CPE Catalog & Events
Failure to Detect Fraud and the Reasons Why
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
SAS 122, AU 240, Consideration of Fraud in A Financial Audit state that auditors fail to detect fraud for two reasons. One, they haven’t been trained to look for it and two, they don’t know what it looks like. I would like to add a third reason: they don’t want to find fraud because it causes problems for the audit. This session is designed to familiarize auditors with the many faces of fraud; where and how to look for them and what to do if you think you have found fraud. Not everyone is able to recognize fraud. During this program, the attributes a fraud auditor (frauditor) will be discussed. In order to recognize fraud, an auditor must understand their client’s operation. What is an indicator in one client’s operation may be business as usual in another, and you have to know the difference. After viewing this program, chances are you will never look at your client the same way! Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Surgent's Schedule 1-A: Implementing Important OBBBA Deductions for 2025
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Schedule 1-A is a new tax form designed to consolidate four key OBBBA deductions that can be taken for the first time in 2025. Ultimately these four deductions: the tip deduction, the overtime deduction, the deduction for interest paid on a new car loan, and the senior deduction, appear as a single entry on line 13b of Form 1040. These deductions are phased out at higher income levels, the calculation of which takes place on Schedule 1-A. Accounting and finance professionals who wish to understand the mechanics of the four deductions and how they are expressed on Schedule 1-A and consolidated on Form 1040 would benefit from taking this program.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 2Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were implemented to improve the lives of employees. FMLA allows eligible employees to take job-protected leave for their own serious health conditions or to care for sick family members. The ADA was intended to ensure "equality of opportunity" and "economic self-sufficiency" for individuals with disabilities. Yet both laws have proven challenging for employers. These laws are complex with rules that can be confusing and often misunderstood. This webinar is designed to provide information, guidelines, and examples of the key concepts under both laws.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 2Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course will review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy. It features discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment. We will review the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices. 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.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Microsoft Excel
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
Many Excel users have received little or no formal training to help them use the ubiquitous productivity application. This session can help users that wish to improve their Excel skills to increase their productivity. The material starts by covering basic topics such as time saving tips and keyboard shortcuts and then moves to more advanced areas like conditional formatting and complex formula building. Users that find themselves looking at the spreadsheets that others design and wishing they could do as much with Excel will benefit greatly by taking this course. 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.
Excelling at Excel: The Magic of Power Query
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Elevate your data analysis capabilities with our focused course on Power Query. Tailored for financial professionals, this training will show you how to get started using Power Query and teach you some of the ways to take advantage of its ability to handle messy data and automate repetitive tasks. Harness the efficiency of Power Query to revolutionize the way you work with data. Learn how to "program" your tasks once and set them on repeat, eliminating the need for repetitive, robotic work. This automation not only saves time but also ensures consistency and accuracy in your data processes. Whether you're dealing with complex datasets or simply looking to streamline your reporting processes, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge to make Excel work for you like never before. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Microsoft 365 for CPAs: Unlocking Hidden Productivity Tools
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Microsoft 365 is likely the most underutilized software investment in your firm or business. This course will show how to tap in to many of the lesser known features of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem of apps to maximize your productivity and produce better outputs. Through a series of practical case study demonstrations you will learn how to leverage the full potential of Microsoft 365 in your organization. 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.
2026/27 Yellow Book Update
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Stay current on key developments affecting governmental audits with this focused update on the 2024 revision of the Yellow Book. This course highlights significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit roles, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution. The course also addresses the GAO's implementation delay and its implications for 2026 audit planning. Participants will gain context around recent leadership changes at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and what those transitions may signal for future guidance and oversight priorities. In addition, the course includes an overview of recent updates to the Green Book, helping auditors understand changes to internal control guidance that may affect governmental entities and Single Audit engagements. 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.
Emotional Intelligence for Professionals: Mastering the Human Side of Success
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Technical expertise may get you in the door—but emotional intelligence (EQ) is what builds trust, earns loyalty, and sustains lasting success. For CPAs, attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and insurance agents, your ability to navigate emotions—your own and others'—is often the difference between a good client interaction and a great one, between a team that functions and a team that thrives. This interactive course goes beyond theory and dives into real-world application. You’ll uncover what emotional intelligence really is, why it matters more than ever in today’s professional world, and how to strengthen your EQ to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and manage stress with confidence. You’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately to transform how you lead meetings, manage conflict, build client trust, and drive results—while also enriching your personal life. Whether you're looking to become a better leader, communicate with more clarity, or create meaningful client connections, this course gives you the insight and strategies to make it happen. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Intermediate
Behind the Rx: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Management and Creating Transparency
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Learn the history of PBMs and how they have developed into one of the leading drivers of health plan cost. Understand how drug prices are set and how PBMs control the flow of money (and not always to our benefit!). This course will also show you how rebates and sourcing programs are used to offset the cost of drugs in self funded plans while also learning how to protect the plan from unfavorable PBM practices. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Group Audits: Who is Responsible for What?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Financial statement audits often involve audits of components of a larger entity. This course will focus on the responsibilities for both the group auditor and component auditor, including implementation of SAS No. 149 relate to group audits. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program 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.
Leading for Well-Being: Building Resilient Teams & Thriving Workplaces
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Online
3.50 Credits
Member Price: $129
Leaders set the tone for workplace well-being. This program will equip leaders with the tools to build resilient teams. Creating a culture of mental wellness allows employees to feel safe, valued and heard. This will improve productivity, reduce burnout and absenteeism and ultimately, create a workplace where employees can thrive. Leaders will also learn the importance of nurturing their own self-care to prevent burnout for themselves in order to be the best leader possible. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 3.5Program Level: Intermediate
Accounting and Auditing for the Construction Industry 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
The construction industry faces many unique challenges to survive and remain profitable. These include specific accounting and reporting aspects for construction contracts and estimating project costs and profitability. Analyze revenue recognition under the percentage of completion method (including comparing current standards to the new FASB revenue standard) by exploring the underlying details. Reduce potential errors made using established concepts, including the shortfalls of the "cost to cost" method. Take a focused look at construction contractors' accounting, reporting and auditing. Discuss techniques and examples that provide a realistic audit approach for the contractor, including detailed auditing procedures for many types of contracts.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 4Program Level: Basic
Tax Aspects of Stock Investing 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Despite the country's polarized politics and troubled economy, the interest in stock investing remains high as younger investors accumulate for retirement and retirees seek to outpace inflation. We'll explore the most popular stock investment strategies and their taxation, including dividend and capital appreciation strategies, while avoiding the net investment income tax and restrictions on losses and straddles. Companion course: Income Tax Planning For Bond InvestmentsDelivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 4Program Level: Overview
S Corporation Essentials: Review & Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This program addresses the critical issues and special opportunities facing S-corporations, with a focus on reporting shareholder basis and distributions. *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 terri.storer@acpen.com Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
Four Most Overlooked Business Risks: Preparing for the Future 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
We tend to focus on fighting today's fires without spending adequate time on bigger, more important risks inherent in today's inter-connected, competitive world. This seminar drills down into four commonly overlooked business risks, looking at how to anticipate, manage, mitigate or exploit them. We will discuss the professional obligations of the board and executive management to assess risks and the responsibility of internal and external auditors to evaluate the adequacy of these assessments.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Corporate Transparency Act Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a new reporting requirement that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Millions of businesses may have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report. In a surprise turn of events, the Federal District Court from the Northern District of Alabama ruled on March 1, 2024 in National Small Business United v. Yellen ("NSB") that the CTA is unconstitutional. This course will discuss the CTA's provisions and the court's decision in NSB. Also covered will be future implications for business entities and steps to consider given the recent ruling. We will also discuss recent proposed rulemaking by FinCen with respect to nonfinanced purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers so that businesses can prepare for any additional reporting burdens that might arise. 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.
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Professional credibility is communicated, not assumed. In this 1-CPE session (Professional Development), participants examine structured approaches to articulating their professional identity. Drawing directly from the course framework, the session covers development of an elevator pitch, a professional value proposition, and a concise executive biography. Participants will analyze how credibility is established through clarity, relevance, and alignment with audience needs. The course emphasizes service-centered communication rather than self-promotion and provides structured guidance for refining professional messaging in leadership and client-facing contexts. 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 Controllership Series: The Controller's Role in Digital Transformation
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $39
A controller's role in digital transformation is to act as a key facilitator in integrating new technologies within the finance function. This process moves beyond traditional accounting tasks to actively analyze data, provide insights based on financial information. This will ensure the smooth implementation of new systems that streamline financial operations, all while maintaining compliance and financial control within the organization. This course will introduce some of those topics and methods Controllers are beginning to turn to. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.4Program Level: Basic