CPE Catalog & Events
Money Laundering Awareness for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Money laundering overviewRole of tax examiners and auditorsTax return examinationPre-audit indicatorsAudit flagsReal estate issuesCash indicatorsInternational trade signalsLoan considerationsProfessional service provider concernsMoney laundering and ethics
Identify Leadership Gaps Before Busy Season
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Why leadership capacity gets cappedExternal pressures on public accounting firms: private equity, technology disruption, talent shortageThe three kinds of work: hard (physical), smart (intellectual), uncomfortable (emotional)The cost of saying yes: avoided conversations, rework, and time lost to lower-value workThe inventory: five categories of low-value commitmentsMeetings and events (e.g., meetings without agendas, "got a minute" interruptions, fear of not being in the know)Unrealistic expectations (e.g., scope creep, upward delegation, duties outside the role)Strategies and opportunities (e.g., shiny-object initiatives, unqualified leads, FOMO partnerships)Tasks and projects (e.g., low-priority admin, unnecessary reporting, work that should be delegated, deferred, discontinued, or done differently)Suboptimal performance (e.g., avoided accountability conversations, discount requests, non-revenue activities, technology avoidance)Quantifying the gapEstimating weekly hours lost, applying a conservative haircut, annualizingWhat the reclaimed hours are worth when redirected to highest-value workCommitting to one changeSelecting one inventory item to decline for the next monthNaming the higher-value activity the time will fundWhere this step sits in the broader six-step process for doing uncomfortable work
Business Tax Update 2026: Compliance and Planning
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Update on significant business tax developments related to cases and rulings Business provisions of any recent legislation impacting business entities Depreciation changes in Sec. 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation Recent developments impacting partnership and S corporations, including any changes to Forms 1065 and 1120S
Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Pervasive best practices for effective communication Specific strategies for written materials Unique considerations for verbal presentations The importance of recursive revision Tips for success Pitfalls to avoid
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Historical context of U.S. taxation Industrial hemp vs. marijuana Income definitions under I.R.C. §61 Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471 State-specific marijuana laws Cash management in cannabis businesses Federal court case analysis
Introduction to Yellow Book
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
K2's Building Future-Ready Businesses
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Technology Infrastructure Assessment Through Organizational Case Studies Practical Implementation Strategies for Hardware and Software Solutions Change Management Techniques for Remote and In-Office Teams
Planes, Yachts & Automobiles: Listed Property Under IRC 280F
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Listed property depreciationIRC 280F RulesQualified Business UseRules specific to vehicle types
Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Mental Wellness: Explore how the brain functions and the connection between mental and physical wellness. Learn how stress impacts brain health and overall well-being.Practical Strategies for Balanced Living: Discover techniques for improving sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to support mental wellness. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and building meaningful connections.Recognizing and Managing Support Needs: Identify when to seek additional support and learn how to integrate self-care practices that promote sustainable mental and emotional health.
Treasury Circular 230 for EAs and Other Tax Preparers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Circular 230 Conflicts of interest Loving case RTRP Other Ethical Issues Fees Qualifying continuing education
CPAs and Addictions: Finding Hope and Healing
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Webinar
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
Prevalence of substance abuse and depression among CPAs compared to the general population Factors that cause CPAs to be particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues Identifying reasons why CPAs are reluctant to seek help Resources available for CPAs seeking help Support role that friends, loved ones and colleagues can play AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
Overcome Your Obstacles to Abundance
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
How to know your specific obstacles to becoming rich Why people use poor marketing and investment strategies, and how to overcome such limitations The most effective marketing methods, and how to implement them The power of being super motivated, and 3 methods to keep you motivated long term towards your goals Having a vision for your business and life that will keep you on the right track
Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of the IRS collection process.Taxpayer rights and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.Collection due process and appeals.Installment agreements and offers in compromise.Wage garnishments, levies, and liens.Penalties and interest.
The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Employers
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for Employers Starter § 401(k) plans for small employers Requiring automatic 401(k) enrollment Improving worker access to emergency savings Increasing part-time workers’ access to retirement accounts Statute of Limitations on excise taxes imposed on overcontributions to retirement plans Multiple employer §403(b) plans Automatic portability provisions Other changes in the administration of company retirement plans
Understanding the Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Required minimum distributions for a deceased's heirs 2025 retirement plan contribution limits Required minimum distributions and contributions to charity Key provisions of Secure Act 2.0
HR Investigations – Episode 1 – Introduction-Assessing-Planning
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Investigation terminology Assessment skills Investigative methodology
Businesses Receiving Government Assistance
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
What is Yellow Book? What is different because of Yellow Book? When might Yellow Book apply to a business? Common application of concepts to businesses Answers to common questions
Ethics, Tax Practice & Understanding Circular 230
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Importance of ethics in tax practiceOverview of Circular 230 and its application to tax practitionersCommon ethical violations and penaltiesProcedures to promote compliance with ethical standardsReal-life scenarios illustrating ethical decision-making in tax preparationCircular 230 provisions related to tax return preparation and representationBest practices for maintaining professional integrity and compliance
Awful Ethical Dilemmas – Bringing it to Life
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Following the letter of the Code versus following the spirit of the Code Preparing for conflicts of interest Document your analysis of the situations Five (5) case study examples
Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
ABC versus traditional costing First-stage allocation Determining predetermined overhead rates Second-stage allocation Activity-based reporting Activity-based management