CPE Catalog & Events
Strategic CFO – Developing Strategy and the Why
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Effective CFOs and CPAs play a critical role in shaping and executing organizational strategy. This session focuses on how strategy is developed, why many strategic plans fail, and how finance leaders can help organizations create focus in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment. Participants will explore competitive advantage, the use of financial and non-financial metrics, and the importance of aligning strategy with mission, culture, and resources. Through discussion and real-world case examples, attendees will gain practical tools to evaluate, measure, and support successful strategies across for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Use of some video reels will add levity to some of the key points. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Tax Update: "One Big Beautiful Bill"
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a focused analysis of the individual and small business provisions in Pub. L. 119-21 (H.R.1), "One Big Beautiful Bill." Tailored for tax professionals working with Form 1040 filers, the course explores impactful updates, from the no-tax-on-tips provision to enhanced bonus depreciation. Designed to inform planning strategies and compliance for the 2025 tax year and beyond. Participants will gain actionable insight into newly proposed deductions and expanded credits. 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.
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Avoiding Peer Review Deficiencies and Professional Liability in Public Accounting
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Peer review deficiencies and professional liability claims result from both audit and nonaudit services. This course will provide best practices for avoiding legal liability and quality control concerns for a wide variety of professional services offered by public accountants. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Basic
The Current and Future Landscape of Audit Technology
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Explore the transformative impact of technology on the audit profession in this forward-looking course. Gain practical insights into cutting-edge tools and trends, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation, and discover how these advancements are revolutionizing audit methodologies and improving audit quality. Through engaging demos, case studies, and actionable tips, you'll learn how to navigate the evolving audit landscape with confidence and adaptability. This session is designed to equip CPAs with the knowledge to embrace innovation and stay ahead in a rapidly changing profession. 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.
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Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Disclosures
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
The standard also requires information about the following categories: disaggregation of revenue contract balances performance obligations This webinar will deal directly with disclosure requirements for the standard. Several courses currently exist on the platform related to an overview of the standard and deep dive into individual steps of the standards. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Intermediate
Accounting & Auditing for Cryptocurrency
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cryptocurrency continues to evolve rapidly, bringing new accounting and auditing considerations for CPAs and auditors. This course provides a practical overview of the accounting and auditing issues associated with cryptocurrency, with an emphasis on recent standard-setting developments and their implications for practice. The accounting portion of the course focuses on ASU 2023-08 and related developments, including recent FASB Board discussions, the FASB's Invitation to Comment, and the addition of cryptocurrency-related topics to the FASB's research agenda. Participants will work through a practical case study to apply the guidance in ASU 2023-08, building confidence in accounting for cryptocurrency transactions and balances. The auditing portion of the course addresses key audit considerations related to cryptocurrency, including implications for engagement acceptance and continuance, risk assessment, and the design and performance of audit procedures. The course also references the AICPA's Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets practice aid to help bridge authoritative guidance and real-world application. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
HR Investigations – Episode 2 – Interview Techniques
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Human Resources professionals are often tasked with investigating allegations of employee misconduct, discrimination, and others. Investigation training is traditionally presented from the position of an outsider looking in, such as a governmental agency, law firm, or private investigator. HR investigations require similar skills, but the environment and the approach are quite different. This session provides best practices for interviewing to gather accurate information, such as creating and asking open ended questions, effective listening, and understanding verbal and non-verbal communication. Attendees will end the session with takeaways to immediately implement in future HR investigations. Two of three Episodes in the series. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Measuring Audit Risks
Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
SAS 122, AU 240 requires that auditors determine if there is a significant risk that the financial statements are materially misstated due to either error of fraud. This presentation is an overview of how to determine if there is a significant risk of a material risk; whether it is due to error or fraud; and what to do in designing your audit program to address such risk. It’s important to know that without documentation as to such determination, an auditor has no basis for performing any specific audit procedure and thus would be performing a substandard audit. The standards require that each procedure be designed to decrease the possibility of a material misstatement. This program is an overview of how an auditor determines if there is a risk of a material misstatement; how document such determination; and how to address the risk if it is due to error vs fraud, because there is a big difference. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 3Program Level: Intermediate
Everything You Need to Know About the Pass-Through Entity Rules: IRC §199A The Code and Regulations
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), IRC § 199A was added. This Internal Revenue Code section allows certain pass-through entities the ability to has made it deduct up to 20% of their qualified business. Although practitioners have had over three years of “experience” utilizing IRC § 100A, many practitioners still do not feel comfortable with this part of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the practitioner with an understanding of the rules of IRC § 199A as well as an understanding of the IRC § 199A regulations. **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: 4Program Level: Update
Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
As financial leaders, CPAs are often tasked with managing organizational risk. In this respect, the supplier relationship can be a tricky one. It is often one of the more familiar and comfortable business relationships we have, yet it may also be the one that presents the most significant risk to our company. In this course, we will explore how to manage the supplier relationship from onboarding to termination. Through case studies and best practices, we will discuss how to continue being a good partner to our suppliers while also understanding where potential risks exist. 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.
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ESG 101: What is Environmental, Social and Governance?
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $95
The newest acronym in the business community is ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Investors’ demand enhanced information about how companies are approaching environmental sustainability. (Sustainability accounting) The foundation of sustainability reporting is for an organization to identify and prioritize its impacts on the economy, environment, and people - to be transparent about their impacts The foundation of sustainability reporting is for an organization to identify and prioritize its impacts on the economy, environment, and people - to be transparent about their impacts This session is an introduction to the topic of ESG and what accountants and management should know Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This program explores the role of client internal controls for balancing efficiency and effectiveness in a risk-based audit. We offer practical insights regarding an auditor's assessment of the risk of material misstatement when auditing financial statements of non-issuers, with particular emphasis on internal controls of small-to-medium clients. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Technology adoption often comes with resistance, but it's possible to transform this challenge into an opportunity for growth. This course explores the journey from resistance to resilience in embracing new technologies, focusing on overcoming barriers and ensuring successful implementation. Participants will examine cutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automation, and learn how to align these innovations with both organizational and personal goals. Through case studies, insights into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and practical discussions, participants will gain the tools and strategies to foster acceptance, driving seamless integration of new technology into both individual tasks and team workflows. 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.
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K2's Introducing Artificial Intelligence To Human Resources Pros
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest topic in technology circles today. And for good reason! AI can help all business professionals – including HR professionals – work more efficiently and effectively. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are proving themselves daily as valuable assets. These tools can help you automate research, draft documents, summarize emails, analyze Excel data, and even create PowerPoint presentations for you. If you haven't yet explored what today's AI tools can do, you'll want to participate in this session to become more productive and efficient with this very practical technology. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Basic
Decoding Medical Plan Structures: Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Learn the history of medical plans and how the American health insurance system developed into it's current state. This section will help HR and Finance professionals actually understand the mechanisms behind traditional fully insured plans and their self funded plan counterparts. It will also introduce some key concepts around Stop Loss, Third Party Administration, and Medical Plan Underwriting Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.5Program Level: Intermediate
Employees Today and Tomorrow : Are Employees Assets?
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
As the managers' role continue to evolve, it is crucial for us to understand the strategic aspects of managing a diverse workforce, beginning with understanding the big trends in employee demographics. We begin with a rhetorical question - asking if employees are assets? GAAP tells us they are not, so discussion will revolve around whether this treatment delivers an unhealthy bias on our view of the people in our organization. What do the most successful organizations believe and why? If you have an opinion as to whether employees are an asset or not, this is a fun session intended to be interactive with participation either live, virtual or both. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Communicate Financial Concepts to Non-Accountants
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Do you ever get blank looks when you present your company's financial statements? Does your board nod knowingly, during your presentation, but never seem to have any meaningful questions? It could be that they have no idea what you are talking about and are just pretending to understand! Learn how to connect with your CEO, board, fellow managers, and ordinary employees so they understand your message. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Current and Upcoming FASB Issues
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Keeping up with FASB changes You'll explore changes in accounting, including: Relevant pronouncements Exposure drafts Projects Additionally, you'll be able to identify recently issued FASB standards and guidance that cover broad and narrow issues, as well as understanding how to apply them. You'll also learn about upcoming standards that will be effective in the near future.
Metrics Management – Linking Strategy to Performance
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Organizations often fail not because strategy is flawed, but because performance is measured poorly. This session focuses on the critical link between strategy, measurement, and execution. Participants will explore why there is no "perfect" metric, how strategy fails due to weak measurement, and how financial and non-financial metrics work together to drive performance. The session emphasizes aligning metrics with mission, strategy, and organizational priorities using practical frameworks such as the Balanced Scorecard. Humorous videos will be incorporated to drive home some key points and keep things entertaining. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
CFO Solutions to IRS Problems
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Many CPAs are becoming full-time or fractional CFOs for small businesses. In that position, they are the resident expert in finances, cash flow planning, and budgeting. But what about dealing with the IRS? The IRS has broad powers to administer the assessment and collection of taxes. From removing penalties to criminal prosecutions, this presentation focuses on how CFOs can prevent problems with the IRS and how to develop winning strategies if the IRS knocks on the door. 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.
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