WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Audits Under Uniform Guidance: Single Audit & NPOs 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Audits conducted under the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards continue to be among the most challenging audit engagements as the number of federally funded programs for not-for-profit organizations continues to increase. This course will provide you with what you need to know to prepare for Single Audits conducted during 2025, including performing the compliance audit and auditor reporting responsibilities.
Tax Practice Conduct Standards: Circular 230 & AICPA Statements 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Meet the ethics requirement while addressing significant changes in the statutory and regulatory standards that govern tax practitioners. We'll explore rules that govern professional conduct in tax practice, including responsibilities to advise clients on tax positions and related penalty avoidance. Portions of course materials are from Kip Dellinger's Practical Guide to Federal Tax Practice Standards (CCH).Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Everything You Need to Know About Trusts 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
An overview of trust laws and a review of general concepts. Common structures and review of some more advanced trust planning issues. Extensive coverage planning issues through a discussion of trust administration. The discussion covers special needs planning, asset protection, gift and estate tax planning, use of most common trusts and portability versus A-B and A-B-C trusts.
Everything You Need to Know About Trusts 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
An overview of trust laws and a review of general concepts. Common structures and review of some more advanced trust planning issues. Extensive coverage planning issues through a discussion of trust administration. The discussion covers special needs planning, asset protection, gift and estate tax planning, use of most common trusts and portability versus A-B and A-B-C trusts.
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V: Part II
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024 and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service
Ethical Intelligence for Artificial Intelligence
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Organizations and individuals enticed by the siren song of artificial intelligence cannot ignore ethical considerations. Professionals must consider accuracy of information, data privacy, independence, source citations, organizational policies, security, data retention and other ethical matters. This course discusses ethical issues associated with the utilization of AI in a professional setting and provides suggested best practices. 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.
Leading Up: The Superpower Every Ascending Leader Needs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Most leadership training focuses on leading downstream, with the goal of eventually advancing to an executive role. Few people get to be "top dog" in their organization. So, nearly every worker will spend their entire career leading up, even while serving in a leadership role. Learn the skills and tactics needed to develop an effective working relationship with your boss and other superiors. Gain the credibility and support necessary to get things done and advance professionally.
A Culture of Regulatory Ethics: A Competitive Advantage
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
In a competitive market, every company is looking for anyway to differentiate themselves from their competition. While we often look to new markets and data for a competitive advantage, ethics can be the factor that makes the biggest difference to customers, employees and the public at large. Using surveys, research, case studies and examples, this course will explore why the CPA credential and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is so different. We will discuss why CPA's are in a unique position of trust and how this can put their companies ahead. 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 Excel Essentials For Staff Accountants 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Staff accountants have specific needs when working with Excel. Unfortunately, their existing Excel knowledge often does not meet these needs. Chief among these are summarizing data quickly and accurately, generating accurate and aesthetically pleasing reports, and creating accounting-centric calculations for elements such as depreciation, amortization, and interest. By participating in this eight-hour session, staff accountants will gain the essential skills to maximize efficiency and accuracy when working with Excel. This session begins with a quick overview of Excel best practices. It then progresses rapidly into discussions that address PivotTables, sophisticated formulas, Tables, formatting, and working with dates in Excel. Throughout the session, you will learn from accounting-centric examples to reinforce key learning points. In this session, you will learn in a 'laptop-friendly' environment, and participants will have access to all the demonstration files. In sum, this seminar is a 'must' for all staff accountants seeking to improve their efficiency and accuracy when working with Excel.
Money Laundering Awareness for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The course provides general information on how to identify money laundering activities during the conduct of normal tax audits. Discover key resources and tools available for effective detection and deterrence. Explore the impact of money laundering on ethical decision-making and how examiners and auditors can assist criminal investigators in countering money laundering. 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.
Tax Talks: April 2026
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $55
Join the Team from Hochman, Salkin, Toscher, & Perez for a LIVE tax-based series with a new topic at each Session. Past conversations have included crypto tax compliance, BBA Partnerships, Federal and State Residency issues, Partnership examinations, Form 8300 and more. Check back regularly for topics and be sure to register for them all. June 2025 August 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 April 2026
Maintaining a Harmonious Working Environment
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
A harmonious working environment is one in which people feel safe, seen, heard and respected. Critical to maintaining it are that employees have high self-esteem, are treated with respect and work in a safe, non-violent setting. This course provides practical knowledge and scripts on how to take appropriate action and deal effectively with discriminatory comments, sexual harassment and threats and acts of violence, such that personal and employer liability is avoided.
International Tax Treaties
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course presents an overview of tax treaties and how they are used in structuring transactions and determining the tax impact of cross-border transactions. It discusses the ordering rules for local laws versus treaty laws and the purpose of the tax treaties in avoiding and eliminating double taxation to promote trade and investment. The participant will learn about planning opportunities to contemplate when structuring foreign operations. **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 and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
Accountants & Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This seminar reviews situations in which a CPA or accounting professional may be in danger of being sued. We cover common law causes of action, such as negligence and the relevant standards and case law defining what constitutes reasonable practitioner behavior. This course is ideal for lawyers, CPAs, EAs, tax preparers, accountants and insurance personnel. 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 Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This program addresses the role of client internal controls for balancing efficiency and effectiveness in a risk-based audit. Practical insights regarding an auditor's assessment of the risk of material misstatement when auditing financial statements of non-issuers will be explored, with particular emphasis on internal controls of small-to-medium clients. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available for your questions during the event.
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.
Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
As financial leaders, CPAs are often tasked with managing organizational risk. In this respect, the supplier relationship can be a tricky one. It is often one of the more familiar and comfortable business relationships we have, yet it may also be the one that presents the most significant risk to our company. In this course, we will explore how to manage the supplier relationship from onboarding to termination. Through case studies and best practices, we will discuss how to continue being a good partner to our suppliers while also understanding where potential risks exist. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot can revolutionize your daily tasks as a CPA. Dive into the specific features and functionalities of this AI-powered assistant. Learn how to leverage Copilot to enhance productivity, automate routine tasks and improve collaboration within your team. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Section 199A Rules & Forms Reporting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This program addresses the Section 199A deduction for flow-through entity income, including a review of the major provisions, forms reporting and recent developments. *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 and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Surgent's Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Good writing is good business. Studies show that the average business worker receives 121 emails per day. That's a lot of emails. Are your emails effective? Are they being read? Are they professional and tone-smart? In this course, you will learn techniques and skills to get your emails to stand out and improve their effectiveness and professionalism.
