CPE Catalog & Events
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
This course provides a high-level overview of the most important issues facing nonprofit entities and their auditors. The focus of this course is on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant professional and regulatory standards related to reliable financial reporting for nonprofit entities. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 8Program Level: Basic
Hot Topics Audit & Attest Update - 2026
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many public accountants desire to have a quick overview of only the most current changes to professional and ethical requirements. This course will provide an executive summary of the major changes in audit and other attest requirements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. 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.
Leveraging Microsoft Teams Effectively for Your Organization
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $117
Microsoft Teams has proved to be the saving technology for many organizations through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Millions of us worked from home. It allowed for us to conference call, screen share, and exchange files like we were all sitting in the same office. It gives us the ability to be able to operate and communicate anywhere with Internet connectivity. This class explores how to effectively implement and leverage Microsoft Teams inside your organization. It will look at some of the best practices for communication, security, productivity, and more. The class will take a specific look at the newest Team’s features to help you implement the latest and greatest. You’ll learn how to use this tool to run meetings in your organization, take advantage of 3rd party plugins, schedule appointments with colleagues, and more. Regardless of if you’re a new user to Teams or a Power user you will learn how to use this incredible tool more effectively.
K2’s AI – Better Prompts, Better Results
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Generative AI is revolutionizing the business world, and savvy professionals are embracing this cutting-edge technology. Why? Generative AI offers unparalleled opportunities to boost efficiency and productivity. But to truly harness its power, you need to master the art of crafting effective AI prompts. Join our session to discover the best practices for issuing AI prompts. Discover how to ask the right questions to obtain the information you need quickly and efficiently. Say goodbye to inefficient and ineffective prompts, and hello to streamlined, productive interactions with your AI platforms. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your AI game and achieve greater gains in your business. Sign up now and learn the secrets to getting the most out of your AI tools! Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence - Part 2
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply integrated into business operations and decision-making, organizations must recognize that effective oversight extends beyond technical safeguards.The governance, risk and control (GRC) responsibilities of AI also carry a cultural dimension requiring alignment with corporate ethical values ethical principles and accountability structures.Cultural governance emphasizes leadership commitment, employee engagement and cross-function ownership of AI practices to ensure trust and transparency. AI-related risks – ranging from bias and ethical concerns to regulatory compliance, reputational exposure and operational vulnerabilities necessitate robust control frameworks and proactive mitigation strategies. These include governance structures, policies, risk assessments, transparency measures, and continuous monitoring. By embedding cultural governance and mitigation responsibilities into enterprise AI initiatives, organizations can responsibly harness innovation while safeguarding stakeholders, protecting reputation and ensuring sustainable long-term value. Note: This is Part 2 in a two-part series on the risks of AI Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.8Program Level: Basic
Addressing Common Documentation Deficiencies
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative has identified inadequate or nonexistent audit documentation as one of the most significant issues facing the profession today. Over half of the engagements reviewed by the AICPA failed to meet the requirements of AU-C 230, highlighting a critical need for improvement. This course addresses common misconceptions about audit documentation and provides actionable strategies to overcome these deficiencies. Attendees will learn best practices to ensure compliance with professional standards, enhance audit quality, and mitigate risks associated with poor documentation. Whether you are an experienced professional or new to auditing, this course will help you strengthen your documentation practices and uphold the highest standards of the profession. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
ChatGPT and IRS Taxation Law Research
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The course provides a concise overview of how to use ChatGPT to more effectively and efficiently research IRS taxation law. It delves into techniques for extracting precise information from complex tax legislation, interpreting IRS guidelines with AI assistance, and utilizing ChatGPT's advanced language models for nuanced legal analysis. Participants will learn how to streamline their research process, identify relevant tax law precedents, and apply AI insights to real-world tax scenarios, enhancing their professional proficiency in navigating the intricate world of IRS taxation. 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 Value of Conflict
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Poorly handled conflicts can lead to break downs in communication, reduced morale, and higher turnover. However, when managed well, conflict has the potential to bring value to the organization and the team. Conflict is a costly and often mishandled occurrence in the workplace. Successful conflict resolution occurs by listening to and providing opportunities to meet each side needs, and adequately addressing their interests so that they are each satisfied with the outcome. In this you will learn the different conflict modes, how to choose the appropriate strategy for your situation, and how relationships impact your ability to promote the positive outcomes and minimize the negative outcomes of conflict. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Basic
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Procurement Function
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
The procurement function is a critical area of organizations where spend is a top priority. The Controllership function is involved in spend management. It is logical that the Controller should take a role in working with the procurement function. The procurement function may report to various areas within an organization including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Financial (CFO) or Accounting Officer (CAO). Regardless of the reporting line of the function, the accounting and controllership functions must have an integral understanding of all processes involved within procurement. This understanding assists the controller and accounting area in properly optimizing and controlling costs associated with the process. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Basic
Sarbanes Oxley - Sourcing Emerging Risks- 20 years later - Part 1
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Online
1.60 Credits
Member Price: $79
Emerging risks seem to be an issue for all business processes these days. It's been 20 years and counting since the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation was passed. In theory the legislative requirements outlined are still in place. Although the requirements haven't changed, time has changed and as a result, execution of the processes has most likely changed. However, 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. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.6Program Level: Update
Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
External auditors understand concepts like materiality, reasonableness, and risk of material misstatement. This course will explain how to think like an auditor when preparing and fairly presenting your financial statements and related disclosures. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
FASB Update and Review
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Periodic FASB checkups are critical for accountants who deal with financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This course introduces recent FASB pronouncements and revisits selected existing standards that are likely to be salient for private entities. This session also offers a preview of coming attractions by examining significant elements of the FASB's technical agenda. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Basic
Tactical Data Management – Turning Data into Actionable Information
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Organizations collect massive amounts of data, but far less information that actually improves decisions. This session focuses on how CFOs and CPAs can tactically manage data to generate insight, improve performance, and reduce risk. Participants will explore financial and non-financial data, data organization, and the role of analytics in understanding customers, operations, and employees. The session emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and storytelling so data supports better decisions rather than overwhelming stakeholders. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
This session will address the complex rules of retirement distributions, review key provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0, and provide practical strategies of maximizing tax benefits for your client. 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 Financial Close Process
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
A common challenge for the controller role is in closing the month-end and period-end books in preparation to issue financial statements. This duty requires precision, timing and efficiency. In today’s digital world, many organizations have access to financial accounting software that will assist with the steps in the financial close. However, even with this aid it is critical the accountant understand the various steps for the close process and how they inter-relate to other accounting processes. This course gives you an insight into the inter-relationships between many processes that impact the financial close. The closing process has traditionally been a slow one with many companies taking two weeks to close its subsidiary’s books and another two to three weeks to roll up and consolidated the results. With the introduction of technology much has been done to help accelerate that process with integrated enterprise resource planning systems and general ledger and consolidate software. Within this segment we will discuss the elements of the financial close and also important concepts to assist the controller in accelerating their close timeline. This includes addressing all functional areas of the close including payroll, invoicing, payables, inventory, cash, and the general ledger. We will also discuss important concepts of ensuring your financial close is accurate by discussing bank reconciliations, overhead allocations, bad debt reserves, unpaid wages and accruals for vacation time, account reconciliations, deprecation and overall financial statement review. Note: This course does not address utilizing technology in the financial close. Its focus is to understand the varied procedures involved in the financial close whether or not technology is utilized. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.5Program Level: Basic
Advanced Negotiations: Never Split the Difference
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Anytime someone says "I want," "I need," or "Will you," you are in a negotiation. For decades, the negotiation techniques described in Getting to Yes by Fisher and Ury of the Harvard Negotiations Project were the world's standard negotiation methods. These techniques involved collaborative methods for discovering how to make the "pie" bigger and then split it. More recent research on human psychology has revealed new methods that will allow you to do even better. Sometimes, you can't settle for getting half of what you want. Sometimes you have to have it all. This session explores negotiating's human side, to give you powerful people skills that will help you get more. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
56th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Virtual Conference
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Online
14.00 Credits
Member Price: $620
Join us for the 56th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Virtual Conference and earn CPE from anywhere with a flexible format designed for busy professionals. This three half-day event ends at lunchtime, making it easy to stay current on key issues in auditing, tax, fraud, accounting and technology — while keeping your workday on track.Enjoy live, interactive sessions led by expert speakers, ask questions in real time, and connect with peers through engaging virtual discussions and networking opportunities.
CFO Series: When Good Employees Go Bad: Why Even the Best Employees Commit Fraud
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
TaxCon (Day 2)
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $389
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K2's Dynamic Arrays In Excel
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Dynamic arrays can be a tremendous time-saver in Excel, but most business professionals remain unaware of what should be a commonly used tool. With dynamic arrays you can reduce the time you spend creating and updating formulas and improve your accuracy at the same time. You can also take advantage of some innovative features associated with dynamic arrays to automate many calculations and data entry tasks. If you've yet to discover dynamic arrays, make plans to participate in this session to learn how you can take advantage of this terrific feature. If you're ready to transform your data into actionable insights and finally get the reports you need, this session is your game-changer. Join us and take control of your QuickBooks Online reporting like never before! Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1Program Level: Intermediate