CPE Catalog & Events
Fraud & Embezzlement: Case Studies from the Trenches
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How organizations can find themselves defrauded due to lax oversight and weak internal controls.How the existence of the "trusted advisor" creates situations where CPAs can drop their professional skepticism.Illustrations of the issues companies should look for in preventing fraud and embezzlement.
Implementing an AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy for Your Firm
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Module 1: Introduction to AI in Marketing The Basics of AI – Concepts and TerminologyModule 2: Leveraging AI Tools and Technologies Overview of AI Tools for MarketingModule 3: Practical Strategies for AI Integration Integrating AI into Your Marketing WorkflowModule 4: Measuring AI-Driven Marketing Effectiveness Key Metrics for Assessing AI-Driven CampaignsModule 5: Real-Life Case Studies and Success Stories Case Studies of Firms Successfully Using AI in MarketingModule 6: Developing Your AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy Creating a Custom AI Marketing Strategy
The Controllership Series - The Financial Close Process
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Financial Statements
Change Management: Your Leadership Role for Aligning Profits & Culture
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Why professional agility is critical, and how to develop it Foundational models for change management Proven strategies to prepare for change as individuals, teams & organizations Implementing change: A how-to look Leading through change for success of all involved
2025 Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update
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TBD
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Yellowbook Auditing Accounting
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
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1.0 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
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Update on significant business tax developments related to cases and rulings Business provisions of any recent legislation impacting business entities Depreciation changes in Sec. 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation Recent developments impacting partnership and S corporations, including any changes to Forms 1065 and 1120S
K2's Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding AI tools available today Creating accounts in AI platforms Querying data from AI platforms Customizing your AI subscriptions
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2024/25 legislation impacting business taxpayersTax depreciation updateGIG workers and Form 1099-KCommercial Clean Vehicle CreditRecent business taxpayer case rulingsFINCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting update
Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 27, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation, and review engagements
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Auditing Yellowbook SSARS
2025 Accounting & Auditing Update for Small Businesses
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that are most likely to impact small businesses.ASUs initiated by the Private Company Council (PCC).Alternative reporting options to GAAP including FRF for SMEs and IFRS for SMEs.Audit standards that small business auditors will need to implement.
K2's Technology Update
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Developments in hardware and software Options for communicating and collaborating more effectively Addressing cybersecurity issues
You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Microsoft Excel
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Excel shortcuts and time saversWorking with templates, formats, styles, and themesCustomizing and enhancing ExcelProtecting and securing workbooksFormula building and the Excel function libraryNote: This session is taught using a Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.
Excel Tips & Tricks for the Non-Accountant
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the workbook and worksheet environment Obtaining and utilizing data Editing and formatting The “Insert” Menu The “Page Layout” Menu The “View” Menu Selecting and using formulas Shortcuts and tricks
Grading Your Auditors - Are You Getting the Most Value?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Limitations in roles and responsibilities an auditor can accept without impairing independenceAssessing the strength of your auditor's ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively in appropriate circumstancesEvaluating your auditor's time and project management stillsGrading your auditor's communication and interpersonal skills, in exceeding your expectations on an audit
HR Investigations - Episode 3 - Gathering-Analyzing-Reporting
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Documentary evidence gathering and analysis Site visits Surveillance Analysis by comparison and contrast Analysis by quantifying and connecting Analysis by identifying patterns Written reports Testifying
K2's The Best Kept Secrets Of Microsoft 365
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
New features and tips and tricks in Microsoft 365 Learn how to take advantage of optional services like Bookings, Shifts, Information Rights Management, and Approvals See some of the tools you can activate to help your team create and share video content intended only for internal use
Budget Mastery: Process, Problems, and Solutions
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Defining the budget process Common budgetary cultures and discussion of solutions Does your budget need an overhaul or just a tune up? How to make the budget flexible Making a better budget and maybe even a better you (or at least improving the perception of the budget work itself)
Ethics: IRS Behavioral Insights for Accountants
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Behavioral insights (BI) PrimerHow and why BI are used by the IRSIRS and individual decision-makingIRS and environmental and design considerationsIRS and social normsIRS "top of mind" issues BI and Implementation of tax reform legislation BI and private debt collectionBI and online taxpayer accountsBI and taxpayer rights in "real" vs. "unreal" auditsBI and the tax-exempt approval processBI and passport renewal and revocationHow to use BI to more mindfully interact with the IRS to improve outcomes