CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Ethical Intelligence for Artificial Intelligence
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in the accounting profession Selecting and utilizing artificial intelligence resources Applying professional skepticism to results Maintaining independence while utilizing artificial intelligence Upholding client confidentiality Data security and retention Citation of sources and related reporting considerations
ACPEN: Contract and Procurement Fraud
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Procurement phases Fraud schemes Fraud red flags Fraud control activities and safeguards
ACPEN: Gamed: Why Performance Targets and Incentives Fail and How to Fix Them
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Diagnosing problems with existing performance targets and incentives Designing performance targets (that work in the real world) Designing incentives the drive the intended behaviours and outcomes Avoiding common mistakes, problems and pitfalls with performance targets and incentives
ACPEN: Business Longevity: Stabilize, Strengthen, and Succeed
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Business Management Strategic Planning The role of AI in Business
ACPEN: Creative Strategies for Buying, Selling, or Gifting a Business
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Valuation methods for business interests Stock purchase versus asset purchase Estate transfer and tax considerations Gifting strategies for business interests Trusts and partnerships in business transfers Self-canceling installment notes in transactions Transferring S corporation stock to trusts Business interest transfer with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
ACPEN: Hands-On Tax Return Workshop – S Corporations (Form 1120S)
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the S corporation income tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative Schedule K analysis– determine if income statement items are separately (i.e. schedule K) or non-separately stated income and expense items Discuss how schedule K items get allocated to shareholders on their schedule K-1s Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to shareholders needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations Talk about the unreasonably low officer compensation issues Learn the special tax treatment of fringe benefits paid to 2% shareholders and family members Schedule M-1 – calculate the reconciliation of income or loss per books with income or loss per income tax return Schedule M-2 – detailed step-by-step calculation of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts Basic overview of the tax treatment of distributions including when a S corporation has prior C corporation earnings and profits (E&P) Review the importance and basics of calculating a shareholder’s stock and debt basis Basic overview of the potential S corporation built in gains tax from the conversion of a C to S corporation
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.
Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025
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1.0 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: Understanding why the traditional pyramid structure is failing firms The inverted pentagon framework and its talent retention advantages Impact of technology and AI on entry-level accounting roles The 6 Ps of Business Model Transformation implementation Accelerating specialized skills acquisition in your workforce Effective knowledge transfer through mentorship and job rotation Technology-driven training and development strategies Best practices from other industries for workforce transformation Building and retaining specialized middle layers of expertise Strategic pricing models to support the pentagon structure
ACPEN: The Hardest Ethical Dilemma! Why Revenge Will Always Backfire, featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
The quest for fairness Human nature Our natural reaction Selfishness Conflicts of interest Equity Justice How is the Golden Rule misused? The allure of revenge and how it destroys? Understanding rationalizations How the “Integrity and Objectivity Rule” will lead to better decisions?
ACPEN: Managing Through Corporate Politics - The Achilles’ Heel of Executing Professional Skepticism
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Defining corporate politics Impact of corporate politics Types of corporate politics and remedies Metaphors of corporate politics Dispelling myths The players
ACPEN: Data Science for Accountants – Business Analytics
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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
ACPEN: How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Client
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recent tax legislation and developments related to choice of entity - such as sole proprietorships, single member LLCs, partnership/LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations Impact of the Section 199A deduction Ramifications of the C to S election and the S to C election; Corporate tax rate to individual tax rate comparison examples Other related topics
ACPEN: Sleepless Nights: In AI It's All About "The Prompt", in Careers It's All About "The Relationships"
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Career Ownership Relationship DeRailers Career Planning Personal Marketing Plan Strategic Career Considerations Opportunity Insights Networking Character
Becoming a Fractional CFO: What to Do and How?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Do you have what it takes to be a successful fractional CFO?Should you be a solo practitioner or join a larger firm? 1099 versus W2?What skills are needed to be successful?Sales, marketing, etc.What are some of the ‘red flags’?Typical assignments and issues a fractional CFO will likely encounterThe greatest opportunity for fractional CFOs?Understanding your value
How to Audit: Property, Plant, & Equipment
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The foundation of auditing PP&E, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the PP&E balance.The various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform.Real world auditing examples.
Surgent's Annual Update for Defined Contribution Plans
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Common risks and pitfalls associated with defined contribution plans Nuances of the fair value disclosures New reporting and disclosure requirements for the current year Results of DOL Audit Quality Study
Surgent's Comparing and Contrasting Retirement Plans for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Factors business owners should take into account when choosing a retirement plan SIMPLE plans Simplified employee pension plans 401(k) plans Defined benefit plans Ensuring eligible employees are covered Employees’ impact on choice of plan Ongoing compliance requirements Establishing a plan after the tax year end Changes to safe harbor 401(k) plans Pooled employer plans Defined benefit plans and cash balance plans
ACPEN: Excel Essentials for Today’s Accountant: How To Become an Expert in One Day
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Using formulas to manipulate and transform data Using formulas and reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP Using pivot tables Understanding Solver to perform multivariate analysis Awareness of advanced functions Creative methods for data manipulation Using intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentality Real-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with Excel Using Excel to perform e-mail merges Enhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models Computer software and application
Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy.Feature discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment.Review of the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices.
AI Lessons Learned for Accountants
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to AI R&D in Accounting: Why internal AI research is essential for modern firms.Theory to Practice: Moving quickly from speculative AI concepts to actionable strategies.Managing Exponential Change: Understanding the urgency of adapting to AI’s rapid evolution.Proactive AI Engagement: Conducting in-house AI benchmarks, research, and hackathons.The Dual Role in AI Development: Balancing innovation with data security and ethical responsibilities.Internal AI Tools Creation: Encouraging accountants to develop AI solutions tailored to their needs.Data Security and Cyber Threats: Addressing AI-enabled cybercrime and protecting against internal risks.Mitigating AI Misuse: Recognizing abuse patterns and implementing safe practices.Challenges in AI Integration: Handling resistance, management concerns, and rapid technological shifts.Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Building a resilient, R&D-focused AI culture in accounting.