CPE Catalog & Events
Imagining a World Without Non-Competes
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Federal non-compete law State non-compete law
Power, Influence, and Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The two sides of leadership Practices that build and destroy an organization’s value and spirit Toxic leader characteristics Four sources of leadership power Push vs. pull leadership styles Six 'Rules of Influence' that cause one person to say 'yes' to another person Ways to defend ourselves against toxic leaders How to use corporate politics to our advantage and still do the right thing
Ethics: How to Ensure Zombie Ethics Won't Kill Your Business
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
We'll closely examine several myths about ethical leadership that continue to plague businesses like yours. You'll learn why these ideas deserve to be put to rest for good and what should take their place. This will be an ethics webinar unlike any you have ever taken-because it will be both entertaining and rich in content!
Surgent's Key Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) Rules for Funding and Tax-free Distributions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Funding options for Roth accounts 529 plans to Roth IRAs Backdoor Roth strategies The new Roth SEP and Roth SIMPLE IRAs Roth 401(k) contribution rules The tax impact of rolling a 401(k) to a Roth IRA Who can start the Roth IRA 5-year clock? The 5-year rules for Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs Direct and indirect Roth conversions Direct and indirect rollovers from Roth 401(k) plans The risky recapture of the 10% penalty How the ordering rules work and when they apply FIFO rules for Roth IRAs Case studies and cheat sheets to reinforce concepts
The Happiness Advantage: How to Use Positive Psychology to Enjoy Work More, Get More Done, and Be a Better Professional
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
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 deal with difficult people so they don’t bring you down How to use positive psychology principles to help your business
Forensic Data Analytics Supercourse for Fraud Prevention and Detection
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Online
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
Ethics - Regulatory and Standards Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent ethics standards changes that impact your practice.Key regulatory changes and initiatives affecting CPAs and the future of the profession.Emerging issues and standard-setting activity that could affect your practice.Practical applications of the standards and common practice issues and challenges. Examples include independence issues, serving clients in the cannabis industry, and reporting potential noncompliance with laws and regulations to third parties.How failure to follow the standards can result in unwanted regulatory actions and publicity.
There is NO Such Thing as `Business Ethics' featuring John Levy and Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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.
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - December 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Avoiding Tax Malpractice: Overview 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Technical definitions of tax malpractice Risk management techniques: quality control procedures and maintaining professional competence Aggressive tax strategies "War stories" dealing with tax-related claims against CPAs Insurance carrier experiences Substantive tax areas: tax-deferred exchanges, built-in gains, alternative minimum tax and overlooked tax elections
Tax Planning for Seniors 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Income for seniors: retirement, earnings and investments Tax Deductions: planning, bunching, strategies Planning to help family members
The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control systemDevelopment of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controlsGuidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients
Annual Accounting & Auditing Update 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Highlights of recently issued mainstream FASB updates (ASUs) Analysis of PCC accounting standards for private companies Discussion and analysis of recently issued auditing standards (GAAS) and Attestation Standards (SSAE) Discussion and analysis of recently issued SSARS standards
Comprehensive Partnership Taxation Form 1065 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Special and Targeted allocations Proper calculation of outside and inside tax basis Tax consequences of distributions including the impact of "hot assets" Transfer of partnership interests Issuance of partnership interests to service partners
Comprehensive Pass-Through Owners' Basis and Distribution Rules 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Understand the four loss limitation rules applied on the owner's individual income tax return (i.e., basis, at-risk, passive, and excess business loss limitations) Determine how to calculate an owners' initial tax basis of his pass-through entity Learn how to correctly make annual adjustments to a pass-through owners' tax basis Identify what constitutes a debt basis for an S corporation shareholder Learn the tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corporation shareholders
Audit 203: Auditing Accounts Receivable - Common Risks
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Typical risks of material misstatement related to accounts receivablePractice tailoring the detailed audit plan to the assessed risk of material misstatementOverview of more complex issues, such as methods for converting accounts receivable to cashExternal confirmation audit considerations, including evaluating responses for proprietyEvaluating the valuation of accounts receivable
Assessing the Real Ethics of an Organization?, featuring Joe Oringel, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What are the signs of an ethical versus unethical organization? The need for clear policies Policies should be detailed, clear and unambiguous The importance of ‘doing the right thing when no one else is looking’ How exceptions offer opportunities to the unethical Should exceptions be allowed?
Accounting-Entering Payroll Data with Journal Entries 2024
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Payroll accounting
Navigating Leaves of Absence
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Online
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
Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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.