CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
2026/27 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update on ethics and independence developments from the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC)Recent developments shaping ethical requirements for the professionProposed and ongoing projects on PEEC's agenda
ACPEN: The Commonsense Approach to Auditing for Fraud
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Online
3.00 Credits
Occupational Fraud Professional Skepticism Fraud Indicators Error vs. Fraud Fraud Risk Fraud Hypothesis Development Fraud Intent
ACPEN: The Role of Internal Audit in Enterprise-Wide Risk Management
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Online
4.00 Credits
Benefits of enterprise risk management Important objectives, components and principles that underlie the COSO Framework Identifying events that could cause objectives to not be achieved Techniques for evaluating both "good" risks (opportunities) and "bad" risks (threats) The roles and responsibilities of key parties throughout an organization in managing risk
ACPEN: Retirement Planning Issues: Where We Stand Now
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Online
4.00 Credits
Thorough Exploration of Current Retirement Planning Trends and Implications Strategies for Maximizing Retirement Savings within Existing Regulatory Structures Tax-Efficient Navigation of Various Retirement Plan Options Estate Planning Techniques Aligned with Contemporary Trends for Optimal Benefits Insight into Latest Rules for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
ACPEN: Estate Planning for Today and Beyond
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Online
8.00 Credits
Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non-traditional relationships
ACPEN: IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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Online
2.00 Credits
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
ACPEN: Topic 842: FASB's Lease Accounting Standard Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
What is a lease? Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lessees Disclosures and transition rules Effective dates
ACPEN: Yellow Book Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Ethics Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
ACPEN: Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain
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Online
2.00 Credits
What is money? What are digital assets? Understanding the what, why, and how of cryptocurrencies Understanding the what, why, and how of blockchain NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens), their role and impact Explaining the crypto language
ACPEN: Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Online
2.00 Credits
Importance of tax basis capital accounts Reporting negative tax basis Tax accounting for property contributed to a partnership Effect of the Ceiling Rule Allocation of depreciation to partners Alternative and Remedial Methods Effect on financial capital accounts Form 1065, Schedule K-1
ACPEN: Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides
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Online
2.00 Credits
Overview of ATGs Best practices for utilizing ATGs Salient provisions of selected ATGs Insights auditors may obtain from analytical procedures Nuances associated with selected industries
ACPEN: Introduction to Governmental Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
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: Internal Control Best Practices
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
ACPEN: Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand
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Online
2.00 Credits
Circumstances that may cause recent FASB pronouncements to introduce threats to independence AICP's Code of Professional Conduct Best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters
ACPEN: Neurodiversity & Productivity. Include More Minds to Make the Most of Your Time
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Online
1.00 Credits
Neurodiversity Productivity Leadership Management Communication Inclusion Culture Empathy
ACPEN: Understanding the 4 W's in Budgeting: Who, What, When, and Which?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook Budget Process
ACPEN: Section 25F Scholarship Granting Tax Credit: Planning and Compliance Strategies
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Online
2.00 Credits
Overview of Section 25F and legislative intent Eligibility requirements and qualifying contributions Credit calculation and limitations State-by-state conformity and eligibility considerations Interaction with other federal and state tax provisions Compliance, documentation, and reporting considerations Common pitfalls and audit risks
ACPEN: Proper Financial Accounting for S Corporations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Deferred tax accounting for S Corporations S elections and terminations – dealing with deferred taxes Financial accounting for capital stock and retained earnings S corporation shareholders’ equity Tax vs financial accounting for Accumulated Adjustments Account Financial accounting for loans to and from S shareholders
ACPEN: SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Introducing SAS 145 Revisiting audit risk Risk assessment in the SAS 145 Era Analyzing SAS 145 Documentation requirements
