CPE & Event Catalog
CPA to CFO: Essential Competencies for Finance Leaders WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Top competencies hiring executives seek in CFO candidates based on survey of 320-plus CEOs and recruiters. Critical thinking frameworks and strategy creation techniques for financial leadership. Forward-looking financial skills including capital management, forecasting, and funding strategies. Industry-specific requirements for high-growth companies and nonprofit organizations. Practical career development strategies to build CFO-ready competencies.
S Corporation Preparation, Basis Calculations and Distributions – Form 1120S Schedule K and K-1 Analysis WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislation. Review the Form 1120S and discuss how items get reported on the S corporation tax return and flow-thru to the shareholders on their schedule K-1. Analyze the Schedule K-1 line-by-line and discuss where the items get reported on the individual's Federal income tax return and how the items affect the shareholder's stock and debt basis. Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to shareholders needed for the qualified business income deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations. S corporation formation issues under IRC Section 351. Tax ramifications and reporting of distributions at the S corporation level including when the S corporation has prior C corporation earnings and profits. Preparation of the Schedule M-2 and the ordering rules for distributions out of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts.
Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Firm's Data and Reputation WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Assessment of the current cybersecurity threat level and vulnerabilities. Developing your WISP (Written Information Security Program). Deploying a password management app to fortify the security of your login credentials. Implementing an incident response plan to minimize the damage from a cybersecurity attack. Understanding the role of cybersecurity insurance
A Fox in the Henhouse/Courthouse WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Internal controls. Fraud prevention. Fraud investigation.
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.
Humanize Automation: Frameworks for Understanding AI and Your Strategy WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.2 Credits
AI. Business strategy.
Becoming Conflict Competent WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Levels of conflict. Strategies to de-escalate conflict. Distinction between miscommunication and conflict. Responses to conflict. Tactics to address, rather than avoid, conflict.
Proper Financial Accounting for Partnerships and LLCs WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Importance of Partnership capital accounts. Book vs tax capital accounts. Partnership capital contributions. Section 704(b) capital rules and OCBOA. GAAP balance sheet impact of capital contributions. Bonus and Goodwill methods. Ceiling Rule and Remedial allocations. GAAP partner capital accounts.
Accounting and Attestation for ESG WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Current ESG related initiatives and projects underway at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and the AICPA. Types of services CPAs may provide in connection with ESG reporting, including advisory and attestation engagements.
Schedule K-1: What is it and What Do I Do with It? WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of Schedule K-1. Reporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040. Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules. Qualified business income deduction and Schedule K-1 integration. Case studies highlighting real-world application of Schedule K-1 reporting. Proposed changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021 and beyond. Best practices for avoiding errors and ensuring compliance.
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Lightning round review of all Microsoft 365 apps, with an explanation and demonstration of what each of them offers.
The Future of Work - Building a New Model of Work WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.2 Credits
Talent strategy. Recruitment. Retention. Compensation. Engagement. Alumni strategy. Work architecture.
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The common weaknesses in a criminal tax investigation. The key documents to review. Crafting questions to recommend in court proceeding.
Introduction to Compilation Engagements WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Compilation engagement requirements under SSARS, AR-C Section 80. Roles and responsibilities of management and the accountant. Reporting considerations, including special purpose frameworks and report modifications. Compiling pro forma and prospective financial information. Best practices for engagement letters, documentation, and avoiding peer review issues.
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.
Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization? WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
ABC versus traditional costing. First-stage allocation. Determining predetermined overhead rates. Second-stage allocation. Activity-based reporting. Activity-based management.
Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation. Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration. Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements. Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts. Using closely held stock for charitable contributions. Generation-skipping transfer tax planning. Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning.
Employees Today and Tomorrow: Are Employees Assets? WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
GAAP vs. economic value of employees. The need to change management tactics. Different generations and demographics. Employee engagement surveys and what they should tell us. Successful tactics for today's workforce.
Stop Loss and Contract Review: Protecting Your Plan and Your Bottom Line WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Stop loss. TPA. PBM. Point solutions.
Fraud—How to Find, How to Prevent WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Fraud and its impact on our clients. Fraud prevention. Internal controls. Fraud risks. Fraud prevention tips.