CPE Catalog & Events
Obtaining an Understanding of Internal Control
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $75
Various definitions and aspects of internal control, including separation of duties and safeguarding of assets Key aspects of internal control from various organizations, such as COSO, SEC, and PCAOB Factors to consider, for example, industry, regulation, and nature of the entity Risk assessment procedures, namely inquiry, analytical procedures, and observation and inspection, as well as brainstorming
The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 1
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting and Finance
K2's 2023 Using OneNote More And Email Less
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Using OneNote as a powerful reference resource Learn how to move your emails into OneNote Share OneNote with a group of people and communicate within a notebook rather than email
How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Client
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation and developments related to choice of entity - such as sole proprietorships, single member LLCs, partnership/LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations Impact of the Section 199A deduction Ramifications of the C to S election and the S to C election; Corporate tax rate to individual tax rate comparison examples Other related topics
Inventory, Expense and Payroll Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Methods of committing inventory, expense and payroll fraud What to look for when observing inventory Detection of inventory fraud How to recognize fictitious expenses How to recognize altered expenses Indicators of fake documentation The three main reason we ask for documentation Detection and prevention of ghost employees
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 1
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Internal Audit Internal Controls Standards Institute of Internal Auditors
2025 EBP Update: Standards, Compliance, and Best Practices
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
EPB Auditing Yellowbook
Lessons on Fraud Prevention from Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:What starts a government investigation for white-collar crime?What is an indictment?What is extradition?What are pre-trial proceedings?What is a mitigation strategy?What is a plea agreement?What is discovery in a criminal case?What factors influence a sentence in a white-collar crime?What collateral consequences follow for people convicted of business-related crime?
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Understanding Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and Form 8821 - 2 hrs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation Offer in Compromise (OIC): criteria, process, and practical considerations Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution
Surgent's Strategies for Maximizing Social Security Benefits
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
When is a person eligible to take Social Security benefits? Factors to consider when selecting an option for taking Social Security benefits Is there a best age to start taking Social Security benefits? How to maximize Social Security benefit payments for surviving spouses How can a divorced spouse collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of a former spouse? How minor children can collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of an older parent
Surgent's Basis Shifting: Final Regulations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
What is a transaction of interest? Reporting transactions of interest on Form 8886 Why make a Section 754 election? Adjustments under Sections 743(b), 734(b), and 732 Applicable threshold amounts for reporting What is a basis shift? Who is a material advisor and why is that status important? Section 755 rules for allocating the Section 743(b) and Section 734(b) basis adjustments Transfers of a partnership interest on death What is a substantially similar transaction? Who is a “tax-indifferent” party in a partnership?
Surgent's Federal Tax Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
Effective Coaching Strategies for High Performance
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Coaching Effective Communication Problem Solving Use of AI as a coaching tool
K2's Ethics and Technology
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the differences between ethics, morals, and laws Key technology issues that can impact ethical behavior in businesses Examples of potential ethical conflicts precipitated by modern technologies
K2's Mastering Advanced Excel Functions
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Powerful new functions and features in Excel, such as XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays How to use “legacy” features and functions such as AGGREGATE Creating effective forecasts in Excel
Leading and Managing the Accounting Department
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Accounting Leadership Management
Exploring the New Lease Accounting Standard
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:What is a lease?Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lesseesDisclosures and transition rulesEffective dates
Forensic Accounting: Court Approved Methods of Proof
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of methods of proof in forensic accounting.The various types of methods of proof approved by the courts.The weakness and strengths of the methods of proof.The formulas in calculating methods of proof.Applying the formulas in various circumstances.
Instant Audit? Just Add Risk Assessment
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The audit risk model Risk assessment Linking risks to audit procedures Other responses to risks Documentation
Hiring Remotely: Using Personality Assessments for Better Hiring Decisions
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Remote Hiring Best Practices Personality Assessments in Hiring Effective Integration of Personality Assessments Minimizing Bias and Ensuring Cultural Fit