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Ethics, Spirituality, Love and Belonging in the Workplace
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ethical FrameworksEthical Dilemmas and Decision MakingSpirituality, Love and Belonging in the Workplace and their influence on Workplace Conduct
ACPEN: Contract and Procurement Fraud
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Procurement phases Fraud schemes Fraud red flags Fraud control activities and safeguards
ACPEN: Proper Financial Accounting for S Corporations
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Deferred tax accounting for S Corporations S elections and terminations – dealing with deferred taxes Financial accounting for capital stock and retained earnings S corporation shareholders’ equity Tax vs financial accounting for Accumulated Adjustments Account Financial accounting for loans to and from S shareholders
ACPEN: Business Longevity: Stabilize, Strengthen, and Succeed
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Business Management Strategic Planning The role of AI in Business
ACPEN: The Essential Guide to Understanding Private Company Financial Statement Disclosures with Renee Rampulla
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Common Private Company Accounting Policy Disclosures Numerous Sample Lease and Revenue Disclosures Unique OCBOA Disclosure Requirements and examples Research Techniques
Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.
ACPEN: Audit & Attest Quality Matters that Should be on Your Radar – Avoiding Common Deficiencies in SAS, SSARS and SSAE Engagements
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Applying professional skepticism to ensure quality work Meaningful risk assessment when designing work programs for various levels of services Proper planning and supervision of all engagements Accountant responsibilities for evaluating internal control Strengthening analytic procedures to support conclusions Complying with the Code of Professional Conduct and quality management standards
Take Command of your Time
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TBD
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)
ACPEN: Planning in an Uncertain World
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Why great predictions are not intuitive but the result of critical thinking, gathering information and updating predictions when needed How to separate correlation from causation How to recognize and overcome bias Who is Thomas Bayes and why he matters
ACPEN: Recognizing Lies: How to Detect and Prevent
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Lies abound Why is it so difficult to call out a liar? How lies devastate Why do we despise lies? What sets liars apart? Deciphering the signals that indicate dishonesty How short-term thinking leads to lies and leads to uncovering lies Analyzing the cues Differentiating concerns and guilt The deception paradox What makes a great lie so great? Proven processes to uncover lies
Securing Your Data with a Password Management App - Updated
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to the world of password management apps and what makes them so secureReview and demonstration of top selling password management appsSoftware features that will be reviewedPassword generationEmergency user accessEntity vs. individual password managementDesktop vs. cloud basedMulti device synchronizationPII (personally identifiable information) forms fillerCredit card storageDigital data vault
Viewing A&A Through the Eyes of a Tax Practitioner
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of financial reporting for a myriad of usersFundamentals conceptsSpecial Purpose FrameworksFinancial statement analysisCross-functional collaboration
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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TBD
0.0 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.
ACPEN: The AB5s of Employees and Independent Contractors
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TBD
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: The New Quality Management Standards - What Everyone Needs to Know
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of the new quality management standards Focus on the most important elements of a quality management system Implementation tips that everyone in the firm should know Audit and attest standards impacted
Get started with Power BI
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Power BI Tools: Introduction to the Power BI ecosystem, including Excel’s Power BI features (Power Pivot and Power Query) and standalone tools (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Report Builder and Power BI Report Server).Tour of the Tools: Introduction to the interfaces of Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services.Comparative Analysis: Understand the strengths and limitations of Excel’s Power BI features versus standalone Power BI tools.Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed propertyExplain the importance of shareholder loans to the entityUses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination processSchedule K-1 Basis and Form 7203Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation propertyExplain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interestDiscuss how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reportingShow how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations
ACPEN: Fraud Case Studies: Professional Misbehavior in the 21st Century
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Understand factors that allowed selected frauds to occur Recognize controls that may have prevented or mitigated selected frauds Consider application of these lessons to circumstances you encounter in your professional endeavors Apply ethical guidance to scenarios that accounting professionals may encounter in public practice
Beyond the Basics: Financial Ratios You Might Be Overlooking
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cost Behavior and Its Impact on Decision-MakingContribution Margin and Break-Even AnalysisMargin of Safety and Its Role in Risk ManagementOperating Leverage and Financial SensitivityAnalyzing Asset Turnover for Operational EfficiencyCash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital InsightsFree Cash Flow Yield as a Valuation Tool
ACPEN: Best-in-Class Internal Controls: Best Practices for Finance Professionals
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Define and explore the basic concepts, myths and facts of internal controls Examine typical control types Identify why controls fail Identify a framework to develop the right balance of internal controls Discuss Internal Controls in the Digital Age Examine the variances and considerations of automated vs. manual controls Evaluate the concept of IT controls