CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: K2’s Advanced Excel
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Collaboration and security techniques Tables, data models, and PivotTables Advanced formulas Data queries Creating effective visualizations
ACPEN: The Single Audit from Beginning to End Update
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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
SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Ethics and Ethical DilemmasEthical Codes and Professional StandardsFraud and the Fraud TriangleEthical Decision-Making ModelsFinancial Statement Manipulation TacticsCash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations
ACPEN: Understand Yours and Other People's Styles: Meet Them in the Middle and Be More Effective in Generating Great Results!
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communications Self-Awareness Leadership
ACPEN: Common Sense CFO: Dealing with Ever Changing Accounting Standards and Strategy Demands
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understanding the modern finance and accounting organization chart GAAP accounting changes Why so many changes? The speed of change and complexity Accepting reality Recognizing and fixing the top five accounting problems and errors Leases Revenue Management estimates Why is strategy necessary? What is strategy? The two keys to strategy? Why do some financial leaders lack strategic skills? Balancing strategy with our day-to-day roles
ACPEN: Claims Management Essentials: Cost-Saving Strategies for Employees and Employers
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Medical Claims
ACPEN: K2’s Taking Another Look At Power BI
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Getting started with Power BI Creating effective visualizations in Power BI Publishing Power BI reports to dashboards Optimizing dashboards for viewing on mobile devices
ACPEN: Five Amazing Business Books in 100 Minutes
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Five business books, including, • “Leaders Eat Last”, by Simon Sinek, • “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel, • “American Icon” by Bryce Hoffman, • “Slide:ology” by Nancy Duarte, and • “Brain Rules” by John Molina.
ACPEN: Ethical Practices and Responsibilities Under Circular 230
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a tax practice Provide guidelines for registered tax return preparers and tax return preparation Contingent fees Proposed new rules addressing the evolving nature of tax practice Conflict of interest, best practices, errors and omissions, written opinion requirements Evolving rules for CPA "mobility" History and background for Circular 230
ACPEN: Schedule C of Form 1040
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
When Schedule C applies Cash v. Accrual method Typical business deductions Business vehicle expenses Section 179 and bonus depreciation
CFO Series: Acute Uncertainty Won't Go Away = More Failures?
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How and why ambiguity is good, and how certainty can be harmfulHow the past blinds us to the real futureThe difference between risk and uncertaintyManaging measurable risk and unmeasurable riskWe need to ask what could happen, not what will happenWhy have our current planning approaches failed? What can we do to improve?The need to analyze decisions from multiple perspectives; why we must ‘think twice’?Probabilities are not necessarily predictive. How statistics can be misused and misunderstood, thus increasing riskNot everything can be anticipated, e.g., the success of GoogleWe must focus on our goalOur plans must be flexible!
Staff Retention: Attract and Keep the Best People 26-27
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
What a massive Gallup study says is the most important factor in employee retention Hear the logical reasons why professionals leave?
ACPEN: The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Why marketing and self promotion are so important today What keeps people from learning this skill, and how to overcome those obstacles How to get people (your boss, co-workers or clients) to like working with you How to sell someone on your services in a single minute How to attract more clients or the attention of your boss in a way that "wows" them How to get referrals from your clients or glowing reviews from your boss The 3 communication skills every business person needs to master, and why The 3 principles that really lead to more success in the business world, and how you can use those principles for you company and career
ACPEN: K2’s Business Intelligence, Featuring Microsoft’s Power BI Tools
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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
BUNDLE: CFO Series - October 2026
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5.0 Credits
Member Price: $249
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:All times listed are Eastern Time ZoneWeek 1: CFO Series: Acute Uncertainty Won't Go Away = More Failures?CPE: 2Field of Study: Auditing and FinanceDiscussion Leader: Brian Maturi, MBA, FCA & Don Minges, MBADate: Friday, October 2, 11:00 amDescription: "Man plans, God laughs." Perfection is fantasy, we must accept uncertainty. Most of our plans are useless and outdated within weeks after we think they are 'finished'. Welcome to today's world, e.g., the pandemic, great recession, supply chain issues, tax changes, tariffs and countless other changes that come from nowhere. What do we do? Do we stop planning? No! Instead we need to change what we do because the 'old' methods have failed countless times. We must change our way of thinking in a world where change is normal and a better way to plan. Some risks can be quantified, but most cannot. Some hazards are measurable, most are not. We will discuss multiple tactics to minimize (as best as practical) threats and gambles so we can feel better about our decisions. We can do a better at planning and dealing with uncertainties, but it is impossible to be perfect. Join us to learn how can we better deal with an ever-changing environment. There are methods to deal with ambiguity and doubt, we will review these approaches to help you plan. Week 2: CFO Series: Internal Controls That Matter: Smart PracticesCPE: 2Field of Study: AuditingDiscussion Leader: Robert Berry MBA, CPA, CIA, CISADate: Friday, October 9, 11:00 amDescription: Internal controls don't have to be complicated, but they must be effective and intentional. In many organizations, especially small to mid-sized ones, internal controls are informal or incomplete, exposing teams to unnecessary risk. This discussion helps finance and accounting professionals understand what internal controls really are, why they matter, and how to build systems that actually work without overwhelming your people or processes. We'll discuss how to design, implement, and monitor core controls across financial reporting, operations, and compliance, using real-world examples that scale to fit your organization. Whether you're starting from scratch or tightening what's already there, this seminar will help you put the right checks and balances in place to protect your resources, your people, and your reputation. Week 3: CFO Series: Identify the 'Good' Clients to Improve MarginsCPE: 2Field of Study: Business Management & OrganizationDiscussion Leader: Robert Mims, CPADate: Friday, October 16, 11:00 amDescription: Some customers are unprofitable from an economic or time perspective, but many organizations do not know the difference. When an organization has a unique, well-differentiated service or product, understanding value from the customer's perspective becomes a crucial factor in profitable pricing. We must take the time to fully understand what is valuable from the customer's point of view. What is value? Why do brand, value, and customer focus matter? Developing a deep understanding of our customers is vital. Our most important customer might be someone we haven't yet recognized. Understanding both external clients and internal stakeholders, including the evolving role of the finance department, is critical to long-term success. Week 4: CFO Series: Decision Making in Our Non-linear WorldCPE: 2Field of Study: Auditing and Finance Discussion Leader: Brian Maturi, MBA, FCA & Don Minges, MBADate: Friday, October 23, 11:00 amDescription: We live in a non-linear world that is neither predictable nor stable. Sometimes we may feel that we may just as well 'throw the dice' since making decisions seem like playing an unpredictable game. What we need are better tactics and tools to improve our decision-making process. All decisions are about the future, and the future is uncertain. In this seminar we will examine the decision-making process itself to find better ways of managing an uncertain future. We will examine the fundamental concepts that we learned in management accounting and will challenge some of the conventional wisdom and correct some common misconceptions.
Behavioral Finance Biases
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of biases and standard of living riskOverview of difference between emotional and processing biasesExamples of various real life examples and case studies
Money Laundering Awareness for Accountants
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Money laundering overviewRole of tax examiners and auditorsTax return examinationPre-audit indicatorsAudit flagsReal estate issuesCash indicatorsInternational trade signalsLoan considerationsProfessional service provider concernsMoney laundering and ethics
ACPEN: 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
ACPEN: The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Individuals
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for individuals: Changes to the Saver’s Credit Changing the required minimum distribution rules for Roth 401(k)s Changes to required beginning dates for required minimum distributions of retirement plans. Penalty-Free Withdrawals for Certain Emergency Expenses Special provisions for firefighters and military personnel spouses Increases in catch-up contributions Impact on 529 plans Opportunities for student loan payment matching
ACPEN: Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 1
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Internal Audit Internal Controls Standards Institute of Internal Auditors