WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Fiduciary Accounting Part I: Fiduciary Duty Basics & Authority 26-27
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Advisors who represent fiduciaries must understand the tax laws and the accounting rules that apply when a fiduciary accepts title to fiduciary assets. Because a trustee or personal representative exercises authority over the management and investments of fiduciary assets for the benefit of the named beneficiaries, the fiduciary is held to a very high standard of "fiduciary duty." In this webinar series, we'll review the concept and requirements of fiduciary duty and the duty to account to the beneficiaries (UPIA/UFIPA). We'll also cover crucial fiduciary accounting concepts that differ from financial accounting or tax law, including the distinction between principal and income and state statutory accounting rules. Finally, we'll analyze the differences and similarities to fiduciary taxation. Be sure to register for all four parts: Fiduciary Accounting Part I: Fiduciary Duty Basics & Authority Fiduciary Accounting Part II: Tools, Rules and Relationship to Tax Fiduciary Accounting Part III: Special Accounting Elections & Distributions from Entities Fiduciary Accounting Part IIII: The New Frontier (Total Return Trusts)
Governmental & Not for Profit Fraud 26-27
-
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Governmental and not-for-profit organizations are entrusted with funds from taxpayers and donors and are frequently targeted by fraud perpetrators. How can these organizations ensure those funds are used only for intended purposes" This course will provide several real-world case studies in which a governmental or not-for-profit entity was the victim of fraud, including what type of fraud (asset misappropriation, fraudulent financial reporting, or corruption), how it happened, the fraud indicators that were present and what could have been done to prevent the fraud.
How to Review Financial Statements 26-27
-
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
In this hands-on workshop, participants will deepen their understanding of the financial statement review process. Designed specifically for small and medium-sized CPA firms, this interactive session combines a comprehensive lecture with ample time for questions and practical case studies. You'll gain valuable insights into best practices for reviewing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current standards.
SOC Mastery for CPA Firms: Your Roadmap to Starting a SOC Practice
-
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $75
In the realm of modern business, the trend of outsourcing functions or activities to third-party service providers is on the rise. While this strategy can enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, it also introduces inherent risks that necessitate careful identification, assessment, and management. As a result, those utilizing such outsourced services, along with their auditors, increasingly demand comprehensive insights into the effectiveness of controls within these service organizations. To fulfill this need, the AICPA offers a range of SOC (System and Organization Control) for service organizations engagements, providing assurance reports that offer vital information for evaluating and mitigating the risks tied to outsourcing, thereby fostering trust and transparency. This webcast serves as an introduction for CPA firms who are new to SOC for service organizations engagements or as a refresher for those already acquainted. It does not delve into the specifics of conducting a SOC examinations; however, it offers a general understanding of how to start up a SOC practice.
Fiduciary Accounting Part II: Tools, Rules & Relationship to Tax 26-27
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
To properly account for estates and non-grantor trusts, an advisor must understand the statutory requirements to account, the proper classification of revenue and expenses in a chart of account and the importance of provisions in the estate planning document. Additionally, the differences and similarities to fiduciary taxation must be understood. Be sure to register for all four parts: Fiduciary Accounting Part I: Fiduciary Duty Basics & Authority Fiduciary Accounting Part II: Tools, Rules and Relationship to Tax Fiduciary Accounting Part III: Special Accounting Elections & Distributions from Entities Fiduciary Accounting Part IIII: The New Frontier (Total Return Trusts)
Comprehensive Pass-Through Owners: Basis & Distribution Rules 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Pass-throughs (S corporations and Partnerships) are the most popular choice of newly formed business entities. However, for years, taxpayers and their preparers have struggled to calculate, update and maintain the pass-through entity owners" tax basis information in each investment correctly. Calculating and accounting for tax basis and adequately reporting the impact of operating and liquidating distributions for these entities are among the most frequently cited audit deficiencies. Taxpayers have also misapplied the tax rules when calculating the gain or loss from the sale of the interest. Recently, the IRS initiated enforcement initiatives designed to audit owners of pass-through entities regarding their calculations of tax basis and their tax treatment of distributions. This course will teach you how to properly account for both items for your clients who own an interest in a partnership or an S-corporation. Learn to identify the most common mistakes and errors and report these items correctly before your client is audited.
K2's Excel PivotTables For Accountants 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Isn't it time you learned about PivotTables — Excel's best feature" If so, participate in this session to learn PivotTables from A to Z to take full advantage of this terrific tool's many benefits.
Retirement Advising: Accumulation & Decumulation Strategies 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
This course offers an in-depth look at retirement needs models, their flaws and ways to overcome associated drawbacks. You'll explore holistic retirement planning while reviewing threats to a successful retirement. You'll also hear about recent retirement planning changes, including the elimination of the "Stretch IRA" by the SECURE Act and the new SECURE Act 2.0 changes. We'll address key questions to plan a comfortable retirement and discuss strategies to draw down retirement assets over an extended period.
Ethics in the Real World 26-27
-
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
An innovative and interactive session that taps the areas of neuroscience, psychology and biology to understand how science, emotion and ethical decision-making interact. Instead of critiquing how our minds are supposed to work, this session delves into the fascinating world of how our minds work when we face complex problems where a "best choice" doesn't seem to exist. The talk will also explore why ethical codes have often failed and how to improve individual and organizational ethical reasoning.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Comprehensive Pass-Through Owners: Basis & Distribution Rules 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Pass-throughs (S corporations and Partnerships) are the most popular choice of newly formed business entities. However, for years, taxpayers and their preparers have struggled to calculate, update and maintain the pass-through entity owners" tax basis information in each investment correctly. Calculating and accounting for tax basis and adequately reporting the impact of operating and liquidating distributions for these entities are among the most frequently cited audit deficiencies. Taxpayers have also misapplied the tax rules when calculating the gain or loss from the sale of the interest. Recently, the IRS initiated enforcement initiatives designed to audit owners of pass-through entities regarding their calculations of tax basis and their tax treatment of distributions. This course will teach you how to properly account for both items for your clients who own an interest in a partnership or an S-corporation. Learn to identify the most common mistakes and errors and report these items correctly before your client is audited.
K2's Excel PivotTables For Accountants 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Isn't it time you learned about PivotTables — Excel's best feature" If so, participate in this session to learn PivotTables from A to Z to take full advantage of this terrific tool's many benefits.
Retirement Advising: Accumulation & Decumulation Strategies 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
This course offers an in-depth look at retirement needs models, their flaws and ways to overcome associated drawbacks. You'll explore holistic retirement planning while reviewing threats to a successful retirement. You'll also hear about recent retirement planning changes, including the elimination of the "Stretch IRA" by the SECURE Act and the new SECURE Act 2.0 changes. We'll address key questions to plan a comfortable retirement and discuss strategies to draw down retirement assets over an extended period.
Fiduciary Accounting Part III: Special Accounting Elections & Distributions 26-27
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Trusts are old entities and go as far back as the Crusades when we were an agrarian society and the only asset of any value was the land and what was produced on the land. Therefore, dividing the benefit in a trust between income and principal was logical and worked efficiently for a long time. However, times have significantly changed and trusts are often invested in assets that don't involve land and these assets also have great value. Often, the value lies in their growth rather than their income. New rules have developed in the fiduciary accounting area that provide elections that often result in favorable benefits to the trust and the beneficiaries. This course will explore those elections. Be sure to register for all four parts: Fiduciary Accounting Part I: Fiduciary Duty Basics & Authority Fiduciary Accounting Part II: Tools, Rules and Relationship to Tax Fiduciary Accounting Part III: Special Accounting Elections & Distributions from Entities Fiduciary Accounting Part IIII: The New Frontier (Total Return Trusts)
International Tax Forum - July 2026
-
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Every month, a new international tax topic. Join the Hodgen Law team live'fresh insights, straight from the source. Check back for specific topics, as they're updated monthly. 2026 Dates: May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18 2027 Dates: February 26, March 26, April 30
Fiduciary Accounting Part IIII: The New Frontier --Total Return Trusts 26-27
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Because fiduciary accounting has not kept up with the times in relation to finance and economics, it's often tricky for the fiduciary to provide a level of benefit to the income beneficiary without negatively impacting the remainder beneficiaries. In order to modernize fiduciary accounting, new provisions provide for a more modern approach using either the "trustee's power to adjust" or "unitrusts." We will explore these new frontier trusts and their application to your fiduciary clients. Be sure to register for all four parts: Fiduciary Accounting Part I: Fiduciary Duty Basics & Authority Fiduciary Accounting Part II: Tools, Rules and Relationship to Tax Fiduciary Accounting Part III: Special Accounting Elections & Distributions from Entities Fiduciary Accounting Part IIII: The New Frontier (Total Return Trusts)
How AI Fits into the Accounting World 26-27
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
This session is designed as a primer to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and to discuss how it will impact accountants as they work. The material will briefly explain what AI is and then focus on ways that it is already serving those in the accounting realm. It will close with a look at future AI-centric developments that will have great potential to positively impact on the accounting profession. Those wishing to gain an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it will be used by accountants should consider attending this session.
K2's The Best Kept Secrets Of Microsoft 365 26-27
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Microsoft 365 offers more than just Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint! Participate in this session to learn about the best-kept secrets in your Microsoft 365 subscription and how they can improve personal and team productivity and security.
K2's Harnessing ChatGPT 26-27
-
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Are you ready to maximize the utility of ChatGPT" If so, participate in this session to learn how to leverage this tool's best features and options.
Basic Staff Tax Training: Individual 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
This course will help you master individual income tax return preparation! It will improve your understanding of the basics, focusing on the law and compliance associated with Form 1040. It is an excellent overview of the process for new preparers and a refresher for the more seasoned professional.
Top 10 Things to Know About Estate Taxation & Planning 26-27
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Clients believe that estate planning is only for the wealthy who will owe Federal estate tax. This isn't the case. Perhaps as a result of the 2020 pandemic, estate planning has a renewed focus. All practitioners should be familiar with the vernacular, acronyms and techniques. Estate planning involves personal issues that affect everyone, whether or not the estate tax will apply. Learn strategies to pass assets to future generations; provide education benefits; distribute retirement benefits and provide a charitable legacy.
