CPE Catalog & Events
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Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review and Update
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expenseStrategies to deduct business entertainment expensesDeductibility of mealsSituations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reductionHow to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parkingProper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expendituresThe four steps to analyze business expensesThe latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
ACPEN: The Single Audit from Beginning to End Update
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Introduction Applicable AICPA standards Applicable OMB Circular Gathering information - determining the major programs Identifying risk – identifying the applicable compliance requirements Assessing risk – considering the internal controls over compliance requirements Designing procedures that are responsive to assessed risks – the tests of internal controls and compliance Evaluating single audit evidence
Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Testing internal ControlsAlign internal controls with specific compliance requirementsThe misidentification of controls and the confusion between compliance and control processes
ACPEN: Ethics Aren't for the Byrdes in Ozark
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Ethical business behavior Ethical business decisions Ethical management decisions Ethical decisions in human resource management
ACPEN: Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 2
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Internal audit Standards Institute of Internal Auditors GIAS IPPF
ACPEN: K2’s CRM – The Ultimate Business Automation Tool
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of CRM functionalities tailored to accounting, including customizations and integrations Integrated tools that leverage CRM data for automating tasks and improving efficiency Strategies for successfully adopting a CRM platform and solutions to overcome common challenges
ACPEN: Excelling at Excel: Tips, Tricks and Updates
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Excel version differences and compatibility Customize Excel so it works the way you work Learn new shortcuts to work quicker Learn some of the newer formulas to streamline your spreadsheets Take on tables & a powerful tool for data analysis
ACPEN: Big Picture Mega-Trends, Big Data, and World We Now Face
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
On-going world economic trends Demographic changes and their impact on the economy Global technology influences Post Covid workplace Big data understanding and where is it going Learn to adapt to changing situations
ACPEN: Execute Your Strategy: Turn Planning into Results or Destroy it and Start Over…Again
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The strategy-execution gap: common reasons why most strategic plans fail Why should financial planning lead strategy? Evaluating the lifespan and relevance of your strategic plan Building your strategy to include risk management Building an adaptive, finance-focused strategic approach What we should learn from the rise and fall of major companies How to align financial metrics with strategy
ACPEN: Independence Requirements for Auditors
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct independence requirements Core independence principles for CPAs in public practice Common independence risk areas PEEC ethics interpretations affecting independence Real-world application of independence guidance Practical compliance and implementation strategies Independence considerations in attest engagements
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools for CPAs
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Target profit analysisBreak-even analysisRelevant costs and decision-makingStandard costs and variancesActivity-based costingSegment reporting and analysis
Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs 26-27
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Getting started with Gemini Tour of the Gemini app and how to use it Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax Protecting your data privacy in Google Gemini Advanced Gemini features review Integration with Google apps Subscription plan options
ACPEN: Fraud’s Greatest Hits!
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TBD
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $109
Types of Fraud COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide Techniques for Detecting Fraud Discussion of Accounting Fraud Cases
ACPEN: K2’s Excel Charting And Visualizations
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Understanding the best types of visualizations to use in specific situations Creating compelling visualizations using Excel Adding interactivity to your Excel-based visualizations
ACPEN: K2’s Top PDF Features You Should Know
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Best practices for creating, editing, and managing PDFs The process for creating and distributing PDF forms Integrating PDFs with other applications Securing your PDFs
ACPEN: SSARS Essentials: Best Practices for Review, Compilation, and Preparation Engagements
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The SSARS landscape Review engagements Compilation engagements Preparation engagements Selecting from the menu of SSARS engagements AICPA quality management standards Independence and other ethical considerations Considerations when changing the level of service Pitfalls to avoid Best practices to adopt
ACPEN: Unlocking the Value: IRS Tax Credits for Businesses & Individuals
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Overview of federal tax credits Refundable vs. nonrefundable credits Individual tax credits Business tax credits Eligibility requirements for tax credits Documentation and substantiation standards Recent legislation and IRS guidance affecting credits Planning considerations when evaluating tax credits Audit risks and compliance issues
ACPEN: 360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
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) How to build a flexible budget model that works? What are the steps we can take to budget for economic and external factors beyond our control? How the right Chart of Accounts can simply your work Budget and GAAP are not the same and why they are fine not to be Efficiently modeling payroll and benefits Identifying controllable and uncontrollable expense Using key variables to stress-test your budget Understanding your own leadership tendencies and applying them to your strengths? Understanding core personality types Learning what type of person you are? Managing and coping with the budget team Effectively dealing with the A, B, C and other players? Identifying the ‘Big Picture’ and your role in effective communication Communicating so others can understand us Understanding a presentation’s anatomy? Tips and tricks for budget presentations
ACPEN: Fringe Benefits & Compensation Planning - Today and Beyond
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Fringe Benefit Planning Fundamentals Strategies Tailored for Business Owners and Employees Navigating IRC §132 Fringe Benefit Option Cafeteria Plans Demystified Tax Management in Compensation Planning Understanding the Implications of Dependent Care and Educational Assistance Plans Implementing Flexible Spending Account Plans Effectively Design Features and Regulations of Group Term Life Insurance Plans Medical Savings Accounts Regulations Financing Options for Retiree Medical Benefits Health Care Benefits: Insured Plan vs. HMO Comparison ERISA Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRC Common Control RulesOverview of Age and Sex Discrimination Rules
ACPEN: Strategies for Guiding Clients Through Challenging Situations: Tax Insights
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Tax considerations in complex client situations Divorce and separation tax issues Filing status considerations Property division and marital property rules Child support and alimony tax treatment Bankruptcy and debt cancellation Foreclosure tax consequences Business dissolution and ownership transitions Dependency and family tax issues Refunds, deficiencies, and taxpayer obligations