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How AI Fits into the Accounting World
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This session is designed as a primer to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and to discuss how it will impact accountants as they work. The material will briefly explain what AI is and then focus on ways that it is already serving those in the accounting realm. It will close with a look at future AI-centric developments that will have great potential to positively impact the accounting profession. Those wishing to gain an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it will be used by accountants should consider attending this session. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Tax Depreciation: Review and Update
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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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.
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Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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The accounting profession faces unprecedented workforce challenges that demand a fundamental rethinking of traditional firm structures. This course examines why the century-old pyramid practice model is becoming obsolete and presents the inverted pentagon framework as a sustainable alternative. Based on comprehensive research showing that 52% of firms expect to shrink by 20% or more in the next five years, participants will learn how to restructure their firms to thrive with fewer entry-level staff while expanding specialized expertise. The course explores the "6 Ps of Business Model Transformation" - Precision Hiring, Proactive Retention, Practical Technology Implementation, Pricing Expertise, Practice Area Expansion/Focus, and People Acceleration. Drawing from success stories in manufacturing, healthcare, and technology industries, attendees will discover proven strategies for accelerating staff development, implementing effective knowledge transfer programs, and building sustainable talent pipelines in an era of technological disruption and demographic shifts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance
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1.00 Credits
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Technology adoption often comes with resistance, but it's possible to transform this challenge into an opportunity for growth. This course explores the journey from resistance to resilience in embracing new technologies, focusing on overcoming barriers and ensuring successful implementation. Participants will examine cutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automation, and learn how to align these innovations with both organizational and personal goals. Through case studies, insights into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and practical discussions, participants will gain the tools and strategies to foster acceptance, driving seamless integration of new technology into both individual tasks and team workflows. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Exploring Internal Controls That Could Have Prevented Frauds
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course examines actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters' ability to accomplish their nefarious acts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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More Money: Strategic Ways to Improve Cash Flow
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Cash flow management is often the most important task of any CFO or financial leader. Regardless of whether one works in start-ups or established companies, non-profit or for-profit entities, cash flow makes our organizations run. Have you ever wondered whether you are optimizing your company's cash flow? In this course, we will explore how to improve your company's cash flow using analysis and financial theories in the context of real-world situations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Untying the Knot: Taxes & Divorce
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Description: Divorce brings emotional and financial challenges and navigating the tax implications can be one of the most complex aspects. This in-depth, 8-credit webinar, Untying the Knot: Taxes and Divorce, is designed to equip tax professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to guide clients through the intricate tax issues that arise during and after divorce. What You'll Learn: This comprehensive session will cover critical topics, including: - Filing Status: Determining the correct filing status during and after divorce. - Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs): Tax implications of dividing retirement accounts. - Back Taxes: Strategies for addressing unpaid tax liabilities during and after divorce. - Offers-in-Compromise & Installment Agreements: Resolving tax debts with the IRS. - Currently-Not-Collectible Status: Understanding when and how to use this option. - Innocent Spouse & Injured Spouse Relief: Protecting clients from unfair tax liabilities. - Lien Discharges & Subordinations: Managing IRS liens on property during divorce. - Reasonable Compensation: Evaluating fair compensation in divorce-related business valuations. - Case Studies: Explore unusual and complex tax issues in divorce through 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.
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Introduction to Risk Assessment
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Effective risk assessment is foundational to designing an appropriate audit response. This course introduces the audit risk model and provides an overview of the risk assessment procedures performed during engagements. Participants will review the components of the audit risk model and examine common risk assessment procedures, including inquiries, analytical procedures, and observation and inspection techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding how risk assessment drives engagement planning and supports the development of appropriate audit responses. Designed for auditors seeking a structured introduction or refresher, this course builds foundational knowledge necessary for effective engagement planning and execution. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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2.00 Credits
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A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 tax legislation
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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The President signed on July 4, 2025, one of most consequential tax legislation in recent years. The well-informed tax practitioner will want to stay abreast of these developments! This course will start with a short background of this legislation as it made its way through Congress and to the President's desk. We will then review the final provisions that was approved by the Senate and passed by the House. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Viewing A&A Through the Eyes of a Tax Practitioner
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1.00 Credits
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This session offers insight for tax practitioners beyond merely checking a box to satisfy accounting and auditing requirements for license renewal. We devote significant attention to extracting utility from financial statements to support decision needs of both external financial statement users and internal stakeholders. We explore best practices for cross-functional support within firms that perform tax, accounting solutions, financial statement, and consulting services. We also highlight similarities and differences between U.S. GAAP and tax-basis accounting. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Operations Level Internal Control
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4.00 Credits
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Many leaders in business organizations of all sizes view the system of Internal Control almost purely as a protective security measure. A well-designed internal control system can and will drive all entity objectives which includes successful operations. This session uses information gathered from years of creating internal control systems as well as concepts from well-respected authoritative pronouncements and frameworks to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control system as well as actions that can help establish such a system. Those that work with internal controls who are tasked with developing ways to improve operation level capabilities should strongly consider this session. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Fraud activities can be executed from within an organization, by parties outside an entity, or by both. Importantly, as the business world becomes more technological, the way fraud is carried out is changing. There must be an increased focus on understanding where new fraud vulnerabilities exist. In this session, we delve into the reasons that both internal and external intentional defalcations take place. The material discusses the new ways fraud is being actuated and looks at the factors driving those that undertake fraud. We spend time examining measures that can be implemented in order to stop fraud via the deployment of added security across the enterprise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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AI is reshaping accounting, tax, and finance. This update surveys the state of AI technology in 2026: core concepts, software tools, risks/controls, and practical CPA use cases. You will leave with an expanded AI vocabulary, a current view of the AI landscape, and actionable talking points for staff, clients, and service providers. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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CFO Series: Identify the 'Good' Clients to Improve Margins
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Some customers are unprofitable from an economic or time perspective, but many organizations do not know the difference. When an organization has a unique, well-differentiated service or product, understanding value from the customer's perspective becomes a crucial factor in profitable pricing. We must take the time to fully understand what is valuable from the customer's point of view. What is value? Why do brand, value, and customer focus matter? Developing a deep understanding of our customers is vital. Our most important customer might be someone we haven't yet recognized. Understanding both external clients and internal stakeholders, including the evolving role of the finance department, is critical to long-term success.
Beyond the Basics: Financial Ratios You Might Be Overlooking
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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Overview: Understanding your company's financial health requires more than just traditional metrics. This webinar is designed to reveal deeper insights through advanced, underutilized financial ratios. In this session, accounting and finance professionals will explore metrics such as operating leverage, free cash flow yield, and margin of safety-tools that go beyond standard ratios to deliver nuanced perspectives on profitability, risk exposure, and operational efficiency. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Basic Individual Taxation Course
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2.00 Credits
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Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for mental wellness. This course is designed to provide practical tools and strategies to help you create a balanced, fulfilling life. You'll learn actionable techniques for improving sleep hygiene, incorporating proper nutrition, fostering open communication, and managing stress. Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking better work-life harmony, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, this course offers valuable insights and tools to help you thrive. Designed to fit into your busy schedule, it delivers the guidance you need to make practical, sustainable changes in your life, starting today. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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In today's challenging talent market, accounting firms face unprecedented pressure to retain their best performers. This course provides actionable, research-backed strategies to help firms keep their top talent from leaving. Based on comprehensive surveys of both current accounting professionals and those who have recently left the profession, participants will learn the real reasons employees stay or go-and what firms can do about it. The course goes beyond simple solutions like "pay more, expect less" to explore comprehensive retention strategies including whole-person compensation, work-life balance improvements, career development pathways, and necessary business model transformations. Participants will discover why 73% of surveyed professionals want to stay with their current firm, yet many still leave-and how to bridge that gap. Key topics include understanding the true cost of turnover versus retention, implementing flexible work arrangements that actually work, creating meaningful career paths for non-partner track professionals, and transforming firm operations to support both profitability and employee satisfaction. Special attention is given to retaining diverse talent and adapting to the expectations of younger professionals who will comprise 27% of the workforce by 2025. Whether you're a firm leader, HR professional, or manager responsible for team retention, this course provides the insights and tools needed to build a sustainable talent strategy in an evolving profession. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Hot Topics Accounting Update - 2026
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2.00 Credits
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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.
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