CPE Catalog & Events
Internal Control - Testing for Operating Effectiveness
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Generally accepted audit requirements related to testing controls for operating effectivenessIdentifying key controls that may prove effective and efficient to test in a control reliance strategyResponses when deviations are discovered when evaluating the design or operating effectiveness of internal controlLeveraging audit evidence available for Service Organization Control (SOC1) ReportsGeneral computer control considerations when evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
Surgent's Top 20 Effective Strategies for Avoiding RMD Mistakes and Penalties
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
How to determine when an individual is subject to an RMD Coverage of RMD changes under SECURE Act 2.0 What is the required minimum distribution for an account owner? What is the required minimum distribution for a beneficiary IRA? Key explanations of RMD regulations The types of accounts that are subject to the RMD rules The parties that are subject to the RMD rules Exceptions and special considerations for RMDs Rollover and transfer rules in an RMD year The various responsibilities of interested parties Qualified charitable distributions and how they are coordinated with RMDs and IRA contributions How the 10-year rule works for beneficiaries
ACPEN: IT Controls & SOC Reporting in Financial Audits
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3.5 Credits
Member Price: $109
SOC Reporting Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) Audit Reliance
Controls to Secure the Growing Digital Footprint
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Securing individual documentsProtecting information resident in the CloudSecuring data stored on or accessed by mobile devices
ACPEN: K2’s Business Intelligence, Featuring Microsoft’s Power BI Tools
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
The importance of Business Intelligence in today's business climate Differentiating between Power BI licensing options A hands-on approach to creating effective Power BI reports and dashboards
ACPEN: Comprehensive Estate Planning: Administration & Postmortem Strategies
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Introduction to Estate Administration How to Read a last will and testament Understanding the Entities Administration the Estate and Orderly Process The Probate process and the courts Special Issues in Estate Administration Postmortem Issues Regarding Income Taxation of Descendants and Estates Post Mortem Opportunities on the Estate Income Tax Return Available Post Mortem Estate Tax Elections Portability Election Disclaimers
Get started with Power BI
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TBD
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: Leaders Eat Last. Why? 1 Hour Session
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Why building trust is essential How trusting relationships makes us more effective Steps to build trust
Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of supplier contractsCase studies of successful and not-so-successful supplier relationshipsRisk potentials
ACPEN: Everyday Ethics: Ethics is Everywhere, All the Time! featuring Richard A. Karwic and Don Minges
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Be careful of; Whom you trust, and What you easily dismiss. Beware of our internal biases. What are your biases? The need to consider situations from multiple perspectives.
ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Strategic Thinking and Advising - Part 1
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TBD
1.8 Credits
Member Price: $89
Controller Management Financial Strategy Strategic Thinking Critical Thinking Financial Judgment
ACPEN: AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services: Ethical Considerations
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
ACPEN: Character and Trust: The Difference Maker in Effective Collaboration
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Definition of Collaboration Character Definition Critical Character Attributes Character Self-Awareness Additional Character Identification Techniques Trust Definitions Waves of Trust Four Cores of Trust Toxic Trust and Antibiotics
ACPEN: K2’s Expense Reporting Automation
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of selected expense and corporate credit card reporting and management platforms Major fraud schemes associated with expense reporting Extracting and importing transaction data from bank feeds and matching to receipts
ACPEN: Common Sense CFO: Decoding and Mitigating Internal and External Risks
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Defining risk as it impacts organizations Understanding external and internal risks Examples of these risks How do we identify and assess? What can be done about the risks? Developing a risk mitigation strategy Monitoring and mitigating risk
ACPEN: Accounting Update in a Post COVID-19 World
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Risk assessment Government assistance Pandemic-related accounting pronouncements Learning to be an auditor in a pandemic environment Financial statement disclosures Exploring liquidity options
ACPEN: Accounting for the Gig Economy
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Characteristics unique to the gig economy Independent contractor and employee classification considerations Recordkeeping considerations for independent contractors Accounting and reporting issues for gig economy participants Audit and attestation for clients who participate in the gig economy Tax and regulatory considerations The CPA as a trusted advisor for independent contractors
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The common weaknesses in a criminal tax investigation.The key documents to review (In a sea of thousands of documents).Crafting questions to recommend in court proceeding.
ACPEN: K2’s Excel Best Practices
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Best practices associated with creating Excel workbooks, including managing workbooks How to secure Excel workbooks Collaboration options and best practices in Excel Effective reporting techniques in Excel
How to Build a Custom AI Chatbot and GPT in Plain English
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of GPT Builder and AI agent customization techniquesIntegration of specialized knowledge bases and domain-specific expertiseSecurity and privacy considerations in AI chatbot deploymentCustom GPT development without coding expertiseImplementation of AI agents for customer support and workflow automationMulti-bot interactions and content creation strategiesBest practices for maintaining and scaling AI assistants