CPE Catalog & Events
Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course dives into the powerful, but potentially under-utilized, capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Designed for sophisticated users willing to approach spreadsheets from a unique perspective, this program encourages users to challenge the status quo by considering opportunities to take acceptable spreadsheets to a new level. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Computer software & applicationsProgram Level: AdvancedThis 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 CPA Crossings.
Safety Synergy: Uniting Elements for a Secure Workplace
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Creating a culture of safety in a workplace requires attention in many different areas. We will bring these areas into focus and provide attendees with information on how to make their individual workplaces safer for everyone. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Personnel / human resourcesProgram Level: Basic
Leases Accounting under Topic 842 - Answers to FAQ After Implementation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Lease accounting under FASB ASC 842 is now fully effective for all entities. Transitioning to new GAAP always leads to implementation issues and concerns. This course will answer the most common questions asked related to the latest lease accounting and financial reporting requirements after adoption and transition. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Basic
Best Non-Google Search Tools for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The course explains why you need more than Google to search the Internet and highlights a rich constellation of alternative search engine applications. The session also explains how to set up your own customized online research management platform, and discusses dynamic search strategies (two-step, vertical and lateral searching) that can be used to gain an extra edge when using any search engine. Participants will walk away with scores of new knowledge sources and streams that will complement their use of Google and improve their online research power. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram 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 CPA Crossings.
K2'S Artificial Intelligence For Accounting And Financial Professionals
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Online
4.50 Credits
Member Price: $129
Discover the real-world power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and equip yourself with the skills to conquer modern challenges in accounting and finance. In this engaging course, we demystify AI and unveil its practical applications, transforming it from theory into a hands-on tool. Learn the essential AI fundamentals and unlock its remarkable potential to boost your productivity and effectiveness alongside your team. Explore the specific problem-solving capabilities of AI, tailored to address the unique challenges faced by accounting and financial professionals. Gain expertise in leveraging AI features integrated into everyday applications, including the ubiquitous Excel. Uncover how these features enable you to effortlessly detect fraud, identify potential transaction errors, and elevate your financial operations to new heights. Witness firsthand how AI is reshaping the present and future of your profession, positioning you at the forefront of this revolutionary wave. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Computer software & applicationsProgram Level: Intermediate
K2's The Best Kept Secrets Of Microsoft 365
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Many organizations have implemented Microsoft 365/Office 365 at a basic level, but few have truly explored the breadth and depth of tools included with their subscriptions. Some less commonly known apps help you manage shared email boxes, create and use web forms, schedule appointments, trade shifts, create real-time closed captions, and translate presentations. Attend this session and learn more about the hidden features in Microsoft 365 that you can use to level up your productivity. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Computer software & applicationsProgram Level: Intermediate
Tactics to Find Work Life Balance in a Complex World
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
This session will explore key aspects of getting more satisfaction out of the work you choose to do and how to find greater balance between the demands of work and other lifestyle choices in an ever more complex and changing world. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Personal developmentProgram Level: BasicThis 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 CPA Crossings.
K2's The ABCs of Automation With Microsoft's Power Platform
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Automation and standardization are two of the keys to productivity, but most people who are not programmers are unsure where to start. Microsoft’s Power Platform is a comprehensive platform for creating automated workflows, integrations, and data-driven reports. Components include Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents. Attend this session to learn about this platform and how everyone can use its low-code, no-code environment to solve process challenges. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram Level: Basic
Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are considered must-select engagements for peer review. This course will review the common deficiencies noted by peer reviewers and federal agencies. We'll focus on the requirements of Yellow Book independence, CPE, and reporting. We will also review deficiencies related to internal controls over compliance, compliance testing, and major program determination for Single Audits. We'll close the course with a look at the deficiencies often identified in COVID-related funds. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram Level: Intermediate
Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
This course will look at the various rules related to Independence and compare and contrast the requirements. This overview course will help auditors understand the nuances of independence and ensure they meet the requirements to perform attest services for their clients. We will review the requirements for the AICPA, GAO, DOL, and PCAOB. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram Level: Update
ProActive Response: Active Shooter Training - Recognize. Respond. Survive.
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active shooter event, and how to use basic medical equipment to save the lives of victims. *****(Warning: This video contains simulated graphic scenes that some viewers may find disturbing)***** Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Personnel / human resourcesProgram Level: Intermediate
What's Changing in Risk Assessment
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
SAS 145, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement, was issued in October 2021. The audit standard amends AU-C 315, including many changes to address common audit deficiencies. This course will provide an overview of SAS 145 and its changes to AU-C 315. Attendees will have an opportunity to evaluate the impact on audit methodology and documentation. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram Level: Update
Private Company Simplified GAAP Alternatives
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The FASB formed the Private Company Council to provide certain alternatives in U.S. GAAP that are only available to nonpublic business entities, with limited exceptions for certain nonprofits. This course will provide insight into when adopting the accounting and financial reporting alternatives would be to the advantage of private companies. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Basic
Individual Tax Update: Recent Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course addresses the most recent legislative developments impacting individual taxpayers, with a focus on important provisions, rules and concepts to apply when preparing client returns. *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: Intermediate
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 1
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Accounting, AuditingProgram Level: Update
Not Just Your Everyday FASB Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
This course highlights significant updates that affect financial reporting and related attestation services. We will explore novel FASB pronouncements while examining the enduring impact of lease accounting and revenue recognition standards. This course will provide reminders regarding both GAAP and non-GAAP financial reporting alternatives for closely held entities. We will also explore selected guidance regarding audit, review, and compilation engagements. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Basic
Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
This program provides an update to the latest tax developments, rules and regulations affecting business taxpayers, including a review and integration of 2024-25 legislation. **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: Intermediate
CFO Series: Demystifing AI for CPAs & Corporate Finance Professionals
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Artificial intelligence is no longer coming to the accounting profession — it's here — and CPAs need practical guidance on how to implement it responsibly without disrupting their practice or compromising professional standards. This focused four-hour seminar strips away the hype and complexity to deliver actionable strategies that CPAs can implement immediately. Rather than theoretical discussions about AI's future potential, this program addresses the real question every CPA is asking: "How do I reasonably and responsibly implement AI into my practice without putting my clients, data or reputation at risk?" Through a pragmatic approach combining AI literacy, policy development, ethical considerations and security protocols, participants will gain the confidence and tools needed to begin their AI journey safely. The program acknowledges the conservative nature of the accounting profession while recognizing the competitive advantages AI can provide. Each module delivers specific, implementable takeaways including templates, checklists and step-by-step guides that transform abstract AI concepts into concrete action plans. Participants will leave with a clear 90-day roadmap for introducing AI into their practice, tested policies from successful implementations, and hands-on experience with AI tools appropriate for CPAs.
Partnerships: How to Calculate Partner Basis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This program provides a detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining tax basis for a partnership interest. Illustrated examples with filled in forms will demonstrate how the processes works and their many potential pitfalls. *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: Intermediate
Finding Errors in Excel Spreadsheets
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This intensive two-hour course addresses the critical need for accuracy and efficiency when developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Recognizing that even minor errors can have significant implications, this course delves deep into strategies and skills required to detect and correct errors in Excel. By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to efficiently identify and correct errors in Excel spreadsheets, enhancing their overall productivity and accuracy in their professional roles. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram Level: IntermediateThis 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 CPA Crossings.