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Whether you have an hour during lunch or an entire day, LCPA provides quality, flexible options to fit your schedule. Look for the "See more dates" dropdown to view availability. Several events/classes produced by LCPA can be taken either LIVE (In-Person) or VIRTUAL—please ensure you register for the correct one.
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Student Webcast: Virtual Mock Exam by Surgent
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Online/Webcast
0.00 Credits
REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, November 2.Free to our Student and Candidate Affiliates! For many candidates, taking the CPA Exam can be one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when transitioning into the profession. Often aspiring CPAs are not sure if they are truly prepared to sit for each section. In order to help provide more transparency into exam-readiness, LCPA and Surgent CPA Review have partnered to offer student and candidate affiliates a FREE simulated CPA Exam section of your choice. This exercise will show you what it's like to sit for any CPA Exam section as you immerse yourself in questions pulled from the actual CPA Exam Blueprints.Plus, you will leave the session with your own personalized ReadySCORE™ (an accurate measurement of your actual exam score) as well as a detailed report showing your areas of strength and weakness for that section. PRO EXAM TIPS Register for this event using the same email address that you'll use the day of the simulation — it's how Surgent will identify you. Consider in advance which portion of the exam you'd like to try. Watch for a software activation email from Surgent CPA Review the morning of the Mock Exam. Review your personalized Exam ReadySCORE along with your diagnostic report and work on areas that may need improvement. Not an LCPA Student or Candidate Affiliate? See if you qualify to join. Questions? Contact our Member Service Team, 504.464.1040.
AHI: Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials (Mini Course)
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This 2-hour mini course highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
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AHI: The Mindful-CPA
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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In today's world of everchanging demands and dynamics of the workplace, it is imperative that we use a tool to help us bring balance, strength, and stability in all we do at work and at home. Mindfulness is an easy and effective tool to help us with this. The Mindful-CPA program via this webinar is designed specifically for Finance and Accounting Professionals. You will learn: • The fundamental principles of Mindfulness • An 8-minute Mindfulness Practice to be done daily • Creative and fun ways to apply Mindfulness to work activities • Effective overall strategies to bring creativity, balance, and energy to daily activities. Sunish Mehta, CPA has been a practitioner and instructor of Mindfulness for over 20 years and has worked with several Mindfulness Organizations to date. Having studied with some of the top Mindfulness Teachers in the world including His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sunish has integrated mindfulness into his learning and consulting work with the focused goal to help conscious professionals bring focus, creativity, and balance to their professional and personal lives. You can learn more at www.mindful-cpa.com.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Lunch & Learn Webcast: 2025-2026 Tax Update
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Stay ahead of the changes and close out the year with confidence in this timely 2025–2026 Tax Update. This comprehensive course covers key federal and Louisiana tax developments impacting both individuals and businesses as we approach year-end. Participants will explore strategic tax-saving opportunities to consider before December 31, along with practical planning techniques to help minimize liabilities and maximize outcomes. The program also looks ahead to what’s on the horizon for the new tax year, equipping you with the insights needed to advise clients and make informed decisions.Presented by Bryan Ehricht, CPA, Tax Director at his firm, this session offers a clear, real-world perspective on current issues and emerging trends—delivering a valuable, well-rounded update for practitioners seeking to stay informed and proactive.This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.NOTE: This product is for the individual Webcast Lunch & Learn course at the LCPA Member Center. 2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & Security Louis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & FinanceSoutheastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services GroupEisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice PresidentRobert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • PartnerLiskow • New Orleans, LA Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us Diane B. Allison, CPA • OwnerDiane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty ConsultantGilsbar • Covington, LA Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.Hammond, LA Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market LeaderMauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
First Look Webcast: Retirement Plan Update
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
Stay ahead in a constantly evolving retirement landscape with this practical and insightful update designed specifically for CPAs. Whether you advise clients or oversee employee benefit plans, Anne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP, will walk you through key developments impacting retirement planning, including recent legislative changes, contribution limits, and emerging strategies to maximize tax efficiency.You’ll gain a clear understanding of planning opportunities for individuals and businesses, along with compliance considerations and common pitfalls to avoid. From year-end strategies to forward-looking guidance, this session equips you with actionable insights to better support your clients—and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. Purchase this webcast as an individual program, or get the members-only First Look Bundle and save! 2026 First Look Webcast Series May 27OBBBA: Fact vs FictionRichard Tullier Jr., CPA · PartnerWegmann Dazet, CPAs · New Orleans, LAJune 24Time & Stress: Managing the PressureGloria McConnel-Passman · PartnerSuccess Labs · Baton Rouge, LAJuly 29AI In Action: Real Tools. Real Results.Dr. Andrew Schwartz · Professor of Information SystemsLouisiana State University · Baton Rouge, LAAugust 25Accounting & Auditing Update: Standards Shifts & What's NextKurt Oestriecher, CPA · PartnerOestriecher & Company, CPAs · Alexandria, LASeptember 307 Most Underrated Time-Saving Tech Tools RevealedLes Nettleton · IT Consultant/SpeakerMetairie, LAOctober 28Estate and Succession Planning With a Privately Owned CompanyNene Gianfala, CPA/ABV, ASA-BV/IA · PartnerVanessa Claiborne, CPA/ABV, ASA · PartnerChaffe & Associates · New Orleans, LANovember 19Retirement Plan UpdateAnne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP · PartnerOestriecher Financial Management · Alexandria, LADecember 10Identify and Resolve 7 Cash Flow & Profitability Issues Before They Become Major CrisesRuth King · Profit & Wealth GuruDuluth, GA
Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Lunch & Learn Webcast: Preparing for a Smooth Audit
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
The bank says I need an audit. Now, what do I do? Whether you are brand new to the audit process, or whether you have gone through the audit process for many years, Eric Bosch, CPA, sharse his experiences as an auditor and discuss how to best prepare for an audit that meets your expectations and timeline, and minimizes surprises at the end. Issues to be addressed include: 1. What is an audit of financial statements 2. Is an audit of the financial statements required 3. What is the auditor’s responsibility in an audit a. Reducing the Expectation Gap of an audit 4. What is the client’s responsibility in an audit 5. How to prepare for a Smooth Audit a. Setting expectations b. Are the financial statements ready to be audited c. Availability of source documents (invoices, contracts, lease agreements, etc.) d. Internal Controls 6. Finishing the “Last Mile” a. How to minimize surprises at the end of an audit This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.NOTE: This product is for the individual Webcast Lunch & Learn course at the LCPA Member Center. 2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & Security Louis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & FinanceSoutheastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services GroupEisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice PresidentRobert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • PartnerLiskow • New Orleans, LA Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us Diane B. Allison, CPA • OwnerDiane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty ConsultantGilsbar • Covington, LA Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.Hammond, LA Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market LeaderMauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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First Look Webcast: Identify and Resolve 7 Cash Flow & Profitability Issues Before They Become Major Crises
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
This session identifies the top seven trends that indicate cash flow and profitability issues. Examples of these trends will be shown and discussed so that attendees can help their customers and businesses resolve them before they become major cash flow, productivity, or profitability problems.The trends are: The width between revenue and gross profit is expanding. The trailing gross margin trend is declining. The trailing productivity ratio trend is increasing The working capital trend is decreasing. The width between the current ratio and acid test trends is increasing. Trailing current ratio and acid test is decreasing. Receivable days and inventory days trends are increasing. Purchase this webcast as an individual program, or get the members-only First Look Bundle and save! 2026 First Look Webcast SeriesMay 27OBBBA: Fact vs FictionRichard Tullier Jr., CPA · PartnerWegmann Dazet, CPAs · New Orleans, LA June 24Time & Stress: Managing the PressureGloria McConnel-Passman · PartnerSuccess Labs · Baton Rouge, LA July 29AI In Action: Real Tools. Real Results.Dr. Andrew Schwartz · Professor of Information SystemsLouisiana State University · Baton Rouge, LA August 25Accounting & Auditing Update: Standards Shifts & What's NextKurt Oestriecher, CPA · PartnerOestriecher & Company, CPAs · Alexandria, LA September 307 Most Underrated Time-Saving Tech Tools RevealedLes Nettleton· IT Consultant/Speaker Metairie, LA October 28Estate and Succession Planning With a Privately Owned CompanyNene Gianfala, CPA/ABV, ASA-BV/IA · PartnerVanessa Claiborne, CPA/ABV, ASA · PartnerChaffe & Associates · New Orleans, LA November 19Retirement Plan UpdateAnne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP · PartnerOestriecher Financial Management · Alexandria, LA December 10Identify and Resolve 7 Cash Flow & Profitability Issues Before They Become Major CrisesRuth King · Profit & Wealth GuruDuluth, GA
AHI: Accounting Data Analytics
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEAS© approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
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AHI: AI for Accountants - Practical Applications
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
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AHI: Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials (Mini Course)
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This 2-hour mini course highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
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AHI: The Mindful-CPA
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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In today's world of everchanging demands and dynamics of the workplace, it is imperative that we use a tool to help us bring balance, strength, and stability in all we do at work and at home. Mindfulness is an easy and effective tool to help us with this. The Mindful-CPA program via this webinar is designed specifically for Finance and Accounting Professionals. You will learn: • The fundamental principles of Mindfulness • An 8-minute Mindfulness Practice to be done daily • Creative and fun ways to apply Mindfulness to work activities • Effective overall strategies to bring creativity, balance, and energy to daily activities. Sunish Mehta, CPA has been a practitioner and instructor of Mindfulness for over 20 years and has worked with several Mindfulness Organizations to date. Having studied with some of the top Mindfulness Teachers in the world including His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sunish has integrated mindfulness into his learning and consulting work with the focused goal to help conscious professionals bring focus, creativity, and balance to their professional and personal lives. You can learn more at www.mindful-cpa.com.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
More Dates
Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
See more dates
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Webcast: 2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Business & Industry- A Case Study Approach
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Online/Webcast
3.00 Credits
See more dates
The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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