CPE Catalog & Events
Blockchain Technology: What Every CPA Should Know WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
An explanation of what blockchain is. Review of the nomenclature associated with blockchain technology. Thorough review of the components of a blockchain application. Review of current and potential applications for blockchain and its impact on commerce. Potential impact on the CPA profession in accounting and auditing.
Achieving Balance in Work and Life - Part 2 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Why we get off balance and how to overcome those tendencies. Methods that turbo charge motivation, health and happiness. The power of culture and friends to affect our lives. The importance of clear intention in order to effect change that lasts.
Basic Staff Training WEBCAST
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Your Desk
24.0 Credits
Role of New Staff. Understanding Audit Objectives. Working Paper Techniques. Cash Analytical Procedures. Compilation and Review Services. Tax Recognition and Research Techniques. Auditing/Reviewing Selected Accounts.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for CPAs WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Top cloud security threats and how to protect against them. Data security best practices and how to implement them. Types of cloud services and how to choose a good vendor. Effective password management and multi-factor authentication for accounts. Home network and device security practices.
Excel - Using PivotTables for Data Analysis WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The advantages of PivotTable for Data Analysis. Step-by-Step PivotTable creation. Creating Pivot Charts.
Revenue Recognition for Private Entities WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Analysis of requirements for revenue recognition under ASC 606. Discussion of the requirements for auditing revenue transactions. Analysis of internal control and fraud risk aspects. Identification of high-risk areas of revenue recognition. Suggested procedures for identified risks.
Current Developments and Best Practices for Today's CFOs and Controllers WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Economic update. Leadership and management changes as a result of the pandemic. Expense control that works. Understanding our changing workforce and working environment. Financial risk analysis. Enterprise risk management. Metrics and benchmarking. Improving bank relationships and borrowing.
Due Diligence Requirements: Circular 230 and Other Professional Standards WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Due diligence requirements under Treasury guidance, including supervisory responsibilities. Due diligence requirements under professional standards. Increased expectations for inquiry and analysis? Meeting increased expectations: informing clients and defensive measures for practitioners. Due diligence for preparer advice responsibilities.
Governmental Accounting 101 WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Fund types. Budgetary accounting. Financial reporting requirements. Single audit act. Audit standards and procedures. Best practices in governmental accounting.
Communication Skills for Introverts WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The five areas to improve your communication. Understanding your audience. Virtual communication. Non-verbal Communication.
Financial Statements for the Simple Business Entity WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Accounting for simple business entities. Income tax, modified cash basis and other alternatives to GAAP. Avoiding the pitfalls and costs of GAAP reporting and disclosure requirements. Documenting accounting decisions to minimize potential liability.
Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of audit risk assessment. AICPA's clarified risk assessment standards. SAS 145. Assessing the entity's environment.
Retirement Penalties and Rollover Issues WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
What the IRS knows: Forms 1099R and 5498. Exceptions to the ten percent penalty. Secure 2.0 changes to the late payment penalty. History of the 60-day Rule and Recent Developments. Rulings and self-certification. Form 5329 use and strategies.
Advanced Tax Planning S Corporations - Tax Staff Essentials WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
S corporation current developments: tax planning impact. Compensation planning. Basis in S corporation stock. Distributions. Use of qualified subchapter S subsidiaries. Liquidations, reorganizations, and redemptions. Estate planning and use of trusts.
How to Make Difficult People Disappear...Without Going to Jail WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Team dynamics. Influence. Organizational behavior. Leadership.
Understanding and Preventing Budget Calamities WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Tactical budget issues. Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions.
Comps, Reviews and Preparations-How the Accounting Profession Got it Right WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
General principles applicable to all SSARS engagements. Compilations. Reviews. Preparations.
Corporate Fraud Risk and Investigations WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Types of corporate fraud. Introduction to fraud risk. Fraud risk prevention programs. Fraud investigations.
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The reasons for fraud. Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations. Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses.
Not-for-Profit Organizations: Treasury Utilizing QuickBooks WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Financial entity. IRS filing status. Recent ASC updates affecting nonprofits. Inflows and Outflows. QuickBooks Desktop. Setup. Data entry. Reporting. Governance policies and budgeting.
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