CPE Catalog & Events
Blockchain Technology: What Every CPA Should Know WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
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.
Google Sheets for Accountants WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
What is Google Sheets? Key set up steps and apps. Key strengths and weaknesses. Google Sheets vs. Microsoft Excel. Google Sheets versions. Quick start guide. Things you can do in Google Sheets that you can't do in Excel. Google Sheets add-ons. Google Sheets help resources.
Introduction to the Not-for-Profit Industry WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Unique accounting and financial reporting. Restricted assets: what are they and how do we work with them? Tax exemption requirements and reporting.
Onboarding: Apply Project Management Techniques WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
How to apply project management to onboarding strategies. Various steps to onboarding.
The IRS Collection Process WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Review of the IRS collection process. IRS enforcement. Collection alternatives to resolve an outstanding tax debt.
Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Blockchain basics. Classification of cryptocurrency. IRS Notice 2014-12. Tax implications of airdrops, mining, hard forks, margin trading, purchasing of goods or services with cryptocurrency. Gift tax rules for donating, gifting or bequeathing cryptocurrency. Traps for the unwary.
Power BI - Use Advanced Calculations with DAX Formulas WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Review Power Pivot calculations (column calculations vs. measures). Create advanced DAX formulas. Using a Date / Calendar table for data analysis. The DAX calculation process.
New Rules for Research and Experiment Deduction: Section 174 WEBCAST
Monday, April 17 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Discussion of the impact of the Section 174 law change requiring capitalization of research and experimental costs. Comparison of the Sec. 41 R&E credit to the Sec. 174 R&E deduction. Financial accounting for R&E costs. Required change of accounting method and Form 3115. Revised treatment of software development costs. Comprehensive case problems explaining implementation of the law changes.
Analyzing Financial Statements WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Balance sheet analysis. Income statement analysis. Cash flow statement analysis. Clues in the notes and MD&A. Industry nuances.
Essential Skills for the Next 10 Years WEBCAST
Monday, April 17 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Why building trust is essential. How trusting relationships makes us more effective. The surprising backgrounds of CFOs. Non-technical skills you need to be a CFO. How to improve your skills every day. Recent trends in financial management. Insights from the COVID crisis. Skills you'll need for tomorrow.
How Technology is Impacting the Accounting Profession WEBINAR
Monday, April 17 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in the course include:. Leading macro economic and technology forces. Key technology trends in accounting. New generation of online accounting services. Accounting and automation. Overarching implications. How to embrace the new normal and thrive in the face of technology change.
Enterprise Risk Management for Small and Medium Sized Businesses: Current Perspectives WEBCAST
Tuesday, April 18 6:00am - 10:00am PDT
Your Desk
4.0 Credits
New perspective on corporate governance. ERM overview. ERM-small business approach. 10 steps to take NOW!
The Single Audit from Beginning to End Update WEBCAST
Tuesday, April 18 6:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Applicable AICPA standards. Applicable OMB Circular. Gathering information - determining the major programs. Identifying risk - identifying the applicable compliance requirements. Assessing risk - considering the internal controls over compliance requirements. Designing procedures that are responsive to assessed risks - the tests of internal controls and compliance. Evaluating single audit evidence.
Big Four Reasons Why CPAs and Consultants Are Fired WEBCAST
Tuesday, April 18 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Do public practice CPA firms and consultants want to retain their clients? What are the Big Four Reasons Why CPAs are Fired? What are the actions to take to prevent being fired? What does a CPA offer to their clients?
Peer Reviews of SSARS Engagements WEBINAR
Tuesday, April 18 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Basic requirements of an engagement review. Qualifications for serving as a peer reviewer. Involvement of peer review administrators and technical staff, peer review committees, AICPA, state boards of accountancy. Engagement selection criteria, information to be provided to the peer reviewer, the evaluation of engagements, the synthesis of matters, the nature of the reports, what happens if there is a nonconforming engagement, follow-up actions required by the committee. Common engagement review findings and tips for passing peer review.
Business Longevity - Is Your Business Wobbling? WEBCAST
Tuesday, April 18 7:00am - 11:00am PDT
Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Business management.
Excel - Advanced Spreadsheet Troubleshooting Techniques WEBINAR
Tuesday, April 18 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Learning the art of nesting formulas. Techniques to troubleshoot complex formulas. Review of the 9 built-in error checking options. Techniques to resolve rounding errors.
Global Business Research for Accountants WEBINAR
Tuesday, April 18 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Export case studies. Why go global?. How to set up a global online research system. Using social media. Google market intelligence tools. The power of Google Translate. World business taxation. Global business incentives. Cross-border guides and reports. Geopolitcal risks. Trade and investment statistics. Global business networks. International business specialists. Accounting international alliances. Offshore staffing. International commerce platforms. Global business finance. Shipping and duty resources. Cross-border advocacy.
False Tax Returns: Why CPAs and Their Clients Go to Prison WEBINAR
Tuesday, April 18 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Your Desk
2.0 Credits
How the IRS catches bad return preparers. The difference between simple mistakes and criminal acts. What to do if your client is being investigated for tax crimes. How to protect yourself if you are accused of preparing false tax returns.
Tell Me A Story: Making Wisdom Stick! WEBCAST
Tuesday, April 18 10:00am - 1:30pm PDT
Your Desk
3.5 Credits
The 3 elements of storytelling . 3 real world examples. 10 thoughts for the road.
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