CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: K2’s Next Generation Excel Reporting
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Identifying weaknesses in traditional reporting processes Using leading-edge features in Excel to improve reporting practices How to work with Power Query to solve common reporting challenges Adding Slicers and Timelines to your Excel-based reports
ACPEN: K2’s QuickBooks Online For Accountants
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
New features in QuickBooks Desktop and Online Enhancing internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments Improving financial and operational reporting when using QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online Best practices for setting up companies
Understanding and Creating an Internal Control System
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlDefining where and why controls, policies and procedures are neededLegacy control measures that are still important for businesses todayCreating control measures that address the use and protection of technology
How to Audit: Property, Plant, & Equipment
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The foundation of auditing PP&E, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the PP&E balance.The various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform.Real world auditing examples.
Behavioral Finance Biases
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of biases and standard of living riskOverview of difference between emotional and processing biasesExamples of various real life examples and case studies
ACPEN: Effective Communication Skills
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Confidence Leadership
ACPEN: Getting the Most When Selling a Business: Little Details to Get Top Value
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
What do buyers really want? Steps to take so your business will be attractive to buyers The process to prepare for a sale The steps and timing Pitfalls to avoid The value of a strong advisory team Key considerations
ACPEN: How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Client
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recent tax legislation and developments related to choice of entity - such as sole proprietorships, single member LLCs, partnership/LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations Impact of the Section 199A deduction Ramifications of the C to S election and the S to C election; Corporate tax rate to individual tax rate comparison examples Other related topics
ACPEN: IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
ACPEN: K2's Optimizing Your CAS and Advisory Tech Stack
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
CAS overview to understand the service offerings, client needs, and market opportunities Selecting technology tools in CAS for accounting, workflow, and client collaboration Designing Service Delivery Models that are scalable and efficient processes for CAS Managing client relationships and setting expectations to deliver consistent value
Form 706 Preparation Part 1: Overview Including Portability 26-27
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Action steps in 706 preparation engagement Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns Completing introductory pages 1—4 Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - April 2027
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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
Balance Sheet Management: The Least Understood Risk” 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Intentionally managing your balance sheet to reduce risk. Properly balance debt and equity versus other funding sources. Know the balance sheet pitfalls and risks to avoid. Understand the analysis and decision-making process through real-world examples and five interactive case discussions.
ACPEN: IRAs – Contributions & Distributions for Traditional, Roth, SEP & SIMPLE IRAs
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
An emphasis on newly enacted tax legislation affecting IRAs including the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Contribution limits to and tax treatment of distributions from Traditional, Roth, SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Deductible phase-out limits for Traditional IRA contributions for taxpayers that are active participants in qualified retirement plans Roth IRA contribution phase-out limits as well as tax-free qualified distributions Planning opportunities for conversions to ROTH IRAs Rollover rules to/from different retirement accounts and the one-rollover-per-year limitation The different options of receiving IRA distributions before age 59 ½ and avoiding the 10% early distribution penalty (including substantially equal periodic payments) The required minimum distribution (RMD) rules from IRAs needed to avoid the 50% penalty after the account owner turns age 72 or dies The tax ramifications of spouse and non-spouse beneficiaries and how this affects the RMD calculation after the account owner’s death Overview of health savings account (HSA) eligibility rules, contribution limits and distribution rules
ACPEN: K2’s Small Business Internal Controls, Security, And Fraud Prevention And Detection
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Common challenges associated with implementing appropriate internal controls in small business environment Fraud in small business environments Internal control options in small business accounting software Understanding the need for application controls and general controls
Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Legislation impacting individual taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Components of executive presenceAudience-centered elevator pitch structureProfessional value proposition frameworkStructuring a concise executive biographyAligning personal narrative with organizational valueCommon pitfalls in professional self-presentationApplication and refinement exercise
ACPEN: Creating A Culture of Trust
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Culture Trust
ACPEN: Crypto, Blockchain and Taxes
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understanding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Major Features, Benefits and Risks of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Tax Strategies for Cryptocurrency Transactions and Compliance Implementing Blockchain in Business Accounting Systems Navigating Estate Planning with Digital Assets
ACPEN: Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Apply new effective tools in business processes Better understand how to use data analytics in public accounting engagements Identify popular software packages that may be useful for accomplishing data analytics