CPE Catalog
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AICPA On-Demand & Self-Study courses take up to 24 hours to process.
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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Online
2.00 Credits
Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Project Management: Getting the Best Out of Your Team
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Online
2.00 Credits
With capacity challenges on the mind of many tax and accounting leaders, finding ways for their teams to work more efficiently is crucial. They need their teams to not be busy, but deliver value, and continue to develop their skills and knowledge. Project Management techniques help uncover inefficiencies and gaps in current processes, as well as, manage the planning and forecasting needed to drive necessary changes for future success. In this session, learn when to incorporate project management best practices that can help you get the best out of your team.
GAAP Alternatives: The Perfect Storm of Accounting Updates
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Online
1.00 Credits
Companies operating in today's business climate are weathering a storm of major FASB updates. Companies and their advisors may want to consider non-GAAP options as they develop strategies involving revenue recognition, leasing, credit losses, and other FASB pronouncements. This session will provide an overview of special purpose frameworks that may present salient alternatives to U.S. GAAP for certain entities. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Advanced Negotiations: Beyond Getting to Yes
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Online
1.00 Credits
Anytime someone says "I want," "I need," or "Will you," you are in a negotiation. For decades, the negotiation techniques described in "Getting to Yes" by Fisher and Ury of the Harvard Negotiations Project were the world's standard negotiation methods. These techniques involved collaborative methods for discovering how to make the "pie" bigger and then split it. More recent research on human psychology has revealed new methods that will allow you to do even better. Sometimes, you can't settle for getting half of what you want. Sometimes you have to have it all. This webinar explores negotiation's human side, to give you powerful people skills that will let you get more. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Online Fraud Aimed at Individuals That Can Affect a Company
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Online
2.00 Credits
We have all heard the statement that it is the people that work at a company that gives it value. It is, sometimes and unfortunately, also the people that provide fraudsters with an entry point into an organization that can lead to hardship. This is even more true now because cyber-attacks on both organization and individuals have increased notably. Many highly publicized corporate hacking events are successful, at least in part, because an individual was targeted. In this session, we look the types of fraud that take aim at individuals with a special focus on the growth of cyber-attacks. We then discuss measures that can be put forth to help employees protect both themselves and the organization. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
What's Going on at the GASB (2024)
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Online
4.00 Credits
The GASB has been working on some big projects lately. We kick off this course with a look at the GASB standards that are effective this year including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We will then switch gears to the GASB standards coming down the pike, including the major projects of the GASB. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp
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Online
8.00 Credits
This course is designed for accountants in public practice and industry who focus on nonprofit and governmental entities. We will cover the basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique. The course starts with the key financial reporting differences for governmental and nonprofit entities and then switches focus to review the fundamentals of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits. This foundational course is perfect for those getting started in the nonprofit and governmental arena and those looking for a refresher. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Accountants, Meet Chatbot: Starting ChatGPT Conversations
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Online
2.00 Credits
The presentation highlights the game-changing potential of ChatGPT in the realm of AI-driven conversations and its specific benefits for accountants in their analytical and advisory roles. It demonstrates how this AI tool can be seamlessly integrated into various platforms, making it a versatile and valuable addition to accountants' professional toolkits. With its unprecedented language capabilities, ChatGPT opens up new horizons for interactions with artificial intelligence. You'll walk away with a foundational understanding of the limitless potential of AI chatbots and how these new digital tools can help accountants enhance productivity and deliver superior value to their clients and stakeholders. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available for questions during the event.
AI, RPA...The Transformation is Now
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Online
2.00 Credits
The global market, talent economy and technology have changed the game, so firm leaders must change theirs too. To remain relevant, competitive, and sustainable, leaders must implement change across four transformation elements: globalization, innovation, differentiation, and technology automation. Attend this session to review these four elements and dive deeper into the role that technology will play in your firm's transformation.
Creating a Culture of Trust in a Fraud-filled World
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Online
2.00 Credits
This session will highlight recent cases of ethical failures and fraud and will highlight concepts of trust, personal accountability, responding to fraud, and the conduct expected of CPAs outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Organizations of all sizes often fail to successfully install needed foundational components of an internal control system. Whether large or small, entities must view policies, procedures, and all controls in a wholistic manner in order to develop a system of controls that will keep the entity on its intended course. Moreover, those that design policies and procedures benefit by knowing why control measures are necessary. This session sets forth internal control concepts and explains the importance of strong internal control policies. It provides an understanding of the interrelated nature of all controls created by any organization. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Simplify Outlook Meeting Scheduling with Office 365 Bookings
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Online
1.00 Credits
Are you frustrated with sending emails back and forth to try and agree on a simple meeting time? If you use Microsoft 365 Outlook, you will want to attend this short course to learn everything you need to know to setup your Microsoft 365 Bookings App to streamline appointment setting. This easy-to-use app lets you provide your meeting guests with a link to a private web page that allows them to view your availability and use self-service to book the meeting in your Outlook calendar and their calendar app. The Booking app is totally integrated with the Outlook calendar, so your availability to schedule a meeting is always completely up to date for your guests to book an appointment based on your availability. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Audit 307: Client and Profitable Engagement Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
Client and Engagement Management - Managing the Black Holes That Erode Profitability will provide guidance on how to maximize return on time spent with critical areas, such as budgeting, scheduling, client assistance, and delegation. Sound client and engagement management can influence both the effectiveness and efficiency of an audit engagement. Note: This course is recommended as a part of a 16-hour audit skills curriculum for in-charge or supervisor auditors, while it is also appropriate for anyone who has responsibilities for client and audit engagement management. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Professional Skepticism
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Online
2.00 Credits
To believe or disbelieve ... that is the question often faced by CPAs in public accounting and by accountants and financial professionals in business and industry. This workshop addresses the mindset of professional skepticism that is often required in a variety of settings. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Beware the Tax Enforcers: How the US Prosecutes Tax Evaders
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Online
2.00 Credits
The Tax Division, United States Department of Justice, is responsible for enforcing the nation's tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation. This course will explore the role of the Tax Division in ensuring fair and uniform enforcement of tax laws, protecting the public, encouraging voluntary compliance with tax laws, and how their operations impact regulatory ethics. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
CPA Ethics in a Crisis World: Tales From the Front
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Online
2.00 Credits
Based on real life experiences! This program addresses the many issues impacting CPA practice with a world in crisis. The unique challenges facing practitioners are related through actual practice situations - and then analyzed for their ethical implications. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Exploring the New Lease Accounting Standard
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Online
2.00 Credits
It's a whole new world for lessees under ASC topic 842. This program will dive into the new standard on leases and its impact on every size entity, review effective dates, and address what you need to know now. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Audit 308: Audit Reporting and General Audit Procedures
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Online
2.00 Credits
Audit Reporting Advanced Concepts - Understanding the Impact of General Audit Procedures on Disclosures and Audit Report Modifications will provide guidance for properly altering financial statements and audit reports for certain complex transactions and events that are often uncovered through general audit procedures, such as subsequent testing, reviewing minutes, and more. Each set of financial statements and auditor's report thereon must properly address the unique circumstances of the specific reporting entity's circumstances. Note: This course is recommended as a part of a 16-hour audit skills curriculum for in-charge or supervisor auditors, while it is also appropriate for anyone who has responsibilities for audit reporting and general audit procedures. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Auditing, SSARS and Attest Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course covers recently issued standards from the AICPA Auditing Standards Board and AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee. The session will highlight projects in progress at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. The course will also present common peer review findings and best practices to improve practice quality. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Vexing Issues Facing Not-for-Profit Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Accounting standards affecting not-for-profit (NPF) organizations have become increasingly complex, and, as a result, a great deal of confusing exists as to how to properly account for certain transactions unique to these organizations. This course will clarify proper accounting and reporting for these troubling areas. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.