CPE Catalog & Events
Ethics With A Dash of Courage
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The Value of a Courageous Culture and courageous decision-making models Challenges to creating a culture of courage Communicating your courageous culture How/When to speak up? Career-ending vs teachable moment? Supporting courageous decisions Communicating courage The Journey to Leading with Courage - Building a personal action plan
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 Office Excel and Microsoft’s Power BI platform Using regression analysis to create and validate forecasts and projections
Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis
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Online
8.00 Credits
Detailed coverage of any new legislation affecting basis computations and distributions and changes to the schedule K-1s (including the NEW Form 7203 – S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations) Line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s to determine how the items affect a S shareholder’s stock and debt basis and a partner/member’s outside basis and where the items get reported on Federal individual income tax return The three loss and deduction limitations on the owner’s individual income tax return (i.e. basis, at-risk and other Form 1040 limitations) How cash or non-cash distributions affect the basis calculations and whether or not they are taxable to the owners Compare the tax treatment of the sale of a shareholder’s stock in a S corporation and a partner’s interest in a partnership What constitutes debt basis for a S corporation shareholder under the final regulations The tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corporation shareholders and on open account debt How recourse and non-recourse debt effect a partner or member’s basis calculations and amount at-risk
K2's Accountant's Guide To QuickBooks Online
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Online
8.00 Credits
Understanding your QBO subscription and licensing options Recording routine and non-routine transactions in QBO Importing and exporting data to/from QBO Creating effective reports Describing the process for integrating third-party applications with QBO Troubleshooting issues with QBO reports and data
Crypto, Blockchain and Taxes
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understanding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Major Features, Benefits and Risks of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Tax Strategies for Cryptocurrency Transactions and Compliance Implementing Blockchain in Business Accounting Systems Navigating Estate Planning with Digital Assets
Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
Beyond the Basics of SSARS and Nonattest Services: Are You Certain You Are in Compliance?
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Online
8.00 Credits
Preventing malpractice claims related to nonattest accounting services Identifying and safeguarding independence threats when issuing attest reports Establishing an understanding with the client regarding non-audit services Defining the varying levels of responsibility for accountants performing non-audit services Performing compilations and reviews effectively and efficiently, including nature and extent of documentation considerations Practice performing analytical review procedures appropriately, including developing proper advance expectations for review engagements Properly considering going concern, subsequent events, and other disclosure matters Common issues related to peer reviews, including recurring reporting problems Applying financial analysis best practices to help your clients better interpret their financial results
Ethics for CPAs: The Practical and the Possible
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Online
2.00 Credits
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and its interpretations New developments in regulation at the national and state level Best practices, case studies, and disciplinary actions
What's Changing in Risk Assessment
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
Cryptocurrency Transactions: Navigating Federal Tax Rules
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Online
1.00 Credits
Review existing reporting rules Broker reporting requirements and Form 1099-DA Reporting crypto transactions Basis Safe Harbor Illustrative example
Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers for Higher Quality Audits
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Online
4.00 Credits
The primary purpose of workpaper documentation, and minimum documentation requirements for workpaper preparers Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards
K2's Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - 4 Hours
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Online
4.00 Credits
Key fraud risks impacting businesses today Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim
Introduction to Forensic Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Data analytics Key fraud risk management guidance documents Data analytics frameworks Leading techniques and innovations for preventing and detecting fraud
Budget Mastery: Walkthroughs and Real World Calculations Towards Tying Budgets To Value
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Online
2.00 Credits
How to build a flexible budget model that works? What are the steps we can take to budget for economic and external factors beyond our control? How the right Chart of Accounts can simply your work? Budget and GAAP are not the same and why they are fine not to be Efficiently modeling payroll and benefits Identifying controllable and uncontrollable expense Using key variables to stress-test your budget
K2's Understanding Your Ransomware Risk
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Online
1.00 Credits
Trends in ransomware attacks Best practices for minimizing ransomware risk
Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook COVID-related funds
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain II - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Internal Audit Standards GIAS Accounting Internal Controls
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook SSARS
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Internal audit Standards GIAS Accounting Auditing
K2's Advanced Topics In Power BI
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Online
2.00 Credits
Creating formulas in Power BI with Data Analysis Expressions Adding Key Performance Indicators to your Power BI reports and dashboards Managing security in Power BI Publishing your reports and dashboards to Apps and Content Packs for easy sharing with other team members
