WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Yellow Book Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The Yellow Book outlines essential ethical principles for governmental auditors, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity & professional behavior. This course provides a focused review of these key concepts & their practical application in governmental auditing. Participants will also explore the independence standards, gaining insights on maintaining objectivity & avoiding conflicts of interest to ensure unbiased & professional audits.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
NotebookLM Use Cases for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a concise overview of how accountants can use Google NotebookLM (powered by Gemini) as a practical research, synthesis and knowledge-management companion for high-trust work. You'll learn how to convert static financial statements, audit workpapers, client documents and regulatory guidance into a structured, conversational knowledge base-so you can query, summarize, compare and cross-reference sources with greater speed and clarity. This course emphasizes disciplined workflows such as source control, evidence-grounded outputs and professional judgment so NotebookLM strengthens your analysis instead of replacing it. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
What If Your Client Didn't Take Reasonable Compensation
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Are you a new advisor handling S Corp clients, or perhaps a seasoned professional facing this common scenario: "My S Corp client didn't take reasonable compensation last year. Now what?" Knowing that reasonable compensation isn't just a tax obligation, but a strategic financial decision, you need to be armed with expert knowledge to help your client navigate this situation. Join us to discuss IRS regulations, understand preventive measures and address challenges within the year. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
CPA to CFO: Essential Competencies for Finance Leaders
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The path from CPA to CFO has evolved dramatically in recent years, with only 43% of S&P 1000 CFOs holding CPA licenses in 2022, down from 55% a decade earlier. This comprehensive course, based on groundbreaking research from the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs surveying over 320 CEOs and hiring executives, reveals what today's leaders truly seek in CFO candidates and provides a roadmap for CPAs to secure their seat at the executive table. Participants will discover the five critical competencies that distinguish successful CFO candidates: forward-looking financial acumen that goes beyond traditional reporting, strategic leadership skills including critical thinking and strategy creation, the evolving role of emotional intelligence, industry-specific expertise requirements and the balance between technical proficiency and visionary leadership. Through practical frameworks, real-world examples and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to transform their CPA foundation into a comprehensive skill set that meets the dynamic demands of modern CFO roles, whether in high-growth companies, nonprofits, or traditional corporations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Awful Ethical Dilemmas: Bringing it to Life, featuring J. Michael Inzina & Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Professional Codes of Conduct make Ethics seem easy & clear cut. However, this is not so in real life. This session discusses five cases where the ethics is not so clear cut. What should be considered? We will explain how you can be more diligent & maintain awareness of ethical issues to become more effective & enhance the reputation of the profession.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
2026/27 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with this timely update on ethics and independence developments from the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC). The pace of change in ethics regulation has accelerated and PEEC has been especially active with new interpretations, revised guidance and significant modernization initiatives. In this interactive course, we'll walk through the most important recent developments shaping ethical requirements for the profession, including updates affecting recruiting practices, CPE programs and tax advisory services. Participants will gain practical clarity on how these changes impact both public practitioners and professionals in industry. The course also looks ahead to proposed and ongoing projects on PEEC's agenda, providing insight into potential future changes and what they may mean for compliance planning in an evolving ethical landscape. 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.
K2's Productivity Life Hacks
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Today's busy professional has an ever-expanding workload, but delivery timelines are decreasing. We have more meetings, more emails & more work projects. Outside of work, we have increased family & social obligations. Simply, there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. We all could benefit From an extra hour of productivity throughout the day. Effectively using technology in your personal & business life is a great way to get more mileage out of your day. This course will look at 10 different tools or services that can make your life easier or take the headache out of mundane tasks. We will look at tools that simplify scheduling appointments, take the hassle out of tracking time, improve data sharing between applications & more. Participants will leave this class with tips & tricks on shaving hours of time per week.
Tax Update: "One Big Beautiful Bill"
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a focused analysis of the individual and small business provisions in Pub. L. 119-21 (H.R.1), "One Big Beautiful Bill." Tailored for tax professionals working with Form 1040 filers, the course explores impactful updates, from the no-tax-on-tips provision to enhanced bonus depreciation. Designed to inform planning strategies and compliance for the 2025 tax year and beyond. Participants will gain actionable insight into newly proposed deductions and expanded credits. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Inventory Observation: Cretaceous Conservatory Simulation
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Step into the heart of the Cretaceous Conservatory for an unforgettable inventory observation adventure! In this immersive simulation, you'll travel to a remote island where the inventory isn't just vast, it's alive. As an auditor responsible for ensuring accuracy in the company's dinosaur-development operations, you'll face wild risks, navigate complex inventory procedures & confront the unexpected. Through hands-on scenarios, you'll learn to identify misstatements, evaluate unique inventory challenges & apply standard observation techniques all while staying one step ahead of potential disaster. Can you survive the wilds of the Cretaceous & emerge as the ultimate inventory explorer, or will the risks prove too much to handle?
The Preparation of Form 706: Line-by-Line
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Preparing Form 706 requires a detailed understanding of estate taxation, valuation rules & compliance requirements. This course provides a step-by-step breakdown of Form 706, helping tax professionals accurately report estate taxes while ensuring compliance with IRS regulations. Participants will explore key components, including gross estate calculations, deductions, tax computation & portability elections. With real-world examples & practical guidance, attendees will gain confidence in preparing Form 706, even in complex scenarios. This course will also cover any recent legislative changes introduced by the new administration & their impact on estate tax planning & compliance. 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
Cybersecurity & IT Risk for IT Auditors & Financial Auditors
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
This course equips financial & information technology auditors with an understanding of cybersecurity risks & their impact on financial reporting as well as cybersecurity best practices. Participants will learn to identify threats, evaluate controls & assess risk using recognized frameworks, with a focus on audit implications.
Surgent's Achieving High Levels of Compliance & Customer Service in Your Organization
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Probably one of the greatest conflicts in an organization is determining which is more important: compliance or customer service. This program digs deeply into the issue and prepares the finance professional to achieve high levels of compliance and customer service in the department and in the entire organization. We will examine both disciplines from an analytical standpoint, proving why they are necessary for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to achieve success.
Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This session revisits useful, but potentially underutilized, managerial accounting techniques. You will appreciate a fresh look at concepts you may not have considered since your college days. We will illustrate practical ways you can immediately implement managerial accounting analysis in your professional endeavors. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Comprehensive FASB & AICPA Update for Tax Professionals 26-27
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $259
This 6-hour program covers recent promulgations of the FASB and AICPA with broad applicability. In addition, the course includes the 2-hour Tax Basis Financial Statements and 2-hour SSARS Highlight Reel, programs available as stand-alone courses.
Financial Statement Presentation, Disclosure & Analysis
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
This comprehensive session is a must-attend event for accountants who prepare financial statements and want to explore best practices for discerning the stories told by financial statements. We discuss salient requirements for presenting financial information while considering the critical role of disclosure for lending relevance to financial statements. We also explore techniques that will allow participants to perform meaningful financial statement analysis and effectively communicate conclusions to decision-makers and other stakeholders. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
CFO Solutions to IRS Problems
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Many CPAs are becoming full-time or fractional CFOs for small businesses. In that position, they are the resident expert in finances, cash flow planning and budgeting. But what about dealing with the IRS? The IRS has broad powers to administer the assessment and collection of taxes. From removing penalties to criminal prosecutions, this presentation focuses on how CFOs can prevent problems with the IRS and how to develop winning strategies if the IRS knocks on the door. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Understanding the Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
This session will address the complex rules of retirement distributions, review key provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0 & provide practical strategies of maximizing tax benefits for your client. 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.
Ethical Leadership: Power, Influence, Integrity & Trust
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Leaders naturally wield power & influence. But, to avoid the temptation of abusing power, leaders must apply ethical behaviors for themselves & others. Words, actions & deeds which demonstrate integrity & trust yield the credibility that make others want to follow ethical leaders. Betraying trust can destroy careers, whole organizations & lives. This is why trust is a top prerequisite for principled & ethical leadership. Positive (and negative) influence is derived From the credibility trust brings. Ethical leaders who continually work to earn & keep trust reap enormous payback in all aspects of business including superior economic, competitive & strategic performance.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session II: Data Validation & Conditional Formatting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Which Excel function is your go-to? This session invites you to actively engage and practice with the instructor, exploring exercises demonstrated. In doing so, you'll gain a firmer grasp of common Excel functionalities, including: Data validation Conditional formatting Enhanced summing options Skinny rows Achieving proficiency in Excel features Gaining proficiency in Excel means learning to design workbooks that are both functional and streamlined. The facilitator will lead you through an array of formatting skills, formula functions and beyond as we expand upon foundational Excel knowledge with topics such as: Managing data input for individual cells Using conditional formatting to prevent errors Enhancing productivity via the Subtotal feature Ensuring total formulas refresh automatically
