CPE Catalog & Events
2026/27 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recently issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) impacting NFP financial reporting, along with standard-setting projects currently in the FASB pipeline.The International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS)-the first comprehensive global accounting framework designed specifically for non-profit organizations, launched in October 2025.
How to Audit Cash
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Auditing CashAudit assertions, risks, and threats to the cash balanceAuditing procedures to perform
Applying AI in A&A: Creating Effective Prompts
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Leveraging artificial intelligence in A&A Writing effective prompts. How an effective prompt improves results. Examples of effectively written prompts.
Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Required minimum distributions for a deceased’s heirs2025 retirement plan contribution limitsRequired minimum distributions and contributions to charityKey provisions of Secure Act 2.0
Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Copilot in ExcelAutomating Tasks and Enhancing ProductivityAdvanced Data Insights with Copilot
Small Firm Success Series (12/17/2026)
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Firm staffing shortages Emerging technologies worth investing in Preparation for new compliance requirements and regulatory updates Effective practice-management strategies
Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
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
AICPA Town Hall Series (12/17/2026)
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Timely & Critical Information Interpretation & Analysis Firm and Business Strategies Practitioner Capabilities
Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Common applications related to initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement or derecognition, presentation, and disclosure of cryptocurrency and other digital assetsFeedback from the AICPA's Digital Assets Working Group intended to assist auditors with opining on these digital records
Quality Management: Engagement Quality Reviews
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Overview of engagement quality reviews and the firm's responsibilities Requirements for engagement quality reviews and appointing reviewers contained in SQMS No. 1 Timing of engagement quality reviews Performing an engagement quality review Considerations for sole practitioners
ChatGPT and IRS Taxation Law Research
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Utilizing ChatGPT for IRS Tax Law Research: Principles and PracticesNavigating IRS Databases Using Advanced AI TechniquesUsing IRS Prompt Templates: In-depth Analysis and ApplicationChatGPT in Action: Case Studies and Real-World ScenariosExploring IRS Tax Laws: Strategies, Loopholes, and ComplianceError Prevention and Correction in Tax Law ResearchFuture Trends: AI's Evolving Role in Taxation and Accounting
CPA to CFO: Essential Competencies for Finance Leaders
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
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
Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles
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Virtual
6.00 Credits
Foundation and principles for the use and application of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) General requirements for complying with the Yellow Book Ethics, independence, and professional judgment Competence and continuing professional education Quality control and peer review
AICPA's Annual Federal Tax Update
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Virtual
7.00 Credits
Inflation adjustments IRS administrative issues, compliance, and new forms Court cases settled in the last year that provide tax return guidance IRS rulings, procedures, and notices for the last year New, updated, and expiring tax deductions and credits Legislative and regulatory updates affecting tax practitioners Tax matters affecting individuals, C corporations, partnerships, S corporations, estates, and trusts
Documenting Your EBP Audit: What You Need to Know
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Professional standards Audit planning Risk assessment and control testing Documentation best practices for investments and plan expenses Key audit areas in the financial statements, such as contributions and contributions receivable, benefit payments, and participant notes receivable Participant data and participant accounts Initial audits, plan mergers, and other issues
Adobe Acrobat Tips for Working with PDF Files
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of all that Adobe Acrobat has to offerOrganizing your PDFs with bookmarks, links, file attachments and moreFormatting the presentation of PDFs with headers, footers and watermarksCreating and processing fillable formsProcessing documents for e-signatureTips for converting email messages, documents and spreadsheets into PDF formatCombining multiple PDF files into a single binder Utilizing the security features of Adobe Acrobat to protect document confidentiality
NotebookLM Use Cases for Accountants
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:NotebookLM fundamentals: notebooks, sources, prompts, and outputsTurning financial PDFs into searchable, conversational knowledge basesAudit and assurance use cases: workpaper synthesis and issue trackingTax and regulatory research: comparing guidance across sourcesCross-referencing: tracing claims back to documents for defensibilityDrafting deliverables: memos, client notes, and executive summariesRisk controls: confidentiality, data handling, and “trust-but-verify” habits
CFO Series: Living in the World of AI- How AI Changed Ethics
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Is it ethical to use AI, or not?What is ethical AI? Why does it matter for finance and business professionals?Understanding and managing AI hallucinations and misinformationAddressing bias in AI tools even when you didn’t build themInternal friction; navigating fear, resistance, and cultural challengesGuidelines for responsible AI use in your organizationAccountability and transparency; who is responsible for AI outcomes?Real-world use cases and what we can learn from them.Creating sustainable, people-focused AI practices that build trust
Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Core principles of any Code of Professional Conduct applicable to all CPAs, including conflicts of interest, preparing and reporting information, competence, confidential information, and moreThe importance of maintaining independence for CPAs in public practice, especially when also performing nonattest services for the attest client Comparing and contrasting various ethical standards, including those promulgated by the AICPA, PCAOB, and international bodies
Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
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: The true cost of turnover versus retention investment Research findings on why professionals leave or stay Whole-person retention strategies beyond compensation Work-life balance solutions that maintain productivity Career development paths for non-partner track professionals Business model transformations for sustainable staffing Technology and outsourcing strategies to reduce burnout Retention strategies specific to diverse talent and younger professionals