CPE Catalog & Events
Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Financial Accounting 25-26
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Identifying the acquirer and the acquisition date Recognition and measurement issues on the acquisition date Intangible assets Deferred income taxes Stock options
2025 A&A Update With Technology Implementation
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Deep dive into the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective in 2025.Insights from the FAF's 2024 PCC Review.Overview of FASB's Invitation to Comment - Agenda Consultation.The essential changes in quality management standards that firms must implement by the end of 2025. Common deficiencies identified by the DOL in EBP (Employee Benefit Plan) engagements and provide a peek at upcoming projects from the Auditing Standards Board (ASB).
Two Types of Goals You Need to Be Successful
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Common obstacles to goal achievement The limitations of SMART goals Characteristics of effective outcome goals Process Goals: The Roadmap to Achievement Integrating Outcome and Process Goals for Maximum Impact
Analytical Procedures: Practical Applications and Standards
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Analytical procedures in audit and review engagements Practical examples and illustrations of analytical procedures The order of operations for accomplishing analytical procedures
The New Quality Management Standards - What Everyone Needs to Know
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of the new quality management standards Focus on the most important elements of a quality management system Implementation tips that everyone in the firm should know Audit and attest standards impacted
AI FAQs for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of AI and how it differs from traditional accounting softwareGenerative AI, AI agents, and embedded AI applications in accountingAI-powered automation for routine accounting tasks and workflowsData security and privacy considerations in digital accounting environmentsStrategies for maintaining client relationships while embracing automationFuture trends including frontier AI models and embodied AI (robotics)Practical implementation of AI tools in accounting practice management
Schedule K-1: What is it & What Do I Do with It?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of Schedule K-1 for Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates/Trust Reporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040 Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Schedule K-1 integration Case studies highlighting real-world application of Schedule K-1 reporting Proposed changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021 and beyond Best practices for avoiding errors and ensuring compliance
Staff Retention Keep the Best People
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Remote workforce Employee retention Staff turnover
K2's Paperless Office
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
The importance of “going paperless” Key technologies that facilitate a paperless office Advantages of going paperless Examples of leading document management systems and processes
State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Frequently asked questions about income tax and sales tax nexus New developments Key factors in reviewing potential nexus consequences Nexus road trip to eight large states Tax impacts of remote work Free, multistate resources
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.
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.
Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Pervasive best practices for effective communication Specific strategies for written materials Unique considerations for verbal presentations The importance of recursive revision Tips for success Pitfalls to avoid
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Defining Federal Income TaxesComputing federal income tax liabilityCalculating adjusted gross incomeDefining Qualifying ChildDetermining filing statusCalculating the Kiddie TaxStandard deductionTax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend incomeCash v. Accrual MethodFiling deadlines and obtaining extensions
Surgent's Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Quality management standards SAS 146, SSARS No. 26, and SSAE 23 Risk assessment, which forms the basis of the SQM Monitoring and evaluating the SQM
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
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
Leading and Managing the Accounting Department
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Accounting Leadership Management
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 8: Dynamic Headers, Mapping Tables and Error Check
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Webinar
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $175
Dynamic headers Horizontal reports Mapping Tables Data Validation Improve error checking Concepts applied
GASB 96 -SBITA, GASB 94 P3, and GASB 87 Leases (Year 2)
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Requirements of GASB 96, GASB 94, and GASB 87 Implementation of GASB 96, 94 and 87