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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Register here   Description This 50-minute session is designed to empower tax professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively identify and mitigate common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within their organizations. Participants will get an in-depth look into the cybersecurity landscape and gain insights into projected future trends. During this session, attendees will understand cyber attackers' tactics to infiltrate systems and execute data breaches. Participants will leave with enhanced confidence in navigating potential data breach scenarios by the session's conclusion. They will also gain practical knowledge on developing a Written Information Security Program (WISP) and an effective response plan, equipping them to proactively defend their companies against cyber threats and potential data breaches. This session promises to be a crucial opportunity for tax professionals to deepen their expertise in cybersecurity risk management and emerge better prepared to safeguard sensitive data within their professional environments. This session is tailored for tax professionals who prepare individual and/ or business tax returns for their clients through e-filing and/or storing important client and company data on a server. Whether you're a seasoned tax preparer or new to the field, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for protecting individuals and firms from data breaches.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: Exhibit Enhanced Cybersecurity Awareness: Develop a heightened awareness of prevalent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities facing tax professionals and their organizations. Understand Cyber Attack Tactics: Gain insights into the tactics employed by cyber attackers to breach systems and compromise sensitive data. Navigate Data Breach Scenarios: Acquire practical skills to navigate potential data breach scenarios confidently and effectively. Develop Written Information Security Program (WISP): Learn how to create and implement a robust Written Information Security Program (WISP) tailored to the needs of their organizations. Conduct Effective Incident Response Planning: Develop the ability to formulate and implement an effective incident response plan to mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents and defend against data breaches.   Course Level: Basic Course Length: 60 minutes Delivery Method: Group-Live Internet Field of Study: Non-Technical: Computer Software and Applications CPE: 1      
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Register here   Description If your firm wants the flexibility and efficiency of cloud-based tax software, or is struggling to manage remote employees or software updates, or desires the efficiency of having all the tools you need in a single application, then you should attend this webinar.  In this course, you will see a live demonstration of Intuit ProConnect Tax, the most widely used cloud-based tax application for professional tax firms. You’ll learn why many larger firms are switching to ProConnect, which is built on the Lacerte engine but offers the flexibility and power of a scalable, modern solution.  We will cover what makes ProConnect uniquely better than other solutions, including features that exceed the needs of a modern high-volume firm to collaborate on returns, review the work of others, work anytime anywhere, and more.  See a demonstration of several powerful integrations, including how seamlessly you can transfer QuickBooks into ProConnect, and how you can create custom tax plans in minutes to show clients valuable savings by using tax strategies automatically generated from their ProConnect Tax returns.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify the benefits of using ProConnect Tax Identify time-saving features built directly into the software Recognize tools in ProConnect Tax to help manage firm workflow and increase productivity especially for high-volume firms Understand how to import QuickBooks data into a tax return Identify how the Link client portal gathers client data and imports it directly into the tax return Understand how to leverage Intuit Tax Advisor to generate tax advisory insights without manual work, quantify savings from various tax strategies, calculate estimated tax payments, and generate summary reports to give to clients  Establish familiarity with features especially valuable for larger firms such as tickmarks for review, batch e-filing, automatic apportionment for business returns, partnership special allocations, robust user notes with user, date and time stamping, and more Determine how to sign up for ProConnect Tax   WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Tax professionals that are interested in or new to the ProConnect Tax software  CPE & CE: 1      
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Register here   Description This course is designed for tax professionals at all levels of experience with Lacerte. Whether you are considering Lacerte, are a new user familiar with fundamental concepts, or a current user looking to reinforce your understanding, this session will enhance your proficiency in data entry across various tax types. The course will cover essential topics such as estimated tax payments, extensions, amending returns, depreciation, dispositions, attaching PDFs, and state-specific input, all aimed at improving accuracy and efficiency in tax preparation and filing with Lacerte.   By attending this course, attendees will be able to: Apply prerequisite tax preparation knowledge to more effectively prepare and file tax returns with Lacerte, across all supported tax types. Ensure accuracy when preparing and filing tax returns in Lacerte. Navigate and utilize Lacerte's features for estimated tax payments and extensions. Understand the process for amending individual and business returns in Lacerte. Accurately enter and manage depreciable assets and dispositions within Lacerte. Effectively attach PDF documents to individual and business returns for e-file and handle state-specific input in Lacerte.   Who Should Attend? Anyone new to or considering using Intuit Lacerte to prepare tax returns. Course Level: Basic Course Length: 60 Minutes Delivery Method: Group - Live Internet Field of Study: Business Management & Organization – Non-Technical CPE: 1 CE: 1      
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Register here   Description Getting started with a new tax software can be a daunting task. This one-hour webinar is designed to provide tax professionals with a solid foundation in the core functionalities of Intuit ProSeries. Whether you are considering a switch, are a brand-new user, or simply need to reinforce your understanding of the program, this session will provide a clear and concise overview of the essential workflows. Join us to learn how to seamlessly convert prior-year client data, confidently navigate the ProSeries HomeBase and key in-return icons, efficiently create and complete tax returns, utilize the integrated eSignature dashboard and electronic filing process, and access the built-in help features and resources. This course highlights concepts applicable across all tax types and provides the fundamental knowledge needed to optimize administrative tasks and get up and running quickly.   Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to: Outline the three-step process for converting prior-year tax data from another supported software into ProSeries. Navigate the ProSeries HomeBase and utilize key icons and program utilities to efficiently prepare a new tax return. Create and accurately enter data into a new client return, using features such as QuickZoom and the Forms-in-Use list. Perform the final steps of a tax return, including a final review using diagnostics and alerts, and electronically filing the return. Identify and access the various help and support resources available within the ProSeries platform.   Who Should Attend? New users of ProSeries or those considering a purchase of ProSeries. Field of Study: Non-Technical - Computer Software and Applications CPE: 1 IRS CE: 0          
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