CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Accounting for Credit Losses – Getting to Know CECL
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Online
2.00 Credits
Overview of ASU 2016 13 Introduction to the CECL model Differences between CECL and prior GAAP Methods for applying CECL Application of CECL to loans Application of CECL to trade receivables Presentation requirements Disclosure requirements Coordination between accounting and finance functions
Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its Applications in Accounting.Custom Instructions (CI) for Persistent Context in Financial Conversations.Analyzing Financial Statements and News Releases using ChatGPT.Exploring Business Opportunities through Hyper-Local and Sectoral Analysis.Advanced Data Analysis for Financial Comparisons and Capital Asset Audits.Image Analysis for Asset, Space, and User Interface Design.Voice Interaction with ChatGPT for Enhanced User Experience and Accessibility.
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Lightning round review of the following apps, with an explanation and demonstration of what each of them offersTeams - the foundation of all that you do in Microsoft 365SharePoint / OneDrive - secure cloud storagePower BI - the new financial reporting modelStream - the YouTube for your organizationBookings - streamline your appointment scheduling OneNote - get your content organized for quick retrieval Lists - create custom list tracking reportsTo Do - consolidate all your Outlook, Planner and general "to do's" in one appPlanner - manage simple and complex engagements and projects in an intuitive appA quick look at many of the remaining apps
ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Controller's Role in Pro Forma Financial Statements
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Online
1.00 Credits
Accounting Finance
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: 2026/27 Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) affecting not-for-profit organizations Introduction to and comparison of the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS) U.S. GAAP considerations for NFP financial reporting AICPA auditing and attestation updates Quality management: monitoring and remediation responsibilities Updates to SSAEs, SSARSs, and group audits
ACPEN: Two Types of Goals You Need to Be Successful
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Online
1.00 Credits
Common obstacles to goal achievement The limitations of SMART goals Characteristics of effective outcome goals Process Goals: The Roadmap to Achievement Integrating Outcome and Process Goals for Maximum Impact
ACPEN: Building Personal Leadership Skills
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Online
4.00 Credits
Leadership Personality Types Communication Uses of AI in the work place
ACPEN: Ultimate Small Business HR Guide: Essential Tips for Success
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Online
1.00 Credits
Small Business Management
ACPEN: K2’s Data Analytics For Accountants And Auditors
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Online
4.00 Credits
Understanding the importance of data analytics in modern business environments Generating and interpreting data analytics using everyday applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft's Power BI platform Using regression analysis to create and validate forecasts and projections
ACPEN: Reclaiming Your Energy - 3 Keys to Control Your Chaos and Boost Resilience
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Online
1.00 Credits
Leadership Professional Development Time Management
ACPEN: Introduction to Single Audit
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Online
2.00 Credits
Uniform Guidance requirements for Single Audits Performance and reporting standards unique to Single Audits Internal controls over compliance Structure and use of the Compliance Supplement Federal program compliance requirements Reporting considerations in a Single Audit
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: GASB 96 –SBITA, GASB 94 P3, and GASB 87 Leases (Year 2)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Requirements of GASB 96, GASB 94, and GASB 87 Implementation of GASB 96, 94 and 87
ACPEN: Inventory Accounting GAAP, Software and Recognizing Variances
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Online
2.00 Credits
Inventory accounting GAAP Methods for dealing with variances
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.
ACPEN: Conflicts of Interest: Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas in Business and Industry
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Online
2.00 Credits
Do conflicts of interest matter? Are we aware of common conflicts of interest? What does the Code of Professional Conduct require? How to recognize Conflicts of Interest? Ethical issues regarding competence and gifts and entertainment Trade-offs involved in dealing with conflicts of interest? Suggestions on how to avoid conflicts of interest.
ACPEN: Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
Hot Topics Audit & Attest Update - 2026
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARsOther matters that should be on your radar
Surgent's Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting Litigation services provided by forensic accountants Fraud detection and prevention Various types of fraud Training and certifications in forensic accounting Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings Forensic accounting in family law proceedings Calculating damages for use in litigation Valuations Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting