CPE Catalog & Events
2024 Resolving Ethical Dilemmas-You Make the Call
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $59
Ethical frameworks Threats and safeguards to objectivity and independence
2024 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
2024 Financial Accounting for Related Party Transactions
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
FASB codification provisions for transactions with related parties, including business owners and special purpose entities Compares and contrasts those rules with the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities Reviews the tax accounting related taxpayer standards Several real-life situations illustrate the various authoritative standards and discuss the consequences of failing to comply with those standards
The Many Faces of Fraud Shedding Light on the Tactics of Modern Day Swindlers
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding Fraud Psychology and Motivation of Fraudsters Detection and Prevention Strategies Real World Case Studies Effective Fraud Management
K2's 2023 Excel Charting And Visualizations
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the best types of visualizations to use in specific situations Creating compelling visualizations using Excel Adding interactivity to your Excel-based visualizations
Expand Your Analytical Toolbox More Tools for Success
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
5 step valuation process 2 specific valuation approaches The Gordon Model 10 thoughts on banker selection Rating your bank 10 hints for keeping your toolbox full
Doing Debt Differently - Your Roadmap to Changes & Choices for Success
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4.4 Credits
Member Price: $129
Education that is also transformation Key Learning Objectives A word collage to clarify your starting point with debt Practical and emotional aspects of debt Your current story about debt 3 myths and 3 truths about debt that will help you start over A new philosophy on Doing Debt Differently Key concepts that lead to success in becoming debt free A petition for debt freedom Facing your debt problem and creating relief The six ways to find relief – awareness, letting go, identifying debt patterns, creating your new relationship, the alchemy process, inspired actions Creating your personal plan for debt freedom Review and tips for continued success The secret to success is support How to build your success team
Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Explore new tools and client engagement techniques using data analyticsIntroduction of popular software toolsExamine the AICPA's Five-Step Approach to data analytics in an audit engagement
K2's 2024 Small Business Accounting Solutions And Add-Ons
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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
2024 Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
U.S. GAAP and Special purpose frameworks Form and content of financial statements: Balance sheets Income statements; Statements of cash flows Retained earnings and/or owners’ equity statements Comprehensive income Supplementary information Comparative vs. single-period financial statements Sufficiency of disclosures Illustrative disclosures frequently encountered in small-to-medium reporting entities Industry-specific nuances
2024 Tax Depreciation: Review & Update
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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
K2's 2023 Excel Essentials For Staff Accountants
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Best practices for creating and working with Excel workbooks Effectively using Excel functions when creating formulas The importance of PivotTables in modern reporting environments Best practices for formatting your workbooks
How To Use Microsoft 365 Forms to Create Online Surveys
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the Microsoft 365 Forms app features and capabilitiesStep-by-step review and demonstration of the Forms appDesigning your form or surveyCreating form questionsUsing branching to eliminate unnecessary questions based on form input dataCustomizing the form theme / styleManage form response settingsDistribute forms via link, website or emailReview of the completed forms response reportExporting forms data to Excel for further analysis
SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Expanding Automatic Enrollment in Retirement Plans Increased Age for RMDs Higher Catch-up Contribution Limit Emergency Expense Penalty-Free Withdrawals “Starter” 401(k)s for Certain Employers Part-time Worker Improved Coverage
K2'S 2022 Options To Automate Your Tax Preparation Workflow
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Tax automation software options Learn about the best client collaboration options Leave with a checklist of tools to consider your tax practice
Using ChatGPT with Excel
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to ChatGPT and other AI (Artificial Intelligence) language modelsDiscussion of best practices for using ChatGPT with ExcelUse ChatGPT to create, debug and explain formulasUse ChatGPT to learn how to use Excel featuresUse ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in ExcelUse ChatGPT to easily create macros
Controls to Secure the Growing Digital Footprint
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Securing individual documentsProtecting information resident in the CloudSecuring data stored on or accessed by mobile devices
S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed propertyExplain the importance of shareholder loans to the entityUses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination processSchedule K-1 Basis and Form 7203Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation propertyExplain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interestDiscuss how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reportingShow how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations
ESOPs as a Succession Strategy
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Succession Planning Employee Benefits Tax Advantages
Living to 100: The Challenges that Longevity Presents to Financial Planning for Clients
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Proactive planning to address issues of longevity Major issues involved in longevity –positive and negative Tools and Resources Expanding your skill set to address non-financial client issues