CPE & Event Catalog
Consolidation Accounting WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Consolidation accounting framework. Voting control. Variable Interest Entities. Business combinations. Control case examples. Business combination case examples. Disclosures.
K2's Advanced Topics In Power BI WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Creating formulas in Power BI with Data Analysis Expressions. Adding Key Performance Indicators to your Power BI reports and dashboards. Managing security in Power BI. Publishing your reports and dashboards to Apps and Content Packs for easy sharing with other team members.
Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The role of a forensic accountant in divorce proceedings. The marketing of forensic accounting services to family law attorneys. How to conduct a financial investigation. Common areas to uncover hidden assets or income. The basic calculations in evaluating marital assets. Testifying in depositions and divorce court.
The Controller Function - Elevating the Role WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.5 Credits
Accounting. Finance. Auditing. Business development.
Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Overview of supplier contracts. Case studies of successful and not-so-successful supplier relationships. Risk potentials.
GAAP Update WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Equity method investments and joint ventures. Changes in U.S. GAAP financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements. Accounting and disclosure for crypto assets. Various other Accounting Standards Updates issued during 2023 through 2026. FASB Technical Projects and Agenda, including recently exposed Proposed ASUs.
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.
MAP Conference WEBCAST - Partnered with the Idaho Society
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Your Desk
12.5 Credits
Management of an accounting practice.
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Historical context of U.S. taxation. Industrial hemp vs. marijuana. Income definitions under I.R.C. Section 61. Tax code restrictions. State-specific marijuana laws. Cash management in cannabis businesses. Federal court case analysis.
Taxation of the Construction Contractor WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Walkthrough of accounting methods and relevant elections under IRC 460. Illustrative examples and analysis. Review of pertinent cases and revenue rulings. Update of other IRS activity, including recent Tax Reform.
What's Behind the Data? WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Ways in which data and information can be misleading. Common pitfalls when encountering data. How to reevaluate the data to avoid those pitfalls.
The Preparation of Form 706 - Line by Line WEBCAST
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Your Desk
3.0 Credits
Overview of Form 706 and estate tax fundamentals. Gross estate valuation and inclusion rules. Deductions, credits, and tax computation. Portability election and its implications. Filing deadlines and procedural requirements. Common issues and IRS audit triggers. Legislative changes affecting estate taxation.
Master the Art of CPA Communication: Boost Your Influence WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Techniques for simplifying complex financial information for clients and stakeholders. Persuasive communication principles aligned with CPA roles. Building and maintaining trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders. Case studies and Interviews with Finance, Accounting and CPA professionals. Developing empathy and emotional intelligence in communications. Best practices for active listening to strengthen client relationships. Application of Influencer principles for impactful change in communication.
The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 – Understanding the Law WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Estate and gift taxation fundamentals. Valuation of estate assets. Components of the gross estate. Deductions in estate taxation. Charitable and marital deductions. Tax credits and their application.
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Understanding ethical implications of AI. Data privacy and security considerations. Compliance with regulations and professional standards. Developing ethical AI policies and procedures.
The Preparation of Form 709 – Line by Line WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Gift tax fundamentals and exclusions. Completing Form 709 accurately. Gift-splitting and its tax implications. Lifetime exemption and GSTT considerations. Valuation of gifted assets. Common filing mistakes and IRS audits. Updates on new legislation impacting gift taxation.
Performance Management - Hiring to Retiring WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.2 Credits
Employee engagement. Recruiting and staffing. Talent management. Employee relations.
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.
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.
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.