Accounting for the Gig Economy
Accounting for the Gig Economy
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
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.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Field of Study:
Accounting (2.0 CPE)
Instructor

Instructor:
Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
CPAs in public practice and members in industry.
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- 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
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- 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
Prerequisites:
Basic working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
Chris Harper, CPA
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
HDCHAGE2
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Accounting for the Gig Economy
Course Code:
HDCHAGE2
Program Level:
Intermediate
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.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- 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
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- 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 attend:
CPAs in public practice and members in industry.
Developed By:
Chris Harper, CPA
Instructor:
Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Accounting (2.0 CPE)
Prerequisites:
Basic working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
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Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 5/16/2025 @ 10:00 AM
- 6/13/2025 @ 3:00 PM
- 6/30/2025 @ 1:30 PM
- 7/18/2025 @ 11:30 AM
- 7/28/2025 @ 2:30 PM
- 8/11/2025 @ 9:00 AM
- 8/26/2025 @ 4:00 PM
- 9/19/2025 @ 11:30 AM
- 9/29/2025 @ 12:00 PM
- 10/16/2025 @ 9:30 AM
- 10/28/2025 @ 12:30 PM
- 11/14/2025 @ 4:00 PM
- 11/24/2025 @ 2:00 PM
- 12/18/2025 @ 12:00 PM
- 12/29/2025 @ 11:30 AM
- 1/13/2026 @ 2:30 PM
- 1/26/2026 @ 12:30 PM
- 2/13/2026 @ 10:00 AM
- 2/26/2026 @ 12:00 PM
- 3/10/2026 @ 11:00 AM
- 3/26/2026 @ 11:00 AM
- 4/9/2026 @ 1:30 PM
- 4/16/2026 @ 4:00 PM
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