CPE Catalog & Events
Mastering the Art of Conflict: CPA Transformative Strategies
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Common conflicts CPAs faceThe impacts of having/not having crucial conversations Learn your conflict style and how to elevate your conflict capabilitiesIdentifying conflict triggersBest practices using an integrated approach from Crucial Conversations, Fierce Conversations, and Leading with Questions.Interviews from CPAs and real-life scenarios they faced and what crucial conversation approaches they used.
The Art of Engaging in Difficult Conversations
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Awareness of your mindset entering the conversationTactics to build a pool of meaningClarity around story tellingBiggest mistakes to avoid
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
ACPEN: Ethics for CPAs: The Practical and the Possible
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and its interpretations New developments in regulation at the national and state level Best practices, case studies, and disciplinary actions
ACPEN: A WISP Away
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Who gets breached? The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and FTC Safeguards Rule What is a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) and policy contents Securing digital assets What to do with a breach and information security policy
ACPEN: Section 25F Scholarship Granting Tax Credit: Planning and Compliance Strategies
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Section 25F and legislative intent Eligibility requirements and qualifying contributions Credit calculation and limitations State-by-state conformity and eligibility considerations Interaction with other federal and state tax provisions Compliance, documentation, and reporting considerations Common pitfalls and audit risks
Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory contextIn-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc.Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysisKey challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome theseBest practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sectorFuture opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services
ACPEN: Ask Me No Questions and I Will Tell You No Lies
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $109
Types of Stress Indicators Verbal Cues Nonverbal Communication Behavioral Context Truth-Elicitation Techniques
Forensic Accounting: Finding Hidden Treasure in Tax Returns
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The rules of IRS disclosure of tax informationUnderstanding the role of IRS transcriptsInterpreting the actions of the IRS in transcriptsFOIA requestsAnalyzing tax information and returns for financial leads
ACPEN: A Practitioner’s Guide to IRAs and Qualified Retirement Plans
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Traditional and Roth IRAs: Understanding retirement savings options SEP and SIMPLE IRAs: Exploring retirement plans for small businesses Qualified Plans: Navigating employer-sponsored retirement plans Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans: Comparing retirement plan structures 401(k) Plans: Maximizing benefits with employer-sponsored options Retirement Plan Selection: Choosing the best plan for individual client needs Minimum Distribution Rules: Ensuring compliance and understanding withdrawal regulations Tax Implications: Analyzing the tax consequences of retirement plan decisions Retirement Planning Strategies: Implementing effective strategies for client financial goals
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Defining Federal Income TaxesComputing federal income tax liabilityCalculating adjusted gross incomeDefining Qualifying ChildDetermining filing statusCalculating the Kiddie TaxStandard deductionTax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend incomeCash v. Accrual MethodFiling deadlines and obtaining extensions
ACPEN: Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment
Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2Form 8582 (passive activity)The flow-through entity grouping electionIllustrative examples and consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standardsSelf-rental property and "former passive activities" rules
ACPEN: Accounting for Leases
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1.6 Credits
Member Price: $99
Accounting Finance Financial Statement Preparation
ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Financial Modeling with ChatGPT IntegrationAdvanced Ratio Analysis TechniquesRisk Assessment and Scenario AnalysisValuation Methods and ChatGPT ApplicationsUtilizing Performance Metrics in Financial AnalysisData Analysis and Interpretation with AIInvestment Analysis Enhanced by ChatGPT
ACPEN: Consulting Services Secrets
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Identifying a consulting specialty Building a practice and translating knowledge into products Managing consulting projects Marketing consulting projects Building a referral network Contingent fees Professional standards for consultants
ACPEN: Navigating IRS Authorizations: Understanding Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and Form 8821 – 2 hrs
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation Offer in Compromise (OIC): criteria, process, and practical considerations Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution
ACPEN: White-Collar Crime: What Every CPA Should Know
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Definitions of white-collar crime White-collar crime characteristics and statistics The CPA’s role in combating white-collar crime
ACPEN: The AB5s of Employees and Independent Contractors
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Four ways to classify a worker IRS 20 Factors 20% Section 199A deduction Cost of misclassifying an employee Section 530 relief Game changing impact of the Dynamex case and AB5
ACPEN: Asset Misappropriation You Have It – They Want It
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Asset Misappropriation Fraud Opportunities Internal Control Weaknesses Fraudster Mindset Concealment Methods Fraud Risk Assessment Investigative Procedures