WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog - Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event & Incident Response

Nov 30, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

The past two years have ushered in an explosion of ransomware attacks affecting businesses and individuals. Many of us read or hear about these attacks, but there is little understanding of how they occur, how a response is undertaken and how the chances of experiencing one can be reduced. Join us to learn about these topics so you can be prepared with the best response and the knowledge to avoid common mistakes in a ransomware event.

Surgent's Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges & Opportunities

Nov 30, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

Working from home presents both benefits and challenges for professionals. For employees, working from home provides opportunities to be more productive and gain time that would otherwise be spent commuting to and from the office. Employers who utilize remote work enjoy fewer fixed costs, more efficiency and greater employee satisfaction. Without proper planning, professionals who work remotely may experience increased anxiety and disorganization. They may also jeopardize data privacy. However, when executed properly, working remotely can help organizations become more efficient and profitable, while at the same time improving employee morale. This course looks at how firms and companies have successfully implemented work from home programs and discusses mistakes that can be avoided through proper planning.

What's Behind the Data?

Nov 30, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

We are bombarded with information continually. So how do we determine what is valid and what isn't? This course points out common pitfalls inherent in data interpretation and gives practical tips to overcome those pitfalls by using real life examples. The course incorporates information from key thought leaders including Adam Grant, Alex Edmans and Hans Rosling. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Becoming Conflict Competent

Nov 30, 2026 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

Conflict is often avoided, or dealt with in a passive manner. When ignored, conflict often escalates and can become polarizing. In this session, participants will gain insights for enhancing their natural responses to conflict, learn healthy communication styles and build constructive behaviors to manage conflict. 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

Nov 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:47pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation & 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 & control.

Business Tax Update: OBBA & Recent Developments

Nov 30, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

A discussion of the latest tax developments impacting business taxpayers, with a focus on important provisions, rules and concepts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Compilation, Preparation & Review Basics & Peer Reviews

Nov 30, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

Cover the basic requirements for performing preparation, compilation and review engagements under Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS), including the new SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions. Review common issues found on SSARS engagements in connection with peer reviews and the impact of various findings on the results of a peer review. Identify key issues to consider during SSARS engagements and determine how to incorporate quality control recommendations and tips for performing high-quality SSARS engagements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event

Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks

Nov 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

Finance technology decisions (ERP, FP&A, AP/expense automation, close/consolidation, bank integrations and AI-enabled tools) can dramatically improve close speed, forecasting and control execution-but vendor demos and "AI" marketing often hide integration complexity, data readiness gaps, governance risk and long-term total cost. This course provides a practical, vendor-neutral approach for CPAs and finance leaders to evaluate and implement corporate finance technology with an audit-ready mindset. Participants learn how to cut through AI claims using an AI capability framework, apply a weighted vendor evaluation scorecard focused on controls and assurance, build a five-year total cost model that captures hidden and ongoing costs and follow an implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags to reduce failure risk and improve ROI realization. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Awesome Business Lessons From the Past: Learn From the Best!

Nov 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:46pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

Why not learn, or re-learn, some amazing business lessons From the past that are still effective today? What did Henry Ford do when annual employee turnover was 370% & workers demanded more pay? Sound familiar to today's world? Ford's solution worked! We see today's problems & believe that these problems have never occurred before. Not true. We will discuss timeless business lessons that are as practical today as when they were written decades ago. We will review; 'How to Win Friends & Influence People,' 'Today & Tomorrow,' & 'The Art of War.' Let's learn From the very best, as these lessons have been battle-tested & proven over time.