CPE & Event Catalog
Retirement Penalties and Rollover Issues WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
What the IRS knows: Forms 1099R and 5498. Exceptions to the ten percent penalty. Secure 2.0 changes to the late payment penalty. History of the 60-day Rule and Recent Developments. Rulings and self-certification. Form 5329 use and strategies.
Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Introduction to DAX. Advanced DAX formulas. Time Intelligence in DAX. Measures with DAX. Using PivotTables for measure validation.
How to Audit: Property, Plant, and Equipment WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The foundation of auditing PP&E. The various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform. Real world auditing examples.
Financial and Tax Accounting for S Corporations and Partnerships WEBINAR
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Review the Accounting Standards Codification, Special Purpose Frameworks, and AICPA financial reporting framework and their application to partnerships, LLCs and S corporations. Financial accounting issues arising from changes in ownership. Financial vs. tax accounting for partnership or LLC capital accounts. Section 704(b) substantial economic effect rules and their relation to financial accounting. The integration of financial accounting with Forms 1065 and 1120S. Financial accounting basis for ownership interests vs. tax accounting basis for ownership interests. Deferred tax accounting for partnerships, LLCs, and S corporations. Financial accounting for the operations of a partnership or LLC. Financial accounting impact of the C to S election and the S to C election. Financial and tax accounting for S corporation shareholder equity and partner capital accounts. Financial vs. tax accounting for loans to and from S corporations and their shareholders.
Microsoft 365 for CPAs: Unlocking Hidden Productivity Tools WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Round robin review of lesser known M365 apps. Reduce internal email communications with Teams and SharePoint. Collaborate on spreadsheets and documents with your colleagues in real time. Get control of your appointment schedule with the Bookings app. Tap the full potential of OneNote as your primary repository for notes, correspondence and more. Replace email attachments with secure file sharing links. Document business processes with the Stream app. Leverage the power of AI in M365 with Copilot.
Accounting and Auditing for the Construction Industry WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Illustrative computations for revenue recognition. Analysis of FASB revenue recognition standard and the anticipated impact on the construction industry. Application of risk-based audit model to contractors. The Lookback analysis and the contractor's estimating reliability. Practical approach to auditing contracts completed and in progress. Numerous computations and alternative approaches. Independent contractor qualifications.
Tax Aspects of Stock Investing WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Active and passive investing. Dividend-paying stocks, value stocks, and the net investment income tax. Favorable capital gain strategies and the netting process. Exchange-traded funds, stock options, and straddles.
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Components of executive presence. Audience centered elevator pitch structure. Professional value proposition framework. Structuring a concise executive biography. Aligning personal narrative with organizational value. Common pitfalls in professional self-presentation. Application and refinement exercise.
AI and Accounting in Retail WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
AI powered personalization and its impact on revenue recognition. Dynamic pricing models and tax compliance risks. AI in demand forecasting, inventory valuation, and COGS calculations. Integration challenges with ERP and POS systems. Governance, ethics, and auditability of AI decisions. Data quality, audit trails, and regulatory documentation. AI assisted fraud detection, financial controls, and oversight
How to Audit Inventory WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Auditing inventory. Related audit assertions, risks, and threats to inventory. Substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform.
Deception, Embezzlement, and Fraud WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Narcissism studies. Fraud. Embezzlement. Technology used in scams.
How AI Fits into the Accounting World WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
An overview of AI constructs. How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today. Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.
AI Lessons Learned for Accountants WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Introduction to AI R&D in accounting. Theory to practice. Managing exponential change. Proactive AI engagement. The dual role in AI development. Internal AI tools creation. Data security and cyber threats. Mitigating AI misuse. Challenges in AI integration. Continuous learning and adaptation.
How AI is Automating Internal Control WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
An explanation of Artificial Intelligence. Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.
Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The 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.
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools for CPAs WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Target profit analysis. Break-even analysis. Relevant costs and decision making. Standard costs and variances. Activity-based costing. Segment reporting and analysis.
ChatGPT and IRS Taxation Law Research WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Utilizing ChatGPT for IRS tax law research. Using IRS prompt templates. ChatGPT in action. Exploring IRS tax laws. Error prevention and correction in tax law research. AI's evolving role in taxation and accounting.
Fraud Case Studies: 21st Century Professional Misbehavior WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Salient provisions the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Examination of actual frauds. Discussion of internal controls that could have prevented or mitigated actual frauds. Contemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios. Implications for professional conduct and compliance with professional standards.
CORE Series: Basics of Federal Indirect Cost Recovery WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
A foundational overview of indirect cost rates, common methodologies, and key compliance considerations under federal awards.
ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Financial modeling with ChatGPT integration. Advanced ratio analysis techniques. Risk assessment and scenario analysis. Valuation methods and ChatGPT applications. Utilizing performance metrics in financial analysis. Data analysis and interpretation with AI. Investment analysis enhanced by ChatGPT.