CPE Catalog & Events
The Essential Auditing Update with Renee Rampulla
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course is essential and designed to keep you informed of proposed and current authoritative guidance issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Learn about proposed and final auditing and attestation standards addressing group audits, fraud, and sustainability. Understand the eight quality management components, hear about frequent peer review matters and so much more. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Update
The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 tax legislation
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The President signed on July 4, 2025, one of most consequential tax legislation in recent years. The well-informed tax practitioner will want to stay abreast of these developments! This course will start with a short background of this legislation as it made its way through Congress and to the President's desk. We will then review the final provisions that was approved by the Senate and passed by the House. 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.
Estate Planning for Today and Beyond
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Estate planning continues to evolve, and staying informed about the latest trends and strategies is crucial for professionals in the field. This forward-looking course delves into the intricacies of estate planning, with a specific focus on current issues. Participants will explore cutting-edge techniques, emerging legal considerations, and industry developments to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create effective estate plans that withstand the test of time and safeguard their clients' legacies. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Handouts Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Managing Current Fraud Trends in a Shifting Environment
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
As our business environment shifts, so do trends with fraud schemes and perpetrators. This course will give you the absolutely latest information with how to identify and mitigate shifting fraud risks in any entity. 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.
Common Financial Statement Disclosures
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Financial statement disclosures are important to provide the information necessary for financial statement users to make economic decisions. Disclosures further explain and clarify information provided in the basic financial statements, but also provide critical information about subsequent events, litigation risk, and other concerns. This course focuses on the most common financial statement disclosures for small- or medium-sized nonpublic entities. 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.
Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Accurately identifying and testing controls over compliance is critical, yet it remains a common deficiency highlighted in peer reviews. This course offers a comprehensive overview of internal controls over compliance, with a focus on their application to Single Audits. Participants will learn how to effectively align internal controls with specific compliance requirements. Additionally, we will address one of the most frequent findings in audits of governmental entities receiving federal grants: the misidentification of controls and the confusion between compliance and control processes. This course will help clarify the distinction, equipping you with the tools to enhance audit quality and ensure compliance effectiveness. 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.
Scaling at the Speed of Trust: How to Grow Without Losing What Makes You Great
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Session Overview: If you’re leading a small or mid-size company preparing for rapid growth — or you’ve just hit that thrilling, chaotic stretch where success creates new challenges — this session is for you. Everyone wants growth. Few are ready for what it really takes. In Scaling at the Speed of Trust, Steve Cadigan — LinkedIn’s first CHRO and architect of its legendary hyper-growth culture — shares the inside story of how the company scaled from 400 to 4,000 employees in just four years, and the lessons every growing business can apply today. Steve speaks to his experience scaling one of the most successful scaling ventures in business in the past two decades: LinkedIn. Cadigan was at the table building what many consider to be the gold standard of a high performing culture while going through rapid growth - through stories and real world examples, Cadigan provides an invaluable a unique insight into this critical phase of an organizations growth. This isn’t a talk about hiring faster — it’s about scaling smarter. Steve reveals how trust, transparency, and culture became LinkedIn’s greatest competitive advantage — and how small and mid-size firms can use the same principles to grow without losing what makes them great. Who This Session Is For: Founders and CEOs navigating early-stage or mid-stage scale HR and People leaders building culture through rapid change Executives and managers preparing their teams for the next growth phase Anyone facing the tension between speed and sustainability Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Intermediate
K2's Stop Wasting Time In Excel
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Are you ready to unlock Excel's full potential? In today's fast-paced world, mastering Excel isn't just a nice-to-have-it';s a must for anyone who wants to work smarter, faster, and with greater accuracy. Make plans to participate in this dynamic, Excel-centric session designed for professionals like you. Discover how you can leverage features like templates, Precision as Displayed, and PivotTables along with new tools such as Dynamic Arrays, advanced data cleaning, PIVOTBY and GROUPBY functions, and seamless Copilot integration. These features will transform the how you and your team analyze data, automate reporting, and deliver actionable insights from Excel. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This program provides in-depth coverage of SAS 145, a major standard that helps auditors enhance risk assessment procedures through improved techniques for identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement. This session is essential for CPAs that perform audits. The discussion will also be insightful for auditees and other professionals who want to maintain awareness of current auditing guidance. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Strategic CFO – Developing Strategy and the Why
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Effective CFOs and CPAs play a critical role in shaping and executing organizational strategy. This session focuses on how strategy is developed, why many strategic plans fail, and how finance leaders can help organizations create focus in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment. Participants will explore competitive advantage, the use of financial and non-financial metrics, and the importance of aligning strategy with mission, culture, and resources. Through discussion and real-world case examples, attendees will gain practical tools to evaluate, measure, and support successful strategies across for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Use of some video reels will add levity to some of the key points. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate
Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
In the ever-evolving world of data analytics and business intelligence, Microsoft Excel continues to be an indispensable tool for professionals across industries. With the introduction of Copilot, Microsoft has integrated the power of artificial intelligence directly into Excel, revolutionizing how users work with data. This 2-hour interactive course, Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel, provides a comprehensive overview of how Copilot transforms traditional Excel workflows into dynamic, AI-driven processes, enabling users to accomplish tasks faster, more accurately, and with less manual effort. During this course, you'll discover how Copilot leverages AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user or just beginning your journey, this course will guide you through practical applications and best practices to make the most of Copilot's capabilities. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll see how Copilot can save time, improve decision-making, and elevate your analytical skills to new heights. This course not only focuses on the technical aspects of Copilot but also highlights its potential to transform your day-to-day work, from automating repetitive tasks to uncovering trends and insights you might otherwise overlook. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate Copilot into your workflows and unlock its full potential in Microsoft Excel. 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 Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.40 Credits
Member Price: $99
In the course of legal actions, payments may be made pursuant to a final disposition of a court case or a mutually agreed-upon settlement. This course will cover the tax implications for payments made for personal injury, emotional distress, lost wages, punitive awards, pre- and post-judgement interest, contract claims, among other damages. **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: 2.4Program Level: Basic
New Corporate Transparency Act Developments and Proposed FinCen Reporting Requirements for Real Estate Sellers
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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. **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: 2Program Level: Basic
Avoiding Peer Review Deficiencies and Professional Liability in Public Accounting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Peer review deficiencies and professional liability claims result from both audit and nonaudit services. This course will provide best practices for avoiding legal liability and quality control concerns for a wide variety of professional services offered by public accountants. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 4Program Level: Basic
Accounting Industry Update 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Stay current on recent changes in accounting and auditing. Review Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Private Company Council (PCC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standard-setting activity in the current year. Implementation dates will be provided so you can plan for changes, and the course will highlight the changes that will be implemented in the current year. Also, we'll discuss the difference between public and private company requirements.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
This comprehensive case-driven training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly in the area of basis calculations and distribution planning for the owners of pass-thru entities (i.e., S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs)). The cornerstone of this course is the line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s and how it affects the basis calculations. **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: 8Program Level: Intermediate
Agentic AI for CPAs: Automate Workflows with Intelligence
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The newest evolution of AI technology is Agentic AI. This technology enables you to deploy AI agents to take action on your behalf and execute tasks. Agentic AI is the key enabler to using AI technology to automate your workflows. Learning how to take advantage of AI agents provides a substantial competitive advantage. This course will teach you the fundamentals of agentic AI and how you can put them to work in your firm or business. 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.
Mining Your Firm Client Database for Revenue
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Your client database is more than a record of past engagements-it's a goldmine of untapped opportunity. In this practical and forward-thinking session, accounting professionals will learn how to strategically analyze and segment their existing client data to uncover new service opportunities, deepen relationships, and drive sustainable revenue growth. From identifying cross-selling potential to leveraging automation tools for proactive outreach, this webinar will equip firm leaders and client managers with actionable strategies to turn dormant data into dynamic business development. Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm, you'll walk away with a roadmap for transforming your client list into a revenue-generating engine. 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.
Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Disclosures
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
The standard also requires information about the following categories: disaggregation of revenue contract balances performance obligations This webinar will deal directly with disclosure requirements for the standard. Several courses currently exist on the platform related to an overview of the standard and deep dive into individual steps of the standards. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 1.2Program Level: Intermediate
Leading Into the Future: Rethinking Work, Value & Leadership in Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The accounting profession is at a crossroads — not because of a new generation, but because the entire architecture of work is being rewritten. Smaller firms are feeling it most: recruiting has become harder, AI is changing client expectations overnight, and leadership succession looms large. In this fast-moving and practical session, global future-of-work strategist Steve Cadigan (LinkedIn’s first CHRO and author of Workquake) unpacks how small and mid-sized firms can reimagine how they attract, develop, and lead talent in a world where certainty is gone and adaptability is gold. Through real-world examples from progressive firms like Bookminders, Prestige Accounting, LedgerWise, Nova Accounting, and Insights CPAs, Steve shows how leaders are reshaping work models, leveraging AI as a time- creator, and making accounting a magnet for modern talent again. Delivery Method: Individual webcast CPE Credit: 2Program Level: Intermediate