CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Public Speaking Secrets That Wow Audiences
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Overcoming the Common Obstacles to Public Speaking Fear of rejection/ failure and how to overcome From Unconscious Incompetence to Unconscious Competence Toastmasters and practicing by video Act “As If,” Do One Breath Technique to be more relaxed Creating the Content of the Talk What are the concerns of your audience? Talks consist of a title, an introduction, an opening, a body of content, a conclusion and a closing How to Deliver a Talk Effectively The clothes you wear and how you look matter Charisma = energy Smile and act enthusiastic Use self deprecating humor Making the Talk Entertaining Vary the speed of your delivery The Power of stories Memorization and Practice Key word system and note cards Practice thru video or get feedback through others Creating Stories that Rock
ACPEN: Fraud Case Studies: Professional Misbehavior in the 21st Century
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Understand factors that allowed selected frauds to occur Recognize controls that may have prevented or mitigated selected frauds Consider application of these lessons to circumstances you encounter in your professional endeavors Apply ethical guidance to scenarios that accounting professionals may encounter in public practice
ACPEN: Building Personal Leadership Skills
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Leadership Personality Types Communication Uses of AI in the work place
The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 tax legislation
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Congressional process in passing tax legislation. Major Tax Provisions in the House version of Big Beautiful Bill Individual General Business International Health Care Accounts Qualified Opportunity Zones Industry Specific Provisions Tax Exempt Organizations Miscellaneous Provisions
ACPEN: Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Discussion of financial reporting risks increased by the current economic environment, including increased uncertainty related to critical financial statement amounts and significant disclosures Executive summary of recent Accounting Standards Updates Overview of fair value disclosure requirements and implementation issues Discussion of issues related to donor-restricted endowment funds Classification of net assets and reclassifications Endowments, including accounting, disclosures and UPMIFA Noncascontributions Contributions received and receivable Expense recognition issues Reporting expenses by function and nature Other relevant matters unique to the nonprofit environment
Bytes, Bias, and Balance: Data Ethics for Savvy Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accounting and auditingEnhancing efficiency and innovation with AI toolsMitigating challenges such as overreliance, data security vulnerabilities, and ethical dilemmas
ACPEN: Key Tax Issues for Individual Taxpayers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
"Tax-mageddon" – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting individual taxpayers 2025 Tax rates and inflation-adjusted figures Cryptocurrency reporting and new Form 1099-DA Form 1099-K and previously unreported income Other recent legislative developments impacting individual taxpayers
ACPEN: Conflicts of Interest: Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas in Business and Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Do conflicts of interest matter? Are we aware of common conflicts of interest? What does the Code of Professional Conduct require? How to recognize Conflicts of Interest? Ethical issues regarding competence and gifts and entertainment Trade-offs involved in dealing with conflicts of interest? Suggestions on how to avoid conflicts of interest.
Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Types of IRS letters: General notices, audits, collections, return requests, and errors.Deadlines for responding to IRS correspondence.Communication best practices for dealing with the IRS.Avoiding escalation and penalties through proactive responses.Ensuring compliance when addressing IRS correspondence.Real-world examples of successful IRS communications.Common pitfalls in handling IRS letters and how to avoid them.Strategies for advising clients on IRS correspondence.
What You Can Learn From the Statement of Cash Flows
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Preparation of the statement of cash flowsImportance of identifying sources and uses of cash in financial reportingFinancial statement analysisCash-related financial statement disclosures
ACPEN: Fraud Assessment for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The fraud triangle The fraud savvy model Symptoms of fraud Benford's Law The net worth method The vulnerability chart 10 steps for action today
Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Building Reports Workflow: Understand the steps for creating professional and functional reports.Gather and Organize Data: Learn best practices for compiling and cleaning data for accurate analysis.Set Calculations and Key Metrics: Apply formulas and functions to calculate meaningful insights. Format and Structure Report: Use formatting tools to create visually appealing and structured reports.Review and Validate: Verify data accuracy and troubleshoot potential errors.Share the Report: Learn methods for distributing reports effectively within your organization.
ACPEN: Applying the New Expected Credit Loss Model
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Principles behind the new expectation credit loss model Acceptable methods for evaluating expected credit loss for certain financial instruments Enhanced disclosure requirements common for nonpublic entities
ACPEN: FASB Update and Review
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
FASB updates that will affect near-term reporting Future topics that may soon be addressed by the FASB
Erase the Mark: Best Practices in Penalty Abatement
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The authority of the IRS in assessing tax penalties.The types of penalties that can be removed.The process the IRS uses to evaluate penalty abatements.How to request penalty abatements.Best practices in asking for penalty abatement, including using appeals.
SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Ethics and Ethical DilemmasEthical Codes and Professional StandardsFraud and the Fraud TriangleEthical Decision-Making ModelsFinancial Statement Manipulation TacticsCash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations
Overcoming Tech Adoption Challenges in CPA Firms
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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: Five critical technology adoption challenges facing CPA firms today Digital maturity assessment models and implementation frameworks AI integration strategies for tax, audit, and advisory services Cybersecurity considerations and risk management protocols Case studies of successful technology transformations in accounting firms
ACPEN: Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
ACPEN: Resolve Ethical Conflicts: Do the Right Thing and Keep Your Job
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Ethics Resolving Conflict
ACPEN: Cryptocurrency Transactions: Navigating Federal Tax Rules
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Review existing reporting rules Broker reporting requirements and Form 1099-DA Reporting crypto transactions Basis Safe Harbor Illustrative example