CPE Catalog & Events
Creating a Culture of Trust in a Fraud-filled World
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss why fraudsters are becoming more brazen, how you protect yourself and your organization.Consider the concept of trust and how can you establish real trust within your organization.Discuss the pressures that cause CPAs to cross the line. What are the ethical principles that CPAs are required to follow? Who is responsible for fraud prevention?
Governmental Accounting 101
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fund Types Budgetary Accounting Financial Reporting Requirements Single Audit Act Audit Standards and Procedures Best Practices in Governmental Accounting
2024 Self-Rental Real Estate Passive Activity Rules
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Definition of self-rental property – both for Sections 199A and 469 Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1 Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2 Self-rental property and the Form 8582 (passive activity)Self-rental property and the flow-through entity grouping election Several real-life situations illustrate the various possibilities and discuss the consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standards Self-rental property and "former passive activities" rules
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
CFO Series: Lease or Buy, Debt or Equity - the Decision?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What is the cost of capital (COC)?How does the mix of debt versus equity affect the cost of capital?What is the right balance of debt to equity, and why does it vary?Modigliani and Miller’s Nobel prize-winning theory.How do risks affect my choices?Risk aversion choices amongst providers of finance. How will capital structure affect me in times of financial distress?Buying assets versus leasing them – what needs to be considered?Evaluating a lease versus buy decision and why so many get the analysis wrong.
Surgent's Marijuana: A Generalized Business Viewpoint
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
An overview of current state and federal laws governing marijuana A review of state boards of accountancy regarding marijuana How some financial professionals are capitalizing on the marijuana industry Providing auditing and tax services within the marijuana industry How accountants and other financial professionals can manage risk within this industry IRC Section 280E’s prohibition of deductions involving controlled substances A summary of various state taxation laws on marijuana Ethical issues for accountants who work in the marijuana industry Relevant banking regulations Growth projections
Yellow Book Independence and Single Audit Fundamentals
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The conceptual framework approach to independenceIndependence threats related to preparing financial statements and accounting recordsConsideration of specific non-audit services that would and would not impair independenceDocumentation necessary to support adequate consideration of auditor considerationFundamentals of a compliance audit performed under the Uniform GuidanceSchedule of expenditure of federal awardsDetermination of major programsUsing the Compliance Supplement Uniform Guidance administrative requirements and cost principles Testing internal control over complianceTesting complianceWriting an audit findingReporting requirements of a single audit
K2's Excel PivotTables For Accountants
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
PivotTable fundamentals, including Recommended PivotTables and the six elements of PivotTables Formatting PivotTables Advanced PivotTable techniques and options, including consolidation PivotTables, user-defined calculations, and working with Power Pivot Analytical techniques available in PivotTables
Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2Form 8582 (passive activity)The flow-through entity grouping electionIllustrative examples and consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standardsSelf-rental property and "former passive activities" rules
2024 Design Flexible Work Options To Attract & Retain Your Workforce
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Flexible Work Options Employee Engagement Talent Management Strategy
The Ethics Hour: Ethics in the Real World
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The difficult trade-offs in making choices Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas The value of trust Consequences of ‘short-term it-is’ How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues
The Controllership Series - The Role of the Controller in ESG
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance SG Operations
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 3 (Steganography)
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
ChatGPT and Complex Financial and HR Conversations
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Complex and nuanced communications related to:Budget Allocation and Negotiation TechniquesCompensation and Benefits StructuringManaging Financial Performance and LayoffsFinancial and HR Aspects of Mergers and AcquisitionsRegulatory Compliance and Ethical Financial PracticesStrategies for Financial Crisis ManagementEffective Performance Management Systems
2024 Spring Tax Review with Doug Van Der Aa
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting both business and individual taxpayers Individual taxpayer credits Tax depreciation update Significant IRS rules and court decisions impacting individuals, corporations and partnerships
2024 Your Front-Row Ticket to the 2024 Accounting & Auditing Season
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Analysis of relevant GAAP provisions Reminders regarding the continuing importance of ASC 606 for revenue recognition Fresh perspectives of lease accounting in the wake of ASC 842 implementation Overview of U.S. GAAP alternatives for certain entities Summary of selected, salient standards for today’s audit, review, and compilation engagements
2024 Estate Planning for Today and Beyond
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non-traditional relationships
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Negotiation Conflict Persuasion Management Leadership Customer Service
The Controllership Series - Managerial Accounting Basics and Costs
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance
Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment