CPE Catalog
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The Power of Women's Networks
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Online
1.00 Credits
How to advance at any stage of your career (bold) Like many young women, Amy Vetter believed that she would have the same opportunities as men. But as she moved up the corporate ladder, she noticed more and more women were not alongside her. Join this webcast for lessons learned and to gain tips for: Creating a supportive group of women Identifying mentors, sponsors and coaches Techniques to be more mindful and influential as a leader and team member Identifying your purpose to align your career and personal life
Controller Series: Insightful Financial Analysis
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Online
1.00 Credits
Anyone can "crunch numbers" but it takes special skills to make them meaningful to the user. Financial statements and ratios need to be interpreted correctly using a process that sets the context, identifies the right analysis tools, and makes recommendations in an understandable format. This course will help you present your insights in a way that is insightful and impactful to your client.
Creating a Winning Culture
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Online
1.00 Credits
Research has shown that a healthy workplace culture isn't just good for morale - it's good for business. In this course, you'll learn how to create a culture that keeps employees engaged, enhances productivity, and helps your organization succeed. We'll provide insights from the latest industry research and real-world case studies to help you understand what makes for healthy workplace cultures and how leaders can foster an environment that encourages collaboration and trust throughout the entire organization.
Strategic Foresight
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Online
1.00 Credits
In this FutureReady course, Tom Hood explains how Strategic Foresight is crucial to preparing your organization for a future of exponential change. First, he defines Strategic Foresight and shares different ways of applying it. Then, he demonstrates how to prepare for a future that you can't yet see. And finally, Tom covers different types of innovation and how to apply them to your career and organization.
Essential Skills for Powerful Business Writing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Your writing represents you and your organization. Success in your career, success with customers or clients requires clear, concise, and polished communication. The sooner you learn professional techniques to plan, organize, and present your ideas for maximum impact, the sooner your proposals, e-mails, and reports will be read, understood, and acted upon! Developing practical skills will increase your ability to inform, persuade, and motivate your reader.
Applying the Uniform Guidance in Your Single Audits
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Online
8.00 Credits
Gain efficiency Learn how to be more efficient and effective at planning and performing audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance in this all-new webcast. Join us to better understand the responsibilities and requirements of the auditee and auditor when performing a compliance audit under the Uniform Guidance. You will also learn how to identify federal assistance and how to determine a nonfederal entity's major programs.
Controller Series: Sending and Receiving the Gift of Feedback
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Online
1.00 Credits
In our daily professional and personal lives, we are constantly giving and receiving feedback. Feedback is essential to our overall personal and professional development. However, the perception of feedback tends to make the receiver very defensive and the sender seem abrasive. This course will provide strategies to give and accept feedback graciously, and provide non-offensive feedback and constructive criticism that encourages the person to work on their opportunities with enthusiasm and empowerment.
401(k) Audit Basics, Part 4 - Notes to Financial Statements and Current Topics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Notes to financial statements and current topics (bold) Employee benefit plan audits are quite different from corporate audits and require an understanding of the unique audit areas specific to plans. Part 4 of the 401(k) audit basics series addresses notes to the financial statements and current topics, including: Unique plan financial statement disclosures Current and hot issues for the 2024 audit season
Peer Reviewer Forum Q2
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Online
1.00 Credits
What's new in Peer Review? During this quarterly webcast, we will update peer reviewers on key recent developments in the AICPA Peer Review program. Please be sure to submit your questions and suggested topics to Peer Review staff so it can be addressed during the presentation!
Controller Series: Establishing, Maximizing and Communicating Internal Controls
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Online
1.00 Credits
Internal controls are often misunderstood by our coworkers as "things that get in the way." But a good system of internal controls will support getting work done the right way and protect against the ultimate failure - fraud. This session will review the intent and practical application of the COSO framework for maximum efficiency and protection.
Pass-through and Corporate Annual Tax Update
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Online
5.00 Credits
The latest tax developments affecting corporations and pass-through entities [bold] A slate of final regulations affecting corporations and pass-through entities go into effect in 2023, including guidance on the excise tax on corporate stock repurchases and partnership interest transfers and distributions. Important court rulings and IRS publications [bold] All-new content includes: IRS revenue rulings Noteworthy court cases Notices, FAQs and private letter rulings Chief counsel advice memoranda in 2023 Course materials provide in-depth analyses that practitioners can apply when serving their clients. Topics include: Inflation adjustments Bonus depreciation limits Research and experimentation expenditures Partnerships interest transfers Pass-through losses Inadvertent S election terminations Qualified opportunity fund (QOF) self-certification Excise tax on corporate stock repurchases Corporate alternative minimum taxes Form 1099-K requirement changes
Leading in Exponential Times
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Online
1.00 Credits
Navigating through change Against the backdrop of change and uncertainty, there's an immediate need for accountants and finance professionals to evolve and accelerate. Technology, demographics, regulations and standards are driving changes in the way CPA firms work. What can you do to better navigate a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA)? How can you influence others to join you? This webcast will help you make sense of the dizzying array of challenges around culture, technology, generations and the speed of change.
Are You Ready for Your Peer Review?
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Online
3.00 Credits
Be ready for your Peer Review! The peer review process is a productive way to undertake practice monitoring, verifying the quality of your firm's practice and protecting the public interest. Gain a tighter grasp on the overall peer review process and learn what you can do to fully prepare for your triennial review. This webcast will help you: -Understand and compare the system and engagement review processes -Address recently issued peer review guidance and quality control requirements -Understand how both guidance and requirements affect your firm You'll also unearth the most frequent areas of professional standard noncompliance and how you can sidestep them far before your review is due. Participants will take away from this session the resources and tools needed to help their firm enhance the quality of their peer review.
AICPA Town Hall Series
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Online
1.00 Credits
Up-to-the-minute guidance Hear the latest updates on the CARES Act and progress of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from AICPA executive leads Susan Coffey, EVP - Public Practice, and Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com in these weekly town hall webcasts. Topics will be updated weekly. *** Free for AICPA members
Building Resiliency: The Upside of Stress
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Online
1.00 Credits
The positive power of stress How we think about stress determines its effect on us. This webcast presents scientific studies and personal stories to help you rethink stress and make it work for you, not against you. Stress can increase our intellect, physical and emotional strength, and our empathy toward others, leading to greater success.
Capitalized Costs & Depreciation - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
5.50 Credits
How do I treat a property transaction? You'll be able to answer this question after taking a focused look at the IRS cost and repair regulations. With an understanding of capitalized cost and depreciation rules, you can help your clients achieve significant tax savings. You'll also learn about the rules for: Depreciation Amortization Like-kind exchanges Involuntary conversions Business property sales Property-related timing issues Planning opportunities What's going on with capitalized costs and depreciation? Course materials cover the latest legislation, including: The requirement to capitalize and amortize Section 174 research and experimentation expenditures Changes to bonus depreciation levels starting in 2023 The technical correction issued in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Key Financial and Economic Issues Facing the Financial Executive
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Online
1.00 Credits
The webcast explores the challenges of the current economic trends and analyzes their impact on you as the financial executive in areas of human resource management; credit markets and banking; risk management and pandemic style disruptions; cash flow planning strategies; debt and equity mix impacts in uncertain markets; globalization of the market in times of uncertainty; retirement planning and social security funding; and acquiring distressed companies and assets. Specific recommendations and insights will be offered to you to deal with the challenges.
Controller Series: Technology - Must Have Excel Competencies
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Online
1.00 Credits
Excel has long been included in the accountant's toolbox. Even though Microsoft Power BI and other big data tools such as Qlik and Tableau are becoming more important, Excel is still a "must have" tool. We cover what the accountants of today should know about Excel to improve their efficiency, access data, and gain insights into the company, industry, and economy.
Are You Running Your Business or is Your Business Running You?
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Online
1.50 Credits
Work on your vision to help your business run better and grow faster (bold) If you are the owner, leader, or manager of an organization who wants to see your business consistently run better and grow faster, Bill Sheridan and EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) can help you and your team simplify, clarify, and achieve your vision.
Mind the Gap: Embrace Generational Diversity, Maximize Talent
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Online
1.50 Credits
With 5 generations in the workplace, from the Veteran generation to Gen Z, the generation gap is growing wider. And that is a good place to be! Every generation brings different strengths, values, viewpoints, and ideas. Your organization will be stronger and wiser if you learn how to embrace the differences and bring out the best of each generation. This session is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the events and circumstances that shaped each generation. In addition, we will address the challenges and opportunities presented by generational diversity in the workplace. The course will explore the unique perspectives, values, and work styles of different generations and how these differences can impact workplace dynamics and communication. You will come away with concrete ideas on how to harness the power and strengths of each generation and learn how we can all work better together!