CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN Signature 2024: Accounting & Auditing Update
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
FASB Statements and Interpretations Statements on Auditing Standards Ethics Interpretations (1 hour CPE) Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services
Individual Tax Update: Recent Developments
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2021/22 legislation impacting individual taxpayersExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
The Controllership Series - Sales, Collections and Customer Credit
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TBD
1.5 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Sales Collections
2024 Excel Tips & Tricks for the Non-Accountant
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the workbook and worksheet environment Obtaining and utilizing data Editing and formatting The “Insert” Menu The “Page Layout” Menu The “View” Menu Selecting and using formulas Shortcuts and tricks
Ethics: Plain Talk About IRS Ethics and Conduct
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction: What is the IRS "Plain Talk" Document?Office of Government Ethics (OGE) StandardsKey Principles of Ethical ConductGifts from Outside SourcesGifts from Within the AgencyWhen Gifts Cannot be Accepted from Outside SourcesConflicts of InterestOutside Activities and EmploymentMisuse Of PositionUsing and Accounting for Office TimeUsing Government PropertyMatters Concerning Personal ActivitiesRules Concerning Employee Conduct and Official ActivitiesWho Can Help Within IRS
The Ethics Hour: I Can't Believe This Really Happened - Real World Ethics Stories
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding how to make ethical choices How to solve problems compassionately Dealing with bad behavior Learning from real world situations
Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Financial Statement Preparation Common Mistakes made in Preparing Financial Statements GASB Financial Statement Preparation Standards
Forensic and Fraud Interviewing Techniques and Skills
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TBD
2.2 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
2024 Tax Practice Ethical Challenges and Circular 230
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a "best" tax practice How to avoid tax return preparation penalties Recent developments impacting today's tax practice Review of tax return preparer's registration rules Explanation of the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Contingent fees
Conflicts of Interest: Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas in Business and Industry
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Do conflicts of interest matter? Are we aware of common conflicts of interest? What does the Code of Professional Conduct require? How to recognize Conflicts of Interest? Ethical issues regarding competence and gifts and entertainment. Tradeoffs involved in dealing with conflicts of interest? Suggestions on how to avoid conflicts of interest.
Devious Ethics: Avoiding Snakes in Suits
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Discuss psychopathy's symptoms Review accounting professional ethics standards for dealing with a boss, co-worker or client who is breaking the rules Look at precautions you should take when considering a new boss or employee Help identify someone who might con you or your company
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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TBD
2.2 Credits
Member Price: $79
Rules on waiver of penalties and interests Various forms and procedures for requesting relief First Time Abatement: Requirements and procedures How an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatement Procedures for requesting refund of paid penalties Available administrative options
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
Business Longevity - Is Your Business Wobbling?
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Organization
Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Threats and safeguardsIndependence RulesGAGAS
2024 PowerPoint: Tips & Tricks for Today's Accountant
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Exploration of tabs within PowerPoint’s ribbon Initial creation of a slide deck Using slide masters Utilization of external content SmartArt Alignments and layouts Tips and tricks for efficiency Best practices for effective presentation delivery Other creative uses for PowerPoint
Financial Acumen for the HR Professional
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TBD
1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Financial Statement Insight Trend Analysis Financial Benchmarks
Managing the Accounting Department
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Accounting Leadership Management
The Ethics Hour: Deceit and the Whys Behind the Lies: Understanding Ethics
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding yourself and others in the workplace How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions What are some of the various outlooks on ethics? Recognizing lies Managing ethics towards solutions
The Ethics Hour: The Single Best and Most Overlooked Source of Fraud
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
One key area to look for fraud? It is right in front of you, but some auditors fail to see it Recognize the signals Look for those who exploit or and game the system(s)