WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Surgent's Adapting to OBBBA Changes: A Strategic Review
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Accounting and finance practitioners are continually asked for strategic planning advice. In this course, we will cover topics that will make clients and their advisors, tax smart and tax prepared for the coming year and beyond. This program is a two-hour review and analysis of what we consider some of the most important changes from the OBBBA impacting both individual and business clients.
Surgent's Incident Response & Case Studies in AI-powered Cybersecurity
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
This course emphasizes the practical application of incident response frameworks through case studies of AI-related cyber incidents. It focuses on preparing financial professionals to effectively manage and learn from cybersecurity crises.
Current Nonprofit Fraud Trends
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Nonprofit entities have a high degree of public accountability. This course will examine the most common fraud schemes and provide multiple examples of how to prevent or detect these schemes. Nonprofit entities have a high degree of public accountability. This course will examine the most common fraud schemes and provide multiple examples of how to prevent or detect these schemes. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
2025-2026 Federal Tax Updates: Business Entities
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The tax landscape is constantly changing, challenging tax practitioner to stay abreast of these developments. This eight hour program will cover issues unique to business entities, including new court decisions, recent IRS publications and the latest tax legislation that will impact businesses and individuals. The remaining time will be spent on IRS procedure and other issues. This course will provide 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.
The Single Audit From Beginning to End Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
This course is an updated overview of the single audit of state & local governments & not-for-profit organizations under the OMB Unified Circular, as well as the applicable AICPA standards for compliance audits.
SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance & Accounting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview: Ethical challenges in finance and accounting can be complex and far-reaching, impacting not only individual careers but also entire organizations and the public trust. This webinar will provide a practical exploration of the ethical considerations professionals face in today's financial landscape. Through real-world case studies, participants will examine common ethical issues, learn to navigate conflicts between financial performance and ethical integrity and gain tools for making sound decisions under pressure. 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.
Understand Yours & Other People's Styles: Meet Them in the Middle & Be More Effective in Generating Great Results!
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding your own & the people style of others whom you are dealing with which can establish rapport more easily, help you become more persuasive & avoid miscommunication with the possibility of rubbing someone the wrong way. In our session, you will gain insights into your people style, ways to improve communication connectivity & how to understand your team's functionality (or more likely dysfunctionality).
Ethical Practices & Responsibilities Under Circular 230
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The IRS has recently issued proposed regulations to update the Circular 230 rules for all tax practitioners, amending these rules in various ways to reflect changes in the law. This session will review these new rules & discuss their impact on your tax practice. The course also covers in detail major provisions of Circular 230 & analyses them using factual situations. 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.comNote: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Schedule C of Form 1040
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many self-employed or sole proprietors find themselves having to navigate Schedule C in reporting business income. While this attachment to Form 1040 seems straightforward on the surface, there are many traps for the unwary. This course is ideal for CPAs, EAs, or other tax professionals. 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.
CFO Series: Acute Uncertainty Won't Go Away = More Failures?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
"Man plans, God laughs." Perfection is fantasy, we must accept uncertainty. Most of our plans are useless and outdated within weeks after we think they are 'finished'. Welcome to today's world, e.g., the pandemic, great recession, supply chain issues, tax changes, tariffs and countless other changes that come from nowhere. What do we do? Do we stop planning? No! Instead we need to change what we do because the 'old' methods have failed countless times. We must change our way of thinking in a world where change is normal and a better way to plan. Some risks can be quantified, but most cannot. Some hazards are measurable, most are not. We will discuss multiple tactics to minimize (as best as practical) threats and gambles so we can feel better about our decisions. We can do a better at planning and dealing with uncertainties, but it is impossible to be perfect. Join us to learn how can we better deal with an ever-changing environment. There are methods to deal with ambiguity and doubt, we will review these approaches to help you plan.
Staff Retention: Attract & Keep the Best People 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Does it seem like you spend far too much time recruiting" Do your people leave just as they become productive" If you think your turnover is because Millennials are different from earlier generations, you probably are not looking at the real source of your problem. Learn the changes you should make now!
K2’s Business Intelligence, Featuring Microsoft’s Power BI Tools
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the competition means leveraging every advantage. Business Intelligence (BI) is the game-changer that can transform your organization. Imagine uncovering hidden insights & gaining a competitive edge with data that was once out of reach. With tools ranging From Excel add-ins to the revolutionary Power BI, you can now harness your existing skills to create dynamic, interactive dashboards & analyses that were unimaginable just a few years ago. This program will empower you with the skills to implement "yourself business intelligence" using a variety of techniques & tools. You'll start by mastering advanced Excel data query & summarization features to create stunning Excel-based dashboards. Then, you'll take your knowledge to the next level by building even more powerful BI objects using Microsoft's Power BI tools. If you're passionate about gaining better insights into your data to make smarter decisions, this fast-paced program is for you.
BUNDLE: CFO Series: October 2026
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $249
This series includes four 2-hour consecutive Friday sessions, airing live beginning October 2, for a total of 8 CPE. Once registered for this bundle, log in instructions will be emailed to you separately for each individual course. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a bundle. The CFO Series provides a convenient, one-stop way for senior level financial managers and executives, CFOs and those who aspire to be CFOs, to attend multiple webinars of CPE with a single decision. The CFO Series features high-quality presentations and an interactive, executive level colleague-to-colleague approach with case studies, group discussions and team exercises.
Behavioral Finance Biases
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
If you have been a practitioner for any length of time, you know that there is often a difference between what clients should do and what they actually do. Have you ever wondered why that is? In this course, we will explore how we make decisions with less-than-perfect information. Through real-life examples and case studies, we will examine common behavioral biases and how to deal with them. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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.
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V: Part I
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024 & 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 & elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation & examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics & Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service
Ethics, Spirituality, Love & Belonging in the Workplace
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This webinar invites participants to explore the powerful intersection of ethics, spirituality, love and belonging in the workplace. By shifting from transactional interactions to values-driven communities, organizations can cultivate cultures that honor human dignity while enhancing productivity. This is a heart centered and practical webinar emphasizing how love, belonging and spirituality shape ethical choices. Through a blend of practical strategies for personal and organizational growth and research- based insights, the session demonstrates that these elements are not optional "nice-to-haves." Instead, they are essential drivers of organizational success; shaping environments where people feel valued, connected and inspired to contribute their best. 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 Best Practices
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
In the ever-evolving world of spreadsheets, staying ahead means mastering the latest & best techniques. Join our comprehensive program & dive deep into the best practices for creating, editing & auditing Excel workbooks. You'll learn how to secure your workbooks, collaborate seamlessly with others & effectively report data. Today's Excel best practices are a far cry From those of the past. This "must-see" CPE program will equip you with the knowledge to work smarter, not harder. Our course materials are packed with relevant examples to enhance your learning experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to fully utilize Excel & elevate your skills to new heights.
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.
Mastering the Excel Lookup Functions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
In today's data-driven world, Microsoft Excel has become an essential tool for professionals in any organization. To harness the full potential of Excel, it is crucial to understand and master its lookup functions. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize Excel's lookup functions and enhance their data analysis capabilities. Throughout this comprehensive course, participants will dive deep into the world of lookup functions and gain experience through practical exercises and real-world scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user looking to fine-tune your skills or a beginner eager to unlock Excel's full potential, this course is tailored to meet your learning needs. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
