CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Applying the New Expected Credit Loss Model
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Principles behind the new expectation credit loss model Acceptable methods for evaluating expected credit loss for certain financial instruments Enhanced disclosure requirements common for nonpublic entities
ACPEN: Form 1120S - Preparation and Analysis
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
S corporation taxation fundamentals Income and deductions for S corporations Shareholder basis calculation Reporting requirements for Form 1120S Advanced tax planning strategies
ACPEN: OBBA of 2025: Business Overview
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
An overview of provisions of existing law extended or made permanent without substantial change, including qualified opportunity zones Provisions of existing law extended or made permanent with substantial change, including bonus depreciation, Sec. 179 immediate expense deduction, deduction of research and experimentation expenses, and cash method of accounting New law provisions applicable to businesses, including bonus depreciation of nonresidential real estate Repealed existing law, including the commercial clean vehicle credit and electric car charger credit
ACPEN: Tactical Budgeting – Moving Beyond Traditional Budgets to Manage Performance
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The real purpose of budgeting in modern organizations Common budgeting problems and process breakdowns Linking budgets to income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows Output metrics and what really “causes work” Top-down, bottom-up, and hybrid budgeting approaches Flexible budgeting using volume-based and unit metrics Benchmarking to reduce politics and improve insight Using budgets to build value, not just limit spending
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of IRS Power of Attorney (POA) rules.Form 2848: Authority to Represent Clients before the IRS.Form 8821: Accessing Tax Information Without Representation.Identifying errors and compliance risks in POA filings.Rules for revoking or updating POA authorizations.Managing authorizations through the CAF system.Electronic submissions and the IRS online authorization process.Ethical responsibilities when holding a POA.
ACPEN: Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
U.S. GAAP and Special purpose frameworks Form and content of financial statements: Balance sheets Income statements; Statements of cash flows Retained earnings and/or owners’ equity statements Comprehensive income Supplementary information Comparative vs. single-period financial statements Sufficiency of disclosures Illustrative disclosures frequently encountered in small-to-medium reporting entities Industry-specific nuances
ACPEN: Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 2
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $298
Why important things don’t get done on a timely basis, and what to do about it Five ways to increase productivity that almost no one ever uses The four proven ways to keep yourself and your staff motivated to consistently work at the highest level How to avoid feeling stressed out—even though your “to do” list is endless The three time management techniques that you’re not using that are critical to your success How to know and avoid what is a poor use or waste of your time How to set goals that excite you, and how to guarantee they actually get done Three ways to elicit help from others that ensure their cooperation and help The smart things to do with the extra time you’ll have when you’re on top of it all
ACPEN: Maximizing Fringe Benefits: Strategies for Business and Personal Needs for Today and Beyond
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Legislative and regulatory updates affecting fringe benefit planning Employer-sponsored fringe benefits and tax compliance under evolving regulations IRC §132 fringe benefit options and applications Cafeteria plans: benefits, limitations, and tax considerations Tax treatment of dependent care and educational assistance programs Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts Group term life insurance: design features and tax treatment Financing strategies for retiree medical benefits Comparing health care benefits: insured plans vs. HMOs ERISA reporting and disclosure requirements Common control rules and nondiscrimination regulations
The Current and Future Landscape of Audit Technology
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explore the transformative impact of technology on the audit profession in this forward-looking courseGain practical insights into cutting-edge tools and trends, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automationNavigate the evolving audit landscape with confidence and adaptability
ACPEN: On the Dash: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Dashboard
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Dashboard uses and best practices in designing visualizations Trends in dashboard design, including new technologies and automation Enhancing transparency and clear communication with nonprofit board members and other stakeholders
ACPEN: Assessing Independence Under Yellow Book
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
GAO Yellowbook Ethics
ACPEN: K2’s Innovative Strategy And IT Governance
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Technology evaluation frameworks and selection processes Change management strategies for technology implementation Techniques to increase user adoption, learning, and engagement
The Future of Audit: Technology, Talent & Transformation
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Explore AI, blockchain, and data analytics impact on audits Address talent crisis through retention and upskilling strategies Navigate PCAOB standards and regulatory sandbox concepts Expand audits to include ESG and nonfinancial metrics Implement technology solutions for firms of all sizes
ACPEN: Can You Really Do That With AI?
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
AI fundamentals AI tools you already own Analyzing data using AI AI risks and concerns
ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Controller's Role in Pro Forma Financial Statements
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance
ACPEN: The Risks of Artificial Intelligence - Part 1
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1.6 Credits
Member Price: $79
Artificial Intelligence Technical Artificial Intelligence Ethical Risks of Artificial Intelligence
ACPEN: Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cost-volume-profit analysis, including target profit and break-even calculations Variable costing Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Capital budgeting considerations Overview of Excel capabilities for supporting managerial analysis
ACPEN: Cost of Capital: What It Is and How to Use It
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Find your organization's cost of debt Calculate the cost of equity Understanding your Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Interpret your cost of capital Properly use the cost of capital to make decisions Avoid common cost of capital mistakes
Improve Spreadsheets by Building Controls in Excel
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Learn best practices when designing your spreadsheets How to create a proper worksheet structureLearn to use Excel's built in features to find errorsHow to create your custom controls to prevent and find errorsUsing links to quickly move to controlsUsing Conditional Formatting to highlight errors
Surgent's Elder Fraud
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Common elder fraud schemes How to recognize scam attempts What to do when you think you are being scammed Where and how to report a scam What you should do now to prevent being scammed How to avoid being scammed on the internet Why older Americans are disproportionately impacted by scams and fraud Technical support scams How to avoid giving money to scammers What to do if you or someone you know is targeted by fraud The National Elder Fraud Hotline How to get your money back after being scammed Types of elder law financial exploitation