CPE Catalog & Events
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Procurement Function
-
Online
1.20 Credits
Accounting Finance Procurement
Installment sales: Maximize Tax Benefits and Stay Compliant
-
Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Installment sale treatment eligibilityWhen to elect out of installment sale treatmentInstallment sale of business assetsInstallment sale default and the rules for personal property versus real propertyInstallment sales and depreciation recapture
The Ethical Side of Trust, featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
-
Online
1.00 Credits
The seven components of trust High standards, loyalty, doing the right thing, listen, empathy and accountability The value of trust How ethics relates to trust and how trust relates to ethics
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
-
Virtual
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologiesAutomating frequently asked questions and the onboarding processVerifying and reviewing financial recordsProviding real-time support to clientsGenerating financial reportsAutomating tax return preparation and financial planningProviding guidance on financial decision making
S Corporation Essentials: Stock & Loan Basis Reporting
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Basis of stock and debt Form 1040, Schedule E Shareholder basis of indebtedness Limitation of deduction of losses AAA and distributions
Surgent's Introduction to Forensic Accounting
-
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
Allison McLeod's Federal Tax Updates for Business Entities - 8 Hour
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Current business entity tax issues Any current tax legislation occurring during the period Other issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Understanding and Creating an Internal Control System
-
Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlDefining where and why controls, policies and procedures are neededLegacy control measures that are still important for businesses todayCreating control measures that address the use and protection of technology
Officer Compensation Audits: What It Is and How to Defend It
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Overview of Reasonable Compensation requirements for S and C Corporations Key court rulings and their implications IRS audit procedures related to Officer Reasonable Compensation Role of Accountable Plans in determining Reasonable Compensation Strategies for defending Reasonable Compensation
Yellow Book Ethics
-
Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The concept of public interestEthics, independence, and professional judgmentCompetence and continuing professional educationQuality control and peer reviewProper use of government information, resources, and positionProfessional behavior
Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases
-
Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of a forensic accountant in divorce proceedingsThe marketing of forensic accounting services to family law attorneysHow to conduct a financial investigationCommon areas to uncover hidden assets or incomeThe basic calculations in evaluating marital assetsTestifying in depositions and divorce court
Employment Law 101
-
Online
1.00 Credits
Title VII Americans With Disabilities Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Family Medical Leave Act Fair Labor Standards Act Equal Pay Act National Labor Relations Act Fair Credit Reporting Act
Create Paginated Reports with Power BI Report Builder
-
Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power BI Report Builder: Overview of the tool, its interface, and integration with the Power BI ecosystem.Designing Report Layouts: Techniques for setting up professional layouts, including headers, footers, and managing pagination.Data Connection and Management: Connecting to various data sources and preparing data for reporting.Creating Visualizations: Utilizing Power BI’s visualization tools for impactful data presentation.Advanced Report Features: Exploring sub-reports, drill-through capabilities, and dynamic expressions.Publishing and Sharing: Guidelines for publishing reports to the Power BI service and sharing them with relevant stakeholders.
Allison McLeod's Federal Tax Updates for Individuals - 8 Hour
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Current tax issues affecting individual taxpayers Review of recent tax legislation Other issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, and other federal tax issues
Ethical Performance Management
-
Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Definition and Benefits of Ethical Performance ManagementSetting Standards/Goal settingPreparing and Conducting the Appraisal InterviewLegal Considerations in Performance ManagementAvoiding Rater BiasFeedback and Coaching
Assessing the Real Ethics of an Organization?, featuring Joe Oringel, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
-
Online
1.00 Credits
What are the signs of an ethical versus unethical organization? The need for clear policies Policies should be detailed, clear and unambiguous The importance of ‘doing the right thing when no one else is looking’ How exceptions offer opportunities to the unethical Should exceptions be allowed?
Accounting & Auditing for Cryptocurrency
-
Online
1.00 Credits
Cryptocurrency Accounting Auditing
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - March 2026
-
Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Tax Season Update for Individuals with Steve Dilley
-
Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:2024/25 legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting individual taxpayersChanges to Form 1040 and other related forms, worksheets and schedulesIndividual income items, itemized deductions and creditsUpdated tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted itemsImplications for self-employed taxpayers of various legislationSection 199A changes, including use of carryforward passive activity and 199A lossesCapital gains and lossesPassive activity and hobby loss rules changes
Fundamentals of the 1040 for Junior Staff
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Form 1040 essentials: filing requirements, due dates, and key schedules Filing status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources (wages, business income, rental income, and investments) Adjustments to income, deductions, and tax credits (standard vs. itemized deductions, Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Education Credits) Self-employment and business income taxation (Schedule C, self-employment tax, business deductions) Rental income and pass-through entity reporting (Schedule E, Schedule K-1, shareholder stock and debt basis on Form 7203) Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance, and taxpayer rights IRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data security Legislative updates for 2024 and potential changes in 2025
