CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Why an open mind and the ability to doubt helps make great predictions Why it is better to be a fox than a hedgehog How non-conformists change the world How to focus on what matters How to learn from the past without hindsight bias
Smarter Tax Services with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI technology and how it worksIdentify where AI can be incorporated into tax research, planning, and compliance servicesDiscover new opportunities to enhance your client advisory tax services with AI toolsReview the market of emerging and AI enhanced tax software toolsLearn about the newest generation of AI enable 1040 source document collection and organizer applicationsReview specific use cases for generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) in your tax services
Hot Topics Audit & Attest Update - 2026
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARsOther matters that should be on your radar
ACPEN: The Essential FASB Update with Renee Rampulla
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Hot GAAP topics Income Tax Disclosures Crypto Assets Governmental Grants Interim Reporting Lease Standard Post Implementation Review
ACPEN: Understanding the Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Required minimum distributions for a deceased's heirs 2025 retirement plan contribution limits Required minimum distributions and contributions to charity Key provisions of Secure Act 2.0
ACPEN: The Radar Phenomenon
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Internal Controls Fraud Prevention Fraud Investigation
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accounting and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 4: Managing Supply Chain Risks, Data Analytics, and
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Third-party risks Supply chain Data analytics Risk management Operational resilience
ACPEN: Businesses Receiving Government Assistance
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
What is Yellow Book? What is different because of Yellow Book? When might Yellow Book apply to a business? Common application of concepts to businesses Answers to common questions
ACPEN: Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
NFT basics Classification of NFTs Current Legislative and Policy Environment Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs
The 10 Must Know Excel Features
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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.
ACPEN: Finding the Right Fit: An Exploration Financial Reporting Options for SMEs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Unique needs of SMEs The menu of available frameworks Exploration of specific SPFs U.S. GAAP provisions for SMEs Considerations when selecting a framework Audit, review, and compilation implications Pitfalls to avoid Best practices to adopt
Corporate Storytelling in Financial Reporting
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Purpose of Management Commentary (IFRS): Understanding the foundational objectivesPurpose of MD&A (AAP): SEC-mandated narrative disclosure requirementsHistorical Context: Past and present frameworks and the limitationsRecent Revisions: Key enhancements and ESG integrationPractical Examples: Real-world applications and improvementsConvergence & Guidance: Frameworks, comparisons, and implementation
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accountants and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 5: Governance, Culture, and Regulatory Risk Pressur
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Risk Management culture Governance processes Workforce management Corporate Financial management Regulatory changes
ACPEN: K2’s Data Security And Privacy Issues And Solutions
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understanding the differences between data security and data privacy The major types of security and privacy breaches Key steps you can take to mitigate your risks of becoming another victim
ACPEN: Internal Control Fundamentals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
COSO Yellowbook Auditing
ACPEN: Listening to the Statement of Cash Flows
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Preparation of the statement of cash flows Importance of identifying sources and uses of cash in financial reporting Financial statement analysis Cash-related financial statement disclosures
ACPEN: The Preparation of Form 709 – Line-by-Line
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Gift tax fundamentals and exclusions Completing Form 709 accurately Gift-splitting and its tax implications Lifetime exemption and GSTT considerations Valuation of gifted assets Common filing mistakes and IRS audits Updates on new legislation impacting gift taxation
ACPEN: Internal Control Frameworks for Single Audit
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
COSO 2013 Update Yellowbook Accounting
ACPEN: Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Overview of controls Preventative controls Detective controls Controls for SMEs
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Lightning round review of the following apps, with an explanation and demonstration of what each of them offersTeams - the foundation of all that you do in Microsoft 365SharePoint / OneDrive - secure cloud storagePower BI - the new financial reporting modelStream - the YouTube for your organizationBookings - streamline your appointment scheduling OneNote - get your content organized for quick retrieval Lists - create custom list tracking reportsTo Do - consolidate all your Outlook, Planner and general "to do's" in one appPlanner - manage simple and complex engagements and projects in an intuitive appA quick look at many of the remaining apps