CPE Catalog & Events
Tactical CFO Series - Make Your Business Process Work For You
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Tactical CFO is a four-part series that answers the how and execution aspects of our strategies and financials. The titles include: Tactical Budgeting – Moving Beyond Traditional Budgets to Manage Performance Description – Traditional budgets often consume significant time while delivering limited operational value. This session reframes budgeting as a tactical management tool rather than a once-a-year accounting exercise. Participants will explore how to redesign the budget process to improve communication, accountability, and decision-making across the organization. The session emphasizes output-based metrics, flexible budgeting approaches, benchmarking, and educating non-financial managers so budgets become a tool for managing performance, not just controlling spending. Tactical Business Systems – Getting the Most from Information Systems and ERP Description – CFOs are increasingly accountable for the effectiveness of information systems, even if IT does not formally report to them. This session focuses on the tactical role finance leaders play in evaluating, selecting, implementing, and managing information systems. Participants will gain a practical framework for understanding IT, ERP systems, security, and emerging technologies such as AI. The session emphasizes asking the right questions, aligning systems with strategy, and avoiding common pitfalls that cause system implementations to fail. Tactical Data Management – Turning Data into Actionable Information Description – Organizations collect massive amounts of data, but far less information that actually improves decisions. This session focuses on how CFOs and CPAs can tactically manage data to generate insight, improve performance, and reduce risk. Participants will explore financial and non-financial data, data organization, and the role of analytics in understanding customers, operations, and employees. The session emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and storytelling so data supports better decisions rather than overwhelming stakeholders. Tactical Finance Leadership – Building the Finance Team of Tomorrow Description – The finance function is changing rapidly, driven by technology, demographics, and evolving business expectations. This session focuses on the tactical leadership skills CFOs and CPAs need to build and lead high-performing finance teams in the years ahead. Participants will explore how roles, skills, and expectations are shifting, and how leaders can prepare their teams for increased automation, real-time reporting, and greater strategic involvement. The session blends practical leadership guidance with forward-looking insights. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program Level: UpdateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
The Future of Audit: Technology, Talent & Transformation
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The audit profession stands at a critical inflection point, facing unprecedented challenges from technological disruption, evolving regulatory landscapes, and workforce transformation. This comprehensive course, based on the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs' groundbreaking research report "The Future of the Audit: Building Relevance and Sustaining Quality," provides auditors with essential insights and actionable strategies to navigate these seismic shifts. Through expert perspectives from industry leaders including PCAOB board members, Big Four executives, and audit committee chairs, participants will explore how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics are fundamentally reshaping audit practices while creating new opportunities for value creation and risk assessment. Beyond technology adoption, this course addresses the pressing talent crisis facing the profession and offers practical solutions for building a future-ready workforce. Participants will learn how to leverage emerging technologies to enhance audit quality, understand the implications of regulatory modernization including the concept of "regulatory sandboxes," and develop strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Whether you're a partner in a small firm, a manager in a large organization, or an audit professional seeking to future-proof your career, this course provides the roadmap for maintaining relevance, ensuring quality, and thriving in the evolving audit landscape. You'll leave with concrete action steps for immediate implementation and a clear vision for transforming your audit practice to meet the demands of tomorrow's financial ecosystem. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
New to AI? Start here. This beginner-friendly course explains how generative AI works, what terms like "LLM" and "agentic AI" really mean, and how CPAs can safely put these tools to use. You'll leave with a solid understanding of AI fundamentals and how they apply to accounting, tax, and finance. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.40 Credits
Member Price: $99
In the course of legal actions, payments may be made pursuant to a final disposition of a court case or a mutually agreed-upon settlement. This course will cover the tax implications for payments made for personal injury, emotional distress, lost wages, punitive awards, pre- and post-judgement interest, contract claims, among other damages. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2.4Program Level: Basic
26-27 FASB and AICPA Update (ASU, SAS, Ethics)
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
This 4-hour program addresses the latest promulgations of FASB ASU impacting privately-held entities, AICPA SAS and selected AICPA ethics interpretations. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
The ACFE Report to the Nations 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners releases a study that details fraud cases internationally. This comprehensive study can serve as an important tool in investigating fraud, establishing internal controls, and identifying red-flags in an audit.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
Ways to Detect AI Fraud and Deception
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
AI is already being used in so many ways to aid business organizations in a wide array of ways. However, artificial intelligence is also being used by those seeking to steal or commit fraud to circumvent controls and mislead both people and systems working to keep fraud at bay. The use of AI for ill-intent is pervasive and difficult to detect which makes fighting defalcation attempts an even greater struggle. In this session we will look at some of the methods that are AI-centric which are being used to deceive and defraud. We will then dive deeper and explore ways to identify instances when AI is being used. Finally, we will look at control measures that can aid those working to fight AI driven fraud. If it is evident that artificial intelligence could be used as a weapon to harm you or your organization, you should strongly consider enrolling in this session. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
A&A Update for Closely Held Businesses 26-27
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $259
This course is designed for the accounting and auditing professional who provides attestation services to closely held businesses. The course reviews recent standard-setting activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the AICPA, specifically focusing on those standards having the most significant impact on closely held non-public business entities. The course also discusses adopting the latest audit standards, including the new audit risk assessment requirements.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 6Program Level: Basic
Comprehensive Pass-Through Owners” Basis and Distribution Rules 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Pass-throughs (S corporations and Partnerships) are the most popular choice of newly formed business entities. However, for years, taxpayers and their preparers have struggled to calculate, update, and maintain the pass-through entity owners" tax basis information in each investment correctly. Calculating and accounting for tax basis and adequately reporting the impact of operating and liquidating distributions for these entities are among the most frequently cited audit deficiencies. Taxpayers have also misapplied the tax rules when calculating the gain or loss from the sale of the interest. Recently, the IRS initiated enforcement initiatives designed to audit owners of pass-through entities regarding their calculations of tax basis and their tax treatment of distributions. This course will teach you how to properly account for both items for your clients who own an interest in a partnership or an S-corporation. Learn to identify the most common mistakes and errors and report these items correctly before your client is audited.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Real Estate Taxation 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Examine significant real estate tax issues and concepts, including planning and compliance topics emphasizing tax elimination or deferral. Discuss the qualified business income deduction (Sec. 199A) as it relates to real estate investments; limited discussion of opportunity zones (Sec. 1400Z-2) relating to real estate; 1031 exchanges; home sale exclusion (IRC Sec. 121); passive activities loss rules; estate planning and gifting with real estate; and California property tax issues, updated for passage of Proposition 19 affecting parent-child transfers and transfer of assessments to a new principal residence.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
The budgeting process can be a time consuming and frustrating process for accountants. The constraints and pressures can lead to poor decisions in both the technical and human components. This series will offer solutions to the budgeting woes from both the big picture and in the details. Budget Mastery: Process, Problems, and Solutions The budgeting process can be a mundane one for accountants. Let’s be realistic and agree that even the word “budget” does not bring excitement to you and your departmental colleagues. The constraints and pressures can lead to poor decisions in both the technical and human components. This session is the first part of a four part series and will cover the big picture of keeping the process fresh, pragmatic and useful. We discuss these keys in an engaging manner by discussing both our flaws and strengths, including how to build on these characteristics towards an enjoyable solutions-based method that should deliver effective results for your organization. Budget Mastery: Walkthroughs and Real World Calculations Towards Tying Budgets to Value This session takes a unique review of the fundamental budget issues faced by all and walks through a detailed modeling process intended to generate discussion and best practices to improve your organization’s financial modeling. From the beginning of the accounting process – ‘the chart of accounts’ to the end of the process – ‘the valuation of the company’, the budgeting cycle via a live case model to learn best practices common to successful companies. This course stands on its own but is part two of a four part budget mastery series. Budget Mastery: The Human Side of Budgeting-Navigating People's issues with 360 Insight You have a fantastic budget, but certain players are not pleased. Financial plans have a technical component and human component. We can resolve some of our budget issues by exploring the process’ human aspect. Understanding what makes you and others operate can enhance your understanding of the entire organization and build upon the respect and influence needed to navigate and lead the budgeting cycle. This session includes a case study that measures an individual’s personality type and then explores how to use our strengths and weaknesses to create a better budget process and quite frankly maybe a better you. This is a great and fun course on its own, but is also part three of a four part series on budget mastery. Budget Mastery: From Numbers to Narrative: Effectively Presenting Your Budget and Reporting Perhaps the most important element of the budget process is its communication. If management does not understand the budget – there is an issue. Knowing the right ways to communicate at all levels is essential to stakeholders laying an ownership claim to successful budgets. This session reveals several key guidelines in successful budget presentations and will identify key problems in how people often communicate financial plans. Presenting your budget and reporting is the final part of a four part series, but can easily stand on its own course that is intended to be fun, enjoyable and educational. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Accounting & Attestation for ESG
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become an increasingly important area of focus for standard setters, regulators, and stakeholders. This course provides an overview of how ESG considerations intersect with accounting and attestation services, with attention to developments affecting both preparers and assurance providers. Participants will review current ESG-related initiatives and projects underway at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and the AICPA. The course also explores the types of services CPAs may provide in connection with ESG reporting, including advisory and attestation engagements, and discusses how these engagements differ in scope and responsibility. Designed for CPAs seeking to understand the evolving ESG landscape, this course helps participants recognize where ESG fits within existing professional standards and how CPAs can support organizations seeking credibility and assurance over ESG information. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
On the Dash: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Dashboard
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Collecting data is easy; visualizing it is an entirely different concept, which is why dashboards have become an important tool among nonprofit board members and staff. Identify practical uses for dashboards, including the organization of data, monitoring trends, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and more. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
Empowering HR Pros' Thriving in 2025 and Beyond
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The workplace is shifting rapidly, and HR professionals are at the center of it all. The next four years will challenge us to embrace courageous leadership, strategic vision, and continuous learning. Here's the reality: " We're stressed, overworked, and often under-resourced. " The job market for HR professionals is more competitive than ever. " Aligning with organizations that share our values is non-negotiable. " Agility and the ability to lead change are critical. We cannot solely depend on our employers to rise to the occasion. This is our moment to rise. Join our Founder & CEO Anthony P. Howard on how we can empower ourselves and each other in 2025. Together, we can lead the future of HR. How are you stepping into courageous leadership this year? Bring the discussion to the event! Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Do you use Microsoft (Office) 365? Are you satisfied that you are getting the most that you can from it? If you answered yes then no, this course will provide a really high return on your investment of time and money in this application suite. John Higgins, one of the profession's leading experts on the integration of Microsoft 365 into business, will explain and demonstrate the depth and breadth of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The course is designed to raise your awareness of all that you can do with Microsoft 365 and substantially increase your monthly subscription ROI. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Safety Synergy: Uniting Elements for a Secure Workplace
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Creating a culture of safety in a workplace requires attention in many different areas. We will bring these areas into focus and provide attendees with information on how to make their individual workplaces safer for everyone. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Basic
Revenue Recognition Topic 606 Contract with Customers - Identify the Contract Part 2
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
This course is a continuation of discussion over Step One in the revenue recognition process of Identify the Contract. Specifically, this session delves further into the considerations surrounding contract modifications, change orders, unpriced change orders, cancelations, non-finalized changes and accounting treatment when a contract does not exist. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Intermediate
Was It Fraud or Just Poor Audit Quality?
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Online
1.60 Credits
Member Price: $79
This session describes a state agency's quality review of a not-for-profit organization's A-133 Single Audit. The case study describes the organization audited, its federally- and state-funded programs, and the CPA firm retained to do the audit. Various anomalies in the financial statements alerted state officials to potential problems, and a detailed quality review followed. Find out how the entity turned hundreds of thousands of dollars in bank overdrafts into hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash on its balance sheet. Explore other “creative” ways to deal with fixed assets, accounts receivable, and related-party transactions. Were the auditors just sloppy, ignorant, negligent? Or were they active participants in producing fraudulent financial statements? You be the judge. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.6Program Level: Basic