CPE Catalog & Events
Financial Statement Analysis
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Purposes of financial statement analysis Trend analysis and vertical & horizontal analysis Simple and multivariate regression; Analysis of metrics Assessment of liquidity, solvency, and profitability Using data visualizations The role of qualitative factors
Building Personal Leadership Skills
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Leadership Personality Types Communication Uses of AI in the work place
Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Individual
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Form 1040 essentials: filing requirements, due dates, and key schedulesFiling status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources (wages, investment income)Adjustments to income, deductions and tax credits (standard vs. itemized deductions, EITC, Child Tax Credit, Education Credits)Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance and taxpayer rightsIRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data securityLegislative updates
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Discussion of financial reporting risks increased by the current economic environment, including increased uncertainty related to critical financial statement amounts and significant disclosures Executive summary of recent Accounting Standards Updates Overview of fair value disclosure requirements and implementation issues Discussion of issues related to donor-restricted endowment funds Classification of net assets and reclassifications Endowments, including accounting, disclosures and UPMIFA Noncascontributions Contributions received and receivable Expense recognition issues Reporting expenses by function and nature Other relevant matters unique to the nonprofit environment
Ethics: 10 Crucial Qualities of High Character CPAs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Discover why the ten crucial qualities of high-character CPAs are essential to your successLearn how to evaluate these qualities in job candidates and why you must do so
Schedule C of Form 1040
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
When Schedule C applies Cash v. Accrual method Typical business deductions Business vehicle expenses Section 179 and bonus depreciation
AI & Accounting in Construction
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI adoption in constructionPredictive analytics and risk managementAI-integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM)Real-time compliance and financial reportingTaxation challenges in AI-driven constructionAI in project scheduling, supply chains, and quality controlRegulatory frameworks and ethical AI use in audits
Business Ethics - 2 Hour
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Why are ethics so complicated? What trade-offs must we make to solve ethical predicaments? What can we do? Should you speak up or be quiet? What do I do when I find myself in an ethical predicament? What are fundamental ethical principles for a businessperson? Is ethics situational? What is the Fraud Triangle? How do we resolve ethical issues?
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
The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Individuals
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Implications for individuals: Changes to the Saver’s Credit Changing the required minimum distribution rules for Roth 401(k)s Changes to required beginning dates for required minimum distributions of retirement plans. Penalty-Free Withdrawals for Certain Emergency Expenses Special provisions for firefighters and military personnel spouses Increases in catch-up contributions Impact on 529 plans Opportunities for student loan payment matching
Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Determining an appropriate sense of quantitative and qualitative materiality Identifying the critical components of the financial statements that matter most to financial statement users Evaluating where the financial statements are most likely to contain material fraud and error, and ensuring adequate internal control and monitoring to mitigate those risks
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Defining Federal Income TaxesComputing federal income tax liabilityCalculating adjusted gross incomeDefining Qualifying ChildDetermining filing statusCalculating the Kiddie TaxStandard deductionTax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend incomeCash v. Accrual MethodFiling deadlines and obtaining extensions
Internal Control - Testing for Operating Effectiveness
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Generally accepted audit requirements related to testing controls for operating effectivenessIdentifying key controls that may prove effective and efficient to test in a control reliance strategyResponses when deviations are discovered when evaluating the design or operating effectiveness of internal controlLeveraging audit evidence available for Service Organization Control (SOC1) ReportsGeneral computer control considerations when evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
U.S. GAAP and Special purpose frameworks Form and content of financial statements: Balance sheets Income statements; Statements of cash flows Retained earnings and/or owners’ equity statements Comprehensive income Supplementary information Comparative vs. single-period financial statements Sufficiency of disclosures Illustrative disclosures frequently encountered in small-to-medium reporting entities Industry-specific nuances
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The shift from volume to precision hiringWhy firms are moving to targeted, competency-based hiringTalent market impacts and competitive hiring realitiesAI in recruiting: practical use cases and implicationsWhere AI tools commonly support hiring workflowsBenefits and limitations of AI-enabled screening and assessmentThe skills mismatch in accounting hiringWhy critical thinking and professional communication gaps persistWhy traditional hiring methods miss these competenciesThe new competency hierarchy for high performersDefining and prioritizing the competencies that drive resultsAI ethics awareness and professional judgment in an AI-enabled workplaceAssessment methods for precision hiringStructured behavioral interviewing and scoring rubricsWork simulations, case presentations, and client scenariosUsing AI-enabled assessments responsibly and consistentlyMetrics and ROI: evaluating successQuality-of-hire measures (performance, ramp time, manager satisfaction)Retention and turnover measuresEfficiency measures (time-to-fill, cost-to-fill) and how to balance themImplementation roadmapA phased approach to adopting precision hiring (foundation → expansion → optimization)– Building governance, documentation, and consistency for scalability
Staff Retention Keep the Best People
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Remote workforce Employee retention Staff turnover
Mining Your Firm Client Database for Revenue
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How accounting and tax professionals can transform dormant data into dynamic growth. When leveraged strategically, your client base becomes more than a list --it becomes a roadmap to higher-value services, expanded engagements, and greater long-term retention.How to audit client records, segment strategically, and surface needs that often go unmet --all without adding complexity or compromising relationships.Using the data you already own and relationships you have already built to drive smarter growth.
Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Employer Brand Talent Management Future of Work Onboarding New Hires
The New AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
Drive Results with Metrics
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Performance Metrics Budgets