WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
The Most Common Planning Gaps CPAs See Too Late
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
CPAs often see critical tax, estate and risk gaps long before an event forces action, but influence is lost when those insights aren’t activated. This session will introduce a simple, repeatable framework CPAs can use to move business owners from awareness to action without becoming sales driven or adversarial. Learn how early, collaborative intervention leads to better outcomes for clients and stronger cross discipline relationships.
Buying & Selling a Business: Tax & Structuring Overview
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
One of the major transactions CPA clients are faced with is the purchase or disposition of a business. To help tax professionals advise those clients, this course offers a comprehensive analysis of the business and tax aspects of buying and selling a business. It is a practical guide to help practitioners and industry CPAs understand structuring techniques. All CPAs, including controllers and executives in industry, should understand how difficult the process of buying and selling a business has become.
Interpreting the New Revenue Recognition Standard
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Do you know which contracts are within the scope of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and when revenue should be recognized according to this standard? This course answers those questions by providing a basic understanding of the five-step process for recognizing revenue under FASB ASC 606. This course addresses core principles, supported by practical examples, that all CPAs need to know. Updates to this course include the latest guidance from FASB, with industry-specific examples from the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide Revenue Recognition.
The Bottom Line on the Lease Accounting Requirements
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Which leases are within the scope of FASB Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases, and what are the basic accounting, financial reporting, and disclosure requirements? This course addresses those questions by focusing on the basic core principles of this major standard and by clarifying the essential topics such as the identification, recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for leases. Participants will learn to apply the standard by completing engaging case studies incorporated throughout the course. Additionally, they'll explore the lessee accounting model, lease classification, amortization of the right-of-use asset, and the calculation of interest on the lease liability. Participants will also examine the accounting model for lessors and key considerations, such as profit recognition and the assessment of collectability.
Federal Tax Update With Ron Roberson
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Online
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $579
Get up to speed on the latest federal tax changes affecting both business entities and individual taxpayers. Presented by Ron Roberson, CPA, this course covers recent updates from Congress, key IRS guidance, and relevant rulings and court cases—along with practical tools to tackle common compliance issues and 1040 challenges. Whether you’re advising C corps, S corps, LLCs, partnerships, or individual clients, you’ll leave with the timely, real-world insights you need heading into tax season.
CFO Series: AI in the Digital World
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $369
This event is a rebroadcast of a live event.The CFO Series provides a convenient, one-stop way for CFOs and those who aspire to be CFOs, to earn an entire year of CPE with a single decision. Each day consists of a subject matter expert leading discussions about four different topics. The CFO Series features high-quality presentations and an interactive, executive level colleague-to-colleague approach with case studies, group discussions, and team exercises. This presentation focuses on four perspectives on how technology has changed our profession and life. Are you and your organization using AI? Are you using AI effectively? What happens when a teammate posts something offensive on social media? We must stay abreast of and be aware of the myriad uses, perils, ethics, and advantages of AI. What are the numerous considerations? The spotlight is to always enhance our skills and help our organization improve. Technology is always moving forward, just as we should. Otherwise, we risk being left behind. Join us to learn best practices.This course qualifies for 3 hours of Accounting & Auditing credit and 2 hours of Ethics credit.Module 1: Living in the World of AI – How AI Has Changed EthicsAI ('Artificial Intelligence') has already reshaped the way we work, offering immense opportunities alongside serious ethical and organizational challenges. How should we use AI responsibly without slowing innovation? Is using AI ethical? Is it right? Is not using AI ethical? How can we build trust in tools we don’t fully understand, avoid bias, and address employee resistance? In this seminar, we'll explore how to deploy AI ethically, engage teams with clarity, and ensure these powerful tools are used in ways that empower people, strengthen organizations, and create sustainable long-term value. The goal is to make better use of the power of AI, in a sustainable and ethical way.Module 2: Accounting in the Age of AI: What Every Leader Must Know About Using AIArtificial intelligence is showing up everywhere, from "autonomous" general ledgers to AI-powered fraud detection and tax research agents. But for many leaders, these tools are either misunderstood or overhyped. Staff are concerned about being replaced. Managers are concerned about the use of AI causing chaos. This seminar gives CFOs, controllers, and tax professionals a grounded look at how AI is impacting real-world accounting departments. We will explore how these tools work, what they can (and can't) do, and what finance leaders should be doing now to prepare their teams and processes for the changes that will happen. Module 3: AI Is Not the Enemy: Practical Tools to Harness TechnologyAre you and your organization using AI effectively today? AI is not coming -- it's here already. As a leader, you do not need to be an engineer, but you must be in control. Conscientious professionals must get a clear handle on AI -- what it does well, where it goes wrong, and how to keep it from becoming a liability? We will discuss the real risks behind the buzzwords, from deepfakes and fraud to flawed decision tools and hidden bias. We will also break down what smart oversight looks like and how AI can expose gaps in your internal controls. Most importantly, this is not a doom-and-gloom session. It is about showing you how to lead confidently in a world where AI plays a growing role in financial decision-making -- whether you are already deploying AI or not? Those who embrace AI are ready for tomorrow. Do not be left behind. Module 4: Beyond Likes and Shares: Can Social Media Really Work at Work?In our social media world of scrolling, liking, sharing, and sometimes reporting; there is a dilemma that hits hard in the workplace. Should we use social media? Really? How can we use social media responsibly? Can we separate our personal self from our professional self? We will discuss the numerous errors made when dealing with social media and the negative fallout. Social media often drives cultural trends and conversations. Even if someone is not directly participating in these conversations online, they may still be exposed to them through mainstream media, conversations with others, or public events. We review what is acceptable, and not, for a professional to do? Your people ARE using social media, but are they using it to inadvertently damage the organization and the brand? Be prepared with a plan before another social media fiasco happens.
Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
CPAs today face greater challenges than ever to maintain the high ethical standards of their profession. This course provides a framework within which to consider the ethical challenges facing CPAs and focuses on ethical requirements that CPAs must adhere to in their everyday practice, including practical examples of potential ethical dilemmas that practitioners may encounter. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE COVERS GENERAL ETHICS AND IS APPLICABLE IN STATES IN WHICH STATE-SPECIFIC ETHICS IS NOT REQUIRED. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Forensic accounting encompasses fraud investigation and prevention, as well as a wide variety of functions in litigation. Forensic accountants provide services ranging from serving as an expert witness, to litigation consultant and bankruptcy trustee. As our economy grows more complex, the need for forensic accountants grows as well. One critical role of the forensic accountant is exposing and examining financial fraud. Technology expands the way companies conduct business; however, technology also provides greater opportunities for those willing to commit fraud. Forensic accountants rely on their skills in accounting, coupled with their investigative skills, to explain to clients, courts, and jurors how fraudulent schemes occur and the effect caused by fraud. Forensic accountants also provide expert opinions in calculating damages in litigation and administering bankruptcy estates, as well as a host of other services.
Accounting & Auditing Conference Livestream
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Online
8.50 Credits
Member Price: $379
Your Source For Key Updates & Insights On Timely Issues Attend this year’s Accounting & Auditing Conference to gain timely insights into the issues shaping the accounting profession and the business environment. Hear from leading national and local experts on the economic and financial market outlook, the latest FASB developments, the growing impact of AI, technology risks, client advisory conversations and hot tax practice, procedure and ethics issues. You’ll leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to help you navigate change, strengthen your skills and deliver greater value to your clients and organization. Who Should Attend CPAs and accounting and financial professionals in public accounting, industry and government will benefit from this conference, which covers timely issues in accounting, auditing, tax, technology, financial markets and client advisory services. In-Person Option For those looking to attend the conference in-person, this year's Accounting & Auditing Conference will be held at the WICPA Office. The registration page and more details for attending in person is available here.
Adapting to OBBBA Changes: A Strategic Review
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Accounting and finance practitioners are continually asked for strategic planning advice. In this course, we will cover topics that will make clients, and their advisors, tax smart and tax prepared for the coming year and beyond. This program is a two-hour review and analysis of what we consider some of the most important changes from the OBBBA impacting both individual and business clients.
Tax Conference Livestream (Day 1 Only)
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Online
8.90 Credits
Member Price: $329
Your Source For Key Updates & Insights on Timely Issues Get ready for an action-packed day of insights, strategies and timely tax expertise at this year's Tax Conference. Hear from leading professionals as they break down the latest federal and Wisconsin tax developments, OBBBA changes, AI tools for tax practitioners, advance tax planning strategies, SALT and multistate issues, M & A considerations, trust taxation, capital cost recovery, 401(k) opportunities, wealth planning, tax practice and ethics and more. Walk away with practical knowledge, fresh ideas and strategies you can put to work immediately for your clients and your practice. Who Should Attend Tax professionals, practicing attorneys, corporate counsel and business and financial managers will greatly benefit by attending. In-Person Option For those looking to attend in person, this conference will be held at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI.View in-person details >>
Tax Conference Livestream (Both Days)
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Online
15.60 Credits
Member Price: $439
Your Source For Key Updates & Insights on Timely Issues Get ready for two action-packed days of insights, strategies and timely tax expertise at this year's Tax Conference. Hear from leading professionals as they break down the latest federal and Wisconsin tax developments, OBBBA changes, AI tools for tax practitioners, advance tax planning strategies, SALT and multistate issues, M & A considerations, trust taxation, capital cost recovery, 401(k) opportunities, wealth planning, tax practice and ethics and more. Walk away with practical knowledge, fresh ideas and strategies you can put to work immediately for your clients and your practice. Who Should Attend Tax professionals, practicing attorneys, corporate counsel and business and financial managers will greatly benefit by attending. In-Person Option For those looking to attend in person, this conference will be held at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI.View in-person details >>
Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
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.
Tax Conference Livestream (Day 2 Only)
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Online
6.70 Credits
Member Price: $329
Your Source For Key Updates & Insights on Timely Issues Get ready for an action-packed day of insights, strategies and timely tax expertise at this year's Tax Conference. Hear from leading professionals as they break down the latest federal and Wisconsin tax developments, OBBBA changes, AI tools for tax practitioners, advance tax planning strategies, SALT and multistate issues, M & A considerations, trust taxation, capital cost recovery, 401(k) opportunities, wealth planning, tax practice and ethics and more. Walk away with practical knowledge, fresh ideas and strategies you can put to work immediately for your clients and your practice. Who Should Attend Tax professionals, practicing attorneys, corporate counsel and business and financial managers will greatly benefit by attending. In-Person Option For those looking to attend in person, this conference will be held at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI.View in-person details >>
Accounting for Revenue Under ASC 606 & Final PIR Report Findings
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Revenue under FASB ASC 606 is one of the most important financial statement line items companies present to stakeholders. It is also one of the most complex standards under US GAAP Because of those two factors, there will always be a need for a comprehensive review of the accounting related to revenue recognition, including recently issued changes to this guidance, best practices, and ongoing case studies. Whether you are looking to improve your revenue recognition processes, better understand the accounting standards that guide recognition, or benchmark your financial statement disclosures against your peer group, this course will provide you with the information you need to apply Topic 606 at your firm and assess revenue recognition at your client. This course will review the basic Topic 606 five-step model and provide helpful case studies and examples. It will cover the presentation and disclosure requirements for Topic 606, including the private company disclosure relief available under Topic 606, and provide disclosure examples. Lastly, the course will discuss best practices, lessons learned, and ways to improve the business process when recognizing revenue going forward. Lastly, as the standard is fully implemented and the FASB's Post-Implementation Review (PIR) Process has been completed, we will review the final Stage 3 report issued by the FASB and address its main findings and recommendations.
Multistate Income Tax Issues
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Each year, states work quickly and furiously to overhaul their tax laws. As some states scramble to fund their budgets, they continue to look for additional forms of revenue. You can't afford to ignore recent changes in state and local tax. Even tax-savvy businesses and their advisers often neglect to consider the consequences of state and local taxes. Plan to attend this fast-paced class that covers developing topics in the area of nexus. Learn how nexus requirements have changed and where the state laws may be heading in the future.
The Changing 401k Landscape: Pooled Plans, Plan Design & Tax Incentives
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
Retirement plan sponsors have more choices than ever when it comes to structuring a 401(k) plan. This presentation will compare single employer plans, Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs) and Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs), highlighting the key differences in administration, fiduciary responsibilities, flexibility and plan design. We’ll also discuss important considerations when evaluating each structure, along with tax credits and incentives available to employers establishing a new retirement plan.
Tax Research - Intermediate Concepts
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Answering clients' tax questions accurately and on time is a key challenge for tax practitioners. Through simple, plain language explanations and examples, this course will help practitioners perform tax research more efficiently by describing the structure of the primary sources, highlighting the difference between primary and secondary sources, and describing the steps in the tax research process.
Select Estate & Life Planning Issues for the Middle-Income Client
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Clients think that estate planning only applies to the very rich. In truth, there are many issues of critical concern for which the middle-income client needs to plan. This course is a must-attend for all Accounting and Financial Professionals who work with middle-income clients and are looking for ways to provide additional quality services. Updated for developments relative to estate tax changes.
Guide to Payroll Taxes & 1099 Issues
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. As a result, they have also been subject to employer incentives. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents an overview of employee versus independent contractor criteria, the federal payroll taxes form, Form 1099, and related compliance issues.
