CPE Catalog & Events
Webcast: ACPEN: Introduction to Single Audit
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Uniform Guidance requirements for Single Audits Performance and reporting standards unique to Single Audits Internal controls over compliance Structure and use of the Compliance Supplement Federal program compliance requirements Reporting considerations in a Single Audit
Webcast: ACPEN: Navigating IRS Authorizations: Understanding Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and Form 8821 – 2 hrs
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation Offer in Compromise (OIC): criteria, process, and practical considerations Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution
Webcast: ACPEN: Unleashing Creativity in the Workplace
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
The Power of Creativity in the Workplace The Three Types of Creativity: Imagination, Creativity, Innovation Benefits of Creativity: Purpose, Productivity, Performance Applications of Creativity: Individual, Team, Organizational Culture Creative Problem-Solving Techniques (Mind Mapping, Visual Thinking) Whole Brain Thinking: Integrating Left & Right Brain Functions Creating a Culture of Innovation Measuring and Implementing Creativity for Growth
Webcast: ACPEN: State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Frequently asked questions about income tax and sales tax nexus New developments Key factors in reviewing potential nexus consequences Nexus road trip to eight large states Tax impacts of remote work Free, multistate resources
Webcast: ACPEN: Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (§199A) – The Ins & Outs
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Detailed coverage of calculating the combined qualified business income amount (i.e., QBI component and REIT/PTP component) Determine what trade or businesses under §162 are eligible for the QBI deduction (i.e., rentals and specified service trades or businesses (SSTB)) Discuss how the 20% QBI deduction (i.e., QBI component) is subject to a wage/capital limitation and SSTB income is phased-out for taxpayers with taxable income above the inflation adjusted threshold amounts Walk through the simplified QBI Form 8995 (i.e., taxpayers below the TI threshold amounts) and detailed Form 8995-A and related schedules Determine what wages and unadjusted basis immediately after acquisition (UBIA) are for those subject to the wage and capital limitations Look at what the definition of QBI is and what items are effectively connected with that trade or business (i.e., self-employment tax, health insurance, retirement plans) Review the aggregation rules for the QBI computation and both the entity and individual level Walk through the reporting responsibilities of partnerships and S corporations to their owners on the Schedule K-1s Explain how the modifications to the net operating losses (NOLs) and §461(l) excess business loss limitations affect the QBI computation
Webcast: ACPEN: Develop Your Emotional Intelligence to Be More Successful in Life and Leadership
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Leadership Building Stronger Workplace Relationships Creating and Leading High-Performing Teams Navigating Change with Emotional Intelligence
Webcast: ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling
Webcast: ACPEN: The Essential SSARS Update with Renee Rampulla
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Preparation Engagements Compilation Engagements Review Engagements Quality Management Components Common Accounting and Reporting Issues Frequent Peer Review Matters
Webcast: ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress Part 2
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle
Webcast: ACPEN: K2’s Excel Tips – Today’s Best Features
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
New features and functions in Excel How to improve efficiency and effectiveness when working in Excel Taking advantage of Copilot integration with Excel Better ways of creating and working with formulas
Webcast: ACPEN: Understand Yours and Other People's Styles: Meet Them in the Middle and Be More Effective in Generating Great Results!
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Communications Self-Awareness Leadership
Webcast: ACPEN: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
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Webcast
1.5 Credits
Accounting Finance Auditing Business Development
Webcast: ACPEN: Prevention & Detection of Fraud in Small Businesses
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Webcast
5.0 Credits
Small Business Fraud Fraud Schemes Fraud Indicators Fraud Detection Fraud Response Fraud Prevention
Webcast: ACPEN: Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment
Webcast: ACPEN: Strategic CFO – Developing Strategy and the Why
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
What strategy really means and who is involved in developing it Common reasons strategic plans fail and how to avoid them Cost leadership, differentiation, and niche strategies Using metrics, KPIs, and the Balanced Scorecard to measure success The role of non-financial drivers in financial performance Benchmarking and competitive analysis Aligning mission, culture, and strategy Case discussions on strategy execution and performance measurement
Webcast: ACPEN: Strategic CFO – Strategic Risk Management
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Overview of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and COSO standards Evolution of COSO and why it matters today Governance, culture, and board oversight of risk Defining risk appetite and linking it to strategy Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks Risk responses: avoid, reduce, share, and accept Black swan events and managing uncertainty Communicating and reporting risk across the organization
Webcast: ACPEN: K2’s Formatting Excel Spreadsheets The Right Way
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Creating and using Styles in Excel The Accounting Format and why you should use it How to Create Custom Formats Formatting dates for maximum impact The advantages of storing formats in templates
Webcast: ACPEN: Hiring Remotely: Using Personality Assessments for Better Hiring Decisions
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Remote Hiring Best Practices Personality Assessments in Hiring Effective Integration of Personality Assessments Minimizing Bias and Ensuring Cultural Fit
Webcast: ACPEN: Digital Resilience: Building Stronger, Smarter Organizations
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Digital resilience Resilience frameworks Risk management Leadership & Cross-Functional Strategies
Webcast: ACPEN: Tax Procedure
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Filing a tax return IRS audit RS Appeals Collections and litigation at courts of original jurisdiction