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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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GPT Builder for Accountants
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course provides a concise overview of using ChatGPT's GPT Builder to create custom GPTs specifically tailored for accounting professionals. Learn how to leverage this powerful tool to streamline accounting workflows, enhance client services, automate routine tasks, and improve financial analysis capabilities through customized AI solutions designed for accounting-specific applications. custom versions of ChatGPT with added skills and knowledge for specific tasks or industries. This course is designed to guide accountants on how to leverage these enhanced ChatGPT functionalities to streamline financial workflows, analyze data, and engage in more dynamic, multi-modal interactions. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
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2025 Annual Update for Governmental Accountants & Auditors
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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This course begins with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We'll include practical application of the topics in the form of case studies. We'll then switch gears to review the GASB standards coming down the pike, including major projects of the GASB. When considering the audit side of the house, Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are considered must-select engagements for Peer Review. This course will cover the Yellow Book independence requirements which are required any time an auditor performs a Yellow Book or Single Audit even when the engagement is for a for-profit entity. The session will also cover the changes to the Uniform Guidance. We'll close with a look at the key changes in the 2024 Compliance Supplement and the common deficiencies identified by the federal agencies and peer reviewers. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Melisa F. Galasso, CPA
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Audits of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA
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Online/Webcast
8.50 Credits
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Auditing employee benefit plans Employee benefit plan (EBP) audit engagements continue to be scrutinized by regulators and peer reviewers due to a history of noncompliance with applicable professional standards. Through this course, you can gain the proper skills to perform EBP engagements effectively. You will learn about: The steps of an EBP audit Applicable professional standards ERISA and SEC requirements Commonly audited plans You will tap into ways to plan and conduct effective risk-based plan audits to comply with professional standards while maximizing efficiency for commonly audited types of plans, including: Defined contribution plans Health and welfare benefit plans Applied learning You will do a deep dive into EBP auditing by working through the plan audit process from engagement acceptance through the archive. Example forms and reports will be examined to illustrate effective EBP engagements.
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Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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If you work with governments and not-for-profits, a thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential. This course will equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of the Yellow Book requirements and increase your confidence and proficiency in performing Yellow Book audits. Updated for the 2024 Yellow Book revision, the course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 20 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced knowledge of the Yellow Book.Speaker - Charlie Blanton, CPA
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Surgent's Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Specifically designed for preparation, compilation, and review practitioners, this course will provide you with a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation, compilation, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, as well as the additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-26 by the ARSC. In addition to SSARS 26, the entire suite of quality management standards is discussed. However, knowing the standards is not enough. You need to be able to effectively apply them. To support this, the course will review recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance. Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARS requirements and guidance, but more importantly, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform these types of engagements. This course is intended to be your go-to reference for training your staff and managing your SSARS No. 21-26 services in compliance with professional, ethical, and technical requirements.Speaker - Ken Levine
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Surgent's Individual and Financial-Planning Tax Camp
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Each year brings its own set of tax planning challenges, and this year is no exception. This course aims to arm tax planners with planning strategies and ideas that all clients, but in particular, wealthy clients, middle-income clients, and closely held business owners need to consider right now to take advantage of present opportunities and plan for future tax advantages. Learn strategies that can really have an impact on client lives, while also bringing value to you and your firm. This material is continuously updated for recent legislation impacting individual taxpayers.Speaker - Bob Lickwar, CPA
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2025 Women's Conference
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New Orleans
8.00 Credits
Join Us at the 2025 LCPA Women’s Conference – Now at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans!Get ready for an unforgettable experience of inspiration, connection, and celebration at this year’s CPA Women’s Conference. As part of Ledgers & Legends Week, this dynamic event blends professional development with personal empowerment, offering a vibrant mix of CPE sessions, networking, and a fun lunch you won’t want to miss! 7:30 – 7:55 am Registration and Continental Breakfast7:55 – 8:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks8:00 – 9:30 amWired to Win: Unlocking Your Brain’s Blueprint for Professional PowerHannah Sensenbrenner Morrow, M.S. • Intuition Works • New Orleans, LAEver wonder why you click with some colleagues and clash with others—or why certain projects light you up while others make you want to fake a Wi-Fi outage? (We’ve all been there.) In this interactive session, we’ll explore the Emergenetics Profile, a neuroscience-based tool that reveals how you’re wired to think, behave, and communicate. You’ll gain powerful insights into your natural strengths and learn how to flex your style to build stronger relationships, reduce miscommunication, and lead with authenticity. This is self-awareness with a purpose—and a few laughs along the way. Because the better you understand yourself, the more unstoppable you become.9:30 – 9:50 am Break9:50 – 10:40 amEstate PlanningJulie Rosenzweig, Esq. • Julie Rosenzweig Attorney at Law • Lafayette, LA10:40 – 11:30 amBoundaries & Business: Reclaim Your Day, Redefine Your SuccessMelissa Terito, CPA • Faulk & Winkler • Baton Rouge, LAIn a world that celebrates hustle and constant availability, setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable—or even impossible. But the truth is, burnout isn’t a badge of honor. In this keynote, Melissa shares her personal journey from overwhelmed professional to intentional leader, offering practical strategies for setting boundaries at work and in life. Audiences will leave feeling empowered to take back control of their time, say no with confidence, and redefine what success looks like on their own terms.11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch12:30 – 1:20Culture & Communication: How to Inspire, Influence, and Create a Positive Work EnvironmentMary Jane Walsh • Mary Jane Walsh THRIVE – Business and Life Coaching • New Orleans, LAA positive workplace culture isn’t built by policies—it’s built by people. In this session, participants will learn how the way they speak, listen, and follow through can inspire trust, drive accountability, and elevate morale—no matter their role.1:20 – 2:10From Burnout to Balance: Rewiring the Way Women Handle StressNicole Schoolfield • Owner - Be Extra Yoga • New Orleans, LAWomen today are achieving more than ever—breaking glass ceilings, leading companies, raising families, showing up for their communities, and still feeling the pressure to do it all. But success, when paired with the constant demands of modern life, often leaves women feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and burnt out.In this powerful and practical session, Nicole Schoolfield—CEO, wellness counselor, and founder of a women- and girl-focused athletic brand—opens up about her personal journey with burnout and stress. She’ll share how small but intentional shifts in mindset, nutrition, and nervous system regulation can create lasting calm in the chaos.Together, we’ll explore what stress really does to the body, how chronic stress becomes normalized, and the five pillars that can help women reclaim clarity, energy, and emotional freedom—starting today.This workshop is designed to be deeply relatable, immediately applicable, and grounded in both science and soul. We will go beyond surface-level self-care and get to the root of how women can truly thrive.2:10 – 2:30 Break2:30 – 3:30Goal SettingLauren Navarre, JD • Arena Collective • Slidell, LA• Establish your Core Values, Purpose, and Ideal Client to set Intentional SMART Goals• Pinpoint Tools to Maintain Focus.3:30 – 4:20Do You Smell Something Burning?Dr. Angela White Bazile, Esq. • Judges & Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. • Mandeville, LABurnout is a form of chronic stress that stems from prolonged workloads, tight deadlines, and intense pressure to maintain accuracy and compliance. It can result in mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion, and a reduced sense of personal effectiveness. The cyclical nature of peak seasons and the demand for precision can make it difficult for accountants to find work-life balance, contributing to long-term mental and emotional strain.
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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CPAs can be requested to assist attorneys in litigation support in criminal proceedings. For criminal tax cases, the IRS has recommended prosecution. However, the rules and stakes are different than a simple civil audit. This presentation will focus on how to assist defense attorneys in calculating tax loss, asking the right questions, and probe possible weaknesses in criminal tax investigations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE
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Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Join us for an enlightening presentation where we delve into the pivotal technology trends reshaping the accounting profession. This course covers an array of topics including cloud computing, big data, data analytics, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the metaverse. We will also cover provide an update on the current market for cloud based accounting / ERP and personal productivity software. Designed for forward-thinking professionals, this session offers insights into how these technologies impact your business, your firm, your clients and most importantly, your career. Stay ahead in your field by understanding these emerging technologies and their practical applications in business. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - John Higgins, CPA.CITP
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Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This program presents a detailed analysis of the self-rental passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples and integrates them with the flow-through entity rules related to self-rental. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
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Surgent's Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Consumers and businesses file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. Corporate bankruptcies, on the other hand, are often the result of several factors, including excessive debt, decreased demand, increased costs, lawsuits or poor accounting practices. It is no secret bankruptcy filings will see a tremendous uptick in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. As an accountant, CFP, attorney or other professional, you need to be able to discuss the process and different available courses of action with your clients. Both landlords and tenants will be influenced tremendously. Individuals will look to your advice for a discharge and new start. Businesses will do the same and will also need to advise loyal employees. Creditors will receive proofs of claim and look to you for your expertise. Take this webinar and make sure you can speak fluently to both creditors and debtors. As trusted advisors, then, professionals should have a basic understanding of the bankruptcy process. This course provides a thorough review of the consumer and corporate bankruptcy practice. Participants in this webinar will gain an understanding of how consumer and corporate bankruptcy proceedings begin and end, as well as learn about key issues that affect debtor and creditor rights during bankruptcy. This webinar provides information from the perspective of both debtor and creditor. Although bankruptcy concerns the debts of the debtor, the Bankruptcy Code provides substantial protections to creditors. Creditor rights, however, vary widely depending on the status afforded the creditor under the Bankruptcy Code. Do yourself, your clients and your profit margin a favor and sign up for this invaluable webinar. Speaker - Jason Cornell, Esq.
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Surgent's Guide to Calculating S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Loan Basis
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This program discusses, in a practical way, how an S corporation shareholder calculates their stock and loan basis on Form 7203. Form 7203 is the IRS Form on which a shareholder is sometimes required to calculate their stock and loan basis. This topic is particularly important when an S corporation has a loss and the shareholders wish to know whether they are entitled to fully utilize the loss that has been allocated to them against their other income.Speaker - Mike Tucker, Ph.D., LL.M., J.D., CPA
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Surgent's Use the Data Model to Build More Powerful PivotTables
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Do you love PivotTables? Of course, we all do! Traditional PivotTables are incredible, but they do have limitations. If you have ever encountered one of these limitations, you'll be excited to learn that by using the Data Model as the source for PivotTables, you'll be able to bypass many of the restrictions that exist with traditional PivotTables. The data model (also referred to as Power Pivot) is included in Excel 2016+ for Windows and available as a free download for previous versions (excluding Excel for Mac). Using the data model enables you to build PivotTables that were previously not practical. If you frequently build PivotTables and would like to do more with them, you'll want to understand how to use the data model (Power Pivot) to enhance your reports. Note about Excel versions: Power Pivot is not available in all versions of Excel, including Excel for Mac. If you would like to see if Power Pivot is available in your version of Excel, visit the Microsoft site.Speaker - Jeff Lenning
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Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Financial skills needed in many situations are constantly changing. It is prudent to routinely look into your toolbox to restock or revise your tool set. In this course we will examine three tool categories that form the foundation for many analytical processes. Speaker - William O?Brien
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Surgent's Audit Skills Training Level 2: Preparing for Increasing Responsibilities in Public Accounting
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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As you rapidly gain experience in the auditing profession, the responsibilities of the staff accountant grow exponentially. Progressing from the base-line audit skills covered in Level 1 training that allow a new auditor to perform their roles, Level 2 training covers those skills that are required for experienced staff accountants who need to audit more complex and subjective areas, such as accounts receivable and investments, and to plan and appropriately perform sampling and analytical procedures. Redesigned to provide the relevant content to staff accountants when they need it, the Level 2 reviews the underlying accounting concepts of these often-complex areas and, through examples and exercises, discusses the relevant audit procedures required by professional standards. The course is designed to allow the staff auditor to capitalize on their prior experiences and apply them in new areas, as they continue their career advancement. IMPORTANT NOTE: This course takes place over two consecutive days. Registration for both days is required.Speaker - Marci Thomas, CPA
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The Single Audit from Beginning to End Update
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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This course is an updated overview of the single audit of state and local governments and not-for-profit organizations under the OMB Unified Circular, as well as the applicable AICPA standards for compliance audits. Speaker - J. Michael Inzina
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Take Command of your Time
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Manage distractions, decrease stress and improve productivity. This training is designed to help business professionals improve their productivity and work performance by learning how to prioritize time, decrease distractions and lower stress. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Stephanie Wachman
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Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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In the ever-evolving world of data analytics and business intelligence, Microsoft Excel continues to be an indispensable tool for professionals across industries. With the introduction of Copilot, Microsoft has integrated the power of artificial intelligence directly into Excel, revolutionizing how users work with data. This 2-hour interactive course, Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel, provides a comprehensive overview of how Copilot transforms traditional Excel workflows into dynamic, AI-driven processes, enabling users to accomplish tasks faster, more accurately, and with less manual effort. During this course, you'll discover how Copilot leverages AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user or just beginning your journey, this course will guide you through practical applications and best practices to make the most of Copilot's capabilities. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll see how Copilot can save time, improve decision-making, and elevate your analytical skills to new heights. This course not only focuses on the technical aspects of Copilot but also highlights its potential to transform your day-to-day work, from automating repetitive tasks to uncovering trends and insights you might otherwise overlook. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate Copilot into your workflows and unlock its full potential in Microsoft Excel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Bryan L. Smith, CPA.CITP, CISA
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Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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This course will review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy. It features discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment. We will review the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Melisa F. Galasso, CPA
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AI Prompt Engineering Masterclass for Accountants
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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An advanced guide to prompting techniques that maximize AI efficiency and precision in everyday business research, operational due diligence and accounting tasks. Designed for accountants with no prior AI knowledge, the session explores how simple language and strategic prompting can unlock powerful, layered responses from large language models (LLMs). Participants will learn to overcome the "lazy" defaults of AI, using specific techniques to enhance detail, accuracy, and contextual understanding in their queries. By understanding prompt engineering's role, attendees will discover how to guide AI to provide practical, relevant, and analytical insights suited to complex financial scenarios, without needing extensive technical expertise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP