CPE Catalog & Events
ChatGPT and Complex Financial and HR Conversations
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Complex and nuanced communications related to:Budget Allocation and Negotiation TechniquesCompensation and Benefits StructuringManaging Financial Performance and LayoffsFinancial and HR Aspects of Mergers and AcquisitionsRegulatory Compliance and Ethical Financial PracticesStrategies for Financial Crisis ManagementEffective Performance Management Systems
AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services: Ethical Considerations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
Corporate Transparency Act Developments
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Background of the Corporate Transparency ActBeneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) Rule Entities required to report.Reporting requirements imposed by the CTADue dates of reportsInformation needed to satisfy the BOIRImpact of failure to reportHow to submit a reportCourt rulings on CTA’s unconstitutionalityImplications to entities as a result of the ruling in NSB.Potential reporting requirements due to FinCen’s proposed rulemaking with respect to non-financed purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers.
Fiduciary Accounting for Estates and Trusts
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Online
4.00 Credits
10 Principles of Tax Accounting for Trust Income Entity accounting income and Form 1041 Uniform Principal and Income Act Discretionary Power to Adjust Allocations between principal and income Trust accounting issues
Guide to Deducting Travel, Meals and Entertainment Expenses
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Online
4.00 Credits
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments impacting travel and meals expense reporting Adequate accounting rules for reimbursements, including accountable plans, going paperless, reimbursement for non-deductible expenses Reporting travel expenses: travel status, simplified per diem "Directly related to" and associated with" tests Facility vs. activity expenses 9 exceptions to Section 274 Business meals: IRS Notice 2018-76
Using e-Signature Software to Process Agreements-Updated
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Review of the digital document signing process.Key features to evaluate in selecting a solution.Review and distinguish top selling e-signature applications.Best practices for deploying e-signature software in your practice or business.
New PCAOB Quality Control Standard Overview
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Online
2.00 Credits
Background of the new PCAOB Quality Control Standard Overview of the elements of a quality control system Examples of quality risks and potential responses Highligts of what is different between the AICPA Quality Management Standard
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.
Auditing For Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Fraud
How to Double Your Firm's Revenue Through CFO and Advisory
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The average revenue of most accounting firms.The number of advisory clients you'll need to double your firm's revenue.How much you should be charging for advisory services.How we define CFO and advisory services.What business owners really want from their advisor.The three types of CFO/Advisory firms.How to get clients to pay you approximately $2,500 per month for advisory services.The three systems you'll need to add a CFO/Advisory service to your firm.
Ethical Practices and Responsibilities Under Circular 230
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Online
2.00 Credits
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a tax practice Provide guidelines for registered tax return preparers and tax return preparation Contingent fees Proposed new rules addressing the evolving nature of tax practice Conflict of interest, best practices, errors and omissions, written opinion requirements Evolving rules for CPA "mobility" History and background for Circular 230
Inventory Observation - Cretaceous Conservatory Simulation
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Online
3.00 Credits
Obsservation Auditing
Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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Online
1.00 Credits
Compliance Supplements Yellowbook Accounting
When Leadership Fails
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Online
2.00 Credits
Who’s responsible The importance of policies and procedures The development, implementation and monitoring of internal controls There is no excuse Who steals The Tone At the Top and the Big Monkey Theory
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Internal audit Standards GIAS Accounting Auditing
What's Going on at the AICPA (2025)
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Online
6.00 Credits
EBP Audits Auditing AICPA
Group Audits: Who is Responsible for What?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Responsibilities of the group audit engagement team, including the group engagement partner Clarifying roles and responsibilities of component auditors and reference auditors in audits of group financial statements Special considerations on audit planning and audit reporting in a group audit
Employee Theft: Understanding the Why and Preventing the Loss with Terry Shulman
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Online
2.00 Credits
Employee Theft Prevention
K2's Backups Done Right
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Online
2.00 Credits
List the significant backup approaches Identify areas of critical weakness or threats in your backup and recovery systems List all critical and non-critical applications and establish their order of recovery Differentiate between backup solutions based on their features and benefits
Tactics to Find Work Life Balance in a Complex World
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:How to get more out of one's workHow to achieve greater balance between today's ever more demanding and complex demands of work without losing sight of what is important in daily routinesExample of how to develop and be challenged by your own personal bucket list
