CPE Catalog & Events
Benford's Law and Other Digital Analysis Techniques
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Webinar
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
Benford’s Law Digital Analysis Data analytics
A Guide to Sampling - Part 1
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing Yellowbook
Like-Kind Exchanges
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Webinar
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $79
Like-kind exchanges (LKE) Qualified third party intermediaries (QI)
Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the payroll tax advantage of taking distributions over wagesReview key court cases that shape todays reasonable compensation landscapeHow to use court factors to stress test reasonable compensationBest practices for determining reasonable compensationReview of the IRS’s enforcement on reasonable compensation; past, present and future
Financial Statements for the Simple Business Entity 25-26
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Accounting for simple business entities Income tax, modified cash basis and other alternatives to GAAP Avoiding the pitfalls and costs of GAAP reporting and disclosure requirements Documenting accounting decisions to minimize potential liability
SAS No. 122, AU 240, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The importance of professional skepticism The dangers of making assumptions How to listen and understanding the answer to a question Why it is important to leave all of your expectations at home Anticipation and why it’s so dangerous Determining materiality The fraud triangle Thinking about, given a set of circumstances, how you would steal Management and the Tone At the Top
Optimize Your Staff's Performance
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The 4 perspectives of optimization The Two Circle Analysis. The What The How. The Leadership 10 The Fatal 13 5 thoughts for a healthy work environment
AI for CPAs - How it Works and How to Apply it
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of machine learning and AI algorithmsHow generative AI models like ChatGPT functionPractical examples of generative AI in accounting, finance and taxKey terminologies and concepts simplifiedAI Agents for process automation
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Comprehensive coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, including: The Clean Vehicle Credit, Credit for Previously Owned Clean Vehicles, Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, Residential Clean Energy Credit, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, Premium Tax Credit, Elective Payment, Transferability, and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including: Expanding Enrollment in Retirement Plans, Increase in Age for Required Beginning Date for Mandatory Distributions, New Exceptions to Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Retirement Plans, and recent IRS guidance Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Form 1099-K reporting requirements Detailed analysis and examples of Sale of Passthrough Entity Interest and Net Investment Income Tax The Gig Economy -- Tax implications, Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification, and the DOL Final Rule FinCEN reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act Employee Retention Tax Credit updates Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
There is NO Such Thing as `Business Ethics' featuring John Levy and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Should ethical behavior be something that we always do? Is ethical behavior situational? Why being ethical will help you succeed personally and professionally. Consequences of not behaving ethically? Why trust matters? How we can make better ethical decisions in our professional lives.
Written Information Security Plans
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements Key components of a Written Information Security Plan Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance
Top Employment Tools to Protect Your Business and Recommend to Business Clients
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
arbitration agreements confidentiality agreements restrictive covenants training severance agreements
K2's Introducing Artificial Intelligence To Human Resources Pros
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
How to get started with AI Today's major AI platforms How to use AI tools AI risks that we must manage
K2's Time To Advance Automation - Strategies And Tools For Efficiency
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Advanced Automation Strategies: Best practices for starting or enhancing your automation journey Key Tools for Automation: Exploring the latest features in Zoho, Zapier, Microsoft, and other tools Practical Automation in Finance: Automating tasks in accounts payable, banking, and approval workflows Navigating Common Pitfalls: Identifying and avoiding typical obstacles in automation projects
Tax Procedure
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Filing a tax return IRS audit RS Appeals Collections and litigation at courts of original jurisdiction
1065 - Understanding Partnerships Tax Returns
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Partnership taxation Different types of partnerships Tax obligations of partners Role of the partnership agreement in tax reporting Filing deadlines of Form 1065
Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats
S Corporations - Overview
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of S Corporation election and compliance requirements Comparison of S Corporations with other business entities Preparing Form 2553 and addressing late filing relief Shareholder stock and debt basis considerations Form 1120S and Schedule K-1: key aspects and reporting requirements Officer reasonable compensation requirements and IRS audit strategies Introduction to Schedules K-2 and K-3 Compliance with corporate formalities and taxable fringe benefits
The Successful Family Business
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Organization