CPE Catalog & Events
Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Independence requirements issued by the AICPA, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board / SEC. Common areas of confusion, nuanced differences among the frameworks, and considerations auditors should keep in mind when performing attest services for different types of clients.
ACPEN: The Accountant as the Conscience of Business
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
Background: Integrity, Conscience and Discursive Ethics NOCLAR, and Conversations that can Backfire Whistleblower "Protection" & from the Backfire? o Case: Dig. Realty Tr., Inc. v. Somers o Case: Thomas v. Tyco Int'l Mgmt. Co., LLC o Case: Halliburton, Inc. v. Admin. Review Bd o Case: Mabry v. Andrus
ACPEN: Tax Practice Ethical Challenges and Circular 230
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a "best" tax practice How to avoid tax return preparation penalties Recent developments impacting today's tax practice Review of tax return preparer's registration rules Explanation of the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Contingent fees
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding ethical implications of AIData privacy and security considerationsCompliance with regulations and professional standardsDeveloping ethical AI policies and procedures
ACPEN: The Head and Heart of Ethics - Featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The difficult trade-offs in making choices. Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas. The value of trust. How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues.
Surgent's Ethics for the Industry Accountant
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Core values of being a CPA Critical thinking errors as they relate to ethical dilemmas Objectivity, professional skepticism, and subordination of judgment Professional code of ethics and conduct AICPA Ethics Codification Ethics enforcement process Impact of ethical and unethical conduct on the CPA profession Real disciplinary cases to illustrate critical points
Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Benefits of ethical behavior Six steps to creating and maintaining an ethical culture Example of unethical behavior in ethical companies
ACPEN: Written Information Security Plans
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements Key components of a Written Information Security Plan Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance
Ethics and Technology for CPAs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The foundational ethical principles CPAs are required to follow and how these principles apply to audit quality, data privacy and security, and the use of emerging technologies.The profession's need to change to meet its ethics standard in a technology-centric environment.Changes being considered by the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy that could impact the profession.
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:The role of TIGTA in the US tax systemAuditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operationsIdentifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax lawsPromoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax systemResponding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholdersUpholding ethical standards in the accounting professionBuilding trust and confidence in the tax system
Accountants and Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How accountant liability is a very real threat in today's litigious society.A discussion of scenarios in which accounting professionals can find themselves inadvertently involved in a lawsuit.Pitfalls in which the accountant may find him- or her- self while dealing with clients.Real-life examples from the speaker's extensive experience as a practitioner and as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases.
ACPEN: Government Ethics: Theory & Application (VBOA Approved)
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
2026 Virginia Board of Accountancy ethics updates Virginia-specific ethics requirements for CPAs Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) ethical principles Public interest, integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior Independence requirements in governmental audits Identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest Ethical decision-making in Yellow Book engagements
ACPEN: Ethical Situations – What to do When?, featuring Allison McLeod and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Intentions versus results. Is using the ‘Threats Based Approach’ always the best? What is, “The clean hands rule,” and how does it apply to Ethics? Situations where Ethics is not black-and-white.
ACPEN: Tax Practice Standards
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Treasury Circular 230 AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Common law
The Ethic of Recruitment and Selection
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Discussion of ethical and effective recruiting strategiesSelection processes that foster diversity and inclusionHow to increase talent pools to ensure hiring success
ACPEN: Are You Qualified? The Ethics of Practice Development and Skill Enhancement
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The Catch-22 of Practice Development and Skill Enhancement The Ethics of Education and Experience Requirements Examples of Skill-Expansion Resources Practice- and Skill-Expansion Cases to Consider Conclusion
Surgent's Shades Of Gray – Practicing Before The Internal Revenue Service – Circular 230 –Current State
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Office of Professional Responsibility – Authority and Procedures Current status of the regulations governing tax practice before the IRS (Circular 230 Rev. 6/2014) In depth coverage of the various Due Diligence obligations of tax professionals Overview of other key Circular 230 provisions Practitioner responsibilities to their clients and to the Tax Administration System Best Practices for all tax professionals
The Bookkeeper Goes to Prison
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
ACPEN: Real World Business Ethics Scenarios
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
The Angry Boss Financial Close Dilemma Petty Cash Fund Management Incentives I Need My Job
Ethics, AI, and Music: What Every CPA Must Know
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Four key aspects of artificial intelligence that are relevant to CPAs: machine learning, generative AI, large language models, and GPT.The role that five powerful principles—the principles of ethical intelligence—play in using AI the right way. Short, focused writing exercises (30 seconds each) designed to deepen understanding of the topic. Real-world case studies about the use of AI in music as well as accountingAnswers to several crucial questions about how to use artificial intelligence with ethical intelligence.