CPE Catalog & Events
Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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TBD
2.0 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
Business Consulting for CPAs
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
What is Business Consulting? Identify the types of Management services your firm could offer. How to become the trusted advisor – identification of client’s needs? Learn how client expectations may create different performance and understanding levels for CPAs in business consulting engagements. Know what it takes to create a valuable outcome for the client. Understand the competitive advantages/disadvantages that your firm has versus non-CPA business consultants. Learn techniques to become a more effective consultant. Professional standards application
LLC's & S Corps -- A Comparative Analysis
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Comparative analysis of LLCs and S Corporations Entity formation, compliance, and operational structures Self-employment tax and its implications for LLCs and S Corporations Form 2553 preparation and relief for late filings Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3: analysis and application S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures Corporate governance and formalities for both entity types Shareholder stock and debt basis for S Corporations Forms 1120S, 1065, and related schedules (K-1, K-2, K-3) Officer reasonable compensation and general partner guaranteed payments Audit strategies, estate planning, and business continuation planning
Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Purpose of Financial Statement AnalysisComparing Actuals vs. Expectations & BenchmarkingCase Studies 1 & 2Ratio AnalysisCase Study 3Analysis of Statement of Cash FlowsCase Studies 4 & 5Other Uses of Ratios
K2's Technology For CPAs - Don't Get Left Behind
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Emerging technologies all business professionals should know Considerations associated with upgrading to Windows 11 Practical options for protecting your data New features in commonly-used applications such as Excel and Adobe Acrobat DC
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
Disaster Relief Act of 2024
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $29
Federal Disaster Relief Act provisions enacted in December, 2024 Comparison of personal use casualties with business/investment casualties When to claim casualty losses How to postpone casualty gains Business casualty gains and depreciation recapture
The Value of Conflict
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Conflict resolution
Organizational Effectiveness and Communication
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication
Securing Executive Buy-In for Your Initiatives: Communication Techniques to Persuade Decision-Makers
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Persuasion Executive Buy-In Communication Leadership
K2's Small Business Accounting Solutions And Add-Ons
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Current landscape of small business accounting software Strengths and limitations of critical solutions Effective add-ons and integrations Implementation strategies
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 1
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Internal Audit Internal Controls Standards Institute of Internal Auditors
2025 EBP Update: Standards, Compliance, and Best Practices
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
EPB Auditing Yellowbook
How New Partnership Rules Impact Basis Shifting and Tax Strategies
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of new partnership taxation rules Explore the new Form 7216, Multi-Year Reporting related to Section 355 Transactions Tax benefits of “basis shifting” Discuss Form 8308, reporting the sale of exchange of partnership interest Partnership allocation and profits interest Self-employment tax Provide planning partnership taxation planning strategies
K2'S Tech Update
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Trends in AI and machine learning Applications of quantum computing in accounting and finance The growing role of blockchain and digital currencies in accounting Innovations in software and hardware
Love it or Leave It: Engagement and Retention at Work
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ethical Values and Engagement and RetentionEnhancing Employee engagementStrategic/Intentional Actions to Enhance RetentionGeneration X
K2's Data Analytics for Accountants and Auditors
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the importance of data analytics in modern business environments Generating and interpreting data analytics using everyday applications such as Microsoft Office Excel and Microsoft’s Power BI platform Using regression analysis to create and validate forecasts and projections
Microsoft 365: Save More Time, Make More Money
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Appreciate the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your businessLearn best practices for harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 Design your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your businessUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely internally and externallyOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteManage your projects, large and small, with the Planner appDeploy the Stream app to document processes efficiently and effectively Bonus Content: Understand how to harness the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot
K2's Next Generation Excel Reporting
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Identifying weaknesses in traditional reporting processes Using leading-edge features in Excel to improve reporting practices How to work with Power Query to solve common reporting challenges Adding Slicers and Timelines to your Excel-based reports
ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to GPT Vision - Understanding the fundamentals of GPT Vision and its capabilities.Advantages of Vision Mode Research - Exploring the unique benefits of visual data analysis over traditional methods.Accessing GPT Vision - Guidance on how to access and utilize GPT Vision capabilities.Financial Screenshot Analysis - Techniques for analyzing financial documents and reports through screenshots.Operational Insights from Visual Data - Using images to gain insights into operational processes and asset management.Integration with Google Maps - Learning how to combine ChatGPT's vision capabilities with mapping technologies for enhanced spatial analysis.DDPP Analysis - Applying descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis to visual data.Sentiment and Facial Expression Analysis - Techniques for interpreting emotions and sentiments in images to gauge client and employee feedback.Body Language Interpretation - Analyzing body language in images to understand non-verbal cues in business contexts.Effective Photo Capturing Techniques - Best practices for taking photos that provide optimal insights for financial analysis.