WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Preparation, Compilation & Review Engagements: Update & Review
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This course is designed to help those who supervise preparation, compilation, and review engagements adhere to professional standards by informing them of the latest developments and pertinent issues relevant to these engagements. Participants will gain insights into the U.S. business economy, peer review practices, FASB updates, and various aspects that influence preparation, compilation, and review engagements.
Annual FASB Update & Review
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting, though in a summarized format. The course will focus on recent ASUs issued by the FASB, including the 12 ASUs issued in 2025, with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners. The greatest emphasis on the ASUs will focus on those effective in 2025 and 2026. Specifically, the course will review ASUs addressing financial instruments, disaggregated expenses, government grants, credit losses under ASC 326, and the final stages of the ASC 842 post-implementation review (PIR) report findings. Other hot-button accounting issues, such as what is on the FASB's technical agenda, are also discussed.This course is the place to go for a succinct but thorough update on the big topics impacting financial accounting and reporting.
Non-GAAP Financial Statement Options: Cash, Modified Cash & Tax Basis
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
For many businesses, preparing financial statements using a special purpose framework may provide an alternative to the complexity of U.S. GAAP. This course will provide you with an overview and hands-on application in preparing financial statements using common special purpose frameworks such as tax basis and cash or modified cash basis financial statements. You will learn the unique measurement and disclosure requirements of various Special Purpose Framework (SPF) options using example financial statements and illustrative disclosures. The course also includes common practice issues encountered when preparing SPF financial statements, including disclosure and reporting requirements. We will also review recent updates to both audit and SSARS standards that impact engagements performed on SPF financial statements.
Securing a Comfortable Retirement
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This course gives CPAs the knowledge to help their clients plan for retirement by evaluating how much retirement income will be required and strategizing about how to reach retirement goals.
AI Won't Replace CPAs, but Stagnant Thinking Might
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
Artificial intelligence is changing how accounting work is performed, but the bigger challenge is how professionals adapt. This session will explore how CPAs can use AI strategically while strengthening the judgment, communication, adaptability and advisory skills technology cannot replace. You will leave with practical ways to remain relevant and increase the value you bring to clients and your organization.
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. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Surgent's Individual Income Tax Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This highly informative course will bring you up-to-speed on the latest in individual tax law developments and the corresponding or responsive planning opportunities available to your clients. You will come away from the course ready to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-savings ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.
The Essential Multistate Tax Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
With the largest overhaul of the federal income tax code in 30 years and the repeal of the physical presence nexus standards for sales tax in the Wayfair case, the states are working fast and furious to overhaul their tax laws. As some states scramble to fund their budgets, they continue to look for additional forms of revenue. Plan to attend this fast-paced class that covers developing topics in state taxation, ranging from individuals to pass-through entities to corporate taxpayers. This class will focus on issues of small and middle-market companies and offer guidance for minimizing tax liability and negotiating the treacherous waters of compliance.
CFO Series: Driving Efficiency
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
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. "It's the little things that matter." We are so busy that we sometimes fail to do the fundamental duties as well as we should. How can we get more out of every audit, reduce the pressure, and streamline the process? What lessons can we learn from diabolical and brazen fraud activities? We need to re-examine our internal controls so they will be effective today and will scale to remain effective in the future. Even the Statement of Cash Flows can be made much more effective -- we will show you how. These 'little things' can and do have an outsized impact. We will review today's best practices. We can all learn from the mistakes made by others so we will be even more efficient. Module 1: Audit Survival Toolkit: Tactics to Reduce Stress and Get Through Audits with ConfidenceIf the word "audit" makes your team groan -- you are not alone. Whether it is an internal review, a regulatory exam, or a full-blown financial audit, most finance and accounting teams face scrutiny from multiple directions. This seminar helps participants understand what auditors are really looking for, how to align your goals with theirs, and what you can do to make the audit process smoother, less stressful, and more productive? You will learn what to expect during each phase of the audit -- planning, fieldwork, and reporting --and walk away with practical strategies to improve your communication, documentation, and overall preparedness. Whether you are supporting an external audit, prepping for compliance testing, or working with internal auditors, this session will help your team respond with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. We will show you how to streamline the audit process -- so it is easier for you and for the auditors which saves time and money. Module 2: Internal Controls That Matter: Protection with Simple, Smart, and Scalable PracticesInternal controls don't have to be complicated -- but they must be effective and intentional. In many organizations, especially small to mid-sized ones, internal controls are informal or incomplete, exposing teams to unnecessary risk. This discussion helps finance and accounting professionals understand what internal controls really are, why they matter, and how to build systems that actually work - without overwhelming your people or processes. We'll discuss how to design, implement, and monitor core controls -- across financial reporting, operations, and compliance -- using real-world examples that scale to fit your organization. Whether you're starting from scratch or tightening what’s already there, this seminar will help you put the right checks and balances in place to protect your resources, your people, and your reputation.Module 3: Cash Flow Clarity: Effectively Communicate Cash Flows to Drive Better DecisionsThe cash flow statement is one of the most confusing financial reports -- yet it has the potential to deliver the essential keys to understand business performance. After all, cash is still both king and queen! This session explores how to present, interpret, and communicate cash flows effectively to help CEOs, boards, and decision-makers drive smarter results. By using the Sources and Uses format, professionals can make the statement more intuitive and actionable. Learn how to simplify cash flow information and focus discussions on what matters most: how cash is generated and deployed? We will demonstrate how to confidently present this powerful financial statement to non-financial leaders. The cash flow statement is misunderstood, and we will show you how to fix that.Module 4: Amazingly Crazy Fraud Cases - Fraud So Wild It Shouldn't Be RealSome fraud cases are so unbelievable, they sound like Hollywood scripts, but they are all real and we can learn a lot from them. In this fast-paced, story-driven discussion, we will review some outrageous fraud cases -- from forged financials and luxury lifestyles to deepfakes and fake companies that fooled the smartest people in the room. You will hear the stories, spot the red flags, and walk away with practical takeaways to help you strengthen your professional skepticism, identify fraud warning signs, and build a better fraud prevention mindset. If you enjoy a relevant story with a side of financial insight -- you’re in the right place. We all can learn valuable lessons from these outrageous and real frauds.
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.
Individual Income Tax Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Join us for a fast-paced and lively session reviewing all that has happened in the past year and emphasizing practical preparation for the forthcoming tax season. We'll cover an array of general tax topics concerning individuals, including: New and prior legislation affecting the current filing year Planning tips Changes in forms, procedures and filing requirements Practical insights for the small tax practitioner so you leave prepared and motivated for the filing season ahead Note: Registration for this program includes a printed copy of the newest Master Tax Guide that will be mailed in approximately January to the home address we have on file at no additional cost. Please make sure your address is current in your My WICPA account before registering. In-Person Options For those looking to attend in person, this Individual Income Tax Update will also be held in Green Bay, Madison, Onalaska and Waukesha.
CFO Series: Indispensable Skills
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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. Whether you are a seasoned executive or a young staff professional, you are involved with tasks that can make or break the organization. Raising financing is the single most important duty of leadership, especially for those in finance. We will show you how to raise capital efficiently, detailing a proven process. Strategy is vital, but most organizations do a poor job of implementing their strategy. A great strategy that was poorly implemented is pointless. Are we getting the most out of our talent? Do we really understand which clients are valuable and which are not? Are we retaining our top talent and getting the most from their contributions? There is a right way and a wrong way. These skills are invaluable and indispensable. Please join us to enhance your vital skills!Module 1: Raising Capital: How to Execute the Leaders' Most Crucial ResponsibilityThe most essential challenge for any organization is to raise capital. Without financing - no employees and no bank account, meaning there is no organization. What is the process to raise funds to finance an organization? What are the alternatives in addition to debt or equity? What are the pros and cons of each? To successfully raise financing, you must plan extensively, have multiple alternatives, and consider the transaction from the investor’s perspective. Raising financing is a tricky challenge, tailored to suit each individual organization. Whether you are the CEO, CFO, Board member, accountant, consultant, or advisor -- this seminar will help you understand what to consider when raising financing and how to do it.Module 2: Accounting for People: Workforce Trends and Talent to Add ValueLeaders are increasingly responsible for the human resources function, despite limited formal training in people management. This seminar explores how to account for people as a valued asset rather than an expense. Managing the costs, trends, and risks associated with today's ever-changing workforce has changed. From recruiting and retention to engagement and compensation alternatives. The modern leader must understand how employee-related decisions drive both performance and profitability. This session will examine the financial implications of HR trends, workforce planning, and the evolving role of talent strategy. We will also explore how to influence investments in people through accounting and reporting tools. Successful organizations have moved employees to the left side of their balance sheet. Have you?Module 3: Rethinking Your Customers to Maximize Profitability: Identifying the Right ClientsSome customers are unprofitable from an economic or time perspective -- but many organizations do not differentiate or know the difference. When an organization has a unique, well-differentiated service or product, understanding value from the customer's perspective becomes a crucial factor in profitable pricing. We must take the time to fully understand what our customers value from the customer's point of view. What is value? Why do brand, value, and customer focus matter? Developing a deep understanding of our customers is vital. Our most important customer might be someone we have not yet recognized. Understanding both external clients and internal stakeholders including the evolving role of the finance department, is critical to long-term success.Module 4: Activate and Execute Your Strategy: Turn Planning into ResultsOrganizations that execute a wise strategy succeed; others are executed in the market. Many organizations invest significant time in strategic planning but fall short when it comes to execution. According to McKinsey, most fail to properly execute their strategy. This session explores the critical transition from strategy to performance while challenging outdated planning models and myths. We often do not think of strategy in the same context of longer-term organizational projects like ERP transitions or risk management. Why should you consider "killing" your current plan and building a new plan centered around financial performance? We will dive into the reasons strategy fails, uncover the practical tools for bridging the planning-performance gap, and explore how strong financial integration enables strategy to succeed. We review insight into what works and what must be stopped immediately.
Getting Ready for Busy Season: Review Individual Tax Form Changes
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Getting ready for busy season involves not only knowing the tax rules for 2026 but also knowing how those rules are incorporated into the IRS tax forms practitioners will be using to prepare 2026 tax returns. This course provides preparer attendees with an up-to-date review of important new tax forms, key tax developments, and tax law changes as they are reflected in IRS forms for 2026 and IRS filing issues and deadlines as they relate to 2026.
Exchange Transactions Under Section 1031 (Free to Members)
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Online
1.00 Credits
This session will address restructurings for, and documenting and closing of, real property exchanges. You will learn about “drop and swap” situations, other restructurings before or after an exchange, exchange agreements and related documents, and practical tips for closing the exchange transactions.
CFO Series: Essential Cost Containment
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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. We all want to make the organization more profitable, but do we do it the best way? Many simply hack away at costs and then repeat the same unwieldy process every eighteen months. Do our internal and external customers truly understand our numbers? There is a better way to communicate financial information, so they DO understand and take the proper actions. Building an effective team always results in improved performance, talent retention and reduces costs. We also discuss the ethics of creativity -- is creativity good or bad or a mixed bag? We will discuss how, and specifically what, you can do to rein in costs and get the most from what the organization already has and remains ethical. These four sessions will help you become better at controlling the right costs and becoming more successful. Module 1: Improving Profitability the Right Way: How to Cut the Right CostsCost cutting is easy, cutting the right costs is NOT easy. Most cost-cutting exercises fail either; by cutting the wrong costs, cutting too much, ignoring interrelated impacts, taking shortcuts, cutting too little or waiting too late. The internal politics are problematic. One key solution is to take sufficient time to plan properly and assess the true goals and objectives? Planning is essential, we will show you how to cut the right costs correctly and avoid career-killing blunders. Module 2: Building High Performing Teams: Cohesive Teams Get ResultsTeamwork is the ultimate competitive advantage both because it is so powerful and so rare. Why do some teams produce and win, while others fail? What do great team leaders do that makes the team a success? Whether you run the executive staff of a multinational company, a small department within a large organization or even if you are a team member in a small team that needs improvement, we will share proven techniques to enhance teamwork. It is not complicated to build a team, but it takes effort, and we will show you how. Module 3: Do Creative Accountants Belong in Prison? True or False?Creativity is one of the top ten most desirable traits, but should everyone, including accountants, be creative? Are there exceptions? What are the positives and the downsides of creativity? Creativity can be used for good, but creativity can also lead to serious, unethical behaviors. There is a strong relationship between creativity and dishonesty. We will review the negative consequences of creativity and discuss how to properly utilize resourcefulness and imagination. The title is not rhetorical -- creativity can easily be great or disreputable, learn how to make it work for you -- and be ethical. Module 4: Storytelling Your Financials for Impact: Narrative Beats NumbersData alone does not drive decisions -- stories do. Financial professionals must go beyond spreadsheets and craft compelling financial narratives that engage boards, CEOs, and team members. Using real-world examples, we will demonstrate how to frame financial results within a broader business story, drawing insights and communicating tangible meaning - instead of just displaying boring numbers. Learn how to shift from "presenting financials" to telling a story that aligns with strategic goals, inspires confidence, and drives action. This session equips attendees with the tools to turn financial statements into strategic storytelling assets. Our clients do not recall numbers, but they do remember stories. Stories are memorable, we will show you how. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethic CPE requirement.
Turning Employee Voices Into Actionable Results: The Power of Stay Conversations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
This interactive session will explore the power of actively engaging employees through meaningful feedback conversations. Learn how to ask the right questions, listen with intent and transform employee voices into actionable strategies that drive higher engagement, stronger retention and increased trust across the organization. Through real-world examples, practical exercises and group discussions, you will: Discover the benefits of regular feedback and stay conversations for both employees and leaders. Learn best practices for asking questions that elicit honest, actionable insights. Explore techniques for analyzing feedback and turning it into tangible workplace improvements. Build skills to follow up and close the loop, ensuring employees feel heard, valued and motivated. Leave with concrete tools and strategies to create a culture where feedback drives action, engagement flourishes and employees choose to stay.
AI & Excel: Practice Examples to Realize the Value
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
AI tools are becoming more and more common in organizations. However, success depends on more than basic adoption metrics. What are the best practices organizations use to realize full value from the tools? This session will discuss how successful organizations are moving from adoption to sophisticated use and impact. Along the way, you will learn specific, practical ways AI and Excel can work together to save time, reduce errors and uncover insights without adding complexity. With real-world examples and easy-to-use tips, you will walk away ready to put these tools to work in your own practice.
CFO Series: Essential Cost Containment
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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. We all want to make the organization more profitable, but do we do it the best way? Many simply hack away at costs and then repeat the same unwieldy process every eighteen months. Do our internal and external customers truly understand our numbers? There is a better way to communicate financial information, so they DO understand and take the proper actions. Building an effective team always results in improved performance, talent retention and reduces costs. We also discuss the ethics of creativity -- is creativity good or bad or a mixed bag? We will discuss how, and specifically what, you can do to rein in costs and get the most from what the organization already has and remains ethical. These four sessions will help you become better at controlling the right costs and becoming more successful. Module 1: Improving Profitability the Right Way: How to Cut the Right CostsCost cutting is easy, cutting the right costs is NOT easy. Most cost-cutting exercises fail either; by cutting the wrong costs, cutting too much, ignoring interrelated impacts, taking shortcuts, cutting too little or waiting too late. The internal politics are problematic. One key solution is to take sufficient time to plan properly and assess the true goals and objectives? Planning is essential, we will show you how to cut the right costs correctly and avoid career-killing blunders. Module 2: Building High Performing Teams: Cohesive Teams Get ResultsTeamwork is the ultimate competitive advantage both because it is so powerful and so rare. Why do some teams produce and win, while others fail? What do great team leaders do that makes the team a success? Whether you run the executive staff of a multinational company, a small department within a large organization or even if you are a team member in a small team that needs improvement, we will share proven techniques to enhance teamwork. It is not complicated to build a team, but it takes effort, and we will show you how. Module 3: Do Creative Accountants Belong in Prison? True or False?Creativity is one of the top ten most desirable traits, but should everyone, including accountants, be creative? Are there exceptions? What are the positives and the downsides of creativity? Creativity can be used for good, but creativity can also lead to serious, unethical behaviors. There is a strong relationship between creativity and dishonesty. We will review the negative consequences of creativity and discuss how to properly utilize resourcefulness and imagination. The title is not rhetorical -- creativity can easily be great or disreputable, learn how to make it work for you -- and be ethical. Module 4: Storytelling Your Financials for Impact: Narrative Beats NumbersData alone does not drive decisions -- stories do. Financial professionals must go beyond spreadsheets and craft compelling financial narratives that engage boards, CEOs, and team members. Using real-world examples, we will demonstrate how to frame financial results within a broader business story, drawing insights and communicating tangible meaning - instead of just displaying boring numbers. Learn how to shift from "presenting financials" to telling a story that aligns with strategic goals, inspires confidence, and drives action. This session equips attendees with the tools to turn financial statements into strategic storytelling assets. Our clients do not recall numbers, but they do remember stories. Stories are memorable, we will show you how. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethic CPE requirement.
Money, Mindset & Decision-Making: The Hidden Forces Behind Financial Behavior
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
Financial decisions are rarely driven by numbers alone. Emotions, beliefs, habits and past experiences often influence how people respond to money, even when they know what they should do. This session will help CPAs and finance professionals better understand financial behavior so they can communicate more effectively and guide more intentional decision-making.
Ransomware, AI & the Cost of Doing Nothing: A Cyber Risk Masterclass for Finance Leaders
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
This session will consist of 7 different smaller topics: 1. The New Economics of Cyber Risk Why cyber risk has become a financial problem, not a technical one. 2. Modern Cyber Threats in 2026 A clear, non-technical overview of today's attack landscape. 3. AI for Good: How Finance Teams Can Use AI Securely Not hype, practical, safe AI usage for finance professionals. 4. How Much Cybersecurity Should Cost A financial professional's friendly budgeting framework. 5. Risk Appetite: How Much Risk Are You Willing to Accept? A guided exercise for attendees 6. Incident Response: What Happens When You're Hit A walk through of a real-world ransomware scenario. 7. Practical Takeaways & Tools End with actionable value.
