CPE Catalog & Events
Social Security Basics and Strategies for Maximizing Benefits 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Though many clients see Social Security as a government benefit, it is really a covered worker's investment asset to be managed like any other asset. This course examines how Social Security benefits are calculated, identifying benefit-claiming strategies and what spouses can do now to maximize benefits at retirement. You'll learn how Social Security works and explore common planning situations'including workers with and without spouses, sandwich-generation families with dependent parents and minor children, and surviving and/or divorced spouses'with the focus on techniques to maximize your clients' benefits.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program Level: Basic
Passive Activities & Rental Real Estate Income Tax Issues
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
This comprehensive training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly with the complex passive activity loss (PAL) rules that apply to certain investments in trades or businesses and rental activities. The cornerstone of the course is the in-depth coverage of the detailed tax law and regulations applicable to passive activities under IRC §469 and how and when the 3.8% net investment income tax under §1411 applies. *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: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Using ChatGPT with Excel
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
In this innovative course, participants will learn to combine the power of artificial intelligence with the functionality of Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to leverage ChatGPT, OpenAI's powerful language model, to improve your Excel skills and decrease the time it takes to build spreadsheets. The course will include a quick introduction to ChatGPT but the majority of the time will be spent using ChatGPT to create an Excel spreadsheet. 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.
Surgent's The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business, and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents a comprehensive overview of federal payroll taxes, Form 1099, and related compliance issues.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program 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.
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting examines how accounting firms are shifting from high-volume recruiting models to "precision hiring" as AI adoption accelerates and talent scarcity continues. Participants will explore why traditional hiring processes often overemphasize technical accounting knowledge while under-assessing the competencies that most impact performance-critical thinking, professional communication, and AI ethics awareness. The course explains how AI-enabled recruiting tools can support candidate screening, assessment, and retention forecasting, and why firms that do not modernize their hiring approach may struggle to compete for top talent. Participants will leave with practical approaches to competency-based assessment, ethical guardrails for AI use in hiring, and a high-level implementation roadmap with metrics to evaluate quality of hire, performance, and retention. 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.
HR Investigations – Episode 1 – Introduction-Assessing-Planning
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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 is an introduction to these differences and provides best practices for assessing allegations of employee misconduct and planning the investigation. Attendees will end the session with takeaways to immediately implement in future HR investigations. Episodes 2 and 3 complete the series. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Intermediate
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Financial Forecasting
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Financial forecasting is an important part of any successful business. It enables businesses to plan for the future and anticipate scenarios based on strategy. The controller helps forecast financials by calculating future revenue and income streams. In recent years, corporate finance has undergone many dramatic changes due to the growth of a number of high-tech tools. The responsibilities/competencies of the Financial Controller position (FC) has changed in recent years To maximize performance, Controllers must be aware of how the FC position is changing, and how they must adjust to these changes. There are many types and methods of financial forecasting. This course will review the most prevalent forecasts and relative methods being used. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.5Program Level: Basic
Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Overview
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
This session is the beginning in a series on the new revenue recognition standard. The standard outlines five steps for proper compliance. At the surface, these steps seem simplistic. However, there are many considerations that should be considered within each step based on your process and industry. This course is designed to provide an overview of the technical guidance and outline the five steps involved in the revenue recognition model. We also explore some concepts to consider within each step and then evaluate some challenges that specific industry's may have when complying with the standard. Future courses will further delve into each step and provide example and scenarios that should be considered to properly apply the step. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.8Program Level: Intermediate
From Numbers to Narrative: Effectively Presenting Your Budget and Reporting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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: 2Program Level: Intermediate
K2’s Excel Tips – Today’s Best Features
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Wow! So many new Excel features and so little time! Microsoft continues to add tremendous functionality to Excel - the business professional's tool of choice. Yet most Excel users have not discovered these new tools and remain mired in yesterday's practices for working in Excel. In this session, you will learn how to use many of Excel's latest features to work more efficiently and effectively with your spreadsheets. Participate in this session to learn about recently released features such as PIVOTBY, GROUPBY, Office Scripts, integration with Copilot, new ways to share and collaborate in Excel, and data entry and formula improvements. If you work with Excel - and who doesn't - this session is necessary to help you improve your efficiency and effectiveness when using Excel. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Introverts Have Real Power, Why Quiet Leaders are So Successful
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Leaders were once chosen for their character, but today we live in an age where loudmouthed extroverts seem to take center stage in everything, including business, politics and entertainment. While the talkative, charismatic leader makes the front page of business magazines, recent research shows that successful business leaders tend to be more reserved, pensive and sometimes outright shy. Learn why your desire to spend significant time inside your own head may be your greatest asset. Whether you are introverted or not, you likely work with, manage or are a related to an introvert. We will discuss proven methods to better understand introverts, how to manage them, and how to get the most out of their amazing talents. If you want to enhance your leadership skills, this seminar is for you. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Cash Flow Clarity: Effectively Communicate Cash Flows for your Board and C-Suite
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The cash flow statement is one of the most confusing financial reports—yet it has the potential to deliver the essential keys to understand business performance. After all, cash is still both king and queen! This session explores how to present, interpret, and communicate cash flows effectively to help CEOs, boards, and decision makers drive smarter results. By using the Sources and Uses format, professionals can make the statement more intuitive and actionable. Learn how to simplify cash flow information and focus discussions on what matters most: how cash is generated and deployed? We will demonstrate how to confidently present this powerful financial statement to non-financial leaders. The cash flow statement is misunderstood, and we will show you how to fix that, and include some amusing videos to drive the points home. We will use the Apple Corporation as an example company in presenting. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Securing Your Data with a Password Management App - Updated
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cybersecurity protection is one of the most important responsibilities of every CPA professional to protect the confidentiality of sensitive client information. While there are many aspects of cybersecurity that need to be addressed, the biggest vulnerability to protect against is unauthorized access to your application login credentials. Once your login credentials are breached, the cybercriminal essentially has the keys to your data kingdom. John Higgins, a national leader in the CPA technology, will demonstrate the ease with which you can protect all of your login credentials with maximum security with minimal expense. You will leave this course prepared to deploy this state of the art security tool 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.
How to Develop Your System of Quality Management Using the AICPA Practice Aids
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
This course provides an overview of the Quality Management standards and the requirements under SQMS 1. The AICPA requires CPA firms with accounting and auditing practices to implement a system of quality management, including firms performing preparation and compilation engagements. While the objective is to improve quality within the profession, implementation may seem overwhelming. To assist, the AICPA has developed practice aids to guide firms through the development and documentation process. In this webcast, Jeff walks through where to find the practice aids, how to use them, required documentation, use of the risk assessment template, and development of final documentation. Practical guidance is provided throughout to simplify implementation. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 3Program Level: Basic
Estates & Trusts: Executor Duties and Tax Responsibilities in Estate Administration
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course reviews the legal, fiduciary, and federal tax responsibilities of an executor or personal representative during the administration of a decedent’s estate. Participants will examine the executor’s duties from initial appointment through final distribution, including identifying and managing estate assets, settling creditor claims, and administering distributions to beneficiaries. The course also reviews filing requirements for the decedent’s final Form 1040, the estate’s Form 1041, and the federal estate tax return, Form 706, along with the treatment of income in respect of a decedent (IRD) and basis adjustments. Participants will also examine IRS procedural requirements, including obtaining an EIN for the estate, responding to IRS notices, and recognizing potential audit risks. Emphasis is placed on practical estate administration procedures, executor liability considerations, and maintaining proper estate accounting records and documentation to support compliance with federal tax requirements. *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
K2’s Implementing Internal Controls In QuickBooks Online Environments
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The QuickBooks Online (QBO) ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with millions of small businesses now relying on it for their accounting and business management needs. However, many QBO implementations lack adequate internal control infrastructures, which can lead to potential risks and inefficiencies. This is often due to a lack of understanding of the internal control options available in the cloud-based version of QuickBooks and how to implement them effectively. Join our session to learn about the four common types of internal controls and how to assess the internal control structure of a small business. We'll guide you through the opportunities to enhance internal controls in QBO environments using features found within the application. Additionally, you'll discover additional internal control procedures for situations where adequate controls cannot be established in QBO. Contrary to popular belief, QBO-based organizations can indeed benefit from strong internal controls, and this session will show you how. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your QuickBooks Online implementation and ensure your business is safeguarded against risks. Sign up now and take the first step towards a more secure and efficient QBO environment! Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
KPI Bootcamp for Small Businesses
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Online
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $179
Running or advising a small business? The KPI Bootcamp can help you rapidly identify and implement the right KPIs to achieve your or your client's goals. Delivered by Bernie Smith, KPI specialist and seasoned entrepreneur, this course will guide you through selecting a powerful set of measures tailored to your business. The structured approach helps you refine your objectives and choose KPIs that drive growth and profitability. The program includes access to over 400 pre-defined KPIs, each with a clear, jargon-free definition, business benefits, real-world examples, and practical implementation tips. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 5Program Level: Basic
Impact of OBBBA 2025 on the Individual Taxpayer
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
This program covers all of the major individual provisions of the OBBA of 2025 (H.R. 1), including detailed examples of provisions which were extended, made permanent with substantial changes, and new for 2025 and beyond. A comprehensive case study will apply many of these provisions to illustrate the impact of these provisions on the individual taxpayer. Other current individual tax issues, including dependent care and student loan reporting, will also be review. *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: 6Program Level: Intermediate
Partnership & LLC (Form 1065) – Formation to Liquidation
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a partnership/LLC course focusing on the hottest tax topics and most frequently encountered issues. This case driven course will deal with both partnership/LLC and partner/member developments addressing the most common, yet complex Federal partnership/LLC issues and problems. *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: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Prep
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to preparing individual income tax returns using Form 1040. Designed as a basic-level program, it walks participants through the core components of the individual return in a clear and practical manner. Participants will learn filing requirements, filing statuses, and how to determine dependents. The course covers common types of income, including wages and basic investment income, along with adjustments to income, standard versus itemized deductions, and commonly used tax credits. In addition, the course introduces basic reporting for self-employment and rental activity, focusing on how these items flow to the individual return. Preparer responsibilities, due diligence requirements, and taxpayer rights under IRS rules are also covered to provide a strong foundational understanding of individual tax preparation. *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: 8Program Level: Basic