CPE Catalog & Events
FAQ Related to the Most Recent Audit Standards SAS Nos. 142-149
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Clarification of terminology and foundational principles underlying recent generally accepted auditing standards Answers to frequently asked questions that emerge in the proper application of risk-based audit concepts Highlights of important concepts included in SASs No. 142-149
K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
• Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings • Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues • Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier
Fundamentals of the 1040 for Junior Staff
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $245
Form 1040 essentials: filing requirements, due dates, and key schedules Filing status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources (wages, business income, rental income, and investments) Adjustments to income, deductions, and tax credits (standard vs. itemized deductions, Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Education Credits) Self-employment and business income taxation (Schedule C, self-employment tax, business deductions) Rental income and pass-through entity reporting (Schedule E, Schedule K-1, shareholder stock and debt basis on Form 7203) Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance, and taxpayer rights IRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data security Legislative updates for 2024 and potential changes in 2025
Generative AI Strategy for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Evolution and current state of AI technologies in accountingDevelopment of comprehensive AI usage policies and guidelinesImplementation frameworks for integrating AI into accounting workflowsStrategic approaches to AI-driven process automation and optimizationMethods for identifying and capitalizing on AI opportunitiesBest practices for human-AI collaboration in accountingRisk management and ethical considerations for AI implementation
Preparing for & Conducting Discharge Meetings
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Issues to be evaluated pre-discharge Off-site/off work-misconduct Pre-discharge interviews Resignations Discharge meetings Exit Interviews Reference checks
Introduction to Single Audit
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Single Audit Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
What You Can Learn From the Statement of Cash Flows
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Preparation of the statement of cash flowsImportance of identifying sources and uses of cash in financial reportingFinancial statement analysisCash-related financial statement disclosures
Critical "Soft" Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Tips for being a balanced leader-manager Adapting to various personality styles Tips for coaching millennials and beyond Best practices for managing organizational change
CPA to CFO
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The steps necessary to effectively transform a tax or accounting practice into an advisory service.What it means to be a CFO/advisor to small-to-medium sizes businesses.What qualifications are necessary to offer an advisory service.How to find and convert leads and how to price and package services, including combining advisory services with the firm’s current offerings.
Key Tax Issues for Business Taxpayers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
“Tax-mageddon” – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Other recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting business taxpayers. Current status of Research and Experimentation costs and Interest Expense Limitation Phaseout of Bonus Depreciation and MACRS issues. Partnership and S corporation legislative updates
Organizational Effectiveness and Communication
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication
Drive Results with Metrics
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Performance Metrics Budgets
Inventory Accounting GAAP, Software and Recognizing Variances
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Inventory accounting GAAP Methods for dealing with variances
Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Nonaudit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Differentiating risks faced when performing nonaudit services, such as reviews, compilations, preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and similar Best practices for preventing quality control concerns that could lead to peer review deficiencies or malpractice claims Establishing an understanding with the client to minimize misunderstandings as to the nature and scope of engagements Explain situations when independence should be appropriately safeguarded when performing nonattest services
Critical Technical Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
A methodical approach to business and strategic planning Overview of The Balanced Scorecard approach to creating key performance metrics Common metrics for analyzing financial statements and trends Accounting and finance role in Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM)
The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Auditing Business Development
Accounting Update in a Post COVID-19 World
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Risk assessment Government assistance Pandemic-related accounting pronouncements Learning to be an auditor in a pandemic environment Financial statement disclosures Exploring liquidity options
Key Tax Issues for Individual Taxpayers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
"Tax-mageddon" – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting individual taxpayers 2025 Tax rates and inflation-adjusted figures Cryptocurrency reporting and new Form 1099-DA Form 1099-K and previously unreported income Other recent legislative developments impacting individual taxpayers
Strategic Government Budgeting: Tools for Long-Term Sustainability
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forecasting & Budgeting Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook
Federal Tax Update for Individuals with Doug Van Der Aa
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
"Tax-mageddon" - the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting individual taxpayers 2025 Tax rates and inflation-adjusted figures Cryptocurrency reporting and new Form 1099-DA Form 1099-K and previously unreported income Review of significant changes in individual tax forms Recent federal tax legislation, cases and rulings affecting income of individual taxpayers