CPE & Event Catalog
Private Company Simplified GAAP Alternatives WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Guidance related to plain vanilla interest rate swaps that convert variable into fixed rate debt and other derivatives. Guidance related to amortization and impairment of goodwill. Guidance related to separately recognizing intangible assets from goodwill in a business combination. Guidance related to lease accounting and revenue recognition options.
Combating Internal Fraud WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
This session is taught via the use of case studies adapted from real world examples. These studies are designed to show participants some of the negative effects of the rampant fraud taking place in the business world today. The topics discussed in this session include: Understanding why internal fraud occurs. Policies, procedures, and control measures designed to fight fraud.
The Art of the Interview WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct. Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception. Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects. Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts.
Forensic Accounting: When The Office Is A Crime Scene WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
A step-by-step process from the initial client phone call to you writing a report of your findings for any civil or criminal actions that may be pursued. How to advise your client in approaching an allegation of embezzlement. What pitfalls may arise in finding the truth. The best practices to ensure that the evidence is preserved properly for potential civil or criminal actions.
OBBA 2025 Unpacked: Impact for Taxpayers and Business Owners WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
An overview of provisions of existing law extended, made permanent with or without substantial changes. New law provisions for individuals and businesses. Review of existing law provisions that have been repealed.
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.
Can You Really Do That With AI? WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
AI fundamentals. AI tools you already own. Analyzing data using AI. AI risks and concerns.
The Future of Work - The Landscape of Work Today WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.2 Credits
Employment data. Talent strategy.
FAQ Related to the Most Recent Audit Standards SAS Nos. 142-149 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Clarification of terminology and foundational principles underlying recent generally accepted auditing standards. Answers to frequently asked questions that emerge in the proper application of risk-based audit concepts. Highlights of important concepts included in SASs No. 142-149.
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.
Using ChatGPT with Excel WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Introduction to ChatGPT and other AI language models. Discussion of best practices for using ChatGPT with Excel. Use ChatGPT to create, debug and explain formulas. Use ChatGPT to learn how to use Excel features. Use ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in Excel. Use ChatGPT to easily create macros.
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.
S Corporations: How to Calculate Shareholder Basis WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property. Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity. Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process. Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property and sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest. Explain how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting. Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations.
The Future of Work - Winning Talent Strategies WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.2 Credits
Recruiting. Engagement. Leadership. Compensation. Culture. Communication. Career paths. Talent development.
Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Employer brand. Talent management. Future of work. Onboarding new hires.
A Guide to Sampling - Part 2 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Auditing. Financial statement audits.
SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Introduction to ethics and ethical dilemmas. Ethical codes and professional standards. Fraud and the fraud triangle. Ethical decision-making models. Financial statement manipulation tactics. Cash flow and key metrics misrepresentations.
OBBA of 2025: Business Overview WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
An overview of provisions of existing law extended or made permanent without substantial change, including qualified opportunity zones. Provisions of existing law extended or made permanent with substantial change, including bonus depreciation, Sec. 179 immediate expense deduction, deduction of research and experimentation expenses, and cash method of accounting. New law provisions applicable to businesses, including bonus depreciation of nonresidential real estate. Repealed existing law, including the commercial clean vehicle credit and electric car charger credit.
Employee Theft: Understanding the Why and Preventing the Loss with Terry Shulman WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.4 Credits
Employee theft. Prevention.
Microsoft Teams for CPAs: Unlocking Its Full Potential WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Best practices for organizing your teams and channels. Understanding the role of Teams and SharePoint integration. Using Teams to communicate and collaborate externally with clients. Tips and tricks for managing conversations in Teams. Leveraging Microsoft Copilot AI in Teams.