CPE Catalog & Events
Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Tools for FSA The 3 P's. The QST trifecta The integrated planning model Performance based management The value chain The balanced scorecard
Federal Tax Update for Business with Doug Van Der Aa
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
"Tax-mageddon" - the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Other recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting business taxpayers Current status of Research and Experimentation costs and Interest Expense Limitation Phaseout of Bonus Depreciation and MACRS issues S corporation and partnership developments Other miscellaneous business developments
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Discussion of financial reporting risks increased by the current economic environment, including increased uncertainty related to critical financial statement amounts and significant disclosures Executive summary of recent Accounting Standards Updates Overview of fair value disclosure requirements and implementation issues Discussion of issues related to donor-restricted endowment funds Classification of net assets and reclassifications Endowments, including accounting, disclosures and UPMIFA Noncascontributions Contributions received and receivable Expense recognition issues Reporting expenses by function and nature Other relevant matters unique to the nonprofit environment
Analyzing Financial Statements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Balance sheet analysisIncome statement analysisCash flow statement analysisClues in the notes and MD&AIndustry nuances
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
The Controllership Series - The Financial Close Process
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Financial Statements
Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Overview of ATGs Best practices for utilizing ATGs Salient provisions of selected ATGs Insights auditors may obtain from analytical procedures Nuances associated with selected industries
Microsoft Excel: Moving Beyond the Basics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Using formulas to manipulate and transform data Using formulas and reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP Using pivot tables Understanding Solver to perform multivariate analysis
Planning for Small Business Success
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The integrated planning model The strategic plan Linkage with Performance Based Management Tracking success Real world examples
2025 Accounting & Auditing Update for Small Businesses
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that are most likely to impact small businesses.ASUs initiated by the Private Company Council (PCC).Alternative reporting options to GAAP including FRF for SMEs and IFRS for SMEs.Audit standards that small business auditors will need to implement.
Mastering the Excel Lookup Functions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:A review of the various lookup functions, beyond VLOOKUPLearn which lookup works best for your situationHow to apply the many lookup functionsDiscover advanced lookup techniques like nested lookups, approximate matching, and handling errors effectivelyAn in-depth review of the following functions:VLOOKUP / HLOOKUPXLOOKUPMATCH / INDEXXMATCHINDIRECTFILTERSORT / SORTBYUNIQUEAn overview of some newer functions
Fringe Benefits & Compensation Planning - Today and Beyond
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Fringe Benefit Planning Fundamentals Strategies Tailored for Business Owners and Employees Navigating IRC §132 Fringe Benefit Option Cafeteria Plans Demystified Tax Management in Compensation Planning Understanding the Implications of Dependent Care and Educational Assistance Plans Implementing Flexible Spending Account Plans Effectively Design Features and Regulations of Group Term Life Insurance Plans Medical Savings Accounts Regulations Financing Options for Retiree Medical Benefits Health Care Benefits: Insured Plan vs. HMO Comparison ERISA Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRC Common Control RulesOverview of Age and Sex Discrimination Rules
Getting SASsy - A Look at Recent Auditing Standards
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Apply provisions for incorporating risk assessment into audits Recognize fundamental expectations for quality management standards Recall expectations regarding inquiries of a predecessor auditor regarding fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations Identify salient changes regarding audits of group financial statements
Introduction to Not-for-Profit Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Not-for-Profit Accounting Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
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 Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Awareness of advanced functionsCreative methods for data manipulationUsing intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentalityReal-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with ExcelUsing Excel to perform e-mail mergesMany other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolboxEnhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models
Cost and Pricing Models: Boost Your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Cost Accounting Activity-based Costing
Fraud Case Studies: 21st Century Professional Misbehavior
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Salient provisions the AICPA Code of Professional ConductExamination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented or mitigated actual fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.Implications for professional conduct and compliance with professional standards
The Controllership Series - Managerial Accounting Basics and Costs
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance
Roadmap to Ethical Decision Making
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Provide best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters Discuss the principles of professional conduct Address compliance with professional standards Use case studies to address circumstances that may create threats to independence