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.
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.
Supervised AI Agents as Internal Audit Team Members WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Independent execution. Audit-ready outputs. Workflow integration. Guardrails and governance. Human supervision. Practical applications.
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
The shift from volume to precision hiring. Why firms are moving to targeted, competency based hiring. Talent market impacts and competitive hiring realities. AI in recruiting: practical use cases and implications. Where AI tools commonly support hiring workflows. Benefits and limitations of AI enabled screening and assessment. The skills mismatch in accounting hiring. Why critical thinking and professional communication gaps persist, and more.
Practical Accounting Update WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
New rules in the accounting arena. SQMS. NOCLAR rules. Cybersecurity. New audit standards.
SSARS Practice Issues and Standards Update WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Review of applicable SSARS standards, including standards updates. Review of AICPA professional ethics requirements. In-depth discussion of non-attest services. Review of independence issues for SSARS services. Overview of SSARS #21 performance, documentation and other requirements. Detailed analysis of preparation vs. compilation engagements. Detailed analysis of review engagements.
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.
Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Leadership foundations. Leading downward. Leading upward. Practical leadership tools.
Real Estate Tax Issues: Passive Activity, Self-Rental and Section 199A WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Integration of the real estate professional rules with reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E. Real estate professionals and indirectly owned entity's reporting on Form 1040. How real estate business is interpreted under the Section 199A rules and how it integrates with the passive activity rules. Real estate professionals and Form 8582. How to make the grouping election for passive activities and the flow-through deduction. Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469. Reporting using Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1 and 2. Self-rental property and the Form 8582.
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Forensic accounting. Accounting. Auditing. Finance.
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Understanding Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and Form 8821 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions. Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines. When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation. Offer in Compromise (OIC). Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC. Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties. Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities. Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution.
Cybersecurity and IT Risk for IT Auditors and Financial Auditors WEBCAST
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Your Desk
3.0 Credits
Cybersecurity. IT risks. Governance. IT security frameworks.
Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Alternatives to adopting Topic 842. Short-term lease and related-party leasing arrangements. Identifying lease agreements under the new rules. Proper treatment of lease incentives, leasehold improvements, and lease modifications.
Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Firm's Data and Reputation WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Assessment of the current cybersecurity threat level and vulnerabilities. Developing your WISP (Written Information Security Program). Deploying a password management app to fortify the security of your login credentials. Implementing an incident response plan to minimize the damage from a cybersecurity attack. Understanding the role of cybersecurity insurance
Public Speaking Secrets That Wow Audiences WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Overcoming the common obstacles to public speaking. Creating the content of the talk. How to deliver a talk effectively. Making the talk entertaining. Memorization and practice. Creating stories that rock.
Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Individual WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Form 1040 essentials. Filing status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources. Adjustments to income, deductions and tax credits. Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance and taxpayer rights. IRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data security. Legislative updates
Best-In-Class Recruiting Strategies WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Recruiting and retention. Talent management. Employee engagement.
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.
Data Analytics and Journal Entry Testing for Auditors WEBCAST
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Your Desk
3.0 Credits
Data analytics. Journal entry testing. Fraud detection.