CPE Catalog & Events
Master the Art of CPA Communication: Boost Your Influence!
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Techniques for simplifying complex financial information for clients and stakeholdersPersuasive communication principles aligned with CPA rolesBuilding and maintaining trust and credibility with diverse stakeholdersCase studies and Interviews with Finance, Accounting and CPA professionalsDeveloping empathy and emotional intelligence in communicationsBest practices for active listening to strengthen client relationshipsApplication of Influencer principles for impactful change in communication
Advanced Cybersecurity - Beyond the Basics
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cyber Threats and Risks in FinanceCybersecurity Frameworks and Best Practices for Financial ProfessionalsFinancial Data Security and Encryption TechniquesCybersecurity Auditing and Forensic InvestigationsEmerging Technologies and Trends in Financial CybersecurityLeadership and Governance in Cybersecurity for Financial Executives
International Tax Lunch Series February 2026
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
Various tax topics from a legal perspective International, Federal and State tax matters
Maintaining a Harmonious Working Environment
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Disassociating yourself and your employer from discriminatory comments Scripts for addressing potential and actual sexual harassment situations Consensual relationships between leaders and their subordinates Effective violence prevention measure Survival tactics in active violence situations
Understanding the 4 W's in Budgeting: Who, What, When, and Which?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook Budget Process
Accounting and Reporting Long-Term Debt
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Debt terms that impact classification of debt, such as due on demand and subjective acceleration clauses, and more! Proper treatment of short-term obligations that are expected to refinance within the next 12 months "Revolving" credit agreements, where short-term debt is automatically replaced with other short-term debt for a specified period of time Differentiating between debt modifications and troubled debt restructuring Debt covenant compliance special considerations, including the proper form of waiver of rights to call the debt for violation
Excelling at Excel: The Magic of Power Query
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Intro to Power Query & how to get started Examples of data clean up using Power Query Combining workbooks and files with Power Query
Predictive Accounting: Driver-Based Budgeting & Rolling Financial Forecasts
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
The shift to “predictive accounting” for Decision Making, Planning, and Budgeting Problems with traditional annual budget processes Develop a driver-based “operational budget” based on resource capacity planning Classify resource capacities and their expenses as sunk, fixed, step-variable, and variable Create closed loop capacity plans Forecast demand for budgeting and rolling financial forecasts Integrating enterprise risk management (ERM) with management accounting Applying target costing for cost estimating
HR Investigations - Episode 2 - Interview Techniques
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Interview terminology Types of questions Levels of listening Verbal and nonverbal communications Documenting results
K2'S Eight Awesome PivotTable Features
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Adding user-defined calculations to PivotTables Enhancing PivotTables with Key Performance Indicators Using PivotTables to consolidate “standard” Excel reports Creative ways to filter PivotTables Linking accounting software data into PivotTables
Selected Ethics Topics - 2024 - 2025
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Stay in compliance with recent ethics standards changes that impact your practice.Learn about key regulatory changes and initiatives impacting CPAs and the future of the profession.Discuss emerging issues and standard-setting activity that could affect your practice in the future. Explore practical applications of the standards and hear about common practice issues and challenges. Examples include private equity, technology, tax planning, audit quality, regulatory enforcement and standard-setting environment.Learn how failure to follow the standards can result in unwanted regulatory actions and publicity.
Surgent's Marijuana: A Generalized Business Viewpoint
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
An overview of current state and federal laws governing marijuana A review of state boards of accountancy regarding marijuana How some financial professionals are capitalizing on the marijuana industry Providing auditing and tax services within the marijuana industry How accountants and other financial professionals can manage risk within this industry IRC Section 280E’s prohibition of deductions involving controlled substances A summary of various state taxation laws on marijuana Ethical issues for accountants who work in the marijuana industry Relevant banking regulations Growth projections
The Ethical Management of Conflict
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Professionalism, Conflict and EthicsSources and approaches to conflictManaging Conflict from the Inside: Awareness of human tendencies, human emotions, and gossipGuidelines for managing conflict collaboratively
CPAs and Addictions: Finding Hope and Healing
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Prevalence of substance abuse and depression among CPAs compared to the general population Factors that cause CPAs to be particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues Identifying reasons why CPAs are reluctant to seek help Resources available for CPAs seeking help Support role that friends, loved ones and colleagues can play AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
Emerging Issues in Financial Accounting 25-26
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $139
Are we equipped to deal with a resurgence in financial accounting fraud Private company accounting standards, options and elections The latest on crypto and ESG Accounting and auditing for SAAS arrangements, impairments and going-concern, and debt modification accounting FASB and PCC agenda
Take Command of your Time
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Identify time wasters and adopt strategies for eliminating themRecognize the variety of causes of procrastination and apply techniques to overcome themUse practical techniques for prioritizing workDelegation strategiesIncorporate wellness and stress management into your day in short incrementsUnderstand their energy cycles and use it to manage your scheduleLearn techniques to decrease stress in the moment (based on neuroscience)
K2's Taking Another Look At PDFs
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the Portable Document Format Identifying tools you can use to work with PDFs Collaborating using PDFs Creating, distributing, and collecting fillable PDF forms Using PDFs to enhance security
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 2
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Internal audit Standards Institute of Internal Auditors GIAS IPPF
PowerPoint: Tips & Tricks for Today's Accountant
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Exploration of tabs within PowerPoint’s ribbon Initial creation of a slide deck Using slide masters Utilization of external content SmartArt Alignments and layouts Tips and tricks for efficiency Best practices for effective presentation delivery Other creative uses for PowerPoint
Bytes, Bias, and Balance: Data Ethics for Tech-Savvy Accountants
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
AI Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook