WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
The Motives & Mystery of Ethics-Understanding the Why
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Our guidance on ethics comes From the AICPA & other groups, but it does not fully address the "why" behind ethics. This session will examine & define what ethics is & what it means to varying people in the workplace. Understanding what motivates people & understanding those people are key to both solving ethical dilemmas & workplace issues that can lead to greater job satisfaction & efficiency. To correct an issue, you need to delve into the root cause: the why?Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
The CFO Series-Artificial Intelligence: A Practical Guide for Financial Leaders & CFOs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
In today's world, AI hype bombards us From every direction. Every system seems to boast magical AI capabilities, leading to confusion & overwhelming information. This course cuts through the noise to reveal the true, practical applications of AI for your business today. Our goal is to give you real world examples of using AI on a day-to-day basis, with a clear understanding of its particular strengths & limitations.
Practical Excel Topics for Today’s Accountant
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course introduces practical ways that public accountants can use Excel to enhance both the efficiency & effectiveness of client engagements. We will reinforce core concepts by illustrating ways that Excel is a tool for analysis & reporting. We will introduce numerous analytical methods & techniques by using practical examples to illustrate how to unleash the power of Excel when obtaining, analyzing & reporting information.
Surgent's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting & Finance Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the accounting and finance profession at an unprecedented pace. What began as automation of repetitive tasks has evolved into systems capable of complex data analysis, natural language processing and predictive modeling. Modern AI tools — such as generative AI, machine learning and intelligent automation — are reshaping how professionals audit, forecast, analyze risk and deliver client insights. This course provides accounting and finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping workflows, client services and decision-making. Participants will explore current applications of AI within firms and corporate finance, assess risks and governance considerations and learn strategies for adapting professional roles in an increasingly automated landscape. The program also examines the emerging ethical, regulatory and data privacy challenges associated with AI adoption.
Surgent's Data at 30,000 Feet: Traveling Smart with Client & Personal Information
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Whether you're heading across town or across the globe, traveling with electronic devices carries real risks to the sensitive client and firm data stored on them. In this session, we'll explore the ethical obligations CPAs have to protect confidential information, including guidance from the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws. We'll examine how data can be accessed — legitimately or maliciously — by third parties during travel and offer practical strategies to minimize risk, from using loaner devices and mobile device management to coordinating with IT before departure. The session includes current border search rules, international considerations and actionable tips for staying secure in transit.
Surgent's Ethics for Tax Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The purpose of this program is to discuss the ethical mandates that govern the conduct of tax practitioners. The program focuses on the ethical pronouncements of the IRS in Circular 230, as well as the preparer penalty provisions set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. Please note: This ethics course does not cover state-specific issues and so is not applicable in states that require ethics courses to include specific state laws and regulations. Please check with your state board prior to registering for this program if you are in doubt about whether this program satisfies your state's ethics requirements. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Surgent's Improving Your Profits: Identifying Cost Cutting Opportunities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Part of one's duty as a CPA working in industry is to safeguard the assets of the organization. Cost cutting is one way to preserve assets and maintain a company's competitive position in the industry. However, what keeps us from ridding our organizations of unnecessary costs? In this course, we will look at the factors that prevent our companies from being as streamlined as they could be. By using statistics and survey data, we will attempt to show how to better negotiate and navigate budgeting and contracting decisions. We will also discuss financial statement analysis techniques, benchmarking and cash flow management in an effort to better cut costs and maintain the long-run viability of an organization.
Surgent's Top 10 Celebrity Estate Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
This course uses the lives of the rich and famous as a template to better understand the realm of estate planning. With stories ripped from the headlines, we will examine pitfalls and best practices. Did you know that Prince died without a will, opening the door for 45 people claiming to be his beneficiaries? Or that Michael Jackson was not careful in properly funding his trust, leading to delays and legal battles in the administration of his estate? Even Abraham Lincoln, it turns out, did not have a will. In discussing an array of celebrities, from Jackie Kennedy, Joan Rivers, Jimi Hendrix and Whitney Houston to Aretha Franklin, Barry White, Leona Helmsley and Florence Griffith Joyner, the course is designed as an enjoyable learning experience with tips for all levels of expertise. We may not have their fame or fortune, but we can certainly walk the red carpet when it comes to estate planning.
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the cannabis industry, delving into essential topics such as cannabis regulations, business models, financial management and ethical considerations. A key focus is on distinguishing between Marijuana and Industrial Hemp, including their respective tax treatments. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the cannabis sector, covering federal and state tax implications, licensing requirements and market trends. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Fraud, Controls & Ethics: Best Practices & Case Studies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course explores actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters from achieving their nefarious acts. Then we will switch gears to an interactive, case-based discussion that asks participants to reach their own conclusions by analyzing facts in concert with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other sources of ethical guidance. This course ultimately provides practical, action-oriented insight that can be implemented by accounting professionals in both public practice and industry. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available for questions during the event.
Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques & Tools
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
As the new administration proposes changes to tax policies, estate planning strategies must adapt to evolving laws & regulations. This course equips financial professionals with advanced tools & techniques to address complex estate planning issues, including the latest legislative & regulatory updates. Participants will gain insights into tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving techniques & the impact of recent tax law changes on estate & gift taxation. With a focus on real-world application, this course provides practical strategies for leveraging closely held stock, split-interest trusts & life insurance in estate planning. Attendees will explore how to maximize tax benefits while ensuring compliance with changing regulations, ultimately helping clients achieve their financial & legacy goals. Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Handouts Tab & submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
This course is designed for accountants in public practice and industry who focus on nonprofit and governmental entities. We will cover the basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique. The course starts with the key financial reporting differences for governmental and nonprofit entities and then switches focus to review the fundamentals of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits. This foundational course is perfect for those getting started in the nonprofit and governmental arena and those looking for a refresher. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Every CPA must comply with a Code of Professional Conduct, which is a hallmark of the CPA designation. CPAs in public practice must overcome higher barriers, such as when attest service providers must also retain independence. This course will provide an overview of the core principles from which the CPA profession is built upon. 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.
Ethics, AI & Music: What Every CPA Must Know
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
You may be surprised to learn how artificial intelligence is transforming the music you love. For example, what happens when AI creates songs based on other people's work without credit or payment? How should musicians disclose the role of AI in their recordings? The challenges that AI poses for music, such as threats to intellectual property, confidentiality, fairness and professional reputations, are also front and center in accounting. This one-hour ethics course invites you to explore one of your favorite subjects outside of work. You'll discover how the five principles of ethical intelligence can help you listen to music in ways you never considered before. You'll also see how these same principles guide you in making the best decisions in your accounting practice. 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.
The Head & Heart of Ethics: Featuring Bob Mims & Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
There are multiple facets to ethical choices, including should you use your 'head' or your 'heart'? What are the pros & the cons? How can we balance these opposing views? This seminar outlines the value of; trust, courage, fairness, sensitivity, persistence, honesty & gracefulness: to help us make better ethical decisions.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Employees Today & Tomorrow: Are Employees Assets?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
As the managers' role continue to evolve, it is crucial for us to understand the strategic aspects of managing a diverse workforce, beginning with understanding the big trends in employee demographics. We begin with a rhetorical question: asking if employees are assets? GAAP tells us they are not, so discussion will revolve around whether this treatment delivers an unhealthy bias on our view of the people in our organization. What do the most successful organizations believe & why? If you have an opinion as to whether employees are an asset or not, this is a fun session intended to be interactive with participation either live, virtual or both.
Metrics Management: Linking Strategy to Performance
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Organizations often fail not because strategy is flawed, but because performance is measured poorly. This session focuses on the critical link between strategy, measurement & execution. Participants will explore why there is no "perfect" metric, how strategy fails due to weak measurement & how financial & non-financial metrics work together to drive performance. The session emphasizes aligning metrics with mission, strategy & organizational priorities using practical frameworks such as the Balanced Scorecard. Humorous videos will be incorporated to drive home some key points & keep things entertaining.
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.
Income Statement Disaggregation: ASC 240-40 26-27
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
The FASB has released Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income "Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This Update entails much more detail than the current requirements for public business entities. This Update enhances the disclosures regarding a public business entity's expenses and addresses investors' requests for more detailed information about the types of expenses, including inventory purchases, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion. These details are provided within commonly presented expense captions such as cost of sales, SG&A and research and development.
K2's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting & Finance Professionals 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
From simple applications, such as spam filtering, to more advanced issues like fraud detection, AI continues to move into the mainstream. In this session, you will learn about different forms of AI and practical business applications of this emerging tool.
