CPE Catalog & Events
Introduction to Forensic Data Analytics
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Data analytics Key fraud risk management guidance documents Data analytics frameworks Leading techniques and innovations for preventing and detecting fraud
Risk Wrangling: Surviving the Modern Business Rodeo
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Risk is the common thread in an evolving landscapeRisk assessmentResponding to assessed risksAuditing standardsOther insights from AICPA guidanceFraud considerationsThe role of analyticsFinancial reporting considerationsRisk mitigation
Surgent's Unconscious Bias for Managers, Supervisors, and Executives
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Unconscious bias, including the five defining characteristics of unconscious bias The real-world impacts of unconscious biases, including impacts on racial minorities, women, and older workers The concept of microaggressions, with examples An effective strategy for adult learning that can be applied to change unconscious biases, which can also be used to learn other skills A framework for handling mistakes and using them to build trust and respect in the workplace. We call this the “oops, did I just say that?” section.
Allison McLeod's Federal Tax Updates for Individuals - 4 Hour
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Current tax issues affecting individual taxpayers Review of recent tax legislation Other issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, and other federal tax issues
More Money: Strategic Ways to Improve Cash Flow
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How do I optimize cash flow?Qualitative Evaluations – Core Earnings & Sustainable GrowthQuantitative Evaluations – Liquidity RatiosIncreasing Customer Base vs. Payment TermsBusiness Cycle & CashInvesting Company CashWhat keeps companies from becoming streamlined?Behavioral Finance BiasesInformation Processing BiasesEmotional BiasesDealing with Behavioral Biases
Comprehensive Estate Planning: Administration & Postmortem Strategies
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Introduction to Estate Administration How to Read a last will and testament Understanding the Entities Administration the Estate and Orderly Process The Probate process and the courts Special Issues in Estate Administration Postmortem Issues Regarding Income Taxation of Descendants and Estates Post Mortem Opportunities on the Estate Income Tax Return Available Post Mortem Estate Tax Elections Portability Election Disclaimers
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Discussion of financial reporting risks increased by the current economic environment, including increased uncertainty related to critical financial statement amounts and significant disclosures Executive summary of recent Accounting Standards Updates Overview of fair value disclosure requirements and implementation issues Discussion of issues related to donor-restricted endowment funds Classification of net assets and reclassifications Endowments, including accounting, disclosures and UPMIFA Noncascontributions Contributions received and receivable Expense recognition issues Reporting expenses by function and nature Other relevant matters unique to the nonprofit environment
360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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
LLC's & S Corporations: a Comparative Analysis
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Comparative analysis of LLCs and S CorporationsEntity formation, compliance, and operational structuresSelf-employment tax and its implications for LLCs and S CorporationsForm 2553 preparation and relief for late filingsRev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3: analysis and applicationS Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measuresCorporate governance and formalities for both entity typesShareholder stock and debt basis for S CorporationsForms 1120S, 1065, and related schedules (K-1, K-2, K-3)Officer reasonable compensation and general partner guaranteed paymentsAudit strategies, estate planning, and business continuation planning
ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The accounting research transformation: Comparing Google vs. AI methodologiesAI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applicationsAdvanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax researchAI-powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstoresPersona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactionsEthical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting researchThe compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory responseAI-driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring
Auditing Digital Assets: Considerations for Valuation
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Measuring digital assets using prices in active markets Measuring digital assets that are thinly traded Evaluating an entity's impairment analysis for indefinite-lived out-of-scope crypto intangible assets Recognition of realized gains and losses on sales of digital assets
Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The changing finance technology landscape: continuous processing, modular ecosystems, automated controls, and real-time visibility (and the risks these shifts introduce)Technology trends and “AI” definitions: automation vs. machine learning vs. generative AI vs. agentic AI—what each means for governance and auditabilityFive common challenges in finance tech projects and how to address them:Cutting through vendor claims and AI hypeIntegration complexity and hidden costsChange management and proving ROIData quality readiness for AI and automationRisk, security, and governanceVendor Evaluation Scorecard: 20 criteria across five categories, including control “deal-breakers” (audit trails, segregation of duties, logging, SOC reporting, error handling)Five-Year Total Cost Framework: software, implementation, data migration/cleanup, integration build & maintenance, internal costs, training, and ongoing operations (plus common underestimates)Industry-specific considerations (manufacturing, distribution/wholesale, SaaS/tech, professional services)Four-phase implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags: Assessment & Planning; Selection & Negotiation; Implementation & Testing; Optimization & Ongoing GovernanceWorking with external advisers (CPA/auditor involvement, implementation partner expectations, and common deficiencies to avoid)
The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Internal Controls
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Internal Controls
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - June 2026
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
How AI is Automating Internal Control 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies
K2's Mastering Advanced Excel Functions 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Powerful new functions and features in Excel, such as XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays How to use "legacy" features and functions such as AGGREGATE Creating effective forecasts in Excel
Staff Tax Training: S Corporations (Form 1120S) 26-27
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Webinar
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $589
An extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes Form 1120S (and related schedules) preparation issues S corporation formation issues and liquidations Form 2553 S corporation elections and late IRS election procedures Schedule K and K-1'preparation issues including separately and non-separately stated income and expense items (including the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax, business interest deduction limitations, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses) S corporation revocation and termination and allocation of income during short S and C corporation years Unreasonably low officer compensation issues Tax treatment of fringe benefits paid to 2% shareholders and family members Schedule D'built-in gains (BIG) tax computation and planning opportunities when converting from a C to S corporation Excess passive investment income tax issues Schedule M-2'detailed step-by-step analysis of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts and look at the tax treatment of distributions when the S corporation has prior C corporation earnings and profits (E&P) Overview of calculating a shareholder's stock and debt basis and discuss how S corporation losses and deductions can be limited to basis and the at-risk rules
How Recent Auditing Standards Improve Risk-Based Audits
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key changes to audit report elements intended to improve the understandability of the nature and results of financial statement auditsEnhanced required by-product communications with management and those charged with governance to promote more reliable financial statementsClarifications related to obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, including significant unusual transactions, related parties, going concern uncertainty, and accounting estimatesNew definitions and requirements related to identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatementOther important matters contained in recent SASs
Interviewing, Onboarding and Training 101
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Best practices on interviewing Best practices for onboarding Best practices with training
CPA to CFO: Essential Competencies for Finance Leaders
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Top competencies hiring executives seek in CFO candidates based on survey of 320+ CEOs and recruiters Critical thinking frameworks and strategy creation techniques for financial leadership Forward-looking financial skills including capital management, forecasting, and funding strategies Industry-specific requirements for high-growth companies and nonprofit organizations Practical career development strategies to build CFO-ready competencies