CPE & Event Catalog
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.
CORE Series: Washington State Tax Obligations for Nonprofits WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
B&O tax. Sales and use tax. Exemptions. Filing requirements.
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.
Implementing and Maintaining an Internal Control System WEBINAR
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
The control creation and implementation basics. Implementation and updating procedures for an internal control system. Maintaining existing internal controls.
Fraud, Controls and Ethics: Best Practices and Case Studies WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The examination of actual frauds. Discussion of internal controls that could have prevented frauds. Contemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios. The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Other elements of professional conduct and compliance with professional standards.
Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Required minimum distributions for a deceased's heirs. 2025 retirement plan contribution limits. Required minimum distributions and contributions to charity. Key provisions of Secure Act 2.0.
Securing Your Data with a Password Management App WEBINAR
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Your Desk
0.0 Credits
Introduction to the world of password management apps and what makes them so secure. Review and demonstration of top selling password management apps. Software features that will be reviewed. Password generation. Emergency user access. Entity vs. individual password management. Desktop vs. cloud based. Multi device synchronization. PII (personally identifiable information) forms filler. Credit card storage. Digital data vault.
Fraud and Embezzlement: Case Studies from the Trenches WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
How organizations can find themselves defrauded due to lax oversight and weak internal controls. How the existence of the "trusted advisor" creates situations where CPAs can drop their professional skepticism. Illustrations of the issues companies should look for in preventing fraud and embezzlement.
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.
The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax and Dynasty Trusts WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Calculation of the GST tax, and how it relates to the estate tax and gift tax. Direct skips, taxable distributions, and taxable terminations. GST tax allocations, Reverse QTIP election, and Exempt and Nonexempt Trusts. Calculating the benefit of and designing Dynasty Trusts.
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Frequent problem areas in preparation, compilation, and review engagements. The root causes of noncompliance. Practical approaches firms can use to improve consistency, documentation, and overall engagement performance.
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50Plus Use Cases WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Introduction to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologies. Automating frequently asked questions and the onboarding process. Verifying and reviewing financial records. Providing real-time support to clients. Generating financial reports. Automating tax return preparation and financial planning. Providing guidance on financial decision making.
From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The evolving role of CPAs in a data-driven world. Why data analysis matters for CPAs. Key data analysis skills and concepts for CPAs. Leveraging Microsoft 365 tools for data analysis. Building a data analytics mindset.
How to Audit Expenses and Payables WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The basics of auditing expenses. Accrued liabilities and other payables. Relates audit assertions, risks, and threats to the expenses and payables balances. Substantive auditing procedures to perform.
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.
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.
K2's Excel’s Best Practices and Features WEBCAST
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Your Desk
0.0 Credits
What to look for in newer versions of Excel. How to take advantage of new functions and features in Excel. Integrating Excel data with other applications. Improving Excel security.
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.
How to Audit Accounting Estimates WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Procedures to test the process used by management to develop estimates. Common examples of accounting estimates that are included in the financial statements. Updated requirements in SAS 143.
CORE Series: Understanding the Fundamentals of Single Audits WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
How single audits work. How major programs are determined. Where to locate and interpret key guidance.