CPE Catalog & Events
Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms
Available Until
Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: The true cost of turnover versus retention investment Research findings on why professionals leave or stay Whole-person retention strategies beyond compensation Work-life balance solutions that maintain productivity Career development paths for non-partner track professionals Business model transformations for sustainable staffing Technology and outsourcing strategies to reduce burnout Retention strategies specific to diverse talent and younger professionals
S Corporations: Comprehensive walk through of Form 1120S Part 1
Available Until
Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Subchapter S status election and compliance requirements Relief for late Form 2553 filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19 Comparison of Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3 I.R.C. §1361 and §1362 analysis for S Corporation elections Corporate governance and formalities compliance Shareholder stock and debt basis rules Built-in capital gains and other aspects of Form 1120S Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3 preparation and reporting requirements Officer reasonable compensation: requirements, advisory strategies, and audit defenses S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures
S Corporations: Comprehensive walk through of Form 1120S Part 2
Available Until
Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Subchapter S status election and compliance requirements Relief for late Form 2553 filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19 Comparison of Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3 I.R.C. §1361 and §1362 analysis for S Corporation elections Corporate governance and formalities compliance Shareholder stock and debt basis rules Built-in capital gains and other aspects of Form 1120S Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3 preparation and reporting requirements Officer reasonable compensation: requirements, advisory strategies, and audit defenses S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures
SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Introduction to Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Codes and Professional Standards Fraud and the Fraud Triangle Ethical Decision-Making Models Financial Statement Manipulation Tactics Cash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations
Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The major topics that will be covered in this class include: Purpose of Financial Statement Analysis Comparing Actuals vs. Expectations & Benchmarking Case Studies 1 & 2 Ratio Analysis Case Study 3 Analysis of Statement of Cash Flows Case Studies 4 & 5 Other Uses of Ratios
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The power of keyboard shortcutsOft used features with more capability than meets the eyeNew helpful features
Steps to Stop External Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Types of external fraudConsiderations as organizations work to reduce fraud riskExternal fraud and known parties/External fraud unknown perpetrators
Tax Update: H.R. 1 "One Big Beautiful Bill" & Form 1040
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Individual Taxation: Child tax credit expansion, tip/overtime exclusions, SALT cap extension Income & Adjustments: Tip income exclusion, overtime relief, educator expenses Business Taxation: Bonus depreciation, §199A expansion, interest deduction limits Estate & Gift Tax: Increased exemption thresholds, charitable deduction changes Education Incentives: Student loan discharge, 529 plan expansion, new "Trump Accounts" Compliance & Reporting: 1099-K threshold changes
The 10 Must Know Excel Features
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The major topics that will be covered in this class include: Excel Tables: Master the use of Excel tables for efficient data management, including sorting, filtering, and structured references, to manage data more effectively. Custom Sorting: Get to grips with custom sorting options to organize data in a way that best suits your needs, enhancing data readability and analysis. XLOOKUP: Discover the power of XLOOKUP for advanced data retrieval, a game-changer for complex analysis, allowing you to extract specific data from extensive datasets with ease. SUBTOTAL: Gain proficiency in using the SUBTOTAL function, a versatile tool for calculating data in visible cells, ideal for analyses that require dynamic calculations. SUMIF(S): Explore the functionality of SUMIF and SUMIFS functions for conditional summing, crucial for precise budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting. Array Formulas: Dive into array formulas to perform multiple calculations on one or more items in an array, enhancing the efficiency of complex accounting computations. Data Validations: Learn to implement data validations to ensure data integrity and prevent errors in financial data entry, a critical skill for maintaining accurate accounting records. Slicers: Learn to use slicers for interactive data segmentation in tables and PivotTables, enabling accountants to quickly filter and analyze specific subsets of financial data. Conditional Formatting: Understand how to apply conditional formatting to highlight critical financial data points, trends, and variances, making data analysis and interpretation more intuitive. PivotTables: An introduction to PivotTables, one of the most powerful Excel features, for summarizing, analyzing, and presenting large sets of financial data in a digestible format.
The Future of Audit: Technology, Talent & Transformation
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Explore AI, blockchain, and data analytics impact on audits Address talent crisis through retention and upskilling strategies Navigate PCAOB standards and regulatory sandbox concepts Expand audits to include ESG and nonfinancial metrics Implement technology solutions for firms of all sizes
The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 tax legislation
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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
The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control system Development of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controls Guidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients
Think AI-First and Future-Proof Your Firm
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
How AI-first firms will dominate the next 2-5 years Why AI isn't replacing CPAs and making the best ones stronger How to use AI to track leadership patterns, test decisions and scale advisory The exact AI prompts top firms use for strategy, pricing and client insights How to turn messy firm data into structured, actionable intelligence How to develop AI-first instincts in real-time
Turning Tax Tech into Leadership Opportunity
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
How to recognize and reframe inefficiency as an opportunity for leadership Why digital champions often lead from the middle not the corner office How to pilot tax technology like K1x and build firm-wide buy-in How to translate staff wins into ROI that partners can't ignore Change management strategies that make new technology stick Why culture, not code, defines long-term success
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Understanding/Creating Internal Control Systems (Part 1)
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Underlying concepts of internal controlDefining where and why controls, policies and procedures are neededLegacy control measures that are still important for businesses todayCreating control measures that address the use and protection of technology
Understanding/Creating Internal Control Systems (Part 2)
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Underlying concepts of internal controlDefining where and why controls, policies and procedures are neededLegacy control measures that are still important for businesses todayCreating control measures that address the use and protection of technology
Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Introduction to Copilot in Excel Automating Tasks and Enhancing Productivity Advanced Data Insights with Copilot
Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Overview of financial statement analysis The impact of GAAP on financial analysis Overview of the Balance Sheet Overview of the Income Statement The importance of the Statement of Cash Flows Common Size Analysis Trend Analysis Profitability Ratio Analysis Liquidity Ratio Analysis Solvency Ratio Analysis
Using ChatGPT with Excel
Available Until
Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The major topics that will be covered in this class include: Introduction to ChatGPT and other AI (Artificial Intelligence) language models Discussion of best practices for using ChatGPT with Excel Use ChatGPT to create, debug and explain formulas Use ChatGPT to learn how to use Excel features Use ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in Excel Use ChatGPT to easily create macros