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SECURE 2.0 Update - What was Changed and What was Added- Part I 1.5 Credits

SECURE 2.0 Update - What was Changed and What was Added- Part I 1.5 Credits

  • Steve Abramson

    CPC, CLU, ChFC
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    4.4
  • Published on

    December, 1969
  • Subject Area

    Taxes

Learning mode

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Learning Objective

  • Review key changes in SECURE 2.0 and related IRS guidance.
  • Explore the application of SECURE 2.0 plan design features.
  • Identify discretionary and mandatory provisions for client decision-making.
  • Discuss options available for complying with SECURE 2.0 provisions.

Course Overview

The SECURE 2.0 legislation has introduced transformative changes that are reshaping retirement planning. This webinar will guide you through the key updates, helping you navigate new options and compliance strategies for your clients.

In this course, we will review forty changes and additional provisions of SECURE 2.0 and guidance issued by the IRS over the last two years.  Some of the changes are mandatory, and some are at the discretion of the plan sponsor.  Part I of the course will provide effective dates and, where appropriate, examples to illustrate the changes and will focus on compliance and new contribution provisions, including the new requirement for paper statements, family attribution and its impact on non-discrimination testing, the new Saver’s match, and student loan repayment match and many others.  

This CPE course is Part I of the Secure 2.0 Update. It will cover Many of the changes and illustrate them with examples, including the determination of Top-Heavy and the ability of participants to receive employer contributions and matching contributions as Roth contributions. Part II will focus on plan design, distributions, tax credits, and several miscellaneous minor changes. 

Key topics covered:

  • SECURE 2.0 Overview
  • IRS Guidance and Clarifications
  • Plan Design Adjustments
  • Client Compliance Strategie

Join this CPE Course, and you will stay informed and proactive. Individuals, employers, and financial advisors can work together to build a more secure and resilient retirement future for all.

For more IRS CE update courses, Click here.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1861) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1.5 CE Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1.5 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1.5 CE Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for CIPM 1.5 PL Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1861) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1.5 CE Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1.5 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1.5 CE Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02302-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for CIPM 1.5 PL Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

One of the best live CE/CPE/CPD/PL courses with Steve Abramson
Steve Abramson , CPC, CLU, ChFC

President, APS Pension and Financial

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Stephen Abramson is the President and founding partner of APS Pension & Financial Services established in 1977, a mid-size consulting and actuarial firm employing twenty-two professional and support staff specializing in pension and pension-related services.  For over 40 years, APS has been providing closely held businesses with financial services including pension design and administration, business succession planning, and wealth preservation planning. In 2015 APS Investment Management was established to provide fiduciary services to 401(k) and 403(b) plans and in 2018 APS Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), was established to provide investment management services to individual clients and retirement plans replacing his previous relationship with a Broker/Dealer.  Steve has taught professional level education programs for the American Society of Pension Actuaries; lectured to various professional groups, including the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, The NYS Society of CPAs, Nassau Bar Association, the C.W. Post Tax Institute, and the National Institute of Pension Administrators; and conducted continuing education seminars for Certified Public Accountants for the past 35 years. He is co-author of Plan Smart, Retire Rich published by McGraw Hill in 1998; author of Advisor’s Guide to Qualified Plans originally published by Aspen Publishing in March, 2002 and recently in the process of being updated with the 8th edition, and Retirement Financial Management for Clients Approaching Retirement published by Aspen Publishing in August, 2002.  A less technical version of Advisor’s Guide to Qualified Plans entitled Guide to Qualified Retirement Plans: A Plain Language Primer was published by the International Association of Employee Benefits in March 2005.  The second edition of this book was released in 2008.

Steve graduated from Cornell University in 1964, earned the designation of Chartered Life Underwriter in 1967 from the American College, Certified Pension Consultant in 1970 from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries and Chartered Financial Consultant from the American College in 1972.


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Keith Knabe, CPA (US)
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Lots of items to go over on this new Secure Act (2.0) and the instructor knew the information well and it the 1.5 hour course went by fast. Lots to keep track of. This was part 1 of 2. I enjoyed the course.

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The course information and time was great for the topic. Speaker was very knowledgeable.

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