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Accounting for the Gig Economy

Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical

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ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Never Expires.
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Description

Freelance work and other non-permanent employment arrangements are becoming increasingly popular ways for people to earn a living. Although these non-traditional activities offer novel, flexible ways to earn income from diverse sources, they also introduce nuanced recordkeeping, reporting, and attestation issues. We investigate characteristics of the gig economy, employee-versus-contractor considerations, bookkeeping, regulatory compliance, and external reporting considerations. We also explore best practices for CPAs who fulfill the role of trusted advisor for gig economy clients.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Identify characteristics of the gig economy and its participants
  • Distinguish unique circumstances encountered by gig economy participants
  • Analyze implications of independent contractor considerations
  • Identify recordkeeping, reporting and attestation issues for independent contractors
  • Recognize unique regulatory compliance and external reporting considerations
  • Identify best practices for CPAs who serve independent contractor clientele 

Major Subjects
  • Characteristics unique to the gig economy
  • Independent contractor and employee classification considerations
  • Recordkeeping considerations for independent contractors
  • Accounting and reporting issues for gig economy participants
  • Audit and attestation for clients who participate in the gig economy
  • Tax and regulatory considerations
  • The CPA as a trusted advisor for independent contractors

Handouts

IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) Available after Purchase
Accounting for the Gig Economy Handout (5.8 MB) Available after Purchase

Speaker

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products

Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.

Dates

Wed, May 21, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:51pm EDT
Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:51pm EDT
Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:51pm EDT
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:51am EDT
Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:51pm EDT
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:51pm EDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:51pm EDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:51pm EDT
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:51pm EDT
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:51pm EDT
Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:51pm EDT
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:51am EDT
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:51pm EST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:51pm EST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:51pm EST
Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:51pm EST
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:51pm EST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:51pm EST
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:51pm EST
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 05:00pm to 06:51pm EST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:51am EST
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:51pm EST
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:51pm EST
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:51pm EDT
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:51pm EDT
Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:51pm EDT
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:51pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice and members in industry
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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