CPE Catalog & Events
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The power of keyboard shortcutsOft used features with more capability than meets the eyeNew helpful featuresNote: This session is taught using Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.
Viewing A&A Through the Eyes of a Tax Practitioner
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of financial reporting for a myriad of usersFundamentals conceptsSpecial Purpose FrameworksFinancial statement analysisCross-functional collaboration
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Comprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Review of key components of President Trump's tax bill, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms Sale of Passthrough Entity Interests and Net Investment Income Tax - analyze the tax implications of selling interests in passthrough entities, including relevant examples, and how the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) applies to these transactions The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation 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
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.
Building a Better Budget in a Time of Uncertainty
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Budgets vs. ForecastsCyclicalityCore Earnings & Sustainable GrowthIdentifying Key Forecast DriversReasonableness in ForecastingApproaches to BudgetingBudgeting VariancesHorizontal AnalysisFlexible Budgeting
ACPEN: World-Class Cost Accounting: A Practical Application - 8 Hour Version
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Classifying the five cost types Direct materials - comprehensive coverage Direct labor - including all labor burden costs Tracing all the prime costs to products Budgeting and setting standard costs Classifying manufacturing overhead costs into 5 cost types Selecting the bases for tracing overhead costs to products Period Manufacturing Inefficiencies cost of sales - categories and costing Segregating inventory for costing and analysis Accounting for variances - budgeting, analyzing, timing for recording
ACPEN: Develop Your Emotional Intelligence to Be More Successful in Life and Leadership
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Leadership Building Stronger Workplace Relationships Creating and Leading High-Performing Teams Navigating Change with Emotional Intelligence
ACPEN: Best-in-Class Internal Controls: Best Practices for Finance Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
Define and explore the basic concepts, myths and facts of internal controls Examine typical control types Identify why controls fail Identify a framework to develop the right balance of internal controls Discuss Internal Controls in the Digital Age Examine the variances and considerations of automated vs. manual controls Evaluate the concept of IT controls
ACPEN: Introduction to Governmental Accounting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Foundational principles of governmental accounting Fund accounting concepts Modified accrual basis of accounting Governmental fund financial statements Government-wide financial statements Component units in governmental reporting
ACPEN: Sub-Recipient Monitoring 2026: Understanding the Pass-Through Requirements for Managing and Monitoring Your Sub-Awards
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Subrecipient vs. contractor determinations under S200.331 Requirements for pass through entities under S200.332 Risk based monitoring methodologies Indirect cost rate negotiation and de minimis rate application The importance of sub-award agreements Using fixed amount award to solve an out-of-the-box matter
ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Financial Modeling with ChatGPT IntegrationAdvanced Ratio Analysis TechniquesRisk Assessment and Scenario AnalysisValuation Methods and ChatGPT ApplicationsUtilizing Performance Metrics in Financial AnalysisData Analysis and Interpretation with AIInvestment Analysis Enhanced by ChatGPT
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
ACPEN: Data Analytics & Journal Entry Testing for Auditors
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Data Analytics Journal Entry Testing Fraud Detection
ACPEN: IT Controls & SOC Reporting in Financial Audits
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
SOC Reporting Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) Audit Reliance
ACPEN: Prevention & Detection of Fraud in Small Businesses
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Webinar
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Small Business Fraud Fraud Schemes Fraud Indicators Fraud Detection Fraud Response Fraud Prevention
Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI): Overview of its mission, role, and significance in maintaining tax compliance.Historical Evolution: From its inception in 1919 to its current role, highlighting key milestones and notable cases.Investigative Techniques and Tools: Detailed look at the methods and technologies used by CI agents to uncover financial crimes.Importance of IRS CI: Discussion on the impact of CI’s work on tax compliance, public confidence, and the broader financial system.Training of CI Agents: Insight into the rigorous training programs at FLETC and ongoing professional development.Process of Investigations: Step-by-step breakdown of how tax fraud and money laundering cases are initiated, investigated, and prosecuted.
ACPEN: 360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Defining the budget process Common budgetary cultures and discussion of solutions Does your budget need an overhaul or just a tune up? How to make the budget flexible Making a better budget and maybe even a better you (or at least improving the perception of the budget work itself) How to build a flexible budget model that works? What are the steps we can take to budget for economic and external factors beyond our control? How the right Chart of Accounts can simply your work Budget and GAAP are not the same and why they are fine not to be Efficiently modeling payroll and benefits Identifying controllable and uncontrollable expense Using key variables to stress-test your budget Understanding your own leadership tendencies and applying them to your strengths? Understanding core personality types Learning what type of person you are? Managing and coping with the budget team Effectively dealing with the A, B, C and other players? Identifying the ‘Big Picture’ and your role in effective communication Communicating so others can understand us Understanding a presentation’s anatomy? Tips and tricks for budget presentations
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
ACPEN: Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment