WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
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 Building Future-Ready Businesses
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This practical program provides accounting professionals with actionable strategies for evaluating & implementing technology solutions that drive firm growth & efficiency. Participants will examine case studies showcasing different organizational approaches to hardware, software, cloud & on-premises solutions while addressing the unique needs of remote workers & in-office teams. The program focuses on immediate implementation techniques rather than theoretical frameworks, ensuring attendees can apply concepts directly within their practice environments. Through examination of diverse organizational examples, participants will identify practical technology assessment methods & implementation approaches suited to various firm sizes & client service models. The program addresses common technology adoption challenges while providing concrete strategies for managing organizational change & measuring technology investment outcomes. Attendees will gain ready-to-use tools for building technology roadmaps that enhance both operational efficiency & client service delivery capabilities.
Metrics Management: Measuring Performance in the Real World
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Designing metrics is only half the challenge-making them work in practice is where most organizations struggle. This session focuses on applying metrics in real-world environments, including responsibility centers, profit centers & service organizations. Participants will explore output measurements, controllable versus non-controllable costs, cost allocation challenges & benchmarking. Case discussions illustrate how better information leads to better decisions & improved performance. Humorous videos will be incorporated to drive home some key points & keep things entertaining.
The Power of a Good Story!
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Storytelling makes wisdom stick.
Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators." This presentation has been prepared by a 20 year veteran with the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The presenter investigated crimes and trained and mentored other special agents. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Yellow Book Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Government Auditing Standards (or Yellow Book) has a unique perspective on ethics and transparency due to accountability owed to taxpayers, oversight bodies and others. This course will discuss the foundational principles in the Yellow Book relevant to professional conduct on related engagements. 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.
Leadershift Ethics: Things Must Change!
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
With the rapid pace of change, change now happens daily in business and our personal lives. It can be difficult to navigate change when right and wrong get a bit fuzzy. New processes, new technology, new circumstances and new impacts to people must be measured and decisions made as the change evolves. Change always becomes something different than what was originally planned or imagined. In this session, learn how to measure your ethics through change. You will learn how to filter everything you do during change through a simple litmus test. Through the power of story, you will learn from the lessons of other organizations and their ethical mistakes. Lastly, you will take away what is required to manage yourself so that when ethical decisions arise, you have the mental capacity to manage through it well. 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.
How Recent Auditing Standards Improve Risk-Based Audits
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Recent generally accepted auditing standards were written to improve the quality of risk-based financial statement audits, audit reporting and required by-product communications. This course will discuss the important clarifications and enhancements intended to improve audit quality to ensure better compliance with requirements contained in the SASs. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Get started with Power BI
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Embark on a journey to master Power BI, a powerful tool for data analysis and business intelligence, in our comprehensive course, "Get Started with Power BI." This course is meticulously designed for professionals who seek to understand the full spectrum of Power BI capabilities, including its integration with Excel's Power BI features like Power Pivot and Power Query and its comparison with standalone Power BI tools such as Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service and Power BI Report Server. In the first part of the course, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of Power BI. This includes an overview of Power BI's interface, key features and its seamless integration with Excel. The course will cover Excel's Power BI tools - Power Pivot, for advanced data modeling and Power Query, for efficient data transformation and preparation. This segment is essential for understanding how Power BI extends and enhances the data processing and analytical capabilities of Excel. The second section of the course delves into the standalone Power BI tools. Here, participants will explore Power BI Desktop for creating complex data models and sophisticated reports, Power BI Service for cloud-based collaboration and sharing and Power BI Report Server for on-premises report deployment. This part of the course will focus on the unique features and strengths of these standalone tools, providing attendees with the skills to leverage Power BI in a variety of business contexts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course will explore the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologies in the accounting profession. Participants will learn how to utilize ChatGPT to automate tasks, improve efficiency and accuracy and provide real-time support to clients. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Forensic Accounting: When The Office Is A Crime Scene
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Embezzlement happens often to many small businesses. Unfortunately, the lack of internal controls allow the embezzlement to remain undetected for years. But when it is discovered, the small business owner will most likely contact their CPA for advice. What should you do when your client contacts you about their employee embezzling money from their business? What options should you present to your client? How can your client protect themselves, while investigating the embezzlement? What steps need to be taken about preserving any documents, emails, texts, or phone calls? This course teaches how to engage the client, properly identify the evidence needed to prove the crime, how to write the report for civil and criminal trial and best practices in preserving electronic and paper evidence. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Fundamentals of Form 1040: Business
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course builds on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, Fundamentals of the 1040 - Core Concepts. It expands into business income taxation and additional reporting requirements. Participants will learn how to accurately report self-employment income, income from pass-through entities on Form 1040. This course covers Schedule C, Schedule E and essential forms such as Form 7203 and Form 7217 to ensure accurate tax preparation for clients with business activities. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Tax Depreciation: Review & Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
A discussion of recent law changes that impact capitalization, depreciation and disposition of assets. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Selected Ethics Topics 2025: 2026
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course will help you to stay current on recent changes to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, as well as keep you abreast of emerging trends in ethics standards and regulatory initiatives and their potential impact on your practice. We will also explore frequent practitioner ethics compliance challenges, including competence, due professional care, audit quality and independence. 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.
Hot Topics Accounting Update: 2026
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many accountants desire to have a quick overview of only the most current issues in accounting and financial reporting. This course will provide an executive summary of the most important changes in U.S. GAAP. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Ethical Side of Trust, featuring Richard A. Karwic & Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
You & I have a responsibility to our organizations & to the public to be ethical. We cannot forget this responsibility & this responsibility is constant. One lapse can cause profound issues that last. Ethics & trust are intertwined, no one follows a 'leader' who is not trusted. We will not focus on the negative & show the problems caused: rather, we focus on what & how to set the example for others to follow. This seminar outlines the seven components of trust & how we should use these components daily.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
The Preparation of Form 706 & 709: Understanding the Law
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understanding the complexities of estate & gift taxation can be challenging for many financial professionals, especially those who lack direct experience in this area. In this comprehensive course, participants will gain a solid foundation in Federal estate & gift tax law, providing them with the necessary tools to confidently handle tax compliance issues related to Forms 706 & 709. By exploring the details of the Internal Revenue Code sections pertinent to estate & gift taxation, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of key concepts, including deductions, valuations & tax credits. This practical knowledge will not only enhance their expertise but also empower them to provide effective tax planning strategies for their clients. Throughout the course, participants will investigate essential topics such as the valuation of assets, deductions for funeral & administrative expenses, charitable & marital deductions & the calculation of tax credits. By mastering these critical areas, financial professionals will be better equipped to navigate the challenges of estate & gift taxation, ultimately enabling them to provide comprehensive & effective tax planning services for their clients. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or deepen your understanding of tax compliance issues, this course offers invaluable insights & practical knowledge that can immediately be applied in your practice. 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.
AI & Accounting in Manufacturing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping financial oversight in the global manufacturing sector. With factories evolving into digital ecosystems powered by intelligent automation, predictive analytics and edge computing, the role of accounting and finance professionals is rapidly transforming. Participants will explore how AI technologies intersect with core financial functions-cost accounting, audit, tax compliance and financial planning-while enabling real-time reporting, fraud detection and predictive decision-making. Drawing on current global trends and real-world case studies, the course offers actionable insights into integrating AI into financial operations, elevating the strategic role of accounting in manufacturing enterprises. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Todd & Julie Chrisley Go to Prison
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The course provides general information on proceedings that led to a grand jury indictment of television reality stars, Todd and Julie Chrisley. Participants learn how business decisions can lead to federal charges for conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and tax evasion. The grand jury also indicted the Chrisley's accountant, Peter Tarantino, on tax-related offenses. Participants learn how to develop resources and tools for effective detection and deterrence of federal crimes and the learn the consequences that follow white-collar crime, including how responses can influence lengthy prison terms. 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.
Let's Meet at the Intersection of Fraud & Ethics
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course explores actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished & consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters From achieving their nefarious acts. Then we will switch gears to an interactive, case-based discussion that asks participants to reach their own conclusions by analyzing facts in concert with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct & other sources of ethical guidance. This course provides practical, action-oriented insight that can be implemented by accounting professionals in both public practice & industry.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
