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Taxes and the Inflation Reduction Act [Video]

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act affects U.S. tax law by: (1) creating two new excise taxes (a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases and an alternative minimum tax on corporations that based on 15% of their book income) (2) Extending the Section 461 excess business loss limitation for noncorporate taxpayers through 2028 (3) Extending two provisions of the premium tax credit for 3 years to help people buy insurance under the Affordable Care Act (4) Expanding and modifying multiple tax credits related to energy production and efficiency The Inflation Reduction Act also provides more than $80 billion in funding for the IRS, with more than half of the funds going toward enforcement. — Edspira is the creation of Michael McLaughlin, an award-winning professor who went from teenage homelessness to a PhD. Edspira’s mission is to make a high-quality business …

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Overview of ASC 805 [Video]

Accounting for business combinations under ASC 805 can be quite complex! Do you know the difference between a business combination and an asset acquisition under U.S. GAAP? The answer to this question is important because the accounting is totally different! No worries. We have you covered in this CPE-eligible, eLearning course (1.5 CPE)! In this online course we begin with the definition of a business and whether a transaction falls within the scope of ASC 805. We then provide you with an overview of the 4-step acquisition method set out in ASC 805, including whether assets and liabilities acquired should be recognized apart from goodwill and, if so, how they should be measured. If you’re new to the accounting for business combinations under U.S. GAAP, this course is a great place to start! Take the course: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/product/business-combinations-overview-of-asc-805/ Buy all three courses and save! https://www.gaapdynamics.com/product/asc-805-business-combinations/ Learn more about GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ Check out our other online courses on the GAAP Dynamics Learning Library: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/individual-learning/ Subscribe to GAAP Dynamics to see more videos like these!

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How to Improve Your Verbal Communication Skills | Top 10 Verbal Communication Tips for Managers [Video]

Discover how to Improve Your Verbal Communication Skills. Effective verbal communication is an essential skill for managers, as it can greatly influence the success of their teams and organizations. By mastering the art of clear and concise verbal communication, managers can foster better relationships, boost productivity, and inspire their employees. To help you enhance your verbal communication skills as a manager, here are ten valuable tips, along with examples, to guide you in your journey.

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Application of ASC 805 [Video]

This is the introductory video for the third course of the three-part Business Combinations eLearning series. Now that you are familiar with the basic accounting rules and certain ASC 805 advanced issues, this course will apply that knowledge by walking through an example acquisition and requiring you to identify the proper accounting treatment. Take the course: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/product/business-combinations-application-of-asc-805/ Buy all three courses and save! https://www.gaapdynamics.com/product/asc-805-business-combinations/ Learn more about GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ Check out our other online courses on the GAAP Dynamics Learning Library: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/individual-learning/ Subscribe to GAAP Dynamics to see more videos like these!

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Advanced Issues and Disclosures [Video]

This is the introductory video to our self-study eLearning course "Business Combinations: Advanced Issues and Disclosures." Check it out here: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/product/business-combinations-advanced-issues-and-disclosures/ This is the second course of the three-part Business Combinations eLearning series. Now that you are familiar with the basic accounting rules, this course dives deeper into more advanced business combination issues such as exceptions to general guidelines, noncontrolling interests, and measurement period adjustments. Learn more about GAAP Dynamics: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ Check out our other online courses on the GAAP Dynamics Learning Library: https://www.gaapdynamics.com/individual-learning/ Subscribe to GAAP Dynamics to see more videos like these!