CPE Catalog & Events
K2's Technology For CPAs - Don't Get Left Behind
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Emerging technologies all business professionals should know Considerations associated with upgrading to Windows 11 Practical options for protecting your data New features in commonly-used applications such as Excel and Adobe Acrobat DC
How to Get a Better Return on Financial Statement Audits - Avoiding the Most Misapplied Risk-Based Audit Concepts
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Properly assessing inherent, control, and fraud risk on an engagement, and linking the results to an appropriately tailored detailed audit plan based on risk assessment and client service goals, regardless of entity type (for-profit, nonprofit, governmental) Leveraging strong substantive analytic procedures as audit evidence to cut back on tests of details The most common efficiency opportunities for tailoring your audit approach based on risk How to use the workpaper review process as a tool for producing a more effective and efficient engagement Using audit documentation to enhance audit quality, while ensuring every workpaper has a purpose How to use the client to your advantage in planning and performing the audit Learn how to get the engagement out the door – on time and on budget!
S Corporation Preparation, Basis Calculations & Distributions - Form 1120S Schedule K & K-1 Analysis
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the S corporation tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislation Review the Form 1120S and discuss how items get reported on the S corporation tax return (i.e. page 1 versus Schedule K) and flow-thru to the shareholders on their schedule K-1 Analyze the Schedule K-1 line-by-line and discuss where the items get reported on the individual’s Federal income tax return and how the items affect the shareholder’s stock and debt basis Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to shareholders needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations S corporation formation issues under IRC §351 Tax ramifications and reporting of distributions at the S corporation level including when the S corporation has prior C corporation earnings and profits (E&P) Preparation of the Schedule M-2 and the ordering rules for distributions out of the AAA, PTI, E&P and OAA accounts
Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique. The key financial reporting differences for governmental and nonprofit entities.The fundamentals of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits.
Analyzing Financial Statements
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Balance sheet analysisIncome statement analysisCash flow statement analysisClues in the notes and MD&AIndustry nuances
K2's Microsoft Teams
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the Teams platform Communicating and collaborating in Teams Adding applications and services to Teams Extending Teams to individuals outside your organization
Revenue Recognition Topic 606 Contract with Customers - Identify the Contract Part 2
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TBD
1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revenue Recognition Accounting
K2's Small Business Accounting Solutions And Add-Ons
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Current landscape of small business accounting software Strengths and limitations of critical solutions Effective add-ons and integrations Implementation strategies
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The common weaknesses in a criminal tax investigation.The key documents to review (In a sea of thousands of documents).Crafting questions to recommend in court proceeding.
K2's Client Accounting Services For CPA Firms: Strategies For Growth And Success
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
CAS overview to understand the service offerings, client needs, and market opportunities Selecting technology tools in CAS for accounting, workflow, and client collaboration Designing Service Delivery Models that are scalable and efficient processes for CAS Managing client relationships and setting expectations to deliver consistent value Evaluating pricing strategies, including fixed fee, subscription, and other pricing models Ensuring governance and meeting regulatory standards for data security and compliance Adapting to emerging technologies and evolving client demands to future-proof the practice
Auditing Standards Update & Best Practices 25-26
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
Designing and performing sufficient audit procedures required for all audits, particularly when auditing privately-owned companies Identify controls that exist, especially when those controls are not clearly identified or formalized Evaluate if those controls prevent or detect material misstatements in the financial statements Design effective audit procedures (including testing of controls where appropriate) in response to the auditor s assessed risk of the potential material misstatements in the financial statements
The Ethics of Care in the Workplace
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Ethical Values and PrinciplesCompassionManaging ExpectationsRespect and HumilityAttribution Theory
Fringe Benefits & Compensation Planning - Today and Beyond
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Fringe Benefit Planning Fundamentals Strategies Tailored for Business Owners and Employees Navigating IRC §132 Fringe Benefit Option Cafeteria Plans Demystified Tax Management in Compensation Planning Understanding the Implications of Dependent Care and Educational Assistance Plans Implementing Flexible Spending Account Plans Effectively Design Features and Regulations of Group Term Life Insurance Plans Medical Savings Accounts Regulations Financing Options for Retiree Medical Benefits Health Care Benefits: Insured Plan vs. HMO Comparison ERISA Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRC Common Control RulesOverview of Age and Sex Discrimination Rules
Mastering The Three Pillars of Cybersecurity: Team & Compliance
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Technology Cybersecurity
K2's Better Reporting With QuickBooks Online
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
The types of reports available in QuickBooks Online, by subscription level Customizing reports to meet your needs Spreadsheet Sync in QuickBooks Online Advanced
PPP Fraud and Financial Professionals
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Ethical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Disrupt to Dominate: Mastering Change Leadership
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The urgency of leading change now & the steps in leading changeThe power of crafting a vision that encourages buy-inThe art and science of building strong partnershipsAccelerating change through relationship networksCommunication strategies for changeEstablishing a feedback culture for successful changeManaging self in times of changeCase studies and real-world scenarios
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: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.
Hiring Remotely: Using Personality Assessments for Better Hiring Decisions
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Remote Hiring Best Practices Personality Assessments in Hiring Effective Integration of Personality Assessments Minimizing Bias and Ensuring Cultural Fit
Revenue Recognition Topic 606 - Identify the Contract Part 1
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TBD
1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revenue Recognition