CPE Catalog & Events
Audit 207: Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Audits
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Types of sampling and sampling riskDifferentiating statistical and nonstatistical sampling approachesAttribute testing for tests of controls and complianceVariables sampling for substantive audit assurance when performing tests of detailsDetermining sample sizes in a compliance audit in conformance with Uniform Guidance
Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Financial Accounting 2024
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Identifying the acquirer and the acquisition date Recognition and measurement issues on the acquisition date Intangible assets Deferred income taxes Stock options
Private Foundations and Form 990-PF Basics 2024
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Private foundation excise taxes, generally Form 990-PF, including mandatory e-filing requirements The fair market value of the foundation's assets Income distribution requirements Self-dealing and transactions with disqualified persons Foreign grant-making and grant-making to private foundations and non-charitable entities in the US Excess business holdings Program-related investments Unrelated business income tax
What Every CPA Should Know About Fraud 2024
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
How is fraud detected? The role of external auditors in finding fraud Revenue recognition issues Corrupt management Data mining Physical and biometric controls
Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 2
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Why important things don’t get done on a timely basis, and what to do about it Five ways to increase productivity that almost no one ever uses The four proven ways to keep yourself and your staff motivated to consistently work at the highest level How to avoid feeling stressed out—even though your “to do” list is endless The three time management techniques that you’re not using that are critical to your success How to know and avoid what is a poor use or waste of your time How to set goals that excite you, and how to guarantee they actually get done Three ways to elicit help from others that ensure their cooperation and help The smart things to do with the extra time you’ll have when you’re on top of it all
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Leases: ASC Topic 842 in Depth 2024
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
FASB ASC 842, Leases All recently released updates to ASC 842, Leases
Shortcuts to Personal and Professional Success
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
1. What really leads to success in the modern world The five things that correlate with fulfillment The five skills that lead to personal success Why "inner technology" is so important to succeed 2. Mastering the Art of Communication Why communication is so important The five mistakes people often make when they communicate How to solve problems without bruising egos How to get people to want to work with you 3. The Magic of Motivation: The key to success is consistency Why people normally don't stay motivated, and how to overcome this Why procrastination is a problem, and how it can be easily handled How to motivate other people 4. Overcoming Your Fears Why people have fears, and how they can be overcome The three skills needed to overcome any fear Identifying the fears that stop you, and creating a plan to overcome them 5. What makes people really happy—and what doesn’t The 3 most important things you can do to increase both happiness and productivity How to handle stress in under two minutes How to tap into a greater sense of purpose and meaning How to use positive psychology principles to help your business
Auditing Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Indicators of impairmentSteps to recoverability testing for long-lived assets held and usedGrouping assets held and usedAllocating impairment loss and disclosuresTesting indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment, including goodwillValuation techniques for determining a reporting unit's fair value
Combatting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Sexual harassment prevention Company culture
Navigating Leaves of Absence
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Family Medical Leave Act - full time and intermittent Americans With Disabilities Act Special rules for managers Handling fraud, abuse, and performance issues in connection with a leave of absence
Data Extraction, Transformation, Validation the Right Data Sources for Analysis
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understand various data types Structured vs. unstructured data Completeness and validation testing Selecting the right data sources for the job Risks and pitfalls to avoid
The Ethic of Recruitment and Selection
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Discussion of ethical and effective recruiting strategiesSelection processes that foster diversity and inclusionHow to increase talent pools to ensure hiring success
Dashboard and Report Design Principles Using Excel
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
How to design charts for fastest possible user understanding and ease of use Review of case studies for group critique Developing a design standard for your organization Designing tables for rapid understanding and efficient space use How to use commentary, maintaining a consistent style and level of detail Using layout to support long-term memory and improve understanding The impact of trend methods on user understanding and a brief introduction to a statistically valid method for trend analysis. How to apply these techniques using Excel
The Bottom Line on the New Lease Accounting Requirements
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $213
Lease classification Amortization of the leased asset Derecognition of the underlying asset Recognition of lease receivables Lease modifications Sale and leaseback transactions
Forensic Data Analytics Supercourse for Fraud Prevention and Detection
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Forensic data analytics Fraud prevention and detection Data validation and methodologies COSO's Fraud Risk Management Guide principles Innovations in anti-fraud technology
2024 Instant Audit? Just Add Risk Assessment
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The audit risk model Risk assessment Linking risks to audit procedures Other responses to risks Documentation
Why Auditors Fail To Detect Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Reasons auditors fail to detect fraud Willful Ignorance SAS No. 82 Additional documentation How and who to talk to Determining the Tone At the Top How to Determining Intent If you expect it, you will see it
2024 Guide to Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation and developments related to depreciation and capitalization Eligible property for Section 179 and Section 168(k) Discussion of the Section 179 deduction and its use to depreciate real property The Section 168(k) deduction and its use to depreciate real property Disposition of segments of real property Exchanges of tangible personal property after repeal of the like-kind exchange rules
S Corporations: Built-in Gain Tax 2024
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Identification of facts that could cause the imposition of the built-in gain tax The calculation of the tax on "net recognized built-in gain" during the "recognition period" The meaning of "current mandatory double tax" The aggregate limitation based on "net unrealized built-in gain" The limitation based on the "gain" that existed at conversion The importance of valuation analysis at conversion The taxable income limitation Using existing corporate net operating losses and tax credits Tax planning ideas and strategies to minimize or avoid the tax on the built-in gain