CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: The Head and Heart of Ethics - Featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
The difficult trade-offs in making choices. Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas. The value of trust. How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues.
ACPEN: K2's Introducing Artificial Intelligence To Human Resources Pros
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
How to get started with AI Today's major AI platforms How to use AI tools AI risks that we must manage
ACPEN: Behind the Rx: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Management and Creating Transparency
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
PBM
ACPEN: Employees Today and Tomorrow : Are Employees Assets?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
GAAP vs economic value of employees The changing landscape of work The need to change management tactics Different generations and demographics Understanding the differences What issues do they present? How do we improve our understanding? Employee engagement/assessment surveys and what they should tell us Successful tactics for today's workforce
ACPEN: Metrics Management – Linking Strategy to Performance
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Why strategy succeeds or fails based on measurement The relationship between mission, strategy, and metrics Financial versus non-financial performance measures Common measurement pitfalls and micromanagement risk Balanced Scorecard perspectives and strategy maps Linking critical success factors (CSFs) to KPIs Ownership and accountability for metrics Using metrics to drive organizational focus
CFO Series: Accounting in the Age of AI: What to Know
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Autonomous general ledgers: what they are and how much can you depend upon them?Financial statement analysis using AI.AI use in Budgeting and Forecasting.Using AI for research and planning (tax & GAAP), e.g.:AI-driven fraud detection tool's capabilities and limits.What to automate and what to leave alone.Evaluating vendor claims and setting reasonable expectations.AI ramification on staffing and hiring.The impact of self-serve AI research on your relationship with your CPA firm
Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations 26-27
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
The reasons for fraud Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Tax Issues for Real Estate and Homebuilding 26-27
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
Discussion of appropriate entity selection and small taxpayer status Walkthrough of costing methods and compliance issues under IRC 263A Analysis of IRC 461 related to economic performance Illustrative examples and analysis Sample computations for homebuilder unit costing Recent IRC 263A challenges by the IRS Update of related cases and issues'including recent tax reform
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 Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence And Automation Tools
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Power Automate, and Zapier
BUNDLE: CFO Series - December 2026
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2.0 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: Accounting in the Age of AI: What to KnowCPE: 2Field of Study: AccountingDiscussion Leader: Tracy Cooper, CPA, CFEDate: Friday, December 4, 11:00 amDescription: Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere, from "autonomous" general ledgers to AI-powered fraud detection and tax research agents. But for many leaders, these tools are either misunderstood or overhyped. Staff are concerned about being replaced. Managers are concerned about the use of AI causing chaos. This seminar gives CFOs, controllers, and tax professionals a grounded look at how AI is impacting real-world accounting departments. We'll explore how these tools work, what they can (and can't) do, and what finance leaders should be doing now to prepare their teams and processes for the changes that will happen. Week 2: CFO Series: Do Creative Accountants Belong in Prison?CPE: 2Field of Study: Regulatory EthicsDiscussion Leader: Don Minges, MBADate: Friday, December 11, 11:00 amDescription: Creativity is one of the top ten most desirable traits, but should everyone, including accountants, be creative? Are there exceptions? What are the positives and the negatives of creativity? Creativity can be used for good, but creativity can also lead to seriously unethical behaviors. There is a strong relationship between creativity and dishonesty. We will review the negative consequences of creativity and discuss how to properly utilize resourcefulness and imagination. The title is not rhetorical - creativity can easily be great or disreputable. Learn how to make it work for you and be ethical. Week 3: CFO Series: Living in the World of AI- How AI Changed EthicsCPE: 2Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics Discussion Leader: Tracy Cooper, CPA, CFEDate: Friday, December 18, 11:00 amDescription: Quietly, AI has already transformed how we work. These tools offer real opportunity, but they also raise fundamental questions. Is using AI ethical? Is it right? Is not using AI ethical? What happens when employees resist AI? How do we maintain trust and transparency in tools we don't fully understand? And how do we train and deploy AI ethically, without slowing innovation to a crawl? This seminar explores the ethical and organizational challenges of living (and working) in an AI world, with a focus on empowerment, clarity, and responsible implementation. We'll discuss how to deploy and train AI responsibly, avoid bias, and monitor for hallucinations. We'll also look at how to engage teams in the process and help people understand the proper use of AI. The goal is to make better use of these powerful tools, in a sustainable and ethical way. Week 4: CFO Series: AI is Not the Enemy: Getting the Most from AICPE: 2Field of Study: Accounting and Information TechnologyDiscussion Leader: Robert Berry MBA, CPA, CIA, CISADate: Monday, December 21, 11:00 amDescription: Are you and your organization using AI effectively today? AI isn't coming, it's already here. As a leader, you don't need to be an engineer, but you must be in control. Conscientious professionals must get a clear handle on AI: what it does well, where it goes wrong, and how to keep it from becoming a liability. We'll discuss the real risks behind the buzzwords, from deepfakes and fraud, to flawed decision tools and hidden bias. We'll also break down what smart oversight looks like and how AI can expose gaps in your internal controls. Most importantly, this isn't a doom-and-gloom session. It's about showing you how to lead confidently in a world where AI plays a growing role in financial decision making, whether you're already deploying AI or not. Those who embrace AI are ready for tomorrow, do not be left behind.
Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the payroll tax advantage of taking distributions over wagesReview key court cases that shape todays reasonable compensation landscapeHow to use court factors to stress test reasonable compensationBest practices for determining reasonable compensationReview of the IRS’s enforcement on reasonable compensation; past, present and future
ACPEN: Written Information Security Plans
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements Key components of a Written Information Security Plan Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance
ACPEN: Revenue Recognition Determine the Transaction Price Part 2
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revenue Recognition Accounting
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 AB5s of Employees and Independent Contractors
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Four ways to classify a worker IRS 20 Factors 20% Section 199A deduction Cost of misclassifying an employee Section 530 relief Game changing impact of the Dynamex case and AB5
ACPEN: 2026/27 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
2024 Yellow Book revisions and implementation updates Quality management and key audit role changes GAO implementation delay and audit planning implications Green Book updates and internal control considerations 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul Single Audit requirement updates AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide (Appendix B) changes
ACPEN: Accounting for Credit Losses – Getting to Know CECL
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of ASU 2016 13 Introduction to the CECL model Differences between CECL and prior GAAP Methods for applying CECL Application of CECL to loans Application of CECL to trade receivables Presentation requirements Disclosure requirements Coordination between accounting and finance functions
ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to GPT Vision - Understanding the fundamentals of GPT Vision and its capabilities.Advantages of Vision Mode Research - Exploring the unique benefits of visual data analysis over traditional methods.Accessing GPT Vision - Guidance on how to access and utilize GPT Vision capabilities.Financial Screenshot Analysis - Techniques for analyzing financial documents and reports through screenshots.Operational Insights from Visual Data - Using images to gain insights into operational processes and asset management.Integration with Google Maps - Learning how to combine ChatGPT's vision capabilities with mapping technologies for enhanced spatial analysis.DDPP Analysis - Applying descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis to visual data.Sentiment and Facial Expression Analysis - Techniques for interpreting emotions and sentiments in images to gauge client and employee feedback.Body Language Interpretation - Analyzing body language in images to understand non-verbal cues in business contexts.Effective Photo Capturing Techniques - Best practices for taking photos that provide optimal insights for financial analysis.