WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Not-for-Profit Accounting Conference Livestream
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Online
8.50 Credits
Member Price: $369
Your Source for Key Updates & Insights on Timely Issues Stay informed, sharpen your skills and gain practical insights you can put to work right away at the 2026 Not-For-Profit Accounting Conference. Hear from leading experts on the issues shaping today’s nonprofit organizations, from accounting, auditing and tax updates to the economy and financial markets, AI and cybersecurity, investment policy, Form 990 reporting, fundraising, talent and more. Whether you’re navigating new technology, preparing for changing regulations, managing financial resources or helping guide your organization’s future, this conference delivers timely information and practical knowledge to help you make informed decisions and strengthen your organization. Who Should Attend CPAs, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, directors, managers, HR professionals and accounting staff will benefit greatly by attending this comprehensive day of professional development.
Business & Industry Fall Conference
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Brookfield
7.80 Credits
Member Price: $339
Your Source For Key Updates & Insights on Timely Issues Attend this year's Business & Industry Fall Conference to gain timely insights into the economic, tax and business issues shaping today's organizations. Hear from leading experts on the latest tax developments, AI and cybersecurity, business transactions and valuation, workforce talent strategies, leadership and emerging trends affecting finance and accounting professionals. You'll leave with practical strategies to strengthen your organization and prepare for what's ahead. Audience CPAs, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, directors, managers, HR professionals and accounting staff will benefit greatly by attending. Overnight Accommodations A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn in Brookfield (next to the Brookfield Conference Center) for the night of Wednesday, Sept. 23, with a room rate of $136 (plus tax). To reserve a room in the block, please book online by Sept. 1 or call 877-782-9444. Online Option For those unable to attend the conference in person, another option is available! This year's Business & Industry Fall Conference will be streamed live, including all of the general sessions and the most popular breakout session! The registration page and more details for attending via WICPA CPE Livestream is available here. Registration Changes We are excited to provide the convenience of offering both in-person and livestream options for attending our conferences. However, if a registrant wishes to change from in-person to livestream attendance 14 days or less prior to a conference, the WICPA CPE Department must be contacted to make the change and a $25 fee will apply. For Cancellation Policy details, please see the registration form or visit the CPE Requirements & FAQs page.
Quality Management: A Practical Approach
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Waukesha
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $379
Beginning in 2025, the AICPA Quality Management (QM) Standards ushered in a host of new requirements. The first half of this course is designed to discuss the process of implementing the QM Standards. During the second half, participants will work on their firm's QM implementation process, including identifying potential quality risks, assessing those risks, developing responses, and meeting the new QM documentation standards. Hear what past participants are saying: "Implementation of QM has been difficult, and after attending this course, I now have an idea of what the end product should be." "This course helped me put a structured, real-life plan in place." "The interactive nature of the program was great! Really got everyone thinking on how to apply the new quality standards to their own practice." "The best class of the year. There were so many hands-on exercises, it was outstanding." *Also register for Day 2: The Next Steps here. Overnight Accommodations A block of rooms has been reserved at the at Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha for the night of Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, with a room rate of $169 - $219 (plus tax). To reserve a room in the block, please book online here by October 9 or call 262-574-0888 and mention you're attending the WICPA program.
Quality Management: The Next Steps
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Waukesha
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $379
The AICPA’s Quality Management (QM) standards represent a fundamental shift from checklist based quality control to a risk based, integrated system that must be designed, operated, monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Now that many firms have moved past initial implementation, the most common challenge is not design documentation, it is demonstrating and ensuring that the system actually works. Quality Management: The Next Steps builds on the foundations of last year’s Quality Management: A Practical Approach course. The course shifts the emphasis from QM design documentation to considering whether a firm’s system is actually working by addressing mandatory annual monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness requirements. Drawing on real world experience, case studies and peer review insights, this course helps participants consider whether their firm’s QM system is functioning as intended, start the process of monitoring the system and develop support for leadership’s required annual conclusion on system effectiveness. Learning Objectives Discuss where QM system breakdowns most often occur Develop a plan to perform and document monitoring of the firm’s system as a whole Understand how monitoring and remediation serve as the feedback loop of a QM system Distinguish between documented policies and evidence of operational effectiveness Evaluate findings, determine root causes and develop remedial actions Understand how monitoring supports leadership’s required annual conclusion on the effectiveness of the firm’s QM system Course Content Highlights QM Refresher (Brief): Where firms are now and why “implementation” is not the finish line Peer Review Insights: Common breakdowns firms experience after implementation Risk Based Monitoring Design: What to monitor, how often and why Findings, Deficiencies, and Root Cause: Making sense of results and avoiding surface fixes Annual Evaluation: Using monitoring evidence to support leadership’s conclusion Target Audience The course is aimed at firms that have designed and implemented a system of quality management and are now focused on evaluation and monitoring of their QM systems. This includes managing partners, quality control leaders, audit and accounting partners and managers, peer reviewers and professionals responsible for monitoring or remediation. Why This Course Matters As firms transition from system design to execution, regulators and peer reviewers are increasingly focused on whether QM systems operate effectively, not just whether they exist. Therefore, the key question for firms becomes not “Do we have a system?” but “Can we demonstrate that it works?” This course helps firms develop the monitoring and documentation needed to clearly explain how their QM systems address risk, and to support the annual partner conclusion required under the standards with meaningful, defensible evidence. *Register for Day 1: Quality Management: A Practical Approach here. Overnight Accommodations A block of rooms has been reserved at the at Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha for the night of Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, with a room rate of $169 - $219 (plus tax). To reserve a room in the block, please book online here by October 9 or call 262-574-0888 and mention you're attending the WICPA program.
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 & 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 & 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.
Best Practices in Obligating Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Obligating Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) by December 31, 2024 is essential to ensure a recipient does not have to return funds to the Treasury. There are a number of requirements to properly obligate SLFRF funds & opportunities to make changes to projects after the obligation deadline. In this course, we will define what an obligation is under SLFRF, review guidance From the Treasury, learn how to meet the SLFRF obligation deadline in multiple areas & identify when changes can be made to estimates, contracts & subawards after the obligation deadline.
2026/27 Yellow Book Update
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Stay current on key developments affecting governmental audits with this focused update on the 2024 revision of the Yellow Book. This course highlights significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit roles, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution. The course also addresses the GAO's implementation delay and its implications for 2026 audit planning. Participants will gain context around recent leadership changes at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and what those transitions may signal for future guidance and oversight priorities. In addition, the course includes an overview of recent updates to the Green Book, helping auditors understand changes to internal control guidance that may affect governmental entities and Single Audit engagements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Ethics, Tax Practice & The Cannabis Industry
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides an in-depth discussion of the ethical considerations & compliance requirements when working with taxpayers in the cannabis industry. Attendees will review the implications of Circular 230, preparer due diligence & the specific challenges posed by conflicting federal & state laws. Federal case law, standards set by Boards of Accountancy & guidance From the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility will also be covered to help practitioners navigate this complex area with confidence.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
For the past two decades the trend has been to move away from brick and mortar offices and have a greater number of people work or telecommute from home. Because of the upheaval caused by recent events, the rate of this move has been accelerated. This has and will continue to create control challenges and organizations must work to address these. Such things as moving from time based employee value to task completion based measurement and the ability to drive needed inter-company communication are just a sample of the issues with which entities must contend. This session looks at the benefits and pitfalls of workers that telecommute. It then discusses important risks and controls to consider as this trend continues and evolves in the business world. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Tax Depreciation: Review & Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
A discussion of recent law changes that impact capitalization, depreciation and disposition of assets. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The 10 Must Know Excel Features
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Transform your Excel skills with our comprehensive training program, designed for users at all levels seeking to master the full suite of Excel capabilities. From powerful data analysis tools like PivotTables and advanced functions such as XLOOKUP, to the nuances of Data Validations and Conditional Formatting, this course offers a deep dive into Excel's most impactful features. Whether you're streamlining complex data sets, enhancing your reporting skills, or just looking to boost your productivity, this session provides the insights and techniques you need to leverage Excel to its fullest potential, making it an indispensable tool in your professional or personal toolkit. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Surgent's Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
In today's rapidly changing world, finance professionals are required to wear many hats and are often the keys to the success of the organization. On one hand, they need to be abreast of the latest proven financial skills for making the best decisions and on the other hand, they need the best skills to motivate, manage and lead people. Being pigeonholed into one area or another is neither good for career building nor good for the organization. We'll cover the latest issues that all CFOs and controllers need to know about and provide how-to guidance to allow for immediate use in their organizations.
Surgent's Government & Nonprofit Frauds & Controls to Stop Them
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe to not learn from past experiences. This course examines real-world fraud cases to uncover the lessons they provide and translate them into practical, preventive controls. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course engages participants with over 15 focused exercises designed to build a strong working knowledge of fraud risks and effective anti-fraud controls. Whether you are an auditor or an industry professional, you'll gain actionable strategies to strengthen oversight, reduce vulnerabilities and safeguard your organization.
Surgent's Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, many have continued to struggle with applying the current model for accounting for income taxes, ASC 740. But this does not have to be you. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of this challenging topic. Through discussions and the use of exercises, this course will analyze the authoritative literature to provide a thorough understanding of such topics as deferred taxes, income tax expense, uncertain tax positions and other classification and disclosure requirements. We will also explore some specialized areas of income tax accounting, such as intraperiod allocations of income tax expense, global minimum tax developments and the financial reporting impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law in July 2025 and review finalized and emerging updates to ASC 740, including expanded disclosure requirements under ASU 2023-09. In summary, this course is the place to be to enhance your accounting for income taxes IQ.
Surgent's Update on Recent AICPA Standard Setting: Staying Current in a Changing Environment
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The AICPA continues to reshape the auditing profession through an unprecedented pace of standard setting, with increased emphasis on technology, professional skepticism, risk assessment and engagement quality. Since 2019, numerous new and revised auditing standards have significantly changed how audits are planned, performed and evaluated. This course provides an update on recent AICPA standard setting activities, including SASs 142 through 149. It also addresses the AICPA's quality management standards, which replace traditional quality control requirements with a risk based approach to managing quality at both the firm and engagement levels. In addition, the program highlights emerging developments in fraud related auditing guidance, including the AICPA's proposed fraud standard currently in exposure draft form. Designed for accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels, this course helps participants stay current on key changes affecting audit performance, documentation and engagement quality in a rapidly evolving professional environment.
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Many small to medium sized companies do not properly address the risk that arises related to fraud because these organizations do not have the resources needed to mitigate this risk or because owners or those in top level management underestimate the scope of the issue. All organizations, regardless of size, must be aware of the risks associated with intentional fraudulent acts and know that a significant and effective fraud scheme could even create going concern issues for some entities. In this session, we delve into the reasons that fraud takes place. The material discusses the types of defalcations that are often executed against smaller entities and then explores measures that organizations can implement to help stop fraud activities and add security. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Complete Guide to the Preparation of Form 1041
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Preparing Form 1041 is essential for tax professionals working with estates & trusts. This course provides a practical, step- by-step approach to completing the U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates & Trusts, covering key issues such as distributable net income (DNI), income in respect of a decedent (IRD) & tax compliance for fiduciary entities. Participants will gain a clear understanding of Subchapter J of the Internal Revenue Code & learn how to apply tax rules to real world situations. Through case studies & line-by-line instruction, this course equips professionals with the skills needed to prepare Form 1041 accurately & efficiently. Additionally, it will include updates on any new legislation or IRS guidance introduced by the current administration & its impact on fiduciary taxation. 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 & submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
An Exhaustive Look At Fraud & Ways To Control It
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
Fraud activities can be executed from within an organization, by parties outside an entity, or by both. Importantly, as the business world becomes more technological, the way fraud is carried out is changing. There must be an increased focus on understanding where new fraud vulnerabilities exist. In this session, we delve into the reasons that both internal and external intentional defalcations take place. The material discusses the new ways fraud is being actuated and looks at the factors driving those that undertake fraud. We spend time examining measures that can be implemented in order to stop fraud via the deployment of added security across the enterprise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Google Gemini has emerged as a top leader in the generative AI competition. Due to the extraordinary size of the Google user base, every CPA should have a basic understanding of how to use it and apply it in business. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put Google Gemini AI to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of Gemini on your computer. Practice files will be provided so that you don't have to expose your confidential data. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.