CPE Catalog & Events
Strategic CFO – Strategic Cash Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cash is the lifeblood of every organization, yet many leaders struggle to explain, manage, and plan for it effectively. This session focuses on strategic cash management, capital structure decisions, and financing options available to organizations at different stages of growth. Participants will explore how CFOs balance today's cash needs with long-term strategy, evaluate debt and equity decisions, and communicate cash flow concepts to non-financial stakeholders. The session emphasizes practical frameworks, real-world examples, and modeling approaches that support better cash decisions. A few negotiation videos will be displayed to bring humor and effectiveness to the key points. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Accommodation Requests - Substance Abuse - Contagious Infections
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Good judgment works well in handling most employee relations matters. However, there are special situations where legal requirements dictate specific handling to avoid significant personal and employer liability. This course provides practical knowledge and scripts for responding to requests for accommodation regarding religious practices or disabilities, confronting employees in substance-abuse situations, and handling disclosures of contagious infections so that individual is properly helped, and the health of your workforce is protected. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Intermediate
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Cybersecurity
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The controller's role encompasses many traditional responsibilities. The breadth and depth of the controller skill set has expanded and will continue to expand as the business world evolve. In years-gone-by, the concept of information technology and cybersecurity were left to our IT professionals. However, with the prevalent threat that exists in these areas, it is now one of the components of the controller’s skill set that should be in their toolbox. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
What Is Your Brand Reputation?
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
What do people say about you when you leave the room? Is it what you want them to say? How you show up in the room, get listened to, build trust, and are known amongst your colleagues are all critical components of your future success. In this workshop Michelle Tillis Lederman, CEO and Founder of Executive Essentials, will discuss how to determine you brand attributes, demonstrate the nuances of body language on your professional presence, and discuss how to strengthen trust and the lasting impressions you make on your network, expanding upon lessons from her books The Connectors; Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Digital Forensics
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forensic accounting, forensic accountancy or financial forensics is the specialty practice area of accounting that investigates whether firms engage in financial reporting misconduct. Forensic accountants apply a range of skills and methods to determine whether there has been financial reporting misconduct. Financial forensic engagements may fall into several categories. For example: Economic damages calculations, whether suffered through tort or breach of contract. Post-acquisition disputes such as earnouts or breaches of warranties Bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization Securities and tax fraud Money laundering Business valuation Computer forensics/e-discovery This session is designed to delve into further investigative procedures used including digital forensics. Future sessions will focus on computer forensics, network forensics and mobile forensics. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.8Program Level: Basic
Excelling at Excel: Tips, Tricks and Updates
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Unlock the full potential of Excel with our comprehensive training on shortcuts and formulas. This course is designed for CPAs and financial professionals who want to enhance their efficiency and accuracy in Excel. Learn how to navigate and utilize different versions of Excel, discover powerful new functions, and master the art of creating effective tables and automations. With practical examples and hands-on exercises, you'll transform your Excel skills, making your daily tasks quicker and more precise. Plus, benefit from insider tips and tricks drawn from the instructor's extensive real-world experience. Whether it's mastering keyboard shortcuts that save you time or applying formulas that simplify complex calculations, you'll gain practical knowledge that you can immediately apply in your work. This course isn't just about learning Excel; it's about learning to excel at Excel. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
Business Valuation Fundamentals
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
This course provides a practical overview of business valuation, guiding participants through the key concepts, methodologies, and considerations involved. You will explore the types of valuation reports, the standards governing their preparation, and the step-by-step process of transforming raw data into actionable insights. The course also examines how the intended purpose of a report can influence its conclusions and offers strategies for valuing minority interests. By the end of the course, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to read, interpret, and apply business valuation reports effectively. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Cloud Forensics
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $79
Cloud computing has become a source of cyber-crime. “Cloud forensics is the application of digital forensics in cloud computing as a subset of network forensics to gather and preserve evidence in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law.” Cloud forensics is a combination of the varied types of accounting forensics including: • Digital forensics • Network forensics. • Hardware forensics In cloud crime, the cloud is considered the object when the target of the crime is the cloud service provider they are directly affected by the act. It is considered the subject of the crime when the criminal act is committed within the cloud environment. It is considered the tool when it is used to plan or conduct a crime. This course will delve into the many concepts involved in cloud forensics. The course complements other courses in the series of Becoming a Forensic Accountant. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.4Program Level: Basic
The Controllership Series - Addressing Cash Flow and Forecasting Uncertainty
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
These are uncertain times. With constant economic fluctuation, geopolitical uncertainty and inflation pressures, corporations and their professionals are facing challenges at every turn. The Controllership function is accustomed to dealing with changing variables but when the change is constant and every evolving, even the simplest of tasks like cash flow and cash forecasting can become difficult. This webinar is to focus on what methods the controller can elicit to attempt to address the current uncertainty when working with their cash flow issues and forecasting. Of course, there are basic measures that can be employed such as: Proactively managing receivables and payables Automate your accounts payable and receivables process Keep business expenses at a minimum Work with digital methods of payment from vendors Use credit wisely However, this webinar will explore methods used to create and manage your cash flow and forecasting processes. These methods go one-step past your typical forecasting to enable management to explore various alternatives and scenarios for the business. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.5Program Level: Basic
Strategic CFO – Strategic Financial Communications
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Financial professionals are expected to do more than report numbers-they must explain them in ways others understand and trust. This session focuses on improving financial communication by addressing financial literacy gaps, simplifying complex accounting concepts, and building compelling narratives around data. Participants will learn how to use stories, visuals, and language effectively to communicate strategy, performance, and risk. Through examples and interactive discussion, this session helps CPAs and CFOs become clearer, more confident communicators in both live and virtual environments. Also, some video clips will be used to add to the learning materials and research. Don't worry, they are pretty entertaining. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Introduction to Amplified Management Practice (AMP)
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
Introduction to Amplified Management Practice (AMP) is a high-impact, 120-minute crash course designed for leaders tired of juggling chaos, burnout, and broken systems. Whether you're an HR professional, executive, or manager, this session equips you with a practical, repeatable framework to lead with clarity, align your team with purpose, and build momentum without losing your mind, through the core AMP mindsets—Respect, Curiosity, Transparency, and Stewardship—and its three pillars—Vitalizing, Conducting, and Reinforcing—you’ll learn how to connect customer needs, strategy, and operations while inspiring innovation and meaningful change. Perfect for busy professionals, this course delivers quick wins and lasting impact, helping you lead smarter, not harder. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2.5Program Level: Basic
Performance Management
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The tools for managing performance and addressing misconduct are not identical. The failure to point this out to leaders has often resulted in the use of the wrong tool. Reinforcing good performance and securing improvements in performance requires skill in coaching employees, making effective requests, and providing effective feedback. This course provides practical knowledge and scripts for setting, communicating, and enforcing performance expectations, such that personal and employer liability is avoided. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Intermediate
The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Compliance
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $79
The controller has several broad areas to stay up to date on regarding compliance initiatives: Financial compliance Regulatory compliance Operational Compliance IT Compliance Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.4Program Level: Basic
Powerful Public Speaking
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $39
How you say what you say is more important than what you say. According to a UCLA study, 93% of a communicators effectiveness is based on non-verbal cues. This foundational program include a focus on the verbal, vocal and visual delivery techniques appropriate for the business environment, which can improve a speakers credibility, influence and impact. Depending on the course length other topics include; managing fear, organizing your presentation, increasing attention and interaction, handling questions, infusing humor, creating impactful visuals, and more. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.5Program Level: Basic
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Document Review and Handwriting Analysis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Forensic accounting, forensic accountancy or financial forensics is the specialty practice area of accounting that investigates whether firms engage in financial reporting misconduct. Forensic accountants apply a range of skills and methods to determine whether there has been financial reporting misconduct. Financial forensic engagements may fall into several categories. Economic damages calculations, whether suffered through tort or breach of contract. Post-acquisition disputes such as earnouts or breaches of warranties Bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization Securities and tax fraud Money laundering Business valuation Computer forensics/e-discovery This session is designed to delve a bit deeper into the world of forensic accounting and identify some of the specific areas of expertise required to become a forensic accountant. We will then first delve deeper into the art of document analysis and handwriting analysis. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
Small Business Risk Avoidance
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Enterprise Risk Management for SMEs Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
Consulting Services Secrets
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Award winning discussion leader Mark Hugh discusses how to create and capture value with consulting services. Whether you want to consult a little or full time, this valuable course reviews identifying a specialty, growing a practice, capturing value, creating deliverables, and effective marketplace marketing strategies. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
Business Valuation - Asset Approach
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the business valuation process, beginning with key terminology, professional standards, and the rules that guide the appraisal profession. Participants will explore the three primary approaches to value—Asset, Income, and Market—before focusing in depth on the Asset Approach. The course examines when and why this method is used, its advantages and limitations, and how to apply it effectively in real-world scenarios. Through practical examples and clear explanations of each of the three methods within the Asset Approach, learners will gain both the confidence and competence to apply valuation principles in their professional practice. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
The Controllership Series - Addressing Budgeting Uncertainty
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
With new accounting standards, the economic landscape and evolving technology, accounting, financial reporting and finance continue to grow in complexity. FASB has tried to address the growing complexity, by working towards making GAAP less convoluted. The struggle to stay on top of accounting financial reporting requirements and finance changes due to the economy continues for several reasons. Lack of in-house SMEs, managing high volumes of transactions, and data and evolving information technology systems. In the future, executives must consider the challenges they will face in future years that will bring their own nuances and complexities. Budgeting is certainly one of those processes that must be evaluated and re-evaluated for efficiency. This session delves into the corporate budgeting process and discusses methods used and which methods may or may not allow for the organization’s to properly plan for a volatile future. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
This course is a continuation of our series on preparing to become a forensic accountant. Within this segment we focus on elements of computer forensics. This session is designed to delve into further investigative procedures used in computer forensics. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic