WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This session revisits useful, but potentially underutilized, managerial accounting techniques. You will appreciate a fresh look at concepts you may not have considered since your college days. We will illustrate practical ways you can immediately implement managerial accounting analysis in your professional endeavors. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Professional credibility is communicated, not assumed. In this 1-CPE session (Professional Development), participants examine structured approaches to articulating their professional identity. Drawing directly from the course framework, the session covers development of an elevator pitch, a professional value proposition and a concise executive biography. Participants will analyze how credibility is established through clarity, relevance and alignment with audience needs. The course emphasizes service-centered communication rather than self-promotion and provides structured guidance for refining professional messaging in leadership and client-facing contexts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Computer Forensics: Part III (Steganography)
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Online
1.60 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course is a complement to our series on Becoming a Forensic Accountant & the focus of the course is on steganography techniques. Steganography is the art & science of embedding secret messages in a cover message in such a way that no one, apart From the sender & intended recipient, suspects the existence of the message. The first use of steganography can be traced to 440 BC when ancient Greece, people wrote messages on wood & covered it with wax, that acted as a covering medium Romans used forms of Invisible Inks, to decipher those hidden messages light or heat were used. During World War II the Germans introduced microdots, which were complete documents, pictures & plans reduced in size to the size of a dot & were attached to normal paperwork. Null Ciphers were also used to hide unencrypted secret messages in an innocent looking message. Given the amount of data being generated & transmitted electronically, it's no surprise that numerous methods of protecting that data have evolved. There are various types of steganography: Text Steganography: Hiding information inside the text files. This involves changing format of existing text, changing words in a text, generating random character sequences or using context-free grammars to generate readable texts. Image Steganography: Process of hiding text in an image without distorting the picture. Video Steganography: Technique to hide any kind of files into a cover video file. Audio Steganography: The secret message is embedded into an audio signal which alters the binary sequence of the corresponding audio file. Network Steganography: The process of utilizing active network protocols as carriers to transmit a covert message, undetectable by an uninformed party, From a host to its destination. This session will review these methods & also discuss relevant software.
FAQ Related to the Most Recent Audit Standards SAS Nos. 142-149
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recently issued generally accepted auditing standards were designed to enhance audit quality. This course will address the most commonly misapplied concepts & FAQ in properly implementing the new requirements in the way intended to achieve that goal.
How to Audit Expenses & Payables
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
It is imperative that audit staff understand the fundamentals of expenses & payables. This course will cover the basics of auditing expenses, accrued liabilities and other payables, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the expenses & payables balances. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform and also walk through some real-world examples. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Surgent's Unconscious Bias for Managers, Supervisors & Executives
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Understanding unconscious bias is key to creating an inclusive workplace and to making the best business decisions. This course explores the concept of unconscious bias, the science behind it and how it can affect the way employers hire, evaluate and treat employees. We will also discuss strategies employers can use to reduce unconscious bias and create a more inclusive workplace.
CFO Solutions to IRS Problems
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Many CPAs are becoming full-time or fractional CFOs for small businesses. In that position, they are the resident expert in finances, cash flow planning and budgeting. But what about dealing with the IRS? The IRS has broad powers to administer the assessment and collection of taxes. From removing penalties to criminal prosecutions, this presentation focuses on how CFOs can prevent problems with the IRS and how to develop winning strategies if the IRS knocks on the door. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Finding Errors in Excel Spreadsheets
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This intensive two-hour course addresses the critical need for accuracy and efficiency when developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Recognizing that even minor errors can have significant implications, this course delves deep into strategies and skills required to detect and correct errors in Excel. By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to efficiently identify and correct errors in Excel spreadsheets, enhancing their overall productivity and accuracy in their professional roles. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
How to Audit Accounting Estimates
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
When auditing management's accounting estimates, increased professional skepticism is necessary as there is always the potential for bias in areas of increased subjectivity & complexity. This course will demonstrate procedures to test the process used by management to develop estimates, as well as walk through common examples of accounting estimates that are included in the financial statements. It includes the updated requirements in SAS 143. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Let's End Business Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Most ethics courses focus on unethical individuals & their terrible misdeeds. We don't need another course on lessons From Enron or individuals committing fraud. Most unethical failures result From unethical individuals. Instead, this session will focus on how good people can do better, why there is no such thing as business ethics & why we only need one rule to lead ethical lives.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
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.
Surgent's Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
As accounting firms' non-attest offerings to their attest clients become more diversified, such engagements increase firms' exposure to independence violations. In order to thread the needle of providing value-added services and upholding their independence obligations, firms need to have a strong foundational understanding of the applicable ethical and independence rules which govern these engagements. In this course, we'll review the relevant sections of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct regarding independence, objectivity and conflicts of interest. The course will focus on the Code's Independence Rule and common threats to auditor's independence. In particular, the course will focus on those unique considerations related to non-attest services, both from the perspective of AICPA interpretations and other applicable rules and regulations. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE COVERS GENERAL ETHICS AND IS APPLICABLE IN STATES IN WHICH STATE-SPECIFIC ETHICS IS NOT REQUIRED. Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
Advanced IT Audit & Real-World Testing
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
This advanced course focuses on executing IT audits in real-world environments. Participants will learn how to perform walkthroughs, design testing procedures, evaluate control effectiveness & prepare audit-ready documentation.
What You Can Learn From the Statement of Cash Flows
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course allows you to get reacquainted with the statement of cash flows. We will refresh your skills regarding both the preparation and utilization of the statement of cash flows. Significant emphasis will be placed on the informational role of the statement of cash flows and insights that can be obtained using the statement of cash flows in concert with the other elements of a company's accrual-basis financial statements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Focus on Digital Forensics
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forensic accounting, forensic accountancy or financial forensics is the specialty practice area of accounting that investigates whether firms engage in financial reporting misconduct. Forensic accountants apply a range of skills & methods to determine whether there has been financial reporting misconduct. Financial forensic engagements may fall into several categories. For example: Economic damages calculations, whether suffered through tort or breach of contract. Post-acquisition disputes such as earnouts or breaches of warranties Bankruptcy, insolvency & reorganization Securities & tax fraud Money laundering Business valuation Computer forensics/e-discovery This session is designed to delve into further investigative procedures used including digital forensics. Future sessions will focus on computer forensics, network forensics & mobile forensics.
ChatGPT Deep-Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
ChatGPT has grown its user base to over 800 million active users per week. As a leader in the generative market, it a tool that every CPA should have a basic understanding of how to use and apply in business. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put ChatGPT to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of ChatGPT on your computer. Practice files will be provided so you don't have to expose your confidential data. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Seven High Quality Questions that Lead to Success & Solutions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
"How will I EVER get this all done?" It's a question I often hear From clients & on a particularly stressful day, I can hear myself saying these words! Instead of helping us focus, it's a question that leads to stress, anxiety & overwhelm! Regardless of where we are in business & in life, we will run into challenges & problems as we navigate business growth, leadership, work life balance & our quest for success & happiness. This workshop will explore the 7 HIGH QUALITY questions that lead to relief, enthusiasm & success. It will be an interactive exploration that will leave you with a game plan to use right away, as well as an opportunity to practice the mindset that the most successful & happiest people use daily. This program is for both the entrepreneur who wants to be more effective in their day as well as team leaders who want to stand out in their organization. For the business owner or staff member you can expect a new way to work with your day so that it's profitable, productive & happier. For leaders, you will learn new up- leveled skills to increase your efficiency, communication & productivity. You & your team will shine. Your staff will feel appreciated & connected to their value as well as the company's goals. Albert Einstein said 'we can't solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them'. The quality of your question will impact the quality of your solution. Learn the 7 questions that take you From confused & frustrated to creative & focused.
Audit Skills for Beginners
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Learn the basic skills new staff need to hit the ground running & efficiently complete assigned tasks, including what new auditors are expected to know & do, including the nature, timing & extent of common audit procedures. Focus on why certain procedures are performed & perform typical procedures.
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.
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant: Cloud Forensics
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $79
Cloud computing has become a source of cyber-crime. "Cloud forensics is the application of digital forensics in cloud computing as a subset of network forensics to gather & preserve evidence in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law." Cloud forensics is a combination of the varied types of accounting forensics including: Digital forensics, Network forensics, Hardware forensics. In cloud crime, the cloud is considered the object when the target of the crime is the cloud service provider they are directly affected by the act. It is considered the subject of the crime when the criminal act is committed within the cloud environment. It is considered the tool when it is used to plan or conduct a crime. This course will delve into the many concepts involved in cloud forensics. The course complements other courses in the series of Becoming a Forensic Accountant.
