CPE Catalog
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Economic Update Series
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Online
1.00 Credits
As the status of the economy weighs heavy on most everyone's minds, MOCPA is hosting a complimentary online Economic Update Series for members, featuring Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. author of the Flagship Report and president of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He will provide a big picture understanding of the current environment and identify important elements to watch for that might impact your business or clients in the short- and near-term.
AI and Data Analytics for Auditing - The Big Picture
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials - Mini Session
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course is from our Level V course, which highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers in CPA firms. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. Helping the Firm Grow - the three levels of helping the firm grow and how to involve the entire team in expanding services to existing clients and generating referrals to new clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program) breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course material.
Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEASc approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Agriculture Tax & Accounting Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
8.00 Credits
Get the 100% fresh, local insights you need to help your agricultural clients thrive. Dig into the latest farm tax updates (including the 2024 Farm Bill), economic developments, accounting news and planning opportunities affecting farmers. Learn from industry experts, including top-rated farm tax speaker Paul Neiffer, and come away with practical information to advise your ag clients. This conference is a partnership between various state societies.
Professional Development for Busy Women: The CliffsNotes! 13
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St. Louis
2.00 Credits
There is a plethora of literature out there, but who has time to read it all? Between work and family commitments, most of us can’t stay awake to read for more than a few minutes at night. No worries! We’ve done the hard work for you! Please join us for another edition of Professional Development for Busy Women: The CliffsNotes 13.0. You’ll hear from four speakers, each of whom will deliver a high-level summary of the key points from a professional development book that they personally found to be helpful, inspiring and educational. Now is a good time to invest in improving your skills in leadership, communication, innovation, time management, productivity, and mindset! You’ll learn insights from the following:• Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World by Michael S. Erwin & Willys DeVollPresented by: Kate Turner | CGMA, CIA, CRMA, CPA | IT Admin & Governance, Hussmann • Ego is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayPresented by: Lauren Hunt | CFP, MBA, ABFP | Senior Advisor, Moneta Group • Uptime by Laura Mae MartinPresented by: Jill Zeller | MBA | Membership & Communications Manager, MOCPA• Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business by Kindra Hall Presented by: Amanda Simmonds | Senior Manager, Armanino Moderated by Amanda Koehler, CPA | CFO, MOCPA
Virtual Professional Development for Busy Women: The CliffsNotes! 13
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Online
2.00 Credits
There is a plethora of literature out there, but who has time to read it all? Between work and family commitments, most of us can’t stay awake to read for more than a few minutes at night. No worries! We’ve done the hard work for you! Please join us for another edition of Professional Development for Busy Women: The CliffsNotes 13.0. You’ll hear from four speakers, each of whom will deliver a high-level summary of the key points from a professional development book that they personally found to be helpful, inspiring and educational. Now is a good time to invest in improving your skills in leadership, communication, innovation, time management, productivity, and mindset! You’ll learn insights from the following: • Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World by Michael S. Erwin & Willys DeVollPresented by: Kate Turner | CGMA, CIA, CRMA, CPA | IT Admin & Governance, Hussmann • Ego is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayPresented by: Lauren Hunt | CFP, MBA, ABFP | Senior Advisor, Moneta Group • Uptime by Laura Mae MartinPresented by: Jill Zeller | MBA | Membership & Communications Manager, MOCPA• Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business by Kindra Hall Presented by: Amanda Simmonds | Senior Manager, Armanino Moderated by Amanda Koehler, CPA | CFO, MOCPA
CFO Series: Advanced Profit Enhancements
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St. Louis and Online
8.00 Credits
*Register for 2 or more of MOCPA's CFO Series programs in person or virtual and save up to $200! Use promo code: CFOSERIES24 at checkout to receive discount. The CFO Series provides a convenient, one-stop way for CFOs and those who aspire to be CFOs, to an entire year of CPE with a single decision. Each day consists of a subject matter expert leading discussions about four different topics. The CFO Series features high-quality presentations and an interactive, executive level colleague-to-colleague approach with case studies, group discussions, and team exercises. Each topic and each day stand on its own. If you are not sure about making a multi-day commitment, sign up for just a single day. We think you will come back for more! This four-topic event focuses on three separate, proven tactics to increase profitability, including cost reductions, revenue enhancements, reducing investment, avoiding waste, and taking a more integrated look at avoiding risk. We also look at methods to optimize the return from the marketing function. The focus is simple – getting the most bang for the buck with proven approaches to increase profitability and to improve the organization.
Financial Statement Preparation: Compilation and Review Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
LIMITED TIME SALE - SAVE $100 ON 8 HOURS OF CPE - REGISTER TODAY TO GET THIS PRICE! This course is designed to assist CPAs who perform financial statement preparation, compilation, or review engagements. Our panelists will provide an in-depth analysis of the SSARS and will provide practice tips that will assist you in performing profitable standard compliant engagements.
2024 Missouri State-Specific Ethics: A Plain English Guide
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Online
2.00 Credits
In a world of increasing complexity, the last thing CPAs need to worry about is obtaining or renewing licenses and permits with regulators. Yet, it can be challenging to find and understand the requirements to keep your license or firm humming along so you can focus on client and business work. Compliance-related issues are not fun, but the basics should be understood by all CPAs. To that end, MOCPA is proud to bring you the 2024 update of the popular Missouri State-Specific Regulatory Ethics course that was introduced in 2019. This program has been developed and edited by members of MOCPA's Professional Ethics Committee and has been reviewed by members of the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.
AI and Data Analytics for Auditing - The Big Picture
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials - Mini Session
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course is from our Level V course, which highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers in CPA firms. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. Helping the Firm Grow - the three levels of helping the firm grow and how to involve the entire team in expanding services to existing clients and generating referrals to new clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program) breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course material.
Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEASc approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Level I: Basic Staff Training
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Online
24.00 Credits
Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.
CFO Series: Chief Reviewer
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St. Louis and Online
8.00 Credits
*Register for 2 or more of MOCPA's CFO Series programs in person or virtual and save up to $200! Use promo code: CFOSERIES24 at checkout to receive discount. The CFO Series provides a convenient, one-stop way for CFOs and those who aspire to be CFOs, to an entire year of CPE with a single decision. Each day consists of a subject matter expert leading discussions about four different topics. The CFO Series features high-quality presentations and an interactive, executive level colleague-to-colleague approach with case studies, group discussions, and team exercises. Each topic and each day stand on its own. If you are not sure about making a multi-day commitment, sign up for just a single day. We think you will come back for more! This presentation focuses on one key role we all share – being a reviewer. Every financial professional must review. We review; processes, systems, test results, performance, taxes, financials, timelines, and progress. The spotlight is to enhance our skills as reviewers. Are we great at listening, and asking the right questions? We will also discuss a high-level overview of taxation and the newer skills needed to be an effective financial leader. At every level, we are responsible for reviewing and improving ourselves, a responsibility that never ends. We cannot fall behind in an ever-changing, dynamic environment. Technology is always moving forward, just as we should.
Level II: Semi-Senior Staff Training
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Online
24.00 Credits
Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series, provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews and compilations with minimal supervision. Gain knowledge to improve your skills to perform more complex analytical procedures, as well as drafting financial statements and footnotes. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.
AI and Data Analytics for Auditing - The Big Picture
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials - Mini Session
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course is from our Level V course, which highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers in CPA firms. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. Helping the Firm Grow - the three levels of helping the firm grow and how to involve the entire team in expanding services to existing clients and generating referrals to new clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program) breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course material.
Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEASc approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Economic Update Series
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Online
1.00 Credits
As the status of the economy weighs heavy on most everyone's minds, MOCPA is hosting a complimentary online Economic Update Series for members, featuring Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. author of the Flagship Report and president of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He will provide a big picture understanding of the current environment and identify important elements to watch for that might impact your business or clients in the short- and near-term.