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Webinar

Accounting for the Gig Economy

If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
4-5:55 p.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical)

Course code: 25WA-746C
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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.

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 cl

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

Who should take this program?

  • CPAs in public practice and members in industry

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $79.00
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More program information

Instructor Christopher Harper, DBA, CPA, MBA
Location Online
Area
of study
Accounting & audit
Field(s)
of study
Accounting - Technical (2.0)
Level Intermediate
Format Group Internet Based
Sponsor Business Professionals' Network, Inc.
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites Prereq. Basic working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business days before the event start date.
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If you have questions about this event, please call us at 952-831-2707.