CPE & Event Catalog
CFO - Doing the Right Things Right WEBCAST - Partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Incentive Compensation Plans That Incentivize: Incentive plans can influence behavior, but do they effectively drive the performance we desire? This seminar will explore why incentive plans work and why not. We will also discuss challenges like setting limits on incentives and recognizing performance across different divisions. Corporate Governance Best Practices: Balancing financial responsibilities with sound governance and ethical leadership can be challenging, particularly for smaller organizations. We will cover the essential skills for leading with accountability, setting high ethical standards, and engaging effectively with the Board. Developing a Great Internal Audit Department: How can we enhance our Internal Audit department and increase its value? What metrics should we track, and what key elements are essential for success? A modern Internal Audit department pays for itself, and this course will help you maximize its value. Ethical Decisions Making Made Easy: Ethics can be complex, but developing strong decision-making skills is essential in today's pressured environment. This course offers a clear framework for navigating ethical dilemmas, helping you make confident decisions, uphold your integrity and maintain your license. Remember, ethics is not just about meeting requirements; it reflects who we are and our core values.
Estate and Trust Primer WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Types of trusts. Trustee powers. Recognition and realization of income. Elements of an estate. Taxation of trusts and estates. Basic concepts of estate planning.
Not-For-Profit Conference 2025 IN PERSON
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Bellevue
16.2 Credits
Advocacy as a Powerful Tool to Achieve Your Mission 2025 Outlook for Fiduciaries and Philanthropists Single Audit and Federal Grants Update Comprehensive FASB Updates. Real-World Lessons from Fraud Investigations Critical State & Local Tax Updates Scenario Planning and Revenue Diversification AI and the Future of Finance and MORE!
Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The evolving landscape of client expectations in the accounting profession. Building strong and lasting client relationships through effective communication. empathy. and proactive service. Implementing efficient client onboarding and engagement processes. Leveraging technology to streamline communication. enhance collaboration. and deliver personalized service. Effectively resolving client concerns and complaints. Utilizing client feedback to continually improve your practice.
Fraud Conference 2025 IN PERSON
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Redmond
8.0 Credits
High-impact insights, real-world case studies, and practical tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud in today’s complex landscape.
2025 Washington Ethics and New Developments with Mark Hugh IN PERSON
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Bellevue
4.0 Credits
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Washington ethics rules and recent changes, new developments, best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry, case studies, and Washington administration and enforcement.
Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in an Increasingly Complex Area WEBCAST - Partnered with the Oregon Society of CPAs
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Key concepts of trusts, including recent trends; best practices; jurisdiction; and ways to avoid pitfalls Decanting Federal estate tax exemption and remaining relevance of trusts Irrevocable life insurance trusts The role of family dynamics Choice of trustee and other fiduciaries State trust-friendly considerations Charitable trusts Delaware Statutory Trusts Powers of attorney Pet Trusts - the emerging necessities State, county, and local issues Portability QTIP issues Creditor considerations Potential IRA problems Problems with re-titling assets
Multistate Taxation - Issues and Planning Opportunities WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Multistate business activities. Nexus and implications. State taxable income. Business-related issues. Formulas and their application. Audit defense strategies. State specific regulations. Choice of business entity. Interstate commerce clauses. Domicile in relation to state death taxation.
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain II - Part 2 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Internal audit. Standards. GIAS. Accounting. Internal Controls.
Fundamentals of the 1040 for Junior Staff WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Form 1040 essentials: filing requirements, due dates, and key schedules. Filing status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources (wages, business income, rental income, and investments). Adjustments to income, deductions, and tax credits (standard vs. itemized deductions, Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Education Credits). Self-employment and business income taxation (Schedule C, self-employment tax, business deductions). Rental income and pass-through entity reporting (Schedule E, Schedule K-1, shareholder stock and debt basis on Form 7203). Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance, and taxpayer rights. IRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data security. Legislative updates for 2024 and potential changes in 2025.
Emotional Intelligence for Professionals: Mastering the Human Side of Success WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Emotions. Relationships. Emotional intelligence. Communication.
Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
NFT basics. Classification of NFTs. Current Legislative and Policy Environment. Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs.
Defining Lines: Advanced Professional Boundaries WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
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.
Navigating IRS Collections: Understanding Form 433 and Offer in Compromise WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
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.
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 2 (Cryptology) WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Forensic accounting.
Revenue Recognition - Allocate the Transaction Price WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.8 Credits
Revenue recognition on contracts with customers.
ChatGPT Vision: How Accountants can Chat with Imagery WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
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.
Mastering Charitable Remainder Trusts and Form 5227 Compliance WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
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.