CPE Catalog & Events
Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Understanding why the traditional pyramid structure is failing firms The inverted pentagon framework and its talent retention advantages Impact of technology and AI on entry-level accounting roles The 6 Ps of Business Model Transformation implementation Accelerating specialized skills acquisition in your workforce Effective knowledge transfer through mentorship and job rotation Technology-driven training and development strategies Best practices from other industries for workforce transformation Building and retaining specialized middle layers of expertise Strategic pricing models to support the pentagon structure
ACPEN: Advanced Cost Accounting: Eliminate Calculation Distortions
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cost Accounting
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Lightning round review of the following apps, with an explanation and demonstration of what each of them offersTeams - the foundation of all that you do in Microsoft 365SharePoint / OneDrive - secure cloud storagePower BI - the new financial reporting modelStream - the YouTube for your organizationBookings - streamline your appointment scheduling OneNote - get your content organized for quick retrieval Lists - create custom list tracking reportsTo Do - consolidate all your Outlook, Planner and general "to do's" in one appPlanner - manage simple and complex engagements and projects in an intuitive appA quick look at many of the remaining apps
ACPEN: Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Employee Relations Culture Leadership Employee Retention
ACPEN: Cost and Pricing Models: Boost Your Bottom Line
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cost Accounting Activity-based Costing
Surgent's AI and Data Ethics in Accounting
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Fundamental principles of AI and data ethics Importance of ethics in AI adoption Relevance of data ethics in accounting practices Frameworks for ethical AI implementation Ethical implications of AI in auditing and accounting Maintaining independence and objectivity Ensuring professional skepticism with AI tools Addressing ethical dilemmas in AI-driven audits Algorithmic bias and fairness in AI systems Identifying and understanding algorithmic bias Strategies to ensure fairness in AI models Case studies on bias and fairness issues in accounting Regulatory requirements and guidelines Overview of national and international regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) Compliance with ethical standards in AI use Emerging guidelines from accounting bodies on AI ethics Strategies for ethical AI use in accounting Implementing ethical AI frameworks and tools Promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness Developing a culture of ethics in AI-enhanced accounting practices
Take Command of your Time
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Identify time wasters and adopt strategies for eliminating themRecognize the variety of causes of procrastination and apply techniques to overcome themUse practical techniques for prioritizing workDelegation strategiesIncorporate wellness and stress management into your day in short incrementsUnderstand their energy cycles and use it to manage your scheduleLearn techniques to decrease stress in the moment (based on neuroscience)
Tax Depreciation: Review and Update
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent tax legislation and developments related to capitalizationEligible property for Section 179 and Section 168(k)Discussion of the Section 179 deduction and its use to depreciate real propertyThe Section 168(k) deduction and its use to depreciate real propertyDisposition of segments of real propertyExchanges of tangible personal property after repeal of the like-kind exchange rulesOther related topics
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Frequent problem areas in preparation, compilation, and review engagementsThe root causes of noncompliancePractical approaches firms can use to improve consistency, documentation, and overall engagement performance
An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Fraudulent acts initiated from outside organizationsWhy internal fraud occursThe importance of fighting cyber-fraudSteps that verify anti-fraud activities are working
Fraud Busters: Controls to Prevent & Detect Fraud
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fraud motivators - the fraud triangle, typical profiles of fraud perpetratorsRevisiting the basics of controls - design vs effectiveness, preventative vs. detectiveEntity-wide controls and how they can assist in fraud deterrenceSpecific fraud types and the controls that could prevent and detect them
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
ACPEN: The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Compliance
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1.4 Credits
Member Price: $79
Regulatory Compliance Operational Compliance Financial Compliance
ACPEN: Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Document Review and Handwriting Analysis
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
ACPEN: Introduction to Governmental Accounting 102
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major and Non-major funds Basis of accounting variations Why geography matters in a financial statement report
ACPEN: Planning in an Uncertain World
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Why great predictions are not intuitive but the result of critical thinking, gathering information and updating predictions when needed How to separate correlation from causation How to recognize and overcome bias Who is Thomas Bayes and why he matters
Get started with Power BI
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Power BI Tools: Introduction to the Power BI ecosystem, including Excel’s Power BI features (Power Pivot and Power Query) and standalone tools (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Report Builder and Power BI Report Server).Tour of the Tools: Introduction to the interfaces of Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services.Comparative Analysis: Understand the strengths and limitations of Excel’s Power BI features versus standalone Power BI tools.Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
ACPEN: Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers for Higher Quality Audits
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The primary purpose of workpaper documentation, and minimum documentation requirements for workpaper preparers Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards
ACPEN: Key Tax Issues Facing Business & Industry
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Update and review of recent and key tax developments impacting business and industry "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 Travel and entertainment expense rules Independent contractor vs. employee
ACPEN: The Essential A&A Update with Renee Rampulla
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Crypto Assets Governmental Grants Income Tax Disclosures Group Audits Fraud Quality Management