CPE & Event Catalog
ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Comparing Google vs. AI methodologies. AI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applications. Advanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax research. AI powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstores. Persona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactions. Ethical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting research. The compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory response. AI driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring.
Introduction to Forensic Accounting WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.8 Credits
Forensic accounting. Accounting. Auditing. Finance.
Procurement Standards 2026: What You Need To Know WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Updated micro purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds as of October 2025. General procurement standards under 2 CFR S200.318. Informal and formal procurement methods under S200.320. Competition requirements under S200.319. Domestic preference requirements under S200.322. Contractor oversight and procurement documentation requirements.
Strategic Use of Trump Accounts: Planning Opportunities for Tax Professionals WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of Trump Account structure and purpose. Eligibility and contribution limitations. Tax treatment and reporting considerations. Planning strategies for individuals and businesses. Common pitfalls and audit considerations.
The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
State of AI technology in 2026. Essential terminology. CPA use cases. Risk management and data governance. What's next.
Entertainment, Meals and Travel Expenses: Review and Update WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense. Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses. Deductibility of meals. Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction. How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking. Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures. The four steps to analyze business expenses. The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings.
LLCs and S Corporations: a Comparative Analysis WEBINAR
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Comparative analysis of LLCs and S Corporations. Entity formation, compliance, and operational structures. Self-employment tax and its implications for LLCs and S Corporations. Form 2553 preparation and relief for late filings. Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3: analysis and application. S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures. Corporate governance and formalities for both entity types. Shareholder stock and debt basis for S Corporations. Forms 1120S, 1065, and related schedules. Officer reasonable compensation and general partner guaranteed payments. Audit strategies, estate planning, and business continuation planning.
Retirement Planning Issues: Where We Stand Now WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Thorough exploration of current retirement planning trends and implications. Strategies for maximizing retirement savings within existing regulatory structures. Tax-efficient navigation of various retirement plan options. Estate planning techniques aligned with contemporary trends for optimal benefits. Insight into latest rules for required minimum distributions.
Impact of OBBBA 2025 on the Individual Taxpayer WEBCAST
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Your Desk
6.0 Credits
OBBBA 2025 - New law provisions, those extended or made permanent with and without changes, and those repealed. Illustrative example of how the OBBA changes may impact the everyday taxpayer. Inflation adjusted rates for 2025 and 2026. Dependent care credit. Student loan deduction. Review of other individual credits and deductions.
IRS Penalties and Abatements WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Various types of penalties. Rules on waiver of penalties and interests. Various forms and procedures for requesting relief. First Time Abatement. How an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatement. Procedures for requesting refund of paid penalties. Available administrative options.
Lease Accounting - Making Sense of the Standard WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
What control of assets constitute a lease. Embedded leases. Fixed and variable consideration. Determining the lease term. Modifications and assessments. Related party leases. Presenting leases on financial statements. Components of calculating liabilities and rights of use.
Get started with Power BI WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of the Power BI Tools. Tour of the Tools. Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
ProActive Response Group De-Escalation Training WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.2 Credits
Definition of de-escalation. Recognizing anger. Situational awareness. LOWLINE technique. MR EBS technique. Posturing. Controlling the environment.
Estate and Financial Planning for the Older Client WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Medicare and health insurance options. Life insurance strategies for elders. Social security planning considerations. Medicaid planning and trusts. Retirement account optimization techniques. Tailored estate planning for older clients. Long-term care and housing alternatives. Gifting strategies in estate planning. Unique financial challenges of aging clients.
Digging Deep with Excel Pivot Tables WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Data preparation and cleansing. Pivot table creation. Pivot table customization. Navigating Excel's PivotTable Analyze tab.
Performance Management WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Setting and resetting performance expectations. On-the-spot counseling. Addressing erratic performance. Drafting and presenting performance appraisals.
CORE Series: Exploring Recent IRS Attacks on Many Types on Charitable Donations WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Recent IRS attacks on charitable donations of conservation easements, artwork, charitable limited liability companies, closely held businesses, religious artefacts, bargain sales, cash, and more.
SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Introducing SAS 145. Revisiting audit risk. Risk assessment in the SAS 145 era. Analyzing SAS 145. Documentation requirements.
How to Build a Custom AI Chatbot and GPT in Plain English WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Fundamentals of GPT Builder and AI agent customization techniques. Integration of specialized knowledge bases and domain specific expertise. Security and privacy considerations in AI chatbot deployment. Custom GPT development without coding expertise. Implementation of AI agents for customer support and workflow automation. Multiple bot interactions and content creation strategies. Best practices for maintaining and scaling AI assistants.