CPE Catalog & Events
K2's Collaboration - Best Platforms And Practices
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
The primary drivers of collaboration Who are the leading collaboration technology providers Why collaboration sometimes fails Best practices to facilitate collaboration Today's leading collaboration providers and tools
I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Rules of civil and criminal procedure Applicable standards Testifying basics Cross-examination techniques
Accounting for the Gig Economy
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Characteristics unique to the gig economy Independent contractor and employee classification considerations Recordkeeping considerations for independent contractors Accounting and reporting issues for gig economy participants Audit and attestation for clients who participate in the gig economy Tax and regulatory considerations The CPA as a trusted advisor for independent contractors
The Power of a Good Story!
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
The 3 elements of storytelling 3 real world examples 10 thoughts for the road
Dashboard and Report Design Principles Using Excel
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Principles of Visual Design for Dashboards and Reports Chart Design for Rapid Understanding Table Design for Efficiency Effective Use of Commentary Strategic Layout Techniques Trend Analysis Methods Developing Organizational Design Standards Excel Application Techniques Critical Review Skills Best Practices for Data Presentation
K2's Mastering Advanced Excel Functions
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Powerful new functions and features in Excel, such as XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays How to use “legacy” features and functions such as AGGREGATE Creating effective forecasts in Excel
Real Estate Tax Update
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments impacting real estate owners and investors Section 179 for qualified real property Section 179 for non-residential roofs, HVAC fire protection and security systems Section 163(j) interest expense limitation, including electing out and ADS depreciation Introduction to opportunity zones
The Ethics Hour: Accounting Scandals: What Happened and Why? Can We Prevent Them?, featuring Tracy Cooper and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Why do some choose to deceive, cheat and steal Can accounting scandals be prevented A brief history of accounting scandals What to look for What should ethical professionals like you do
Fraud Risk Management
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fraud risk management Fraud risk assessments Data analytics Fraud risk management tools
FASB Update and Review
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
FASB updates that will affect near-term reporting Future topics that may soon be addressed by the FASB
K2's CPA Firm Update
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Emerging trends like changes in client expectations, supplier strategies, and competitive dynamics AI and advanced software innovations with tailored solutions for service lines like tax, audit, advisory, and niche industries Next-gen automation tools, including the role of machine learning, RPA, and advanced analytics in streamlining operations Optimal technology stacks to enhance firm productivity, efficiency, and profitability Cybersecurity advancements. Proactive approaches to safeguarding client and firm data
Fraud Assessment for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
The fraud triangle The fraud savvy model Symptoms of fraud Benford's Law The net worth method The vulnerability chart 10 steps for action today
Financial & Tax Accounting for Partnerships & LLCs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Review of the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities Integration of these financial reporting approaches with accounting for issues in the formation of partnerships and LLCs Financial accounting issues arising from changes in ownership of partnership and LLCs Financial vs. tax accounting for partnership/LLC capital accounts Review of Section 704(b) substantial economic effect rules and their relation to financial accounting The integration of financial accounting for partnerships/LLCs with the Form 1065 Financial accounting basis for ownership interests vs. tax accounting basis for ownership interests Deferred tax accounting for partnerships/LLCs
Depreciation and Capitalization Guide: Optimizing Business Assets
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation Capitalization of tangible property, including materials and supplies, building and improvements Small taxpayer safe harbor Section 179, including 2020 inflation adjustment Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction Late bonus depreciation election Qualified improvement property
Ethics - Keeping the Good from Breaking Bad
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Ethical business behavior Ethical business decisions
Excelling at Excel: The Magic of Power Query
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Intro to Power Query & how to get started Examples of data clean up using Power Query Combining workbooks and files with Power Query
Forensic and Fraud Interviewing Techniques and Skills
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2.2 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
Financial & Tax Accounting for S Corporations
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Review of the AICPA "small&" GAAP rules The impact of the entity's tax status history on its financial accounting Deferred tax accounting for S corporations Required S status financial accounting disclosures Financial accounting impact of the C to S election and the S to C election The relationship of financial accounting and the Form 1120S Financial and tax accounting for the S corporation shareholder equity account Financial vs. tax accounting for loans to and from S corporations and their shareholders
Fiduciary Accounting & Tax Planning for Estates & Trusts
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Fundamentals of fiduciary accounting Uniform Principal and Income Act Discretionary Power to Adjust Allocations between principal and income Trust accounting 3.8% Net Investment Income Form 1041 - Schedule I Section 645 Election Simple or complex trusts
Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
ABC versus traditional costing First-stage allocation Determining predetermined overhead rates Second-stage allocation Activity-based reporting Activity-based management