WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Hands-On Tax Return Workshop: Partnerships & LLCs (Form 1065)
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
This case-driven training is designed to get the inexperienced accountant up to speed quickly in the most common areas of partnership, limited liability company (LLC) & limited liability partnership (LLP) taxation. A cornerstone of this course is the preparation of the Form 1065 using a fairly complex trial balance common to most partnership, LLP & LLC income tax returns. 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 terri.storer@acpen.com
The Yellow Book: From Beginning to End
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
A comprehensive review of the newest version of the U.S. Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards, otherwise known as "the Yellow Book." The standard will affect all auditors who perform audits of government & nonprofit organizations who receive federal funds, or where application of GAO standards is required by law, regulation or contract. It does not address the standards applicable to performance audits.
Eliminating Busy Season: Transforming Your Practice to Year- Round Advisory Services
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
This course provides tax & accounting professionals with a comprehensive framework for transitioning From a compliance-driven busy season model to a sustainable, year-round advisory practice. Participants will explore strategies for expanding services into tax, financial & estate planning. The course addresses both transitioning existing clients & attracting new, higher-value clients while improving efficiency, client value & revenue stability.
Multi Year Failure to File: Getting into Compliance
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
This comprehensive program equips CPAs with the knowledge and practical tools to handle clients who have failed to file tax returns for multiple years. The course covers every stage of the process-from client onboarding and transcript analysis to risk assessment, ethical considerations and resolution strategies. Participants will learn how to manage cases involving individuals, married couples, businesses, payroll taxes and S corporations, including situations with missing records and potential criminal exposure. Real-world examples, IRS references and best practices are integrated throughout to ensure confidence and compliance. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Risk Wrangling: Surviving the Modern Business Rodeo
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Risk-based factors are becoming exponentially important considerations for accountants in both public practice and industry. We examine the nature of risks for today's enterprises while exploring the role of internal controls for mitigating business risks. We also explore SAS 145 and other guidance aimed at risk considerations for professional engagements. Public and private accountants will enhance their capabilities for assessing and addressing risks faced by today's organizations. 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.
The Controller Function: Inventory Part I
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course is one of the courses dedicated to our Controllership series. This series of courses is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role & stepping out of the box to identify areas where the controller can continue to add strategic value to their organizations. Within this segment of our controllership series, we will discuss the area of inventory. This specific segment in the first part of a two-part series on inventory. We explore how the controller can move these responsibilities into more of a strategic role. This course takes a look at some of the typical concepts & duties involved in the inventory function that is sometimes viewed as operational roles. We explore how these areas are strongly tied to the importance of the controllership role & how the controller can add value in each area.
Fiduciary Taxation Part I: Introduction to Form 1041 26-27
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Form 1041 is considered a complicated return by many practitioners and the complexities have increased with recent legislation. This stems from the fact that there is terminology specific only to fiduciary entities, special accounting rules that fall somewhere between book and tax and odd calculations such as "distributable net income" and "deductible DNI.— In this series of webcasts and through a series of schematics and spreadsheets, some of the mystery will be removed from the workings of fiduciary taxation and be replaced with an understanding of the structure and consistency that underlies this interesting little entity that has been around since the Crusades and has a long history of use and effectiveness. Be sure to register for all courses in this series: Fiduciary Taxation Part I: Introduction to Form 1041 Fiduciary Taxation Part II: Fiduciary Accounting & Simple Trusts Fiduciary Taxation Part III: Complex Trusts & Charitable Deduction Fiduciary Taxation Part IIII: Miscellaneous Topics & AMT
Monthly Federal Tax Updates: August 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.
Acquisitions for Business Growth: Strategy, Integration & Due Diligence 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Mergers, acquisitions and alliances have been — and will continue to be — major avenues to organizational growth and increased competitive advantage. Yet, despite the great initial promise of many business mergers and alliances, few seem to yield the anticipated results. Numerous studies indicate that between 55% and 77% of mergers fail to accomplish their intended purpose. This course helps CFOs, controllers and their advisors identify, negotiate and consummate mergers and acquisitions that create shareholder value while avoiding the many traps that can cause post-acquisition failure.
Consolidation Accounting 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Consolidations have always been a complex topic in accounting. This course will discuss the requirements to consolidate and private company options. It will cover which entities need to consolidate and include an in-depth discussion on variable interest entities (VIEs). It will also cover the FASB's recent revisions to the Financial Accounting Concepts (FACs) chapter on entities.
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Small to medium-sized companies often fail to address fraud-related risks adequately. Often, organizations lack the resources needed to mitigate this risk. In other cases, owners or senior management underestimate the scope of the issue. Regardless of size, all organizations must be aware of the risks associated with intentional fraud. We'll explore why fraud occurs, examining defalcations often used against smaller entities. Then, review measures that organizations can implement to increase security and stop fraud.
Hands-On Tax Return Workshop: S Corporations (Form 1120S)
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
This case-driven training is designed to get the inexperienced accountant up to speed quickly in the most common areas of S-corporation taxation. The cornerstone of this course is the preparation of the Form 1120S using a fairly complex trial balance common to most S corporation income tax returns. 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 terri.storer@acpen.com
AI & Accounting in Retail
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming financial strategies, tax compliance and audit practices in the global retail industry. As retailers deploy AI to personalize customer experiences, automate inventory and optimize pricing, accounting professionals must adapt to new challenges in data integrity, regulatory compliance and financial reporting. Drawing on real-world case studies from retail giants and small businesses alike, this course explores how AI technologies intersect with accounting workflows and outlines strategies to maintain accuracy, trust and control in an AI-driven marketplace. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Schedule K-1: What is it & What do I do with it?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This seminar offers a practical and in-depth exploration of IRS Schedule K-1, a critical reporting document issued to taxpayers with interests in pass-through entities such as Partnerships, S Corporations and Estates or Trusts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to interpret and accurately report Schedule K-1 data on Form 1040, with emphasis on common income, deduction and credit items. The course also demystifies the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction, including eligibility criteria, reporting mechanics and integration with K-1 data. Key compliance topics-such as basis and loss limitations, material participation rules and passive activity considerations-will be addressed through practical examples. In addition, attendees will be briefed on recent developments affecting Schedules K-2 and K-3, ensuring they are equipped to navigate evolving international reporting requirements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Numbers to Narrative: Storytelling in Business Communication
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Information becomes influential when it is structured. In this 1-CPE session (Professional Development), participants explore narrative frameworks presented in the course materials, including situation-complication-resolution and hero-based narrative arcs. Using business-oriented examples, the session demonstrates how structured storytelling enhances clarity and impact without sacrificing rigor. Participants will examine how to define context, introduce tension, present evidence and guide audiences toward resolution. The emphasis is on logical flow and disciplined narrative construction rather than dramatization. The course concludes with application of a structured storytelling model to a professional scenario. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Ethics: Keeping the Good From Breaking Bad
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Ethics are how groups define right From wrong. Codes of Ethics define good behavior From bad behavior for professionals. When we break those codes, we "break bad." For five seasons, the popular television show "Breaking Bad" explored the transformation of one good man breaking bad. This session provides an overview of ethics & why people break bad, while using examples From the TV show as well as case studies of good people who broke bad.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
The Controller Function: Cash & Investments
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $39
This course corresponds to our Controllership series. This course is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role & stepping out of the box to identify areas where the controller can continue to add strategic value to their organizations. Within this segment of our controllership series, we discuss the area of cash & investments & explore how the controller can move these responsibilities into more of a strategic role. In today's world, the role of cash management is often a pivotal role in the organization. In economically difficult times, controllers may find that they spend a great deal of their time on understanding & managing the organizations' cash position. This is certainly important and, in some areas, can be seen as a staple of the lifeblood of the organization's ongoing viability. This course takes a look at some of the typical objectives involved in cash management & then evaluates how those objectives can be further stretched into strategic pillars of the organization.
Roadmap to Ethical Decision Making
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Practitioners need to exercise caution to ensure they maintain independence as they assist their clients with reviews, audits & compilation engagements. This course provides a roadmap to best practices & guidance provided by the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct & analyzes & applies it to actual scenario-based case studies, providing accounting professionals with ethical standards to integrate into their practices.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
K2’s Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Are you intrigued by the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) but unsure how to dive in? You're not alone! Many professionals find AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT & Copilot to be a mystery. But don't worry, we're here to help you unlock the potential of these powerful tools! Join K2's "Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence" session & discover how to harness the power of today's AI tools to boost your efficiency & productivity. This session will guide you through accessing & using multiple popular AI tools, making it easier than ever to integrate AI into your daily workflow. If you're new to AI, this is the perfect opportunity to get started & transform the way you work!
