CPE Catalog & Events
ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review the history of ChatGPTTour of the ChatGPT app and how to use itSetting up a ChatGPT account (free & premium)Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxA look under the hood at how ChatGPT worksCaution - how to avoid risks in using ChatGPTA look into the future potential for AI in business
Fiduciary Accounting for Estates and Trusts
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
10 Principles of Tax Accounting for Trust Income Entity accounting income and Form 1041 Uniform Principal and Income Act Discretionary Power to Adjust Allocations between principal and income Trust accounting issues
Estate and Financial Planning for the Older Client
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Medicare and Health Insurance Options Life Insurance Strategies for Elders Social Security Planning Considerations Medicaid Planning and Trusts Retirement Account Optimization Techniques Tailored Estate Planning for Older Clients Long-Term Care and Housing Alternatives Gifting Strategies in Estate Planning Unique Financial Challenges of Aging Clients
Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Types of IRS letters: General notices, audits, collections, return requests, and errors.Deadlines for responding to IRS correspondence.Communication best practices for dealing with the IRS.Avoiding escalation and penalties through proactive responses.Ensuring compliance when addressing IRS correspondence.Real-world examples of successful IRS communications.Common pitfalls in handling IRS letters and how to avoid them.Strategies for advising clients on IRS correspondence.
HR Investigations - Episode 1 - Introduction-Assessing-Planning
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Investigation terminology Assessment skills Investigative methodology
Small HR Team, Big Impact: 3 Employee Engagement Strategies for Lean HR Departments
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
HR Leadership Small HR Teams HR Department of One Employee Engagement Employee Experience Employee Journey
K2's Accounting Automation
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Key automation opportunities Benefits and risks associated with automation Primary tools available for automation efforts
Neurodiversity & Productivity. Include More Minds to Make the Most of Your Time
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Neurodiversity Productivity Leadership Management Communication Inclusion Culture Empathy
Powerful Public Speaking
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TBD
1.5 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communications
Public Procurement Basics: Protecting the People's Money
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook Uniform Guidance Public Procurement
K2's Ten Must Know Features In Excel
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
How to securely and efficiently collaborate with others Using Excel for optimization scenarios Creating “audit trails” in Excel Define “dynamic arrays” and list examples of their benefits
Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA)
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
The Rise of Business Intelligence (BI), Business Analytics (BA), and Big Data Why the interest in BI and BA? The analytics continuum How BA can provide a competitive advantage The difference between BI and BA The difference between forecasting and predictive analytics Fundamentals of analytical techniques Examples for the CFO and accounting function Benefits from applying analytics The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession
Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Awareness of advanced functionsCreative methods for data manipulationUsing intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentalityReal-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with ExcelUsing Excel to perform e-mail mergesMany other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolboxEnhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models
Business Consulting for CPAs
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
What is Business Consulting? Identify the types of Management services your firm could offer. How to become the trusted advisor – identification of client’s needs? Learn how client expectations may create different performance and understanding levels for CPAs in business consulting engagements. Know what it takes to create a valuable outcome for the client. Understand the competitive advantages/disadvantages that your firm has versus non-CPA business consultants. Learn techniques to become a more effective consultant. Professional standards application
LLC's & S Corps -- A Comparative Analysis
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Comparative analysis of LLCs and S Corporations Entity formation, compliance, and operational structures Self-employment tax and its implications for LLCs and S Corporations Form 2553 preparation and relief for late filings Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3: analysis and application S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures Corporate governance and formalities for both entity types Shareholder stock and debt basis for S Corporations Forms 1120S, 1065, and related schedules (K-1, K-2, K-3) Officer reasonable compensation and general partner guaranteed payments Audit strategies, estate planning, and business continuation planning
Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Purpose of Financial Statement AnalysisComparing Actuals vs. Expectations & BenchmarkingCase Studies 1 & 2Ratio AnalysisCase Study 3Analysis of Statement of Cash FlowsCase Studies 4 & 5Other Uses of Ratios
K2's Technology For CPAs - Don't Get Left Behind
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Emerging technologies all business professionals should know Considerations associated with upgrading to Windows 11 Practical options for protecting your data New features in commonly-used applications such as Excel and Adobe Acrobat DC
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
Disaster Relief Act of 2024
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $29
Federal Disaster Relief Act provisions enacted in December, 2024 Comparison of personal use casualties with business/investment casualties When to claim casualty losses How to postpone casualty gains Business casualty gains and depreciation recapture
The Value of Conflict
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Conflict resolution