CPE Catalog & Events
Clean, Transform & Load Data in Power BI
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power Query in Power BI: Understanding the interface and basic functionalities.Data Cleaning Techniques: Removing duplicates, handling null values, and data type conversions.Data Transformation: Advanced methods for manipulating data, including pivoting, merging, and appending queries.Data Loading: Efficiently loading data into the Power BI data model.Document the Process Steps: Setting up details for each step in the process so you can document what is happening and why.
Casualty Losses: Disaster Relief Act of 2024
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Federal Disaster Relief Act provisions enacted in December, 2024Comparison of personal use casualties with business/investment casualtiesWhen to claim casualty lossesHow to postpone casualty gainsBusiness casualty gains and depreciation recapture
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 1
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Online
2.40 Credits
Internal Audit GIAS Standards Institute of Internal Auditors Accounting Auditing
SAS 145 - Risk Assessment
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Online
1.00 Credits
SAS 145 Yellowbook Auditing
Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the payroll tax advantage of taking distributions over wagesReview key court cases that shape todays reasonable compensation landscapeHow to use court factors to stress test reasonable compensationBest practices for determining reasonable compensationReview of the IRS’s enforcement on reasonable compensation; past, present and future
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain III - Part 1
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Online
2.50 Credits
Internal Audit GIAS IPPF Standards Accounting Internal Controls
Controls to Secure the Growing Digital Footprint
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Securing individual documentsProtecting information resident in the CloudSecuring data stored on or accessed by mobile devices
Managing Current Fraud Trends in a Shifting Environment
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Summary of the impact of fraud on entities worldwide.Common fraud schemes and typical median losses that result.How smaller entity fraud risk differs from those of larger entities.The statistical profile of the most common fraud perpetrator.The most effective methods for preventing and detecting fraud.Cybersecurity risk management trends and best practices.
Cryptocurrency 15 Years Later - A Market Update
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update on the cryptocurrency marketplaceCryptocurrency exchanges - the good, the bad and the uglyOverview of cryptocurrency taxation regulationsThe technology behind cryptocurrency - Proof of stake, Layer 2, wallets and moreBlockchain technology update
Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Pervasive best practices for effective communicationSpecific strategies for written materialsUnique considerations for verbal presentationsThe importance of recursive revisionTips for successPitfalls to avoid
There is NO Such Thing as `Business Ethics' featuring John Levy and Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
Should ethical behavior be something that we always do? Is ethical behavior situational? Why being ethical will help you succeed personally and professionally. Consequences of not behaving ethically? Why trust matters? How we can make better ethical decisions in our professional lives.
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.
Ethical Standards in Tax Practice: Circular 230 and Compliance
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Online
2.00 Credits
Conflicts of Interest in Tax Practice Client Confidentiality and Ethical Obligations Due Diligence as to Accuracy Ethical Considerations of Contingent Fees Filing Amended Returns: Balancing Corrections and Consequences Client Pressure and Ethical Challenges Circular 230: Diligence and Competence Requirements
Determining Reasonable Compensation for Owner Employees
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:An analytical framework for analyzing and opining on reasonable replacement compensation for owner-employees of closely held businesses and professional practices in the context of tax planning, compliance, management consulting and business appraisal assignmentsExecutive compensation components, including the valuation of non-qualified plans and restricted stock units
A Guide to Sampling - Part 1
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
The ABCs of Advisory Services
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understanding the concept of “Integrated Planning” (financial, estate, asset protection, and tax planning) Changes in the landscape of a tax practitioner’s practice The bridging of services Getting started – Where do your clients fail? Understanding the primary planning issues for all clients Estate and Gift issues Traps, pitfalls, and tips in planning Practical steps in establishing a tax advisory and wealth management services practice Domicile issues
Like-Kind Exchanges
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Online
2.20 Credits
Like-kind exchanges (LKE) Qualified third party intermediaries (QI)
The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Three levels of listeningStrategies to remain focusedBuilding trust through listeningTactics to practice the Titanium RuleDelegating with confidenceEstablishing an accountability system
2025 A&A Update With Technology Implementation
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Deep dive into the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective in 2025.Insights from the FAF's 2024 PCC Review.Overview of FASB's Invitation to Comment - Agenda Consultation.The essential changes in quality management standards that firms must implement by the end of 2025. Common deficiencies identified by the DOL in EBP (Employee Benefit Plan) engagements and provide a peek at upcoming projects from the Auditing Standards Board (ASB).
Fundamentals of the 1040 for Junior Staff
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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
