CPE & Event Catalog
Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of financial statement analysis. The impact of GAAP on financial analysis. Overview of the balance sheet. Overview of the income statement. The importance of the statement of cash flows. Common size analysis. Trend analysis. Profitability ratio analysis. Liquidity ratio analysis. Solvency ratio analysis.
Tax Issues for Real Estate and Homebuilding WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Discussion of appropriate entity selection and small taxpayer status. Walkthrough of costing methods and compliance issues under IRC 263A. Analysis of IRC 461 related to economic performance. Illustrative examples and analysis. Sample computations for homebuilder unit costing. Recent IRC 263A challenges by the IRS. Update of related cases and issues, including recent tax reform.
Comprehensive Partnership Taxation Form 1065 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Special and targeted allocations. Proper calculation of outside and inside tax basis. Tax consequences of distributions including the impact of hot assets. Transfer of partnership interests. Issuance of partnership interests to service partners.
Estate Planning for 2026 and Beyond: Oregon, Idaho & Washington Issues WEBCAST - Partnered with the Oregon Society
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Analysis of upcoming trends and anticipated shifts in estate planning practices. Review of legislative updates affecting estate planning strategies now and beyond. Advanced techniques for minimizing estate taxes and maximizing wealth transfer efficiency. Integration of digital assets and technology into estate planning frameworks. Consideration of unique challenges presented by blended families, same-sex marriages, and non- traditional relationships. Utilization of sophisticated tools such as trusts, family partnerships, and charitable vehicles in estate planning. Exploration of international estate planning considerations and cross-border implications. Embracing sustainable and socially responsible practices in estate planning. Strategies for philanthropy and legacy planning within the estate planning framework.
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.
The Bookkeeper Goes to Prison WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Career choices. Ethical dilemmas. Judicial proceedings. Mitigation strategies. Creating tools to help make better decisions. Atonement and reconciliation.
Smarter Tax Services with AI Tools WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of AI technology and how it works. Identify where AI can be incorporated into tax research, planning, and compliance services. Discover new opportunities to enhance your client advisory tax services with AI tools. Review the market of emerging and AI enhanced tax software tools. Learn about the newest generation of AI enable 1040 source document collection and organizer applications. Review specific use cases for generative AI tools in your tax services.
Hot Topics Audit and Attest Update - 2026 WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARs. Other matters that should be on your radar.
Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Business WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Self-employment and business income taxation. Reporting income from pass-through entities. Application of Form 7217 for capital construction funds. Best practices for self-employed clients and small business owners. Key deductions and credits for business owners. Avoiding common IRS audit triggers related to business income reporting. Legislative updates impacting business income taxation in the current year.
How AI Is Automating Internal Control WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
An explanation of AI. Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Industrial hemp vs. marijuana. Income definitions under I.R.C. Section 61. Tax code restrictions: Section 280E and Section 471. State specific marijuana laws. Cash management in cannabis businesses. Federal court case analysis.
Managing Current Fraud Trends in a Shifting Environment WEBINAR
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Summary of the impact of fraud on entities worldwide. Common fraud schemes and typical median losses that result. How smaller entity fraud risk differs from those of larger entities. The statistical profile of the most common fraud perpetrator. The most effective methods for preventing and detecting fraud. Cybersecurity risk management trends and best practices.
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.
Accountants and Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This? WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
How accountant liability is a very real threat in today's litigious society. A discussion of scenarios in which accounting professionals can find themselves inadvertently involved in a lawsuit. Pitfalls in which the accountant may find him- or her- self while dealing with clients. Real-life examples from the speaker's extensive experience as a practitioner and as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases.
How to Review Financial Statements WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Practice reviewing financial statements. Financial statement case studies.
The Complete Guide to Oregon Death Taxation WEBCAST - Partnered with the Oregon Society
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Oregon Estate Tax Law: Comprehensive examination. Step-by-step guidance for preparing the Oregon Estate Tax Return. Postmortem estate planning considerations for Oregon estates. Coordination with the Federal Estate Tax Return (Form 706). Probate vs. non-probate elements in estate tax matters. Valuation complexities and how to address them. Challenges related to joint tenancy and tax implications. Estate administration and its effect on tax compliance.
AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
ABCs of how generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini work. What inherent risks are associated with this powerful technology. Actionable steps you can take to mitigate the risks. Practical examples of how AI can be applied in accounting, auditing, tax, and finance services.
Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Resistance to resilience in embracing new technologies. Overcoming barriers and ensuring successful implementation. Cutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automation. Insights into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Common applications related to initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement or derecognition, presentation, and disclosure of cryptocurrency and other digital assets. Feedback from the AICPA's Digital Assets Working Group intended to assist auditors with opining on these digital records.
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.