CPE Catalog & Events
How Changes in Business Methods Affects Internal Control
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this class include:How is business changing.What is driving the change and how long will it last.How specifically is an organizations control system important.What steps are needed to “keep up” with the upheaval.
Teaching CPAs to be Better Thinkers
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Decluttering your mind for clarity and mental bandwidth"Micro-habits" that transform judgment and decision-makingA "thinking audit" process that will change your worldUsing "gamification" to solve tough dilemmasThe science of trustHow to see patterns others don't seeRegulating and optimizing your mental resourcesHigh-stakes decision making
The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Operations
State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Frequently asked questions about income tax and sales tax nexus New developments Key factors in reviewing potential nexus consequences Nexus road trip to eight large states Tax impacts of remote work Free, multistate resources
2024 Internal Control Fundamentals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Risk Assessment Internal Controls COSO
Cash Conversion Cycle: Tool and Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the timing elements of your day’s working capital The impact of inventory on the Cash Conversion Cycle How vendors and customers can help your cash conversion cycle Planning and forecasting for a healthy cash flow Assorted management tips to control the Cash Conversion Cycle
Tales from the Darkside: IRS Enforcement of Cryptocurrency
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of Bitcoin and cryptocurrenciesDefinition of proof of work and proof of stakeTax laws regarding cryptocurrency transactionsDefinition of common money laundering laws involving cryptocurrenciesTools used by the IRS to identify cryptocurrency transactions and cryptocurrency in criminal investigationsReal life examples of cryptocurrency used in criminal activities
Allison McLeod's 2024 Federal Tax Updates for Individuals - 4 Hour
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Current tax issues affecting individual taxpayers Review of recent tax legislation Other issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, and other federal tax issues
QuickBooks DESKTOP- Monthly Closeouts and Year-End Cleanups
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Examine the process of closing out the accounting financials every month in your QuickBooks Desktop version and why this practice can make life so much easier at the end of the year. Learn the beginning steps to evaluate, close out, and clean up QuickBooks files monthly and at year-end for accurate reporting and tax return preparation. Identify why substantiating the numbers in QuickBooks on both the Profit & Loss Statement, as well as the Balance Sheet, can ensure an accurate tax return that will stand up against an IRS audit.
The Controller Function - Inventory Part 2 - Valuation, Inventory Methods and Inventory Fraud
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Procurement Inventory
Audit 301: Code of Professional Conduct - Key for Auditors
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the Conceptual Framework approach to identify threats to principles of the Code of Professional ConductFamiliarity, self-interest, self-review and other independence threatsGeneral requirements and management responsibilities when performing both attest and non-attest services for the same clientSafeguards for common independence threats
Surgent's Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding Protections provided to debtors under the Bankruptcy Code Key procedural aspects of bankruptcy The automatic stay Differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases The bankruptcy discharge Proofs of claim Plans of reorganization Litigation that can arise during bankruptcy Creditor committees Bankruptcy trustees Avoidable preferences and fraudulent transfers Special rights afforded to landlords and secured creditors
What's Going on at the GASB (2024)
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.GASB 101, Compensated Absences.GASB standards coming down the pike.
Auditing, SSARS and Attest Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Recently issued standards from the AICPA Auditing Standards Board and AICPA Accounting and Review Services CommitteeRecently issued New Quality Management StandardsHighlight of projects in progress at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and International Auditing and Assurance Standards BoardRecap of recent changes and present common peer review findings and best practices to improve practice quality
Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Independence Threats Safeguards
The Controllership Series - Overhead, Direct and Indirect Costs and Allocation Methods
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance Procurement Operations
Ethics for CPAs: The Practical and the Possible
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and its interpretations New developments in regulation at the national and state level Best practices, case studies, and disciplinary actions
Form 1120S - Preparation and Analysis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the definition and requirements of an S corporation, the benefits and limitations of choosing this entity type, and the eligibility requirements for shareholders Income and Deductions: Understanding the different types of income and deductions that an S corporation can have, including ordinary income, capital gains and losses, depreciation, and expenses. Shareholder Basis: Understanding the shareholder’s basis in the S corporation, how to calculate it, and the impact of distributions on the basis. Reporting Requirements: Understanding the different reporting requirements for Form 1120S, including Schedule K-1, Schedule L, Schedule M-2, and Schedule M-3 Tax Planning: Understanding the tax planning strategies available to S Corporations and their shareholders, including tax deferral, income shifting, and tax-free reorganizations
Recruit. Retain. Engage. Mastering LinkedIn for HR Success
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How to pro-actively find, identify, and connect with new candidates from various sources within LinkedIn.Best practices for organically attracting candidates to your company and team.Strategic talent networking opportunities.Essential considerations of employee advocacy and brand building using LinkedIn.Retention strategies such as promoting a positive work environment, and expanding employee recognition and engagement strategies.
Best Non-Google Search Tools for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Why Advanced Search Skills Are So Critical for AccountantsWhy You Need More than Google to Search the InternetGARP: Generally Accepted Research PrinciplesAlternatives to GoogleAdvisory SearchSocial SearchSpecialty searchSearch Engine resourcesWhat's Ahead in Search