CPE & Event Catalog

Emotions. Relationships. Emotional intelligence. Communication.

NFT basics. Classification of NFTs. Current Legislative and Policy Environment. Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs.

Best practices for personal and professional boundaries. 3 types of workplace boundaries. 6 fail-safe ways to implement your boundaries at work. Understanding interference and how to manage related stress. Developing flexibility for efficiency and ease.

Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions. Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines. When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation. Offer in Compromise (OIC): criteria, process, and practical considerations. Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC. Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties. Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities. Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution.

Forensic accounting.

Revenue recognition on contracts with customers.

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.

Introduction to Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs). Types of CRTs and their benefits. Formation and funding of CRTs. Identifying suitable candidates for CRTs. Understanding Form 5227. Line-by-line breakdown of Form 5227. Reporting trust assets and income. Distributions and charitable beneficiaries. Compliance updates and recent changes to Form 5227. Best practices for accurate completion and filing.

SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services. SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information.  SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services –2018. SSARS No. 25, Materiality in Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions. SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services. SSARS No. 27, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement. Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation, and review engagements.

An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.

Scope of FASB ASC 7 40, Tax positions, including uncertain tax positions. Deferred tax assets and liabilities. Permanent and temporary differences. State and local tax accounting. Valuation allowances. Financial statement presentation and disclosure.

Cybersecurity definition and importance. Cybersecurity terminology. Overview of cyber threats. Cybersecurity best practices and tools. Virtual private networks (VPNs).

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.

Apportionment Formulas. Sourcing Rules for service income and income from intangibles. Throwback and throw-out and when they apply. Apportionment applied to flow-through entities and sole proprietorships. Learn about Alternative Apportionment.

AICPA professional standards. EQCR expectations. Firm-specific considerations. Best practices for reducing the frequency of review points. Best practices for mitigating the severity of review points. Examples of common EQCR deficiencies. The impending influence of SQMS No. 1, SQMS No. 2, SAS 146, and SSARS 26. An interactive, hands-on EQCR simulation.

Accounting standards updates. Auditing and accounting.

Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory context. In-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc. Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysis. Key challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome these. Best practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sector. Future opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services.

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.

Understanding the timing elements of your day's working capital. The impact of inventory on the Cash Conversion Cycle. How vendors and customers can help your cash conversion cycle. Planning and forecasting for a healthy cash flow. Assorted management tips to control the Cash Conversion Cycle.

Forensic accounting.