CPE Catalog & Events
Consolidation Accounting 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Consolidation accounting framework Voting control Variable Interest Entities Business combinations Control case examples Business combination case examples Disclosures
Hands-On Tax Return Workshop - Partnerships & LLCs (Form 1065) Partnered with the Oregon Society
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $270
This session is taught using a Hands-On methodology. Using a comprehensive trial balance, the participant will walk through the steps to prepare a complete and accurate Form 1065 (and related schedules). Each participant will receive a comprehensive partnership income tax reference manual that includes numerous practice aids, real world examples, new Federal income tax forms and schedules, and Pat Garverick's Quick Reference Chart. Topics include: Comprehensive review of partnership income tax laws, with emphasis on new legislative changes (e.g., the One Big Beautiful Bill) and the status of expiring or extended provisions. Comparison of partnerships, LLCs and LLPs, Overview the formation of a partnership/LLC and the §704(c) pre-contribution gain or loss rules, Schedule K analysis- determine if income statement items are separately (i.e. schedule K) or non-separately stated income and expense items, How schedule K items get allocated to partners on schedule K-1s, Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to partners needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations, Learn the special tax treatment of fringe benefits paid on behalf of the partners and LLC members, Comparing the tax and Schedule 704(b) book capital account computations, Discuss partner guaranteed payments and self-employment tax issues, Schedule M-1 - reconciliation of income or loss per books with income or loss per income tax return, Schedule M-2 - analysis of partners' capital accounts, Review the importance and basics of calculating a partner/member's outside tax basis. Overview of the tax treatment of distributions, recourse and nonrecourse debt allocations, Schedule 754 election for optional basis adjustments and Schedule 743/Schedule 734 mandatory basis adjustments.
ACPEN: K2’s Excel Essentials For Staff Accountants
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Best practices for creating and working with Excel workbooks Effectively using Excel functions when creating formulas The importance of PivotTables in modern reporting environments Best practices for formatting your workbooks
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
Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy.Feature discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment.Review of the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices.
International Tax Forum - January 2027
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Various tax topics from a legal perspective International, Federal and State tax matters
Written Information Security Plans
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: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.
ACPEN: Responding To Retaliation Concerns and Capturing Key Retaliation Case Metrics
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Speak up Culture Ethical Culture Internal complaint reporting and investigations
ACPEN: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Auditing Business Development
ACPEN: Leading Up: The Superpower Every Ascending Leader Needs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The consequences of upward leadership failure. Building credibility with your boss, Serving multiple bosses. Making the business case for your ideas.
ACPEN: Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 1
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Internal Audit Internal Controls Standards Institute of Internal Auditors
ACPEN: No Tax on Overtime: Payroll Compliance
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of FLSA overtime provisions Definition of a workweek and the 40-hour threshold Time-and-a-half requirements and exclusions from overtime pay Exempt vs. nonexempt employee classifications Components of the regular rate of pay Treatment of bonuses, commissions, and other compensation Step-by-step overtime calculation examples Common compliance pitfalls and audit risk Documentation and payroll system considerations Case studies involving misclassification and miscalculation
Power Skills: Professionalism and Client Interactions
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices when communicating with the client.Complicated scenarios for practice.
ACPEN: Accounting for Leases
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Webinar
2.60 Credits
Member Price: $99
Accounting Finance Financial Statement Preparation
ACPEN: Impact of OBBBA 2025 on the Individual Taxpayer
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Webinar
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
OBBBA 2025 – New law provisions, those extended or made permanent with and without changes, and those repealed Illustrative example of how the OBBA changes may impact the everyday taxpayer Inflation adjusted rates for 2025 and 2026 Dependent care credit Student loan deduction Review of other individual credits and deductions
ACPEN: A Practical Guide to Trusts
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Trustee responsibilities and trust administration Strategies for probate avoidance and efficient asset distribution Tax treatment of revocable living trusts Marital deductions and bypass trusts Uses of irrevocable trusts in estate planning Benefits of irrevocable life insurance trusts Multi-generational wealth planning with dynasty trusts Overview of estate planning tools: GRIT, GRAT, GRUT, and QPRT
ACPEN: K2’s Excel PivotTables For Accountants
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
PivotTable fundamentals, including Recommended PivotTables and the six elements of PivotTables Formatting PivotTables Advanced PivotTable techniques and options, including consolidation PivotTables, Power Pivot, and Power Query Analytical techniques available in PivotTables
ACPEN: Metrics Management Series
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Why strategy succeeds or fails based on measurement The relationship between mission, strategy, and metrics Financial versus non-financial performance measures What makes a KPI meaningful and actionable Balancing financial, customer, operational, and learning metrics Selecting metrics at the responsibility-center level Measuring performance using output and unit-based metrics Identifying what truly “causes work” Business Performance Management (BPM) concepts and tools Designing effective dashboards and scorecards
Business Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent legislation impacting business taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateMeals and entertainment expense reportingPartnership and S corporation updateIncome and deductions
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