CPE Catalog & Events
How to Get a Better Return on Yellow Book and Single Audits - Avoiding the Most Misapplied Audit Concepts
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Discover the fundamental differences in the auditor's responsibilities between financial statement audits performed in accordance with the SASs and Yellow Book Understand risk assessment factors above those associated with a financial statement audit only Learn what must be done beyond the financial statement audit in order to issue required Yellow Book and Single Audit reports on internal controls and compliance Master designing, performing and documenting effective and efficient tests of compliance requirements Practice identifying, documenting and communicating the impact of internal control deficiencies and compliance audit findings to the client Common peer review deficiencies
Tax Season Update with Steve Dilley
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Update and integration of recent tax legislation impacting 2025 returns and significant individual and business tax developments related to cases and rulings Individual tax changes including the earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care credit; Partnership and S corporation developments Section 199A changes and reporting, losses and forms Depreciation update: Section 179 and 168(k) 2025 and 2026 tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted items Tax forms update: individual, S corporation, and partnerships
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.
Best Practices in Obligating Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Finance IFR SLFRF Yellowbook
Effective Communication Skills
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Confidence Leadership
Financial Accounting for Related Party Transactions
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
FASB codification provisions for transactions with related parties, including business owners and special purpose entities Compares and contrasts those rules with the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities Reviews the tax accounting related taxpayer standards Several real-life situations illustrate the various authoritative standards and discuss the consequences of failing to comply with those standards
Best Non-Google Search Tools for Accountants
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Why Advanced Search Skills Are So Critical for AccountantsWhy You Need More than Google to Search the InternetGARP: Generally Accepted Research PrinciplesAlternatives to GoogleAdvisory SearchSocial SearchSpecialty searchSearch Engine resourcesWhat's Ahead in Search
Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Importance of tax basis capital accounts Reporting negative tax basis Tax accounting for property contributed to a partnership Effect of the Ceiling Rule Allocation of depreciation to partners Alternative and Remedial Methods Effect on financial capital accounts Form 1065, Schedule K-1
The New AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
The Preparation of Form 709 - Line-by-Line
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Gift tax fundamentals and exclusions Completing Form 709 accurately Gift-splitting and its tax implications Lifetime exemption and GSTT considerations Valuation of gifted assets Common filing mistakes and IRS audits Updates on new legislation impacting gift taxation
K2's Top PDF Features You Should Know
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Best practices for creating, editing, and managing PDFs The process for creating and distributing PDF forms Integrating PDFs with other applications Securing your PDFs
Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Modeling Essentials: Understanding the core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources.Building Relationships: Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets.Calculated Columns and Basic DAX Measures: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures.Calculated Columns vs Measures: Insights into when to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures.Explicit vs Implicit Measures: Understanding the difference and appropriate application of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis.Hierarchies in Data: Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting.Using Pivot Tables to Validate Measures: Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures.
The SECURE Act 2.0 - Planning Opportunities for Employers
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for Employers Starter § 401(k) plans for small employers Requiring automatic 401(k) enrollment Improving worker access to emergency savings Increasing part-time workers’ access to retirement accounts Statute of Limitations on excise taxes imposed on overcontributions to retirement plans Multiple employer §403(b) plans Automatic portability provisions Other changes in the administration of company retirement plans
There is NO Such Thing as `Business Ethics' featuring John Levy and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Should ethical behavior be something that we always do? Is ethical behavior situational? Why being ethical will help you succeed personally and professionally. Consequences of not behaving ethically? Why trust matters? How we can make better ethical decisions in our professional lives.
Five Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Leadership Self-awareness Communication Delegation Empowerment
Balancing Employee and Employer Rights
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Customary management functions Delegation of authority Implementing changes in terms of employment Fundamental duties owed to employer
IFRS vs. US GAAP - Major Accounting Differences
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Explore major differences in the design and structure of IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP Discover significant differences in financial statement presentation and disclosure principles, including: Periods required to be reported Interim financial reporting Debt classification, and more Recognize significant differences in initial recognition and subsequent measurement standards, including: Consolidation Equity method investments
Annual Update on the 2024 Revised Uniform Guidance And Time & Effort Reporting
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
The definitions in 2 CFR 200.1 are the building blocks of the regulation and so we will provide you the impactful revisions to the citation language This session will provide you the precise wording changes, showing parts that were changed or new requirements that were added We will discuss universal wording changes as well as the effective date for implementation We will discuss impactful changes and how it will affect compliance The session will cover a new requirement for whistle blower protection We will discuss a unique insight of how time reporting is a claim and how claims can have detrimental consequences if not aware What should an organization do if they did not keep time records for a grant A "war" story when a university did not take the time reporting requirements seriously
Financial Decisions that Led Two Businessmen to Prison
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
International Cross Border Transactions
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2.2 Credits
Member Price: $79
International cross border transactions. Decrease an entities effective tax rate. IRS audit risk