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The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
State of AI technology in 2026: capabilities, limits, and vendor landscape Essential terminology: models, training data, prompts, agents, guardrails CPA use cases: audit procedures, tax research/drafts, controllership Risk, control, and governance: data privacy, bias, accuracy, documentation What’s next: near-term trends and how to evaluate new tools
CPAImpact: Leadership Academy 2026-2027
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West Des Moines
17.00 Credits
Member Price: $1250
View the agenda tab above for a full overview of the key components, dates and what’s included.
From Preparer to Tax Strategist: Strategies to Add Tax Alpha to your Clients Wealth | FREE for ISCPA members
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Live Virtual Seminar
1.00 Credits
More info coming soon!
AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
ABC's of how generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) work. What inherent risks are associated with this powerful technology. Actionable steps you can take to mitigate the risks. Practical examples of how AI can be applied in accounting, auditing, tax and finance services.
AHI Staff Training: Beginning In-Charge
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Live Virtual Seminar
24.00 Credits
Member Price: $800
What is Expected of the In-Charge Plan Engagements Assess Risk and Materiality AI for Accountants Meet Client Needs Complete Engagements Review Assistants' Work Supervision
Preparation, Compilation and Review Update for the Local Firm (IN PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Preparation, Compilation and Review Update for the Local Firm (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Accounting and Auditing Update for the Real World (IN PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Accounting and Auditing Update for the Real World (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $310
Fraudsters Unmasked: Internal Audit's Role in Preventing Fraud
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Key fraud questions internal audit should be asking Collaborate across the three lines to prevent fraud Identify fraud risks and key attributes (likelihood, impact) Build an anti-fraud internal control library Develop a robust fraud risk assessment program and calculation Determine the best response to residual fraud risks Define fraud red flags as warning signs, not proof of fraud Explain why awareness and skepticism matter Review main fraud types: asset misappropriation, corruption, financial statement fraud Explore real-life fraud cases including Rita Crundwell, Sandy Jenkins, Theranos, Enron, Wells Fargo, and WorldCom Discuss cultural and leadership factors that allowed fraud to continue
Federal Tax Update: Individual and Business Current Developments (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $320
Specifc topics that will be covered in this course will be updated late summer 2026.
Federal Tax Update:Individual and Business Current Developments (WEBCAST ATTENDANCE)
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Specifc topics that will be covered in this course will be updated late summer 2026.
Fiduciary Income Tax Returns-Form 1041 Workshop with Filled-in Forms
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
Classifying receipts between “income” and “corpus” under the Uniform Principal and Income Act Calculation of DNI utilizing three different methods, a “forms” method (Schedule B), a “code” method, and a“shortcut” method, utilizing a worksheet of common income and expenses Proper W-2 preparation and procedures in the year of death Taxpayer passes before taking a required minimum distribution; what must be done? Forgetful fiduciaries of simple trusts Fluctuating trusts – Simple one year, complex the next Dividing income in the year of death Overview of Subchapter J Form preparation issues – Filing requirements and line-by-line explanations of Form 1041 Taxable income of estates and trusts and expense allocation issues Specific deductions and miscellaneous itemized deductions Income in respect of a decedent The income distribution deduction calculation Relation of principal and income law to DNI Understanding how to handle capital gains and losses Allocating tax items to beneficiaries: another K-1 Other considerations: excess deductions on termination Comprehensive DNI case study, with principal (cost and FMV) and income reconciliation Comprehensive trust and estate case studies, with filled-in forms
Iowa Tax Update
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Live Virtual Seminar
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $215
Topics for this course will be updated in late summer 2026.
Iowa Tax Update (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
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West Des Moines
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $215
Topics for this course will be updated in late summer 2026.
Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
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Live Virtual Seminar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $325
New and expanded energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Preparation of various Form 1040 individual tax returns and schedules; provided answers include “filled-in” forms Coverage of Form 7203 Coverage of §199A qualified business income, its calculation, limitations, and examples Dividends and interest – Ordinary, return of capital, and capital gain distribution dividends; tax-exempt interest,original issue discount, etc. Security transactions – From Form 1099-B to Form 8949 to Schedule D, plus mutual fund sales and related basisissues Self-employed person issues Schedule C deductions including depreciation Sale and exchange of property – Understanding Form 4797 and depreciation recapture; capital gains A working understanding of passive losses – How to handle rental property and how the passive loss rules flow tothe tax forms Itemized deductions – A thorough understanding of what’s deductible and what’s not Interest deductions – Limitations and timing problems Charitable contributions substituting for taxes, IRS says – No! Retirement contributions and education credits and deductions Tax computations – The Kiddie Tax, AMT, regular tax, tax credits Individual problems illustrated by form preparation for various items, with numerous “practice tips” Impact of recent legislation and forms changes on the 1040
Professional Opportunities Update with ISCPA CEO Carrie Steffen | FREE for ISCPA Members
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Live Virtual Seminar
1.00 Credits
Join ISCPA CEO Carrie Steffen, for an interactive, town-hall style conversation that brings the latest insights, challenges and opportunities in the CPA profession directly to you. Carrie will explore key themes: the ongoing workforce development challenges, evolving client and business expectations, technology transformation, regulatory shifts, and the changing nature of what it means to be a CPA in today’s environment. Attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives and questions as we collectively explore the opportunities that lie ahead.
Iowa Department of Revenue Update
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $49
Economic updates General department updates 2026 legislative updates Tax year 2026 income tax updates Common tax filing issues Updates on GovConnectIowa
Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Getting started with Gemini Tour of the Gemini app and how to use it Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax Protecting your data privacy in Google Gemini Advanced Gemini features review Integration with Google apps Subscription plan options
Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Live Virtual Seminar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Program Content Getting started with Microsoft Copilot Tour of the Copilot app and how to use it Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and tax Protecting your data privacy in Microsoft Copilot Advanced Microsoft Copilot features review Integration with Microsoft 365 apps