CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Living in the World of AI – How AI Has Changed Ethics?
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Is it ethical to use AI, or not? What is ethical AI? Why does it matter for finance and business professionals? Understanding and managing AI hallucinations, bias and misinformation. Internal friction: navigating fear, resistance, and cultural challenges. Creating sustainable, people-focused AI practices that build trust.
ACPEN: Ethics Aren't for the Byrdes in Ozark
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Ethical business behavior Ethical business decisions Ethical management decisions Ethical decisions in human resource management
ACPEN: It Is Legal, But Is It Really Ethical?, featuring Rob Berry and Bob Mims
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Is ‘legal’ the same as ‘ethical’? Why or why not? The value of using the Code of Professional Conduct properly. Resolving situations where the two are divergent.
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accounting and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 3: Blockchain and Financial Risks
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
HR Talent Blockchain Corporate Social Responsibility Financial Exposure Currency
ACPEN: IFRS vs. US GAAP - Major Accounting Differences
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Explore major differences in the design and structure of IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP Discover significant differences in financial statement presentation and disclosure principles, including: Periods required to be reported Interim financial reporting Debt classification, and more Recognize significant differences in initial recognition and subsequent measurement standards, including: Consolidation Equity method investments
ACPEN: Strategic CFO Series - Big Picture Skills
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Strategic CFO – Strategic Financial Communications Financial literacy versus math literacy Common financial terms that confuse non-accountants Simplifying financial language without "dumbing it down" Building narratives and stories around financial data Using visuals and graphics effectively Communicating strategy, risk, and performance together Strategic CFO – Developing Strategy and the Why Understanding capital structure and financing priorities Debt capacity, leverage, and cost of capital considerations Cash flow versus GAAP results Financing options: debt, equity, crowdfunding, and alternative capital Strategic cash policies and liquidity planning Raising cash at different stages of an organization's life cycle Communicating cash flow and financial health to stakeholders Strategic CFO – Strategic Risk Management Overview of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and COSO standards Evolution of COSO and why it matters today Governance, culture, and board oversight of risk Defining risk appetite and linking it to strategy Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks Risk responses: avoid, reduce, share, and accept Black swan events and managing uncertainty Communicating and reporting risk across the organization Strategic CFO – Strategic Cash Management What strategy really means and who is involved in developing it Common reasons strategic plans fail and how to avoid them Cost leadership, differentiation, and niche strategies Using metrics, KPIs, and the Balanced Scorecard to measure success The role of non-financial drivers in financial performance Benchmarking and competitive analysis Aligning mission, culture, and strategy Case discussions on strategy execution and performance measurement
ACPEN: Tricks and Treats to Avoid Litigation
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Key concepts of effective employee relations Balancing employee and employer rights Handling employee complaints Addressing personality & attitude problems
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accounting and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 4: Managing Supply Chain Risks, Data Analytics, and
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Third-party risks Supply chain Data analytics Risk management Operational resilience
ACPEN: Critical "Soft" Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Tips for being a balanced leader-manager Adapting to various personality styles Tips for coaching millennials and beyond Best practices for managing organizational change
ACPEN: Supervised AI Agents as Internal Audit Team Members
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Independent execution: AI agents can perform control testing and analyze evidence across multiple formats. Audit-ready outputs: Deliver high-quality results with speed, accuracy, and consistency. Workflow integration: See how agents fit seamlessly into existing audit engagement processes. Guardrails and governance: Learn the safeguards and governance needed to ensure reliability. Human supervision: Explore the critical role of training data and oversight in producing trustworthy results. Practical applications: Real-world examples of firms already deploying supervised AI agents in audits. Augmentation, not replacement: Understand how AI can support, rather than substitute, on audit teams.
ACPEN: The Ethics Hour: Ethics is the Engine to Better Leadership: Taking Action, featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
How are ethics, trust and leadership interrelated Why do we only follow ethical leaders Why do our actions and behaviors matter The value of ethical leaders The need to communicate is crucial to gain trust
ACPEN: HR Investigations – Episode 1 – Introduction-Assessing-Planning
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Investigation terminology Assessment skills Investigative methodology
ACPEN: Reclaiming Your Energy - 3 Keys to Control Your Chaos and Boost Resilience
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Leadership Professional Development Time Management
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accountants and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 5: Governance, Culture, and Regulatory Risk Pressur
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Risk Management culture Governance processes Workforce management Corporate Financial management Regulatory changes
ACPEN: The Essential Guide to Understanding Non-GAAP Financial Statements with Renee Rampulla
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
OCBOA financial statements Cash and Modified Cash Basis Tax Basis Unique Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Frequent Peer Review Matters
ACPEN: Planning for Small Business Success
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The integrated planning model The strategic plan Linkage with Performance Based Management Tracking success Real world examples
ACPEN: How to Make Difficult People Disappear...Without Breaking the Law
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Conflict Management Interpersonal Relationships Personality Styles
ACPEN: Critical Technical Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
A methodical approach to business and strategic planning Overview of The Balanced Scorecard approach to creating key performance metrics Common metrics for analyzing financial statements and trends Accounting and finance role in Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM)
ACPEN: The Ethics Hour: Accounting Scandals: What Happened and Why? Can We Prevent Them?, featuring Tracy Cooper and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Why do some choose to deceive, cheat and steal Can accounting scandals be prevented A brief history of accounting scandals What to look for What should ethical professionals like you do
ACPEN: Clear, Kind, and Accountable: A Leader’s Guide to Boundaries, Coaching, and Real Conversations
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Conflict Management Difficult Conversations Psychological Safety