CPE Catalog & Events
What Does Fraud Look Like?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Why auditors fail to detect fraud Usual vs an unusual transaction Why fraud and stupid often look exactly the same The importance of establishing the Perception of Detection The number one reason fraud occurs Looking for things that should be there Looking for things that should not be there
Data Extraction, Transformation, Validation the Right Data Sources for Analysis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
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
Advanced Cost Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Occupancy costs Depreciation Utilities Supervision Maintenance Quality Control Material Handling Process Engineering Design Engineering Procurement Human Resources Information Systems Selling Costs Accounting Cost of Money Excess Capacity
Building Your Personal Net Worth: Invest in Your Future
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Why people who appear wealthy may be living paycheck to paycheck Why a millionaire may be living in the ordinary house next door Early and mid-career strategies for accumulating wealth Where and how to invest your money Why fees and commissions should concern you Strategies for buying stocks, mutual funds and ETFs
Cost and Pricing Models: Creating an Effective Tool
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Building computer costing models & sub models The importance of volume sensitive models Your twelve most important indirect costs Using rate tables Modeling – Professional Services Job Costs Modeling – Repetitive Manufacturing Why return on sales may be an inferior way to plan for profit
Forensic Data Analytics Supercourse for Fraud Prevention and Detection
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Forensic data analytics Fraud prevention and detection Data validation and methodologies COSO's Fraud Risk Management Guide principles Innovations in anti-fraud technology
The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 2
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting and Finance
The Head and Heart of Ethics - Featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
The difficult trade-offs in making choices. Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas. The value of trust. How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues.
A Better Way to Choose Your KPIs
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
KPIs Performance measures Metrics
Treasury Circular 230 for EAs and Other Tax Preparers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Circular 230 Conflicts of interest Loving case RTRP Other Ethical Issues Fees Qualifying continuing education
Devious Ethics: Avoiding Snakes in Suits
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Discuss psychopathy's symptoms Review accounting professional ethics standards for dealing with a boss, co-worker or client who is breaking the rules Look at precautions you should take when considering a new boss or employee Help identify someone who might con you or your company
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigation. Review of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation payments. Suggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements.
Providing Ethical Leadership: Learning to be the Best Version of Yourself
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Examining the lives of ordinary people whose moral courage had a significant impact on those around them. How anyone, irrespective of their role in an organization, can inspire others to embrace ethical attitudes. Showing how even simple actions can outsized effect on a person’s sphere of influence.
Cash Management: Strategies for Long-Term Success
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Developing short-term cash flow projections How do we assure adequate cash availability without having idle cash? Take advantage of your bank’s cash management services Working capital loans Controlled disbursement accounts Sweep accounts and other short-term investments ACH transactions Direct transfers Lock boxes Credit and collections Reconciliation frequency Managing cash short-falls
The SECURE Act 2.0 - Planning Opportunities for Employers
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for Employers Starter § 401(k) plans for small employers Requiring automatic 401(k) enrollment Improving worker access to emergency savings Increasing part-time workers’ access to retirement accounts Statute of Limitations on excise taxes imposed on overcontributions to retirement plans Multiple employer §403(b) plans Automatic portability provisions Other changes in the administration of company retirement plans
The SECURE Act 2.0 - Planning Opportunities for Individuals
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for individuals: Changes to the Saver’s Credit Changing the required minimum distribution rules for Roth 401(k)s Changes to required beginning dates for required minimum distributions of retirement plans. Penalty-Free Withdrawals for Certain Emergency Expenses Special provisions for firefighters and military personnel spouses Increases in catch-up contributions Impact on 529 plans Opportunities for student loan payment matching
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Rules on waiver of penalties and interests Various forms and procedures for requesting relief First Time Abatement: Requirements and procedures How an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatement Procedures for requesting refund of paid penalties Available administrative options
2024 Professional Skepticism for the Public Accountant
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Self-evaluation of skepticism Requirements set forth by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Risk assessment Analytical procedures Advice for cultivating your professionally skeptical mindset
A 7-Step Framework for Marketing Client Accounting Services
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this class include:An efficient process to identify, attract and consultatively sell CAS to new prospectsRemain and leverage being "top of mind" with prospects and existing by communicating the real value of your services using a variety of channelsHow to efficiently create and deliver an effective, ongoing, marketing, and sales plan with specific tools and tactics to sell your firm's CAS offering and differentiate you in the market
2024 Resolving Ethical Dilemmas-You Make the Call
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Ethical frameworks Threats and safeguards to objectivity and independence