Accounting for the Gig Economy
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
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
Course Materials
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 |
Faculty

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 - 1:00 PM to 2:51 PM MDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:51 PM MDT
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:51 PM MDT
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 9:51 AM MDT
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:51 AM MDT
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:51 AM MDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:51 PM MDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:51 PM MDT
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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:51 PM MDT
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:51 PM MDT
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:51 PM MDT
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 9:51 AM MDT
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:51 AM MST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:51 AM MST
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Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:51 PM MST
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Tue, Dec 09, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:51 PM MST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:51 PM MST
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Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:51 PM MST
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:51 PM MST
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:51 PM MST
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Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 9:51 AM MST
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:51 AM MST
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Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:51 AM MST
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Thu, Mar 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 6:51 PM MDT
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:51 PM MDT
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Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:51 PM MDT
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:51 PM MDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse 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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Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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