CPE Catalog & Events
Building Security and Efficiency With Internal Control
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:An overview of control frameworks and conceptsStrategic considerations that can be incorporated into control developmentUnderstanding and controlling risk that arises when organizations change or choose not toThe COSO Internal Control Framework and the COSO ERM Framework
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:The role of TIGTA in the US tax systemAuditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operationsIdentifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax lawsPromoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax systemResponding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholdersUpholding ethical standards in the accounting professionBuilding trust and confidence in the tax system
The Radar Phenomenon
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Online
1.00 Credits
Internal Controls Fraud Prevention Fraud Investigation
Finance Business Partnering: A Roadmap to Strategic Influence
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The session is organized into five sections addressing the following key topics: 1. The Evolution of the Finance role 2. Defining Business Partnering 3. Building Relationships 4. Business Acumen 5. Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
Accounting and Reporting Long-Term Debt
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Online
2.00 Credits
Debt terms that impact classification of debt, such as due on demand and subjective acceleration clauses, and more! Proper treatment of short-term obligations that are expected to refinance within the next 12 months "Revolving" credit agreements, where short-term debt is automatically replaced with other short-term debt for a specified period of time Differentiating between debt modifications and troubled debt restructuring Debt covenant compliance special considerations, including the proper form of waiver of rights to call the debt for violation
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2024/25 legislation impacting business taxpayersTax depreciation updateGIG workers and Form 1099-KCommercial Clean Vehicle CreditRecent business taxpayer case rulingsFINCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting update
Ethics at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of ethicsEthical values and principlesDEI working definitionsUnconscious bias, assumptions, microaggressionsStanding Up and Speaking OutDEI and Organizational Responsibility
Topic 842 - Implementing Leases Workshop
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Online
4.00 Credits
Accounting Yellowbook Leases Standards ASC 842
PPP Fraud and Financial Professionals
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Ethical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Ethics - Keeping the Good from Breaking Bad
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Online
1.00 Credits
Ethical business behavior Ethical business decisions
Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization?
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Online
2.00 Credits
ABC versus traditional costing First-stage allocation Determining predetermined overhead rates Second-stage allocation Activity-based reporting Activity-based management
2025 Single Audit Update
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single AuditsReview of the changes to the Uniform GuidanceReview of common audit deficiencies found in Single Audits
Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.
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
Written Information Security Plans
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Online
1.00 Credits
Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements Key components of a Written Information Security Plan Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance
K2's The ABCs of Automation With Microsoft's Power Platform
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Online
2.00 Credits
Overview of the Power Platform and its components Review examples of business processes that may benefit the most from using automation Discussion and demonstration of its low-code/no-code app development environment
1065 - Understanding Partnerships Tax Returns
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Online
2.00 Credits
Partnership taxation Different types of partnerships Tax obligations of partners Role of the partnership agreement in tax reporting Filing deadlines of Form 1065
Taking Advantage of Array Formulas in Excel
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Array Formulas: This segment establishes the foundation by differentiating array formulas from regular Excel formulas and explaining their significance.Using Array Formulas: This section focuses on the practical application of array formulas, teaching participants how to effectively implement and utilize these formulas in a variety of common Excel tasks and scenarios.Dynamic Arrays and Spill Functions: This part covers the utilization of dynamic arrays and spill functions, highlighting their role in modern Excel data handling.Advanced Array Functions: Participants will delve into complex functions such as SUMPRODUCT, UNIQUE, SORT, and FILTER, focusing on multi-condition summing and data management.Using Array Constants: This section teaches how simplify the use of static values called Array Constants
CFO Solutions to IRS Problems
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The authority of IRS in assessing and collecting taxes.The common misconceptions when dealing with IRS.Common questionable actions by business owners.How to prepare for an IRS audit.The seven options in IRS collections.Possible criminal tax violations by CFOs and small business owners.
The Ethic of Teamwork
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Virtue ethicsTeam dynamicsCharacteristics of highly effective teamsMeeting managementTeam communicationDecision making
