CPE Catalog & Events

Module 1: Audit Survival Toolkit: Tactics to Reduce Stress and Get Through Audits with Confidence • Types of audits: external, internal, compliance, regulatory o Objectives of each audit type and how they differ • Aligning management's role with auditor expectations • What to expect in the planning phase • Fieldwork survival tips and communication best practices • Documentation dos and don'ts • Responding to findings and building effective action plans • Avoiding common audit pitfalls Module 2: Internal Controls That Matter: Protection with Simple, Smart, and Scalable Practices • What internal controls are—and what they are not. • Why do even small organizations need controls. • COSO and the five core components of a sound internal control system. • Common control failures and real-world consequences. • Examples of scalable financial, operational, and compliance controls. • How to tailor controls to your organization's size and risk profile. • Embedding internal controls into daily operations. • How to monitor, evaluate, and adapt controls over time. Module 3: Cash Flow Clarity: Effectively Communicate Cash Flows to Drive Better Decisions • The importance and structure of the cash flow statement • Understanding operating, investing, and financing activities • Presenting the statement using the "Sources and Uses" approach • How to tell the business story through cash flows and alternative reporting methods • Identifying key drivers of cash and liquidity • Bridging the gap between accrual accounting and understanding cash • Communicating effectively with CEOs, boards, and non-financial stakeholders Module 4: Amazingly Crazy Fraud Cases - Fraud So Wild It Shouldn't Be Real • Psychological tricks and tactics used by fraudsters o How fraudsters avoid detection • Red flags that were missed, and why? • Cultural and organizational blind spots • How internal controls failed or were bypassed • Lessons learned from each case—and how to apply them • How to strengthen fraud awareness without creating fear • Key questions auditors and leaders should ask earlier

Understanding the Cloud-based options available in a Microsoft 365/Office 365 environment , How to use tools such as Teams, Planner, and Power Automate , Storing data in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business

Creating formulas in Power BI with Data Analysis Expressions, Adding Key Performance Indicators to your Power BI reports and dashboards , Managing security in Power BI, Publishing your reports and dashboards to Apps and Content Packs for easy sharing with other team members

Overview of artificial intelligence and its evolving role in tax and finance   Current AI tools and technologies applicable to tax practice   Automating tax research, compliance, and workflow processes   Using AI to improve data analysis, document review, and reporting accuracy   Enhancing client communications and service delivery through AI-enabled solutions   Identifying opportunities to transform compliance activities into advisory services   AI-driven insights for strategic tax planning and decision-making   Risk management, governance, and controls for AI implementation   Ethical considerations and professional responsibilities when using AI   Data privacy, security, and regulatory considerations   Best practices for evaluating, adopting, and integrating AI within tax functions   Future trends and emerging opportunities in AI-powered tax practice

The primary drivers of collaboration , Who are the leading collaboration technology providers , Why collaboration sometimes fails , Best practices to facilitate collaboration , Today's leading collaboration providers and tools

Current landscape of small business accounting software , Strengths and limitations of critical solutions , Effective add-ons and integrations , Implementation strategies

Understanding how ransomware can cripple a business , Trends in ransomware attacks , Best practices for minimizing ransomware risk

PivotTable fundamentals, including Recommended PivotTables and the six elements of PivotTables , Formatting PivotTables , Advanced PivotTable techniques and options, including consolidation PivotTables, Power Pivot, and Power Query , Analytical techniques available in PivotTables

Best practices for working with large volumes of data , How to securely and efficiently collaborate with others , Using Excel for optimization scenarios , Creating "audit trails" in Excel , Define "dynamic arrays" and list examples of their benefits

Explanation of common network services such as file sharing, VPN's, media servers, and network isolation using multiple SSIDs , Hardware options and examples of solutions for every budget , Tips and tricks for rebuilding your home network to meet your needs today and into the future

Understanding the Portable Document Format , Identifying tools you can use to work with PDFs , Collaborating using PDFs , Creating, distributing, and collecting fillable PDF forms , Using PDFs to enhance security

Overview of complex federal tax reporting requirements Review of selected difficult forms (may include forms such as 4797, 6252, 8582, 8606, 8995/8995-A, or other high-risk compliance forms) Computational challenges and interaction with related schedules Disclosure requirements and supporting documentation considerations Penalty provisions and IRS examination focus areas Common preparation errors and quality control considerations

The importance of Business Intelligence in today's business climate , Differentiating between Power BI licensing options , A hands-on approach to creating effective Power BI reports and dashboards

Overview of U.S. International Reporting Regime Worldwide income taxation for U.S. persons Distinction between income reporting and information reporting Key enforcement priorities FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) Who must file Definition of foreign financial account $10,000 aggregate threshold Signature authority considerations Civil penalty framework (non-willful vs. willful violations) FATCA Reporting – Form 8938 Specified foreign financial assets Filing thresholds (U.S. residents vs. taxpayers living abroad) Coordination and overlap with FBAR Statute of limitations implications Other Common Individual Foreign Information Returns Form 3520 (foreign gifts and trusts) Form 5471 (controlled foreign corporations) Form 8865 (foreign partnerships) Overview of Form 8621 (PFIC reporting) Penalties and Enforcement Civil penalty structures Accuracy-related penalties and extended statutes IRS audit trends Reasonable cause defenses Compliance and Risk Management Client intake and due diligence procedures Documentation best practices Amended filings and delinquent submission procedures Practitioner ethical responsibilities

Fundamentals of partnership taxation and partner basis   Establishing initial basis in a partnership interest   Contributions of cash and property to partnerships   Adjustments for allocated income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits   Treatment of partnership liabilities and debt allocations   Calculating and maintaining adjusted outside basis   Basis limitations on partnership loss deductions   Impact of distributions on partner basis   Liquidating and nonliquidating distributions   Sale, exchange, and disposition of partnership interests   Common basis calculation errors and compliance issues   Required records and documentation for basis tracking   Tax planning opportunities involving partner basis   Practical case studies and basis calculation examples

The impact of OBBBA and the latest tax developments for individuals and businesses Major tax court cases impacting individuals Tax credits for individual's and businesses update Reporting Schedule K-1 activities from partnership and S-corporations Latest from the IRS on major individual tax matters Individual tax numbers update for 2025 & 2026

The impact of OBBBA and the latest tax developments for individuals and businesses Major tax court cases impacting individuals Tax credits for individual's and businesses update Reporting Schedule K-1 activities from partnership and S-corporations Latest from the IRS on major individual tax matters Individual tax numbers update for 2025 & 2026

Overview of S Corporation Compliance Framework Eligibility requirements under IRC §1361 One class of stock rule Shareholder limitations Election considerations and termination risks Top 10 common S Corporation Return Issues: Failure to Properly Track Shareholder Basis Improper Deduction of Losses Without Sufficient Basis Distributions in Excess of Basis Inadequate Reasonable Compensation Shareholder Loans Misclassified or Poorly Documented Built-In Gains (BIG) Tax Issues Passive Investment Income and Termination Risk Improper Allocation of Income and Expenses Fringe Benefits and Shareholder-Employee Issues 1State Tax and Composite Filing Oversights

Module 1: Raising Capital: How to Execute the Leaders' Most Crucial Responsibility • Understanding the need o How much is needed, when, what will it be used for, etc.? • Keys to success: o Planning o Understand how the use, stage, amount, how and when - impacts the decision o Unintended consequences to avoid • Low cost is not necessarily a sound option. • What are the non-quantifiable factors that can change the financing decision? • Details on the time-intensive processes • Common blunders when raising financing o The perils of choosing the wrong alternative or wrong investor! Module 2: Accounting for People: Workforce Trends and Talent to Add Value • Trends in the modern workforce: demographics, generational shifts, remote work, and engagement • The true cost of talent: hiring, retention, and turnover • People as assets versus people as liabilities • The varied challenges in accounting for human capital • Metrics that matter: KPIs for employee performance and value • Integrating people costs into financial strategy • Navigating compliance, risk, and benefits Module 3: Rethinking Your Customers to Maximize Profitability: Identifying the Right Clients • Who is your customer? o How to segment your customers o Identifying and understanding your most valuable customers • What is solution-based planning for customer value? • Recognizing internal customers (e.g., departments served by finance) • Exploring profitability differences between customers with similar revenue • Creating and sustaining a customer value pyramid Module 4: Activate and Execute Your Strategy: Turn Planning into Results • The strategy-execution gap: common reasons why most strategic plans fail • Why should financial planning lead strategy? • Evaluating the lifespan and relevance of your strategic plan • Building your strategy to include risk management • Building an adaptive, finance-focused strategic approach • What we should learn from the rise and fall of major companies • How to align financial metrics with strategy