Course Description

CAS professionals are an integral part of the operations of any CPA firm. As such, they must stay on top of changing tax law. In this course we will explore tax changes in the areas that CAS professionals are involved with – information reporting, payroll tax issues, and tax credit and deduction documentation. We will also discuss relevant changes on individual and business tax returns, so that CAS professionals will be able to better assist clients with tax needs throughout the year.

Learning Objectives

  • • Identify information return and reporting issues

  • State areas of concern for the IRS and new tax developments

  • Recall trouble spots for clients and practitioners

  • Recognize new areas of tax regulation affecting clients and practitioners

Additional Required Materials

  • Level: Update

  • Field of Study: Taxes (NASBA); Tax Planning (CFP); Federal Tax Update (IRS)

  • Who Should Attend: Tax practitioners and financial advisors who are looking to stay current on federal tax issues.

  • Required Knowledge: A basic understanding of federal taxation.

  • Advanced Prep: None

Recording consent

This live session will be recorded for the purpose of creating self-study and rebroadcast versions of the content. Customer participation, including questions and comments, will not be included in the final product. Any customer-identifiable information will be edited out to protect your privacy. By attending the session, you consent to the recording process under these conditions. 

Instructor

CPA, CPCU, MST, MBA David Peters

David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting in Richmond, VA. He has over fourteen years of experience in financial services, including 3 years in the hedge fund industry and six years in the insurance industry. David was the first-ever Chief Financial Officer at Compare.com - a position he held for over three years. He is a national CPE Instructor/Discussion Leader for the AICPA, Surgent, and Kaplan. He regularly teaches courses in accounting, finance, insurance, and ethics throughout the United States. He holds four Masters degrees and contributes regularly to various CPA publications, including NCACPA’s Interim Report, SCACPA’s CPA Report, and VSCPA’s Disclosures. He was also a co-author of the 2018 Virginia CPA Ethics course – a required course for all CPA’s licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.