virtual Health Care Day series: Transform your tomorrow by optimizing deal dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Event overview\n\n\n\nIn a rapidly shifting health care and private equity landscape\, where market dynamics are constantly evolving\, harnessing these changes is key to driving success\, maximizing return on investment and boosting value. The second event in our Virtual Health Care Day series will explore strategies for optimizing deal dynamics\, including due diligence\, integration and deal structuring\, to ensure successful outcomes in a competitive market. 
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/virtual-health-care-day-series-transform-your-tomorrow-by-optimizing-deal-dynamics/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Recruitment\, Retention\, Leadership Development\, and Change Management in the Financial Sector
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\n\n\nBusinesses continue to face pressure to recruit top talent\, retain high-performing employees\, develop effective leaders\, and navigate transformative changes. Addressing the intersection of these workplace dynamics is the key to driving growth and enduring changes in response to the shifting landscape in the financial sector. \n\n\n\nCurrent research underscores the pivotal role of organizational culture\, leadership effectiveness\, and opportunities for growth and development in attracting and retaining top talent. Successful recruitment and retention strategies are just one important aspect of building and sustaining a talented workforce in finance. Effective leadership drives organizational success and fosters employee engagement and retention. \n\n\n\nSuccessful leaders provide clarity of vision\, guiding their teams through change with purpose and care. They are skilled at addressing concerns and resistance empathically while empowering staff and allowing for autonomy. By addressing the intersection of these elements\, organizations can position themselves for growth and enduring success amidst the shifting landscape of finance.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/recruitment-retention-leadership-development-and-change-management-in-the-financial-sector/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Personnel/Human Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T140000
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SUMMARY:Maintaining momentum: Finance’s role in technology implementation after ‘go-live’
DESCRIPTION:Following an enabling technology “go-live\,” finance teams face pressure to continue optimizing their underlying processes\, realizing the power of new functionalities\, and keeping users updated on tool capabilities. Business leaders should understand the critical role they may play driving process automation\, enhanced reporting\, and continued innovation. We’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nThe value behind a successful approach to post-go-live efforts\, including prioritization of key transformation initiatives\n\n\n\nLeading practices and focus areas for driving continued optimization\n\n\n\nConsiderations for upskilling talent and enabling accountability for user adoption 
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/maintaining-momentum-finances-role-in-technology-implementation-after-go-live/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T140000
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SUMMARY:Executive Forum 2024: Navigating the new landscape — understanding transferability of federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has significantly expanded the types of organizations that may benefit from Energy Tax Credits by introducing new transferability provisions for certain federal tax credits. This webcast is designed to provide companies with an understanding of the transferability rules and considerations for buyers and sellers while providing key insights on the developing transferability market. \n\n\n\nJoin our session to hear from our panel\, including Bellus\, Holland & Knight\, and Grant Thornton\, as they delve into the fundamental concepts of transferability and compare two of the most prominent IRA credits: the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Production Tax Credit (PTC). \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nThe basic principles of credit transferability under the IRA.\n\n\n\nKey differences between ITCs and PTCs.\n\n\n\nThe final regulations governing the buying and selling of credits.\n\n\n\nCritical considerations and potential risk areas for buyers and sellers.\n\n\n\n\nThis webcast is ideal for: \n\n\n\n\nCompanies exploring the potential benefits of federal tax credits.\n\n\n\nBusinesses interested in buying or selling credits.\n\n\n\nFinancial advisors and investors seeking to understand the new market dynamics.\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the transferability of federal tax credits under the IRA. Register now to secure your spot. \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024 \n\n\n\n2:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nRecommended CPE credits\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nDefine insights into the developing market dynamics for federal tax credits. \n\n\n\nCite the basic principles of credit transferability under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). \n\n\n\nIdentify the key differences between the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Production Tax Credit (PTC). \n\n\n\nDefine the final regulations governing the buying and selling of federal tax credits. \n\n\n\nRecognize critical considerations and potential risk areas for buyers and sellers in the transferability market.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/executive-forum-2024-navigating-the-new-landscape-understanding-transferability-of-federal-tax-credits-under-the-inflation-reduction-act/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:Stress-Free 1099 Filing for 2025: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The year-end can be a stressful time for accounting teams\, especially when unexpected issues or filing errors occur. Missed deadlines\, incomplete information and last-minute scrambling can lead to unnecessary headaches and costly penalties. But it doesn’t have to be this way. \n\n\n\nJoin our webinar to learn how to avoid these common pitfalls and simplify your 1099 filing process. Our outsourced accounting experts will guide you through technology-driven solutions that offer secure\, customizable electronic options to save you time and minimize risk. \n\n\n\nSecure your spot today to ensure your year-end runs smoothly and without the usual stress! \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\n\nMeet the critical January 31 filing deadline to avoid penalties\n\n\n\nReduce the usual year-end bottlenecks and last-minute rush\n\n\n\nStreamline your process to prevent filing errors and compliance issues\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nEric Thomas\, Partner\, Consulting\, Armanino\n\n\n\nNiki Rahimi\, Director\, Consulting\, Armanino\n\n\n\nMax Langfield\, Manager\, Consulting\, Armanino\n\n\n\nRebecca Bunas\, Senior Account Executive\, Client Management\, Armanino\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will earn 1 CPE credit*(Field of Study: Taxes) \n\n\n\nIn order to be awarded the full credits\, you must respond to three out of the five polling questions asked during the program.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/stress-free-1099-filing-for-2025-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:The SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rules for Public Companies: What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant - Beyond the Checkbox
DESCRIPTION:Federal and state motor fuel excise tax is imposed on fuel placed in an internal combustion motor vehicle for the privilege of using the public roads and highways. Conversion to more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles means excise tax revenue is being reduced significantly. As a result\, some states are seeking alternative sources of excise tax revenue needed for maintenance and repair.  \n\n\n\nElectric vehicles are an emerging area for excise taxation. More than 30 states impose higher registration fees for electric vehicles than combustion engine vehicles. States are also looking at options for imposing an excise tax on charging electric vehicles to make up for lost revenue. Join our webcast to learn more about the next hot topic in excise tax: electric vehicles.ctical advice from industry leaders to fortify your cybersecurity posture in 2024 and beyond.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/the-secs-new-cybersecurity-rules-for-public-companies-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-compliant-beyond-the-checkbox/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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SUMMARY:Post-Election Year-End Planning With Private Client
DESCRIPTION:Join Forvis Mazars Private Client for an informative webinar after the 2024 election to touch base on the estate and gift tax exemption sunset\, investment updates\, economic outlook\, and year-end tax/financial planning reminders. \n\n\n\nServices may include investment advisory services provided by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors\, LLC\, an SEC-registered investment adviser\, and/or accounting\, tax\, and related solutions provided by Forvis Mazars\, LLP. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the estate and gift tax exemption as it is today and potential updates after the 2024 presidential election.\n\n\n\nDescribe the impact on business exit and succession planning for business owners taking advantage of the high exemption.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current state of the economy.\n\n\n\nRecognize what is needed to plan for income tax season and year-end financial planning.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n1.00 CPE Credit (pending approval)\n\n\n\nOne CPE credit (pending approval) in the Taxes field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast.ng live broadcast.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/post-election-year-end-planning-with-private-client/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T160000
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SUMMARY:Executive Forum 2024: Financial reporting update
DESCRIPTION:Join Grant Thornton’s Audit Quality and Risk team for our webcast that will bring you up to date on what you need to know for financial reporting in 2024\, including an update on activity from standard setters and regulators\, including FASB and SEC\, discussion of implementation of new standards and regulations\, and an overview of current practice issues in financial reporting. \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024 \n\n\n\n3:00 PM ET – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nRecommended CPE credits\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nIdentify current practice issues in financial reporting.et. \n\n\n\nAnalyze recent activity from standard setters and regulators. \n\n\n\nEvaluate activity related to implementation of new accounting standards.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/executive-forum-2024-financial-reporting-update/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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