CPE Catalog & Events
ChatGPT: What Every CPA Should Know-Updated
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the current landscape for AI in businessHistory of ChatGPT and generative AIFundamentals of generative AI technology and related nomenclatureABC's of how to use ChatGPTDemonstration of practical ChatGPT applications for accounting, finance and taxA word of caution: What you should be concerned aboutDeveloping a ChatGPT usage policy for your firm / business
Cost and Pricing Models: Creating an Effective Tool
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Building computer costing models & sub models The importance of volume sensitive models Your twelve most important indirect costs Using rate tables Modeling – Professional Services Job Costs Modeling – Repetitive Manufacturing Why return on sales may be an inferior way to plan for profit
Selected Ethics Topics - 2024 - 2025
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Stay in compliance with recent ethics standards changes that impact your practice.Learn about key regulatory changes and initiatives impacting CPAs and the future of the profession.Discuss emerging issues and standard-setting activity that could affect your practice in the future. Explore practical applications of the standards and hear about common practice issues and challenges. Examples include private equity, technology, tax planning, audit quality, regulatory enforcement and standard-setting environment.Learn how failure to follow the standards can result in unwanted regulatory actions and publicity.
Audit Skills for Beginners
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Webinar
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Professional skepticism – Creating a mindset for finding fraud and error Audit documentation basics – Creating workpapers that pass review The audit risk model – Understanding the foundational principles Internal control fundamentals - Satisfying the requirements for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting
Forensic Accounting: Finding Hidden Treasure in Tax Returns
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The rules of IRS disclosure of tax informationUnderstanding the role of IRS transcriptsInterpreting the actions of the IRS in transcriptsFOIA requestsAnalyzing tax information and returns for financial leads
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
Business Valuation Fundamentals
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Business Valuation Fundamentals The Objective - What type of report is needed? The Process Agreed Upon Procedures Calculation of Value Conclusion of Value Industry Sanity Checks – Would you pay or accept the value if it were your company?
Ethics in Communicating & Reporting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fundamentals of ethical communication 4 must-have communication skills How to improve your ethical communication skills Problems related to unethical behavior in reporting & communication
Revenue Recognition - Allocate the Transaction Price
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Webinar
2.80 Credits
Member Price: $59
Revenue Recognition on Contracts with customers
Benefits and Best Practices for Telework
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Communication Business Management
Travel Expenses and Taxes: How to Maximize Deductions and Stay Compliant
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses Deductibility of meals Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures The four steps to analyze business expenses The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
2025 EBP Update: Standards, Compliance, and Best Practices
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
EPB Auditing Yellowbook
Corporate Transparency Act Developments
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Background of the Corporate Transparency ActBeneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) Rule Entities required to report.Reporting requirements imposed by the CTADue dates of reportsInformation needed to satisfy the BOIRImpact of failure to reportHow to submit a reportCourt rulings on CTA’s unconstitutionalityImplications to entities as a result of the ruling in NSB.Potential reporting requirements due to FinCen’s proposed rulemaking with respect to non-financed purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers.
The Many Faces of Fraud Shedding Light on the Tactics of Modern Day Swindlers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding Fraud Psychology and Motivation of Fraudsters Detection and Prevention Strategies Real World Case Studies Effective Fraud Management
Staff Retention Keep the Best People
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Remote workforce Employee retention Staff turnover
Understanding the 4 W's in Budgeting: Who, What, When, and Which?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook Budget Process
Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Circumstances that may cause recent FASB pronouncements to introduce threats to independence AICP's Code of Professional Conduct Best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters
AI Privacy, Security, and Compliance Masterclass
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction: What is AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC)?Why AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC) is Increasingly Important for AccountantsAISPC Policy Best PracticesKey Tactical Questions for Addressing Data Security and PrivacyOpenAI and Compliance with Government RegulationsOpenAI and Two-Factor AuthenticationOther OpenAI Security, Privacy and Compliance ConsiderationsBest Practices for Secure Data Sharing with GPT How to Create a GenAI and ChatGPT Usage Policy for Your OperationsGeneral AI Policy Do’s and Don’tsAI Copyright Compliance & Protection GuideDeepfakes and Synthetic Media: A New Frontier for Fraud and MisinformationFrom Financial Oversight to AI Governance: The Sarbanes-Oxley Legacy and Accountants' New Frontier in AI Security, Privacy, Compliance and EthicsKey Takeaways
Defining Where and Why Internal Controls are Needed
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Control design basicsAreas or segments of an enterprise to controlControls to reduce riskControls to drive operations
Mergers & Acquisitions: Tips and Speed Bumps to Avoid
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Making strategic acquisitions Identifying potential acquisition candidates Alternatives to M&A Identifying and understanding organizational culture Understanding the keys to effective and efficient due diligence Planning and executing an effective integration Key considerations