CPE & Event Catalog
Applying the Uniform Guidance in Your Single Audits WEBCAST - Partnered with the Idaho Society
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Introduction to single audits. Preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and determining major programs. Understanding, assessing and testing internal control. Testing compliance with federal statutes and regulations and applicable compliance requirements. Auditor reporting in a Uniform Guidance compliance audit. Program-specific audits. Administrative requirements and cost principles in a single audit.
CORE Series: Cyber Security: Sifting Through the Haystack WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Security operations centers. Endpoint detection and response. Managed detection and response.
CORE Series: Emerging Cyber Risks and Technology-Driven Threats Impacting CPA Firms WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Cyber threats. Data protection challenges. Emerging fraud schemes. AI-enabled cyber attacks. Technology driven vulnerabilities.
2026 Washington Ethics and New Developments with Mark Hugh WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Washington ethics rules and recent changes. New developments and best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry. Case studies and Washington administration and enforcement.
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Recall and use powerful but often hidden tools available in Excel. Recall some of the new features built into the spreadsheet application. Identify ways to work in a more efficient manner because of keyboard and ribbon-based tools.
CORE Series: Speaking Their Language: Attracting Your Ideal Nonprofit Clients WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Practical frameworks to strengthen relationships. Growing a nonprofit-focused practice with intention.
Protecting Digital Data – More Important Now Than Ever Before WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Securing individual documents. Protecting information resident in the Cloud. Securing data stored on or accessed by mobile devices.
CFO Series: Driving Efficiency WEBCAST - Partnered with the Idaho Society
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Types of audits: external, internal, compliance, regulatory. Objectives of each audit type and how they differ. Aligning management’s role with auditor expectations. What to expect in the planning phase. Fieldwork survival tips and communication best practices. Documentation dos and don’ts. Responding to findings and building effective action plans. Avoiding common audit pitfalls. What internal controls are—and what they are not. Why even small organizations need controls. COSO and the five core components of a sound internal control system. Common control failures and real-world consequences. Examples of scalable financial, operational, and compliance controls. How to tailor controls to your organization’s size and risk profile. Embedding internal controls into daily operations. How to monitor, evaluate, and adapt controls over time. The importance and structure of the cash flow statement, and more.
CORE Series: Secure, Delivered, Trusted: A CPA Firm’s Guide to Modern Email Security WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Microsoft 365 protections. Domain authentication standards. Best practices for encryption.
Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Will Social Security be there for me? How is my benefit calculated? Can I claim my benefit and work too? When do I stop paying Social Security taxes? Why does my government pension cause my benefits to be reduced? Can I claim spousal benefits now and my own later? What is my breakeven? Can I claim benefits from my ex-spouse? What do you mean I may pay taxes on my income benefits?
Understanding Schedule K-1 Using Tax Opportunities Efficiently WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Schedule K-1 overview. Basis and loss limitations. Passive vs. active loss rules. QBI deduction. Schedule K-2 and K-3 changes. Planning opportunities. K-1 reporting for partnerships. S corps. and trusts.
Crypto, Blockchain and Taxes WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Cryptocurrency basics and blockchain functionality. IRS Form 8949, Schedule D, and broker reporting under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Cost basis tracking and recordkeeping tools for digital asset investors. Taxation of mining, staking, and airdrops. Donating. Gifting. or inheriting crypto and NFTs. Crypto treatment in estates and trusts. Current FinCEN guidance and proposed FBAR-like reporting. Business applications of blockchain in accounting.
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.
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.
CORE Series: Cyber Fraud Risk & Prevention: A Cross-Functional Approach WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Primary cyber fraud risks impacting organizations. The distinct roles of executive leadership, finance, and IT in designing and monitoring effective prevention controls. Leading practices in internal controls, cybersecurity safeguards, and incident response planning.
Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
How SECURE Act 1.0 and SECURE Act 2.0 changed the RMD rules. What is an RMD? Who is subject to RMDs? The types of accounts subject to RMDs. How to calculate an RMD. How to determine if a distribution can be an RMD. How to determine which life expectancy table must be used when calculating an RMD. The rollover and transfer rules during an RMD year. IRS penalties for non-compliance with RMD regulations. Applying RMD strategies to different plan types. When RMDs can and cannot be aggregated. How to correct an RMD shortfall. How to get a waiver of the excise tax on an RMD failure. The tax implication of an RMD. How to donate an RMD tax-free. How to determine the RMD rules that apply to a beneficiary.
CFO Series: Indispensable Skills WEBCAST - Partnered with the Idaho Society
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Keys to success. Unintended consequences to avoid. Low cost is not necessarily a sound option. What are the non-quantifiable factors that can change the financing decision? Details on the time-intensive processes. Common blunders when raising financing. The perils of choosing the wrong alternative or wrong investor. Navigating compliance, risk, and benefits. Creating and sustaining a customer value pyramid. Evaluating the lifespan and relevance of your strategic plan. Building your strategy to include risk management. Building an adaptive, finance-focused strategic approach. What we should learn from the rise and fall of major companies. How to align financial metrics with strategy.
Year-End Tax Planning: Thinking Outside the Box WEBCAST - Partnered with the Oregon Society
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Discuss the most recent tax legislation, rulings and developments. Section 163(j) interest expense deduction. Medicare tax on high income wages and SE income. Tax provision and extensions. Timing income and deductions. Alternative minimum tax issues. 3.8% net investment income tax. Rediscovering Section 1202 QSBS. Reconsidering choice of entity.
2026 Washington Ethics and New Developments with Mark Hugh WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Washington ethics rules and recent changes. New developments and best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry. Case studies and Washington administration and enforcement.
Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program. Overview of key policies. controls. and procedures for financial organizations. Applicability of global compliance standards. like the EU AI Act and GDPR in the U.S. financial landscape. Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies. Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.