CPE & Event Catalog

Information-based schemes. Trade-based schemes. Action-based schemes. Closing price manipulation schemes. Spoofing-based fraud. Cornering schemes. Misleading customers schemes. Fraud in specific financial markets. The impact of regulation.

Prevalence of fraud in nonprofit organizations. Misappropriation and strategies for prevention. Misuse of government funds. Cyber-related fraud targeting nonprofit organizations.

The need for financial reporting reform. Protecting investors. Restoring investor confidence. Internal control reporting requirements. Promoting accountability and transparency.

How many corporations, companies, and not-for-profit organizations have committed fraud? Responsibility for detecting fraud. Studying fraud cases. Evolution of fraud audit standards. Definition of fraud. Types of fraud. The 3 characteristics of fraud.

Automation for accountants. Emerging technology trends. Artificial intelligence in accounting.

How OBBB reshapes the tax landscape.

Scope of ASC 360. Capitalization of interest. Depreciation. Repairs or maintenance vs. capital improvements. Impairment testing - assets held and used. Held for sale assets. Held for sale criteria. Asset abandonment. Sales of PP&E.

Full disclosure principle. Accounting policies. Subsequent events. Common disclosures. Summary of significant accounting policies. Unconditional purchase contract obligations. Segmental reporting. Related parties. Risks and uncertainties. Accounting changes and error corrections. Interim financial reporting.

The foundation of the accounts payable function. Invoice processing. Inaccurate payments and payment auditing. Expense reimbursement, and more.

Modern artificial intelligence applications. Full AI lifecycle. Responsible AI practices.

Analyze a dataset using native Excel tools. Apply Excel tools and formulas to transform and structure your data. Create pivot tables to slice and dice your data. Visualize data with pivot charts and Excel Charts. Explore the landscape of data analysis and visualization.

Nature of earnings management. Compliance with accounting standards. COSO internal control framework.

Economic pandemonium. Organizational ability to deal with enterprise risk compromised. Staff expectations and capabilities. Ineffective business principles.

Future of interest rates. Future of the dollar as world currency.

Presentation of financial statements. Balance sheet. Comprehensive income. Income statement. Statement of cash flows. Notes to financial statements. Accounting changes and error corrections. Changing prices. Earnings per share. Interim reporting, and more.

GAAP hot topics.

Organizational value. Balance sheet value, investor value, and societal value. Data driven organization. Cybersecurity functions. Cybersecurity threats. ESG. Responsible investing.

Ensure detailed, accurate financial statements and break down fees by service line. Explore current market valuations for accounting and tax firms. Learn how to calculate Seller Discretionary Earnings to assess firm value. Understand how location, remote client mix, client interaction, and services impact valuation. Discover how seller financing, revenue guarantees, and outside lending affect deals. Avoid common mistakes that can derail a sale. Hear what's happening in the PE space and their growing interest in accounting firms.

Cost principles for federal grants. Allowable costs. Arms-length transactions. Allocability. Charges relate to benefits. 2 CFR Section 200.405 allocable costs. Consistent treatment. Inconsistent treatment of unemployment insurance taxes. Adequate documentation.

General Standards AR-C Section 60. Engagement principles under SSARS. Definitions and requirements. Client relationships and engagements.