CPE & Event Catalog
Strategic Government Budgeting: Tools for Long-Term Sustainability WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Forecasting and budgeting. Auditing and accounting.
Staff Retention Keep the Best People WEBCAST
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Your Desk
3.0 Credits
Remote workforce. Employee retention. Staff turnover.
The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax and Dynasty Trusts WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Calculation of the GST tax, and how it relates to the estate tax and gift tax. Direct skips, taxable distributions, and taxable terminations. GST tax allocations, Reverse QTIP election, and Exempt and Nonexempt Trusts. Calculating the benefit of and designing Dynasty Trusts.
How to Build a Custom AI Chatbot and GPT in Plain English WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Fundamentals of GPT Builder and AI agent customization techniques. Integration of specialized knowledge bases and domain specific expertise. Security and privacy considerations in AI chatbot deployment. Custom GPT development without coding expertise. Implementation of AI agents for customer support and workflow automation. Multiple bot interactions and content creation strategies. Best practices for maintaining and scaling AI assistants.
S Corporations – Overview WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of S Corporation election and compliance requirements. Comparison of S Corporations with other business entities. Preparing Form 2553 and addressing late filing relief. Shareholder stock and debt basis considerations. Form 1120S and Schedule K-1. Officer reasonable compensation requirements and IRS audit strategies. Introduction to Schedules K-2 and K-3. Compliance with corporate formalities and taxable fringe benefits.
Corporate Transparency Act Developments WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Background of the Corporate Transparency Act. Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (BOIR). Entities required to report. Reporting requirements imposed by the CTA. Due dates of reports. Information needed to satisfy the BOIR. Impact of failure to report. How to submit a report. Court rulings on CTA's unconstitutionality. Implications to entities as a result of the ruling in NSB. Potential reporting requirements due to FinCen's proposed rulemaking with respect to non-financed purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers.
Supervision/Management Competencies: An Ethical Approach WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The overview of virtue ethics. Milgram and Zimbardo case studies. Navigating the transition from buddy to boss. Self-awareness and regard for others. Setting standards and analyzing performance. Unconscious bias. Communication skills
CPAs and Addictions: Finding Hope and Healing WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.5 Credits
Prevalence of substance abuse and depression among CPAs compared to the general population. Factors that cause CPAs to be particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues. Identifying reasons why CPAs are reluctant to seek help. Resources available for CPAs seeking help. Support role that friends, loved ones and colleagues can play.
Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions with AI: The Future of Deals WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Strategic reasons for mergers and acquisitions. Establishing acquisition principles and target criteria. Business valuation in the M&A process. Structuring the transaction and negotiating the deal. Conducting effective due diligence. Post-transaction integration and deal success.
How AI Fits into the Accounting World WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
An overview of AI constructs. How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today. Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.
Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
The role of a forensic accountant in divorce proceedings. The marketing of forensic accounting services to family law attorneys. How to conduct a financial investigation. Common areas to uncover hidden assets or income. The basic calculations in evaluating marital assets. Testifying in depositions and divorce court.
Fraud and Financial Distortion: What May Be Hiding Behind the Numbers WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Translating financial statements back into operational reality. The operational plausibility test. Analytical metrics that reveal hidden distortion. Common operational red flags. Case studies. Practical questions every financial professional should ask.
Lease Accounting - Making Sense of the Standard WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
What control of assets constitute a lease. Embedded leases. Fixed and variable consideration. Determining the lease term. Modifications and assessments. Related party leases. Presenting leases on financial statements. Components of calculating liabilities and rights of use.
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Components of executive presence. Audience centered elevator pitch structure. Professional value proposition framework. Structuring a concise executive biography. Aligning personal narrative with organizational value. Common pitfalls in professional self-presentation. Application and refinement exercise.
CORE Series: Federal and State Tax Developments Impacting High Net Worth Clients WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Recent federal and state tax developments.
Consulting Services Secrets WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Identifying a consulting specialty. Building a practice and translating knowledge into products. Managing consulting projects. Marketing consulting projects. Building a referral network. Contingent fees. Professional standards for consultants.
Supervised AI Agents as Public CPA Audit Team Members WEBCAST
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Independent execution. Audit-ready outputs. Workflow integration. Guardrails and governance. Human supervision. Practical applications.
Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Target profit and Break-even analysis. Relevant costs and decision-making. Standard costs and variances. Activity-based costing. Segment reporting and analysis. Budgeting.
HR’s Role in Business Evolution: Strategy, Finance, and Growth WEBCAST
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Corporate culture. Strategic planning. Leadership. Staff development. Use of Generative AI.