CPE Catalog & Events
Risk Assessment Under SAS No. 145
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Risk assessment under SAS No. 145 Overview of the steps to perform during risk assessment Testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls New concepts due to the issuance of SAS No. 145
Enterprise-Wide Risk Management in Accounting and Finance
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Enterprise-wide risk management best practices for identifying, evaluating, and determining how to respond to relevant risks.The importance of risk and uncertainty disclosures in the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements, including evolving risks with cybersecurity and ESG.Coordinating risk management efforts, including the required involvement of corporate governance.How to embed risk management into day-to-day accounting and finance activities.
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
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding ethical implications of AIData privacy and security considerationsCompliance with regulations and professional standardsDeveloping ethical AI policies and procedures
Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory contextIn-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc.Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysisKey challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome theseBest practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sectorFuture opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services
The Crucial Connection - Why You Should Care About Your Client's System of Internal Control
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
The audit risk model Key steps in understanding and evaluating your client's system of internal control Learn how to identify IT applications and IT controls relevant to the audit Apply risk assessment requirements to less complex entities Examples of risks arising from the use of IT and general IT controls
AHI: The Mindful-CPA
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Mindfulness; Science of Neurology; Mindfulness Practice; Stress Management
S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed propertyExplain the importance of shareholder loans to the entityUses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination processSchedule K-1 Basis and Form 7203Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation propertyExplain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interestDiscuss how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reportingShow how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations
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.
Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats
Individual Income and Tax Compliance Annual Update
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Virtual
3.50 Credits
IRS guidance, including notices, revenue rulings and revenue procedures IRS and Treasury proposed, temporary and final regulations U.S. Tax Court cases Legislative updates
ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
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
Spring Tax Update with Steve Dilley
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update and integration of the most recent tax legislation impacting individual and business taxpayers.Review of individual and business provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.Update on significant individual and business tax developments related to cases and rulings.Update on earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care credit.Crypto reporting update.Depreciation changes in Sec. 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation.Tax issues impacting "gig" workers, including Form 1099-K.Update on partnership and S corporations, including Schedules K-2 and K-3 of Forms 1065 and 1120S related to foreign transactions.
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
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
Overcoming Tech Adoption Challenges in 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: Five critical technology adoption challenges facing CPA firms today Digital maturity assessment models and implementation frameworks AI integration strategies for tax, audit, and advisory services Cybersecurity considerations and risk management protocols Case studies of successful technology transformations in accounting firms
Contract Accounting, Lease Accounting, and Their Impact on Construction Contractors
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
Contract accounting Revenue recognition Leases
Mastering Partnership Basis: Inside and Outside Basis
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the use of both "inside" and "outside” basis determination.How to calculate tax basis capital accounts, including when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property.Clarify the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basis.Explanation of how basis is impacted distributions and by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest.Comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process.
Numbers to Narrative: Storytelling in Business Communication
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Role of narrative in professional communicationSituation–complication–resolution frameworkNarrative arcs in business contextsIntegrating data within a structured storyDefining tension and resolution logicallyMaintaining accuracy while improving clarityApplication of storytelling framework to a workplace scenario
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
