CPE & Event Catalog
Analyzing Financial Statements WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Balance sheet analysis. Income statement analysis. Cash flow statement analysis. Clues in the notes and MD&A. Industry nuances.
Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Understanding mental wellness. Practical strategies for balanced living. Recognizing and managing support needs.
Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in accounting. Custom instructions for persistent context in financial conversations. Analyzing financial statements and news releases using ChatGPT. Exploring business opportunities through hyper-local and sectoral analysis. Advanced data analysis for financial comparisons and capital asset audits. Image analysis for asset, space, and user interface design. Voice interaction with ChatGPT for enhanced user experience and accessibility.
ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Comparing Google vs. AI methodologies. AI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applications. Advanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax research. AI powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstores. Persona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactions. Ethical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting research. The compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory response. AI driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring.
Controls to Secure the Growing Digital Footprint WEBINAR
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Securing individual documents. Protecting information resident in the Cloud. Securing data stored on or accessed by mobile devices.
Fraud Misstatements and Financial Reporting WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
A case study approach to financial statement fraud. Cases on misrepresentation of assets, including cash, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, goodwill and reserves. Common methods of deceiving users of financial statements. Red-flags in fraud.
Audits of 401k Plans WEBCAST
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Your Desk
6.0 Credits
SAS 136 audit requirements for ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits. Update of the changes affecting 401k plans. Compliance issues commonly encountered in 401k plan audits. Best practices for engagement planning, internal controls, risk assessment, and detailed testing. Common audit reporting and disclosure issues.
Divorce Concerns: Taxes, Valuation, Finances, Retirement, and Obligations WEBCAST
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Divorce and ongoing payment issues dealing with alimony and child support. Documents protecting a client going forward, including pre-nuptials, cohabitation agreements, post-nuptials and many others. Advanced income tax issues, including like-kind exchanges, filing status issues, credits and asset sales. Advanced retirement issues, including dissecting qualified, personal retirement, and nonqualified plans, QDROs, past and defunct plans, and using retirement assets to equalize assets. High-level valuation issues, including closely held business, stock redemptions, partnership redemptions and stock options.
From Numbers to Narratives: Mastering Data Analysis for CPAs WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
The evolving role of CPAs in a data-driven world. Why data analysis matters for CPAs. Key data analysis skills and concepts for CPAs. Leveraging Microsoft 365 tools for data analysis. Building a data analytics mindset.
The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
State of AI technology in 2026. Essential terminology. CPA use cases. Risk management and data governance. What's next.
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.
Get started with Power BI WEBINAR
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Your Desk
0.0 Credits
Overview of the Power BI Tools. Tour of the Tools. Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
AI and Accounting in Manufacturing WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Intelligent automation and dark factories. Predictive maintenance and real-time cost tracking. AI enabled financial reporting and dashboards. Continuous auditing and anomaly detection. Tax compliance automation and transfer pricing AI. Data governance and cybersecurity in financial systems. Workforce reskilling and AI augmented financial roles.
Untying the Knot: Taxes and Divorce WEBINAR
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Your Desk
8.0 Credits
Filing status. Qualified domestic relations orders. Back taxes. Offers-in-compromise and installment agreements. Currently-Not-Collectible Status. Innocent spouse and injured spouse relief. Lien discharges and subordinations. Reasonable compensation. Case studies.
How AI is Automating Internal Control WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
An explanation of Artificial Intelligence. Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.
CORE Series: Key Developments in Washington Taxes WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Washington State taxes.
Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of the IRS collection process. Taxpayer rights and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Collection due process and appeals. Installment agreements and offers in compromise. Wage garnishments, levies, and liens. Penalties and interest.
The Future of Audit: Technology, Talent and Transformation WEBINAR
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Your Desk
1.0 Credits
Explore AI, blockchain, and data analytics impact on audits. Address talent crisis through retention and upskilling strategies. Navigate PCAOB standards and regulatory sandbox concepts. Expand audits to include ESG and nonfinancial metrics. Implement technology solutions for firms of all sizes.
AI and Accounting in Construction WEBINAR
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Your Desk
2.0 Credits
Overview of AI adoption in construction. Predictive analytics and risk management. AI integrated building information modeling. Real-time compliance and financial reporting. Taxation challenges in AI driven construction. AI in project scheduling, supply chains, and quality control. Regulatory frameworks and ethical AI use in audits.
Consolidation Accounting WEBCAST
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Your Desk
4.0 Credits
Consolidation accounting framework. Voting control. Variable Interest Entities. Business combinations. Control case examples. Business combination case examples. Disclosures.