WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The budget and the forecast are two common tools used by controllers and CFOs across almost every industry. However, are we really getting the most out of these tools? Or are we merely replicating whatever was done last year? In this course, we will use examples and illustrations to demonstrate various budgeting and forecasting techniques. We will discuss traditional approaches, as well as newer approaches such as flexible budgeting, in an effort to show how companies can gain more value. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Participants will learn how to interpret the most common IRS correspondence, adhere to response deadlines and effectively communicate with the IRS to resolve issues and minimize risks. It provides professionals with knowledge and strategies needed to handle the most common notices including audit requests, collections & return inquiries as well as error notices. Focusing on best practices to ensure compliance and avoiding penalties or escalation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators." This presentation has been prepared by a 20 year veteran with the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The presenter investigated crimes and trained and mentored other special agents. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Leveraging Analytical Procedures to the Fullest on Audits: Case Studies in Strengthening Audit Evidence
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Peer review deficiencies commonly relate to the design, documentation & evaluation of the results of analytical procedures. This course will provide examples of how to strengthen evidence resulting From preliminary, substantive & final analytics. It will reinforce the elements of strong analytical procedures that may enhance the quality of audits.
ChatGPT & Advanced Accounting Research
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT and other AI tools, is transforming accounting research methodologies and practices. Students will explore the shift from traditional search engine-based research to AI-driven insights, learning how to leverage various AI platforms for enhanced financial analysis, regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making. The course emphasizes practical applications of AI in accounting contexts while addressing critical considerations such as data verification, ethical usage and professional judgment. 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 Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Achieving Success in a Worker Classification Audit
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The IRS believes, perhaps with some justification, that many workers classified as independent contractors are actually employees and should be treated as such for tax purposes. The result is that worker classification audits are frequent and often costly for business clients, both in terms of time as well as money expended. This program prepares accounting and finance professionals to assist their clients with worker classification audits and to avoid them if possible, by discussing and explaining the circumstances under which workers will most likely be characterized as employees or as independent contractors. The program also deals with the first line of defense against the IRS in worker classification audits — Section 530, as well as the common law factors distinguishing an employee from an independent contractor. This program also explores the IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program and discusses whether a practitioner should advise a client to request admission into this program.
Surgent's Unconscious Bias for Managers, Supervisors & Executives
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Understanding unconscious bias is key to creating an inclusive workplace and to making the best business decisions. This course explores the concept of unconscious bias, the science behind it and how it can affect the way employers hire, evaluate and treat employees. We will also discuss strategies employers can use to reduce unconscious bias and create a more inclusive workplace.
Retaining Talent in a Competitive Marketplace
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Retaining Talent in a Competitive Marketplace -Creating a Benefits Program Employees Care About In today's competitive marketplace, retaining talented employees is becoming increasingly difficult. A solid benefits program can make a difference in the fight for talent - but only if those benefits matter to the employees you are trying to hire! Through statistics and case studies, this course will explore what benefits are most valuable to employees. We will also explore the basic types of retirement and health insurance plans and discuss what financial leaders should consider before adopting a benefits package. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Preparing & Reviewing Workpapers: Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit & Other Attest Engagements
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Workpapers are the primary support for findings, conclusions & opinions on any audit or other attest engagement. This course will provide the essential tips & techniques for ensuring workpaper documentation is of a high quality, yet efficient, nature.
Spring Tax Update with Steve Dilley
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
This program provides an update on the latest tax developments, rules and regulations impacting individual and business taxpayers, including a review and integration of the most recent legislation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Common Deficiencies in Employee Benefit Plans
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Discover critical insights From the latest Department of Labor studies on employee benefit plan audits & tackle the pressing issue of audit deficiencies head-on. This course dives deep into the most common errors undermining audit quality & explores the underlying causes of these issues. Through practical strategies, engaging case studies & regulatory guidance, participants will learn how to close gaps in compliance, enhance audit execution & protect plan participants & beneficiaries. Whether you're an experienced auditor or new to benefit plan audits, this course will equip you with the tools needed to elevate audit quality & ensure regulatory compliance.
Exercise Your Ethics: Techniques to Improve Ethical Response
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many courses highlight ethical failures - this course goes beyond that. This course identifies the many barriers to ethical behavior, focuses on habits and techniques that improve ethics and offer ways to practice so that the ethical "muscle" is ready for any dilemma. This course incorporates ideas from leading ethical authors and includes data from the ACFE Report to the Nations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Monthly Federal Tax Updates: July 2026
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Seismic changes in tax legislation is currently taking place and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two hour monthly program in order to stay abreast of these developments! Approximately one-half of the program is devoted to individual tax issues and the remaining time is spend on business entity taxation, IRS procedure, tax legislation and other issues. Due to the changing nature of the topic, learning objectives, course descriptions and program content will vary and will be provided in more specificity closer to presentation time. This course provides a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Auditing Standards Update & Best Practices 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
In every audit, the auditor must identify and assess the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. This process includes understanding the entity and its environment, including its internal control, thereby providing a basis for designing and implementing responses to the assessed risks of material misstatement. This program explores efficient ways to conduct audits (primarily for private companies), including discussing the applicable standards and their requirements.
Ethical Intelligence: Global Case Studies & Standards 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Don't fall behind! This course will ensure that you know the current ethical requirements set by standards-setting organizations and legislative action. Real-world cases coupled with analysis by a leading ethics expert will help you better recognize situations that may pose ethical or regulatory risks. Discover the regulatory, legal and ethical responsibilities you have and gain insight into a simple 4-step decision-making process that can strengthen your professional judgment. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
LLC's & S Corps -- A Comparative Analysis
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Online
4.50 Credits
Member Price: $169
This course provides an in-depth comparative analysis of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) & S Corporations, focusing on their tax implications, compliance requirements & operational structures. Participants will explore key aspects of entity formation, tax treatment & compliance with corporate formalities. Topics include electing Subchapter S status, mechanics of Form 2553 & relief options for late filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19. The course also highlights entity-specific tax forms, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation, estate planning, business continuation planning & audit strategies. Additionally, participants will review Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3 & effectively connected income for both entity types. 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
Beyond the Basics: Financial Ratios You Might Be Overlooking
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Overview: Understanding your company's financial health requires more than just traditional metrics. This webinar is designed to reveal deeper insights through advanced, underutilized financial ratios. In this session, accounting and finance professionals will explore metrics such as operating leverage, free cash flow yield and margin of safety-tools that go beyond standard ratios to deliver nuanced perspectives on profitability, risk exposure and operational efficiency. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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.
OBBA of 2025: Individual Overview
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL IS NOW THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL ACT!!! (Signed into law on July 4, 2025!). This program provides a summary of the major individual provisions of the OBBA of 2025 (H.R. 1), with a focus on the extended provisions, provisions made permanent without changes & those major changes & new provisions for 2025 & beyond. 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
FAQ Related to the Most Recent Audit Standards SAS Nos. 142-149
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recently issued generally accepted auditing standards were designed to enhance audit quality. This course will address the most commonly misapplied concepts & FAQ in properly implementing the new requirements in the way intended to achieve that goal.
