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SUMMARY:CLA's Annual R&D Tax Credit Update 2026
DESCRIPTION:Research and development (R&D) credits can be a valuable tool for innovative organizations. However\, the rules surrounding R&D tax credits can be complex and are continuingly changing at the federal and state level. \nAttend our complimentary webinar to learn how the latest R&D developments may impact your organization\, including the important change to research expensing under IRS code Section 174. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nRecognize what activities and expenses qualify under the R&D credit rules\nDescribe how the credit can be applied against income and payroll taxes\nDiscuss how recent judicial and legislative developments impact the credit\nRecall the options to release any unamortized domestic 174 costs and identify the future treatment options\n\nWho should attend \nThis session is designed for leadership and finance professionals in all industries looking to take advantage of potential tax savings with R&D credits.
URL:https://bioct.org/event/clas-annual-rd-tax-credit-update-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T110000
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SUMMARY:Trends\, Insights\, and Actions From CLA’s 40th SNF Cost Comparison Report
DESCRIPTION:For 40 years\, CLA’s SNF Cost Comparison & Industry Trends Report has been a trusted pulse on the evolution of the skilled nursing industry. This year’s findings tell a clear story: strong operators are separating themselves through disciplined management\, sharper visibility into their numbers\, and the ability to drive quality\, data\, and financial outcomes. \nIn this complimentary session\, we’ll deep dive into the key trends shaping the industry — occupancy recovery\, margin improvement\, quality correlation\, Medicaid dependence\, and the early effects of OBBBA moving from observation to action. \nWe’ll discuss how leaders can mature the business of the business through development of an actionable digital strategy — creating structure\, rhythm\, and clarity around what drives performance and how to demonstrate success. Finally\, we’ll walk through practical applications and examples we are seeing in the industry. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nRecall key financial and operational trends from CLA’s 40th SNF Cost Comparison Report and what they reveal about the current and future state of the industry\nIdentify when\, where\, and how to start the process of developing a digital strategy so investments turn into returns\nRecognize high-performing operators think differently\, using data\, dashboards\, and digital tools to run their business with clarity and accountability\nReview practical applications to mature the “business of the business” — building systems that help teams focus\, measure\, and execute with confidence\n\nWho should attend: \nThis session is designed for CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, and executive directors at skilled nursing facilities\, hospitals\, and other health care organizations. \nSpeakers: \n\nStephen Taylor\, Principal\nNik Boyer\, Data Analyst Manager\nTyler Coher\, Data Analyst Director
URL:https://bioct.org/event/trends-insights-and-actions-from-clas-40th-snf-cost-comparison-report/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000
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CREATED:20250922T133631Z
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SUMMARY:Behavioral Ethics: Falling Over the Moral Cliff - Hosted by CLA
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll introduce and explore various concepts within the study of behavioral ethics and discuss their impacts in business and accounting. \nThrough real examples\, we’ll review ethical patterns and factors of corporate scandals\, as well as counterbalancing forces we can implement to avoid the dark patterns that often lead to ethical scandals. \nWe’ll also explore the ethics of AI as it relates to bias\, fairness\, and trust. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nRecognize the patterns and behaviors that can often lead to ethical scandals in business\nIdentify counterbalancing forces that encourage ethical behavior and drive ethical culture\nRecognize ethical considerations of bias\, fairness\, and trust related to the use of AI\nDescribe how behavioral ethics considerations apply to real-world examples\n\nWho should attend \nThis session is designed for accountants and business professionals interested in learning more about the impact of behavioral ethics in business and accounting. \nSpeakers \n\nJoy Fisher\, Principal\nKim Boyle\, CAAS Engagement Director
URL:https://bioct.org/event/behavioral-ethics-falling-over-the-moral-cliff-hosted-by-cla/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T110000
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SUMMARY:CLA Outlook: Markets — September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join CLA leaders to hear how policy and the economy impacts the markets and investors. Our September CLA Outlook will cover: \n\nPolicy —Growth during volatility\, amid new tax law and tariffs\nEconomy — Interest rate policy\, inflation risks\, and economic resilience\nMarkets — Year-to-date performance and outlook for equities\, fixed income\, bitcoin\, and alternatives; how industry trends affect investor decisions\n\nSpeakers \n\nClayton Bland\, Chief Wealth Advisory Officer\, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors\, LLC\nChris Dhanraj\, Managing Principal of Investments\, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors\, LLC\nLeslie Boyd\, Managing Principal of Industry
URL:https://bioct.org/event/cla-outlook-markets-september-2025/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T100000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Tax Credit Transferability After the OBBBA - Presented by CLA
DESCRIPTION:Register for an insightful complimentary webinar where professionals from CLA and Concentro will explain the provisions of the new tax law and how they impact energy tax credits and credit transferability. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nRecall a comprehensive overview of the changes to clean energy credits under the OBBBA\, including recent Beginning of Construction and Foreign Entity of Concern guidance\nRecognize eligibility requirements for transferring energy tax credits\, including the types of credits that can be transferred and the entities that qualify\nIdentify strategies to take advantage of the financial benefits of transferring energy tax credits\, including timing considerations and potential pitfalls\nRecall the compliance and reporting requirements associated with transferring energy tax credits
URL:https://bioct.org/event/navigating-tax-credit-transferability-after-the-obbba-presented-by-cla/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000
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SUMMARY:Presented by CLA: OBBBA Impact on Health Care\, Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Many view the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) as mainly a tax law bill\, but it also includes major health care funding and policy changes. In this complimentary session\, our policy leaders will unpack the unique way the OBBBA impacts the health care industry. \nWe’ll look specifically at key Medicaid funding reductions — the largest seen in decades — and explain how those and other changes will impact states and providers differently. From hospitals and nursing homes to physicians and community health centers\, there are OBBBA policies impacting everyone. \nOur tax leaders will also offer insights on key tax planning opportunities most relevant for HCLS and provide immediate action steps to consider. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nExplain major health policy changes related to Medicaid\, the ACA marketplace\, rural health transformation\nDiscuss why states and providers will face unique impacts due to these changes\nIdentify which Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) items were extended or enhanced and how that could impact your tax planning\nRecognize the law’s changes to energy credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act\n\nWho should attend: \nThis session is designed for CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, health care leaders\, owners and operators\, physicians\, clinicians\, and others interested in OBBBA’s impact on HCLS. \nSpeakers: \n\nMichael Peer\, Principal\nJennifer Boese\, Health Care Consultant Director\nEmily Lambert\, Principal\nAllison Potvin\, Principal
URL:https://bioct.org/event/presented-by-cla-obbba-impact-on-health-care-life-sciences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Benefit Plans' Cybersecurity Requirements and Options - Hosted by CLA
DESCRIPTION:Protecting an employee’s retirement plan assets from potential security threats and attacks is critical. Leaders must understand where their organization stands in terms of protection\, potential vulnerabilities\, and how to respond to an incident in the event of an attack. \nThis complimentary session discusses the types of threats facing today’s employee benefit plans\, methods of protection from cyberattacks\, and the ERISA Advisory Council’s Report on Cybersecurity Issues in Benefit Plans. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nRecognize the latest developments in cybersecurity\nIdentify where to focus valuable risk mitigation resources\nRecall how to develop and refine a framework of knowledge to plan ongoing security efforts and response strategies\n\nSpeakers \n\nDoug Bertossi\, Managing Principal of Assurance\nRandy Romes\, Principal
URL:https://bioct.org/event/understanding-your-benefit-plans-cybersecurity-requirements-and-options-hosted-by-cla/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:CLA Outlook: Planning Opportunities With the New Tax Law
DESCRIPTION:Join CLA to get the insights you need to navigate the new tax landscape. Understanding the implications of the new law is critical to making informed decisions. \nJoin our complimentary one-hour webinar where we’ll share tax planning strategies and financial opportunities for you and your business. \nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nIndividual and Business Tax Provisions: Identify which Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) items were extended or enhanced and how that could impact your tax planning\nSALT Cap Changes: Review the changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap and the implications for taxpayers\nChoice of Entity Considerations: Discuss the considerations for choosing the right entity structure\, analyzing Sections 1202\, 199A\, and the 21% corporate tax rate\n2025 Estimates and Accounting Methods/Elections: Recall key accounting methods and elections that may shape your financial strategies\nCost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation: Identify cost segregation opportunities\, including bonus depreciation and Qualified Property Provisions (QPP)\nEnergy Credits: Recognize the law’s changes to energy credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act\nEmployer Reporting Responsibilities for Overtime/Tip Provisions: Identify employer reporting responsibilities related to overtime and tip provisions
URL:https://bioct.org/event/cla-outlook-planning-opportunities-with-the-new-tax-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T123000
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SUMMARY:CLA Outlook: Tax Bill Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:Now that the tax bill has passed\, what can you do to plan ahead? \nJoin our complimentary livestream on LinkedIn to learn which tax benefits will be extended\, which are going away\, and what new provisions are in the mix. \nWhat would you like to know? \nBring your questions to the livestream and we’ll share our insights on topics such as: \n\nIndividual and business tax updates\nSALT cap workarounds\nBonus depreciation\nBusiness interest expense\nResearch and development expensing
URL:https://bioct.org/event/cla-outlook-tax-bill-breakdown/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T100000
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SUMMARY:CLA Outlook:  Microsoft Fabric — Unifying Analytics\, AI\, and Governance for Decision Makers
DESCRIPTION:Join our complimentary webinar as we introduce the foundational elements of Microsoft Fabric\, including OneLake\, Copilot-driven capabilities\, and governance tools\, emphasizing how these features improve efficiency\, decision-making\, and compliance. \nLearn how you can save up to 40% on data preparation time through unified workflows and Copilot automation. \nKey highlights: \n\nUnified data platform designed for cost reduction\, collaboration\, and operational efficiency\nOneLake: A scalable data lakehouse enabling centralized and accessible data management\nMicrosoft Copilot for faster\, smarter decisions with automated recommendations and insights\nMicrosoft Purview governance integration\, enabling secure\, compliant\, and trustworthy data practices\n\nSpeaker: \n\nGregory Chambers\, Data Analyst Manager
URL:https://bioct.org/event/cla-outlook-microsoft-fabric-unifying-analytics-ai-and-governance-for-decision-makers/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T103000
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SUMMARY:CLA Outlook: Everything You Wanted to Know About Tariffs (But Were Afraid to Ask)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next CLA Outlook session as we go live on LinkedIn to delve into the complexity of tariffs and provide valuable insights for reducing their impact on your business. We’ll also address the most pressing questions from our recent three-part tariff mitigation webinar. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nStories straight from organizations with direct experience implementing tariff mitigation strategies\nReal-word examples of tariff engineering\, use of FTZs\, and more\nCLA’s outlook on what to expect in global trade dynamics and trends in tariff policies\nPractical steps to prepare for and adapt to the unpredictable nature of tariff policies\n\nSpeakers: \n\nLeslie Boyd\, Managing Principal of Industry\, Manufacturing\, CLA\nJennifer Clement\, Client Relationship Leader\, CLA\nKyle Fedorcha\, Chief Operating Officer\, Iwis\nMary Buchzieger\, Chief Executive Officer\, Lucerne International
URL:https://bioct.org/event/cla-outlook-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-tariffs-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
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