Anytime someone says "I want," "I need," or "Will you," you are in a negotiation. For decades, the negotiation techniques described in "Getting to Yes" by Fisher and Ury of the Harvard Negotiations Project were the world's standard negotiation methods. These techniques involved...
Have you ever opened a blank workbook in Excel and just stared at it, wondering where to begin? Or, do you spend most of your time just formatting cells to make your spreadsheet look pretty? Or, do you just wonder if there is a better way to create your spreadsheets? This course is designed...
Specifically designed for preparation, compilation, and review practitioners, this course will provide you with a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation, compilation, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS...
This program explores the current economic trends and analyzes their impact on you as the financial executive in areas of professional skepticism, medical care costs, Social Security viability, the dollar as a world currency, the national infrastructure, and the "fate of the states" as well as...
This year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers, and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating...
This course will cover what's going on at both the FASB and AICPA by reviewing the standards effective this year. We'll start with a review of the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the FASB that will be effective this year including a deep dive into Topic 842, Leases. The...
Conflict is as natural as breathing air. For many, the thought of dealing with conflict is difficult and horrifying, and yet unresolved conflict can damage relationships, cause pain and suffering as well as hinder workplace productivity. When addressed, however, conflict has the power to be...
If you thought applying one set of audit standards is tough enough, how about applying three different sets of audit standards in one “single” audit? That’s exactly what happens when the auditor applies GAAS, the Yellow Book and the OMB requirements in a Single Audit....
Your ability to create meaningful and lasting relationships directly impacts your success from hiring, to being a trustworthy leader, to shaping the organizational culture. Growing a larger network with stronger relationships increases your value, influence and impact. Discover how you can...
As founder of a 36-year old award-winning strategy firm, Sherr‚ has literally raised a business and three daughters, all younger than her business. As a result, her daughters held front row seats to the life of an entrepreneurial mom and were frequently at Mom's side during times when what comes...
Why do auditors focus on fraud risk? (bold) An auditor is responsible for obtaining reasonable assurance that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. Further the risk of not detecting material misstatement due to fraud is...
Across the profession, firms are facing tremendous opportunity yet have limited capacity to capitalize on it. Capacity-building strategies are available but take precious time and resources to plan and implement. There is, however, one strategy that everyone can implement immediately to...
Cloud technology, AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain are upon us in the accounting profession. The data entry and non-value added tasks continue to decline as automation increases. This technology enables clients to keep their books up to date in real-time and better understand the effect of...
This program reviews the statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to fringe benefits. There will be an emphasis on entertainment, meals and business transportation expenses, including qualified employer-provided parking, with a focus on planning opportunities. Recent federal tax...
Construction accounting is not just about revenue (bold) Although contract accounting deals with revenue, the other items on the financial statements are just as important and they should not be neglected. There are also items that may not be on financial statements, but do have an effect on...
This course dives into the powerful, but potentially under-utilized, capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Designed for sophisticated users willing to approach spreadsheets from a unique perspective, this program encourages users to challenge the status quo by considering opportunities to...
This course will keep you informed about what’s going on in Uniform Guidance including the new compliance supplement including a focus on ARPA funding. We will also review the 2020 update to the Uniform Guidance. We close with a look at Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement with a focus on...
This course will explore significant elements of the FASB's technical agenda, focusing on recent updates to revenue recognition and lease accounting standards. A Special Purpose Framework overview will be provided, which may reveal salient alternatives to U.S. GAAP for certain entities. ...
* This course is #3 in the Microsoft Power BI series of webinars. Click button in Program Content section below to see suggested viewing order. * Excel is a popular tool for data analysis, yet most users have never learned the basics of data analysis using Excel or the tools that Excel...
Data Analytics and mining are the fastest growing disciplines in accounting and general management. Many organizations are either planning programs or have them already underway. Unfortunately, a number of these attempts fail due to poor planning/preparation and a lack of commitment, training,...
