CPE Catalog & Events

Quality Management: My System is Set Up -- Now What?

With the design and implementation of your firm's system of quality management complete, the firm now focuses on operating, maintaining, and continuously improving that system. This webcast explores the ongoing post-implementation requirements of SQMS No. 1, including: Understanding engagement performance responsibilities Performing and documenting monitoring activities Identifying and evaluating findings and deficiencies Implementing, evaluating, and tracking remediation Conducting the required annual evaluation of the system and periodic performance evaluations of those assigned ultimate and operational responsibility for the system Learn how to keep your firm's system responsive, current, and effective in maintaining and promoting quality.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

AICPA & CIMA Faculty Hour Series (5/22/2026)

Understand emerging trends in academia Academics will receive timely and critical information on emerging issues and the latest news affecting accounting education. Subject matter experts provide insights, analysis, and practical guidance on the key issues facing the profession and academia. Faculty Hour contributors will share their experiences, tools, and resources to ensure the success of the next generation of accountants. In addition, AICPA & CIMA staff will provide the latest news concerning changes to regulations, exams, and licensure requirements that may affect faculty and their schools.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

An In-Depth Understanding of the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax

This course provides a focused and practical overview of the Generation Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax, designed specifically for professionals involved in estate and gift tax planning. As Part 4 of the Form 706 and 709 series, this session zeroes in on the rules, definitions, and application of GST tax, including the mechanics of calculating the inclusion ratio and how the GST exemption operates in real-world planning scenarios. Participants will gain clarity on how to identify skip persons, the types of transfers subject to the GST tax, and the proper treatment of direct skips, taxable terminations, and taxable distributions. Through clear examples and practical instruction, this course walks participants through voluntary, timely, late, and retroactive GST exemption allocations. With increasing regulatory complexity and heightened exemption limits, understanding the GST tax is critical for practitioners assisting clients in multigenerational wealth transfers. This course supports more accurate return preparation and strategic allocation of exemptions to minimize tax exposure. *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 webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Basic

AICPA Hot Topics Series - Fraud Under the Microscope: Prevention and Detection Tactics

In today's complex financial landscape, preventing and detecting fraud requires vigilance, strategy, and the right tools. This session will equip you with practical techniques to identify red flags, mitigate risks, and build stronger safeguards to protect your organization's integrity.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

2025 Tax Legislation: The One Big Beautiful Bill

Congress passed on July 3, 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. We will also cover key issues that had been dropped from the initial House version and provide observations for possible future legislation. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Basic

The Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Reform 2025 and What's Ahead

What The Big Beautiful Bill Means for You and Your Clients: Breaking Down Key Tax Provisions The “Big Beautiful Bill” is the most significant tax law package since the TCJA, and it’s now law. With dozens of TCJA provisions made permanent and plenty of new rules introduced, this session is packed with critical content for tax professionals. You’ll walk away understanding what’s changed, what’s new, and what to prepare for across individual, business, and estate taxation. Art Werner breaks down key topics like bonus depreciation, enhanced 199A deductions, Trump accounts, SALT cap changes, estate planning, charitable limits, 1099-K thresholds, and much more. He’ll also examine areas with future sunsets, business incentives, and international tax provisions that could impact clients at all income levels. *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 webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Update

An In-Depth Understanding of the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax

This course provides a focused and practical overview of the Generation Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax, designed specifically for professionals involved in estate and gift tax planning. As Part 4 of the Form 706 and 709 series, this session zeroes in on the rules, definitions, and application of GST tax, including the mechanics of calculating the inclusion ratio and how the GST exemption operates in real-world planning scenarios. Participants will gain clarity on how to identify skip persons, the types of transfers subject to the GST tax, and the proper treatment of direct skips, taxable terminations, and taxable distributions. Through clear examples and practical instruction, this course walks participants through voluntary, timely, late, and retroactive GST exemption allocations. With increasing regulatory complexity and heightened exemption limits, understanding the GST tax is critical for practitioners assisting clients in multigenerational wealth transfers. This course supports more accurate return preparation and strategic allocation of exemptions to minimize tax exposure. *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 webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Basic

An In-Depth Understanding of the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax

This course provides a focused and practical overview of the Generation Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax, designed specifically for professionals involved in estate and gift tax planning. As Part 4 of the Form 706 and 709 series, this session zeroes in on the rules, definitions, and application of GST tax, including the mechanics of calculating the inclusion ratio and how the GST exemption operates in real-world planning scenarios. Participants will gain clarity on how to identify skip persons, the types of transfers subject to the GST tax, and the proper treatment of direct skips, taxable terminations, and taxable distributions. Through clear examples and practical instruction, this course walks participants through voluntary, timely, late, and retroactive GST exemption allocations. With increasing regulatory complexity and heightened exemption limits, understanding the GST tax is critical for practitioners assisting clients in multigenerational wealth transfers. This course supports more accurate return preparation and strategic allocation of exemptions to minimize tax exposure. *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 webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Basic

The Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Reform 2025 and What's Ahead

What The Big Beautiful Bill Means for You and Your Clients: Breaking Down Key Tax Provisions The “Big Beautiful Bill” is the most significant tax law package since the TCJA, and it’s now law. With dozens of TCJA provisions made permanent and plenty of new rules introduced, this session is packed with critical content for tax professionals. You’ll walk away understanding what’s changed, what’s new, and what to prepare for across individual, business, and estate taxation. Art Werner breaks down key topics like bonus depreciation, enhanced 199A deductions, Trump accounts, SALT cap changes, estate planning, charitable limits, 1099-K thresholds, and much more. He’ll also examine areas with future sunsets, business incentives, and international tax provisions that could impact clients at all income levels. *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 webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Update

2025 Tax Legislation: The One Big Beautiful Bill

Congress passed on July 3, 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. We will also cover key issues that had been dropped from the initial House version and provide observations for possible future legislation. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Basic

Quality Management: Performing a Root Cause Analysis

Root cause analysis is a powerful tool for understanding why quality issues arise, and for preventing them from recurring. This webcast examines the principles and objectives of a root cause analysis and how it aligns with SQMS No. 1's focus on continual improvement. Learn practical approaches for: Identifying underlying causes of findings and deficiencies Evaluating contributing factors Implementing meaningful corrective actions We'll also explore how this process can help firms of all sizes to: Enhance audit quality Strengthen remediation activities Foster a culture of proactive problem-solvingThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

CFO Series: Cybersecuirty Risk Management for Finance Leaders

2026 Washington Tax Brief

The AICPA Tax Advocacy Team in Washington, D.C., addresses the challenge of keeping up with tax law changes. They advocate for sound tax policy and effective administration. The Washington Tax Brief webcast series keeps members informed on major tax-related initiatives and allows them to voice concerns about potential legislation or regulations. Webcast Series Updates members on AICPA tax advocacy initiatives, proposed tax law changes and reform discussions, recent IRS regulations and guidance changes.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: OverviewThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

Small Firm Success Series (6/25/2026)

Small CPA firms, defined as those with 30 or fewer professionals, face distinct challenges amid rapid technological change, evolving regulatory demands, and mounting pressure to attract and retain talent. This webcast keeps practitioners current on the developments that matter most while offering practical, immediately applicable insights to strengthen their practices. Participants will gain clarity on today's most pressing questions: How can small firms address staffing shortages and build a sustainable talent pipeline? Which emerging technologies merit investment now? How should firms prepare for new compliance requirements and regulatory updates? What practice-management strategies are most effective for staying competitive in a fast-changing landscape? What sets this webcast apart is its exclusive focus on small firms. Each session emphasizes practical, resource-efficient solutions tailored to their needs. Attendees will hear real-world examples, explore current trends, and receive actionable guidance from experts who understand the realities of small-firm leadership. Designed for partners, managers, and future leaders, this program equips small firms to operate more efficiently, respond effectively to evolving standards, and position themselves for sustainable growth.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

Quality Management: Engagement Quality Reviews

SQMS No. 2, Engagement Quality Reviews, sets out requirements and guidance for firms to conduct an engagement quality (EQ) review. The standard also addresses the qualifications, eligibility, responsibilities, and appointment of an EQ reviewer. The predecessor standard, SQCS No. 8, combined quality control policies with the engagement quality control review. SQMS No. 2 was issued separately to highlight the importance of the EQ review within a firm's system of quality management. SQMS No. 2 formalizes and strengthens the review process through clarified guidance and enhanced documentation requirements. It also distinguishes the responsibilities of the firm from those of the EQR reviewer, ensuring greater accountability and transparency.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

2025 Tax Legislation: The One Big Beautiful Bill

Congress passed on July 3, 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. We will also cover key issues that had been dropped from the initial House version and provide observations for possible future legislation. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Basic

CFO Series: July

Quality Management: My System is Set Up -- Now What?

With the design and implementation of your firm's system of quality management complete, the firm now focuses on operating, maintaining, and continuously improving that system. This webcast explores the ongoing post-implementation requirements of SQMS No. 1, including: Understanding engagement performance responsibilities Performing and documenting monitoring activities Identifying and evaluating findings and deficiencies Implementing, evaluating, and tracking remediation Conducting the required annual evaluation of the system and periodic performance evaluations of those assigned ultimate and operational responsibility for the system Learn how to keep your firm's system responsive, current, and effective in maintaining and promoting quality.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

Are You Ready for Your Peer Review?

Be ready for your peer review! The peer review process is an effective way to monitor practice quality, ensuring that your firm meets high standards while protecting the public interest. Gain a better understanding of the overall peer review process and learn how to fully prepare for your triennial review. This webcast will help you: Understand and compare the system and engagement review processes Address recently issued peer review guidance and quality control requirements Learn how both guidance and requirements affect your firm You'll also discover the most common areas of noncompliance with professional standards and how to avoid them well before your review is due. Participants will leave this session with the resources and tools to enhance their firm's peer review quality.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.

SOC Mastery for CPA Firms: Your Roadmap to Starting a SOC Practice

In the realm of modern business, the trend of outsourcing functions or activities to third-party service providers is on the rise. While this strategy can enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces inherent risks that necessitate careful identification, assessment, and management. As a result, those utilizing such outsourced services, along with their auditors, increasingly demand comprehensive insights into the effectiveness of controls within these service organizations. To fulfill this need, the AICPA offers a range of SOC (System and Organization Control) for service organizations engagements, providing assurance reports that offer vital information for evaluating and mitigating the risks tied to outsourcing, thereby fostering trust and transparency. This webcast serves as an introduction for CPA firms who are new to SOC for service organizations engagements or as a refresher for those already acquainted. It does not delve into the specifics of conducting a SOC examinations; however, it offers a general understanding of how to start up a SOC practice.This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible from your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.