CPE Catalog & Events
Risk Assessment Under SAS No. 145
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Risk assessment under SAS No. 145 Overview of the steps to perform during risk assessment Testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls New concepts due to the issuance of SAS No. 145
Surgent's Top 10 Celebrity Estate Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of estate planning The dangers of a Power of Attorney The most important aspect of a will Role, scope, rights, and responsibilities of an executor Benefits of incorporating a trust Bequests Caring for a pet Claims against the estate Insurance Consequences of poor estate planning
ACPEN: CPAs and Addictions: Finding Hope and Healing
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Webinar
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
Prevalence of substance abuse and depression among CPAs compared to the general population Factors that cause CPAs to be particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues Identifying reasons why CPAs are reluctant to seek help Resources available for CPAs seeking help Support role that friends, loved ones and colleagues can play AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
ACPEN: Foundations of IT Audit for CPAs
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
IT Audit Fundamentals ITGCs, Risk Assessment Application Controls
Microsoft Outlook "Must Know" Email Tips
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Using Quick Parts to streamline message composition.Eliminating inefficient back and forth appointment scheduling with the Bookings app.Using category codes and contacts to send bulk emails.Sending emails to Teams and OneNote.Organizing your inbox with custom views, rules and folders.Mastering the search tools to find emails quickly.Review of key option settings to maximize email productivity.
ACPEN: The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Employers
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for Employers Starter § 401(k) plans for small employers Requiring automatic 401(k) enrollment Improving worker access to emergency savings Increasing part-time workers’ access to retirement accounts Statute of Limitations on excise taxes imposed on overcontributions to retirement plans Multiple employer §403(b) plans Automatic portability provisions Other changes in the administration of company retirement plans
ACPEN: Common Peer Review Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Defiicencies Peer reviews Auditing
Accounting & Attestation for ESG
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current ESG-related initiatives and projects underway at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and the AICPA. Types of services CPAs may provide in connection with ESG reporting, including advisory and attestation engagements.
ACPEN: Financial Statement Analysis
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Purposes of financial statement analysis Trend analysis and vertical & horizontal analysis Simple and multivariate regression; Analysis of metrics Assessment of liquidity, solvency, and profitability Using data visualizations The role of qualitative factors
Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Understanding why the traditional pyramid structure is failing firms The inverted pentagon framework and its talent retention advantages Impact of technology and AI on entry-level accounting roles The 6 Ps of Business Model Transformation implementation Accelerating specialized skills acquisition in your workforce Effective knowledge transfer through mentorship and job rotation Technology-driven training and development strategies Best practices from other industries for workforce transformation Building and retaining specialized middle layers of expertise Strategic pricing models to support the pentagon structure
ACPEN: Advanced Cost Accounting: Eliminate Calculation Distortions
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cost Accounting
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Lightning round review of the following apps, with an explanation and demonstration of what each of them offersTeams - the foundation of all that you do in Microsoft 365SharePoint / OneDrive - secure cloud storagePower BI - the new financial reporting modelStream - the YouTube for your organizationBookings - streamline your appointment scheduling OneNote - get your content organized for quick retrieval Lists - create custom list tracking reportsTo Do - consolidate all your Outlook, Planner and general "to do's" in one appPlanner - manage simple and complex engagements and projects in an intuitive appA quick look at many of the remaining apps
ACPEN: Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Employee Relations Culture Leadership Employee Retention
ACPEN: Cost and Pricing Models: Boost Your Bottom Line
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cost Accounting Activity-based Costing
Surgent's AI and Data Ethics in Accounting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Fundamental principles of AI and data ethics Importance of ethics in AI adoption Relevance of data ethics in accounting practices Frameworks for ethical AI implementation Ethical implications of AI in auditing and accounting Maintaining independence and objectivity Ensuring professional skepticism with AI tools Addressing ethical dilemmas in AI-driven audits Algorithmic bias and fairness in AI systems Identifying and understanding algorithmic bias Strategies to ensure fairness in AI models Case studies on bias and fairness issues in accounting Regulatory requirements and guidelines Overview of national and international regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) Compliance with ethical standards in AI use Emerging guidelines from accounting bodies on AI ethics Strategies for ethical AI use in accounting Implementing ethical AI frameworks and tools Promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness Developing a culture of ethics in AI-enhanced accounting practices
Take Command of your Time
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Identify time wasters and adopt strategies for eliminating themRecognize the variety of causes of procrastination and apply techniques to overcome themUse practical techniques for prioritizing workDelegation strategiesIncorporate wellness and stress management into your day in short incrementsUnderstand their energy cycles and use it to manage your scheduleLearn techniques to decrease stress in the moment (based on neuroscience)
Tax Depreciation: Review and Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent tax legislation and developments related to capitalizationEligible property for Section 179 and Section 168(k)Discussion of the Section 179 deduction and its use to depreciate real propertyThe Section 168(k) deduction and its use to depreciate real propertyDisposition of segments of real propertyExchanges of tangible personal property after repeal of the like-kind exchange rulesOther related topics
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Frequent problem areas in preparation, compilation, and review engagementsThe root causes of noncompliancePractical approaches firms can use to improve consistency, documentation, and overall engagement performance
Preparation, Compilation, and Review Engagements: Update and Review
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Overview of preparation, compilation, and review guidance Accounting and reporting issues Current practice issues Common deficiencies in peer reviews Current and future standard-setting projects
An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Fraudulent acts initiated from outside organizationsWhy internal fraud occursThe importance of fighting cyber-fraudSteps that verify anti-fraud activities are working