CPE Catalog
Avoiding Deficiencies in Peer Reviews: Focus on Engagement Quality
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recent revisions to Quality Management standards Feedback from peer reviews, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Best practices in documentation
Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes That Can Wipe Out Retirement Savings
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Coverage of applicable rules from SECURE Act 2.0 The 10% penalty Net unrealized appreciation of employer securities Roth IRA conversions Rollovers and the limitations Direct rollovers vs indirect rollovers, and tax withholding Beneficiary portability rules When a Roth IRA distribution is qualified to be tax-free Excess contributions and the 6% excise tax
Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Consumer Bankruptcy Process
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding Protections provided to debtors under the Bankruptcy Code Key procedural aspects of bankruptcy The automatic stay Differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases The bankruptcy discharge Proofs of claim Bankruptcy trustees Special rights afforded to secured creditors
Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding Protections provided to debtors under the Bankruptcy Code Key procedural aspects of bankruptcy The automatic stay Differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases The bankruptcy discharge Proofs of claim Plans of reorganization Litigation that can arise during bankruptcy Creditor committees Bankruptcy trustees Avoidable preferences and fraudulent transfers Special rights afforded to landlords and secured creditors
Basic Estate Administration for CPAs and FAs
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Legal principles and definitions Trust accounting issues Working closely with legal counsel proactively in the best interest of the client Property law concepts Complex community property issues Filing special forms: Form SS-4, Form 56, Form 4810, and Form 5495 Executor checklist The basics of filing a Form 1041 for an estate or non-grantor trust Filing a final Form 709 The basics of filing Form 706 Understanding 706 elections Understanding Estate Valuations, including GST and portability Special considerations for IRAs and ERISA plans When to make Section 454 elections When to make Section 754 elections Understanding the fine points of basis S corp issues Partnership and LLC considerations Passive loss carryforwards and estates Fiscal year elections 65-day election for trusts and estates Tax aspects of pecuniary and specific bequests
Become a Data Analysis Expert
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
An introduction to the data analysis process flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a data analysis expert A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics How visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner
Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The key requirements, options, and best practices seen in each of the basic financial statements Today’s core accounting and reporting requirements related to contributions and how to effectively and efficiently apply them How to analyze and incorporate the needs of financial statement users into a not-for-profit’s financial statements and disclosures
Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The key requirements, options, and best practices seen in each of the basic financial statements Today’s core accounting and reporting requirements related to contributions and how to effectively and efficiently apply them How to analyze and incorporate the needs of financial statement users into a not-for-profit’s financial statements and disclosures
Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures When to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures The difference between and appropriate applications of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures
Build Professional Relationships to Enhance Your Career-Authentic Networking
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
The psychology of perception Preparation checklist for networking Presenting your best self Perception management Preparing oneself for networking Setting expectations and limits Seamless self-introductions How to introduce others Overcoming anxiety How to start conversations Situational questions The art of conversation flow Listening skills Topics to avoid Graceful exits Body language Navigating large events/conferences One-on-one meetings Cocktail party etiquette Remembering names Strategies for introverts Follow up recommendations How to maintain and sustain relationships long term
Business Combinations - U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $29
Determining the acquisition date Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree Acquisition of contingencies Noncontrolling interests Recognizing and measuring goodwill or gain from a bargain purchase Measurement period adjustments
Business Development for Accounting and Other Professionals
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Marketing plans and how they provide direction and strategy for business growth Fundamentals of an effective website The growing importance of social media Strategies for obtaining and cultivating referral sources The benefits and challenges of networking organizations Creating a niche in saturated industries Using online publishing to meet your growth objectives
Business Development: Referral Rally
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Networking organizations Obtaining referral sources
Business Development: Time Management
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Managing interruptions The role of to-do lists Creating an effective time management plan Staying on track of your time management plan Blocking out time
Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Contract principles Partnerships and limited liability entities Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Intellectual property Real property law Bankruptcy basics Environmental Law Merger Basics
Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Contract principles Partnerships and limited liability entities Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Intellectual property Real property law Bankruptcy basics Environmental Law Merger basics
Business Law for Small Business Owners
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Contract principles Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Real property law
Business Law for Small Business Owners
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Contract principles Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Real property law
Buying and Selling a Business: Critical Tax and Structuring Issues
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
An overview of the business evaluation process Negotiation points and goals from buyer and seller standpoints An overview of confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, and asset purchase agreements Recognizing the need for due diligence in acquisitions, including checklists of important points Deemed asset sales – §338 and §338(h)(10) The use of “F reorganizations” in lieu of §338(h)(10) The impact of the §197 amortizable intangibles regulations on the acquisition and disposition of a business Allocating purchase price for tax advantage Impact of the net investment income tax (NIIT) and the §199A pass-through deduction on the tax due on the sale of a pass-through entity Changes in strategy under the new tax laws Liquidation as an alternative to the sale of a business Planning to avoid double taxation Special problems and opportunities when an S corporation is the buyer or seller Special problems and opportunities when a partnership is the buyer or seller Installment sale and interest issues Avoiding tax pitfalls and recognizing tax planning opportunities
Buying and Selling a Business: Tax and Structuring Overview
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6.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
An overview of the beginning of the process and documents for preliminary tax planning Recognizing the need for due diligence in acquisitions, including checklists of important points Deemed asset sales – §338 and §338(h)(10) The impact of the §197 amortizable intangibles regulations on the acquisition and disposition of a business Allocating purchase price for tax advantage Planning to avoid double taxation under the repeal of the General Utilities doctrine Special problems and opportunities when an S corporation is the buyer or seller Installment sale and interest issues Avoiding tax pitfalls and recognizing tax planning opportunities Unique issues in buying and selling LLC/partnership interests Impact of the net investment income tax (NIIT) and the §199A pass-through deduction on the tax due on the sale of a pass-through entity Individually owned goodwill