CPE Catalog & Events
Sarbanes-Oxley 20 years later - Sourcing Emerging Risks Part 2
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
It would be amiss to not recognize that the passage of time has changed our world. Think of various events such as economic change, technological evolution, the pandemic etc. These are just a few of the changes that may have impacted the manner in which we execute some of the processes outlined in the SOX legislation. In this segment we will focus on sourcing of emerging risks by utilizing to COSO principles. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.8Program Level: Update
Tactical Finance Leadership – Building the Finance Team of Tomorrow
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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: 2Program Level: Intermediate
The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
AI is reshaping accounting, tax, and finance. This update surveys the state of AI technology in 2026: core concepts, software tools, risks/controls, and practical CPA use cases. You will leave with an expanded AI vocabulary, a current view of the AI landscape, and actionable talking points for staff, clients, and service providers. 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.
Nonprofit Internal Control - Practical Insights into Mitigating Financial Reporting, Compliance and Other Risks
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
There is simply no denying that a sufficiently designed and effectively operating system of internal controls over reliable financial reporting is more important than ever. The primary objective of this course is to give participants "hands-on" practice in designing, evaluating, and communicating conclusions related to design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over reliable financial reporting and other risks for nonprofit environments. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Basic
Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance
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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.
The Controllership Series - Managerial Accounting Basics and Costs
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Managerial accounting provides economic and financial information for managers and other internal users. Managerial and Financial Accounting have similarities and differences. Each field of accounting deals with the economic events of a business. Both managerial and financial accounting require that a company’s economic events be quantified and communicated to interested parties. This another course in our series on the controller’s role. The controller’s role encompasses many traditional functions. Within this segment of our controllership series, we discuss the area of managerial accounting and the basic concepts that surround this discipline as it primarily relates to cost accounting issues. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Basic
K2’s Data Security And Privacy Issues And Solutions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Data security and privacy issues persist as a significant concern for businesses of all sizes. No matter where you look, the numbers are bad - really bad! But that doesn't mean you can't take steps to reduce these risks. In this session, you will learn about the key security and privacy risks facing businesses today and the steps you can take to mitigate these risks. This session begins with a review of how cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes and the associated costs of these attacks. From there, you will progress to discussions of practical tools, policies, and other solutions that can be used to mitigate cybersecurity risks to prudently acceptable levels. This is a "must-see" session for all concerned about data security and how to mitigate threats to sensitive and confidential data. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Internal Control Fundamentals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
AU-C Section 315 requires the auditor to gain an understanding of the entity and its environment and the entity's internal controls in order to design appropriate audit procedures. This course will review the key requirements of COSO which is one of the most widely used internal control frameworks. We'll also review the limitations of internal controls. Additionally, this course will introduce the risk assessment process and the various audit procedures to evaluate controls and to determine whether to test the operating effectiveness of controls. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
Listening to the Statement of Cash Flows
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course will allow you to get reacquainted with the statement of cash flows. We will refresher your skills regarding both the preparation and utilization of the statement of cash flows. Significant emphasis will be placed on the informational role of the statement of cash flows and insights that can be obtained using the statement of cash flows in concert with the other elements of a company’s accrual-basis financial statements. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Cash Management: Strategies for Long-Term Success
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many finance departments spend considerable time managing cash, particularly if the organization is highly leveraged or cash rich. Many opportunities exist to reduce your financing costs or increase short-term cash returns if you manage cash effectively. This session will cover a wide variety of day-to-day cash management tools. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Numbers to Narrative: Storytelling in Business Communication
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Information becomes influential when it is structured. In this 1-CPE session (Professional Development), participants explore narrative frameworks presented in the course materials, including situation-complication-resolution and hero-based narrative arcs. Using business-oriented examples, the session demonstrates how structured storytelling enhances clarity and impact without sacrificing rigor. Participants will examine how to define context, introduce tension, present evidence, and guide audiences toward resolution. The emphasis is on logical flow and disciplined narrative construction rather than dramatization. The course concludes with application of a structured storytelling model to a professional scenario. 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.
Making Effective Decisions When You Can’t Get Everything You Want
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Even if managers have incomplete information or constraints, they still must make choices. This session provides advice for navigating rocky decision-making terrain encountered by managers who must make choices despite imperfect information and/or constrained resources. We explore ways to leverage available information to make effective decisions when seemingly critical details cannot be obtained. We also illustrate managerial accounting techniques for optimizing profitability when inputs or resources are constrained by supply chain disruptions or other limitations. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Better Business Writing: Improve Your Speed and Quality
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Technology has given us many new writing tools, but they may just allow an inexperienced novice to turn out poor communications more quickly. Whatever your expertise level, this webinar will help you take your writing skills to another level, saving your time and making it far more likely your reader will read and understand your message. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
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.
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 5: Error Trapping and Improving Lookups
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Practical hands-on Excel learning exercises taught by a highly engaging expert in the field You'll develop your expertise with real-world Excel workbooks. Despite the popularity of VLOOKUP, it has its drawbacks. This session will address these drawbacks while offering alternatives. You'll walk through the VLOOKUP and IFERROR functions, and explore the following topics: Improving the use of VLOOKUP with VALUE/TEXT Improving the use of VLOOKUP with MATCH. Moving beyond VLOOKUP with INDEX Trapping errors with IFERROR Moving beyond basic Excel functions Grasping the limitations and possible enhancements for the VLOOKUP feature, along with methods to handle errors can elevate your proficiency in Excel. You'll also partake in hands-on Excel activities that showcase the integration of functions and their use in crafting spreadsheets, encompassing: Combining functions to enhance flexibility Utilizing functions for atypical data categories Perfecting sophisticated lookup functions *Session 5 is one of eight sessions that is available as an individual session. Each session builds on the prior sessions, so you'll want to consider watching [Session 6: List Comparisons and Indenting] (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpe-learning/webcast/excel-for-accounting-professionals-session-6--list-comparisons-and-indenting) to further prepare to tackle real-world issues and build powerful workbooks.*
Hot Topics Accounting Update - 2026
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many accountants desire to have a quick overview of only the most current issues in accounting and financial reporting. This course will provide an executive summary of the most important changes in U.S. GAAP. 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.
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Penalty abatement is a technique that tax practitioners can utilize to help their clients reduce penalties and interest they owe to the IRS if the taxpayer can prove "reasonable cause". This informative and insightful webinar will provide you with some insider tips, practical steps and effective strategies to help your client manage IRS tax penalties and interest. Learn about various types of penalties that you may face, and the various forms and procedures used for requesting penalty and interest abatement, including First Time and Reasonable Cause abatement. Plus, learn about the procedure to follow when requesting refund of paid penalties. 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 Business Entities
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
This course will introduce you the different types of business entities and the tax implications of contributions, distributions and earnings, among other topics. **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: 2.5Program Level: Basic
Critical Technical Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Accounting and finance managers and executives must demonstrate sound technical and analytical necessary for personal growth and organizational success. This course will provide insights into the most critical technical and analytical skills needed by CFOs and Controllers - or those that want to be! Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Intermediate
Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering, and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise, and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators." This presentation has been prepared by a 20 year veteran with the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The presenter investigated crimes, and trained and mentored other special agents. 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.