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MTCPA offers thousands of live and online courses to meet your professional development needs. Our goal is to enhance your knowledge and help you achieve even greater success.

Most MTCPA classes are available both LIVE [In-Person] and VIRTUAL [MTCPA Webcasts (in-house) or Webinars (other providers)], so please be sure to register for the correct format under the appropriate tab below.

Also check out our on-demand learning platform, allowing you to earn CPE at your convenience. You can choose stand-alone courses or opt for an all-access subscription to our entire Anytime library. Click the Anytime CPE tab below to explore the available courses!

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Forensic Accounting: Crafting Expert Reports

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Webcast Only

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Forensic Accounting: Gain an understanding of the fundamentals, roles, and responsibilities of forensic accountants in uncovering financial discrepancies, fraud, and economic damages.Maintain Ethical Integrity: Learn the importance of ethics in forensic accounting and strategies for ethical decision-making.Expert Report Preparation: Learn the essential components, best practices, and common pitfalls in writing clear, concise, and objective expert reports for legal proceedings.Investigation Report Writing: Explore the methodologies for conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and crafting thorough and accurate investigation reports.Economic Damages Writing: Understand the methodologies and best practices for calculating economic damages, including lost profits, business valuation, and other financial impacts.Reviewing Investigation Reports and Economic Damages: Analyze real-world examples to review and critique investigation reports and damage calculations, highlighting key insights and lessons learned.

How to Audit Expenses & Payables

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The basics of auditing expenses.Accrued liabilities and other payables.Relates audit assertions, risks, and threats to the expenses and payables balances.Substantive auditing procedures to peform.

Auditing digital assets: Client acceptance and continuance, risk assessment, and laws regulations and related parties

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

Client acceptance and continuance Risk assessment and processes and controls Laws and regulations and related parties

Monthly Federal Tax Updates - March 2026

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues

ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

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Webcast Only

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review the history of ChatGPTTour of the ChatGPT app and how to use itSetting up a ChatGPT account (free & premium)Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxA look under the hood at how ChatGPT worksCaution - how to avoid risks in using ChatGPTA look into the future potential for AI in business

Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Types of IRS letters: General notices, audits, collections, return requests, and errors.Deadlines for responding to IRS correspondence.Communication best practices for dealing with the IRS.Avoiding escalation and penalties through proactive responses.Ensuring compliance when addressing IRS correspondence.Real-world examples of successful IRS communications.Common pitfalls in handling IRS letters and how to avoid them.Strategies for advising clients on IRS correspondence.

Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:Awareness of advanced functionsCreative methods for data manipulationUsing intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentalityReal-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with ExcelUsing Excel to perform e-mail mergesMany other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolboxEnhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models

Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers

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Webcast Only

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Purpose of Financial Statement AnalysisComparing Actuals vs. Expectations & BenchmarkingCase Studies 1 & 2Ratio AnalysisCase Study 3Analysis of Statement of Cash FlowsCase Studies 4 & 5Other Uses of Ratios

Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.

Love it or Leave It: Engagement and Retention at Work

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ethical Values and Engagement and RetentionEnhancing Employee engagementStrategic/Intentional Actions to Enhance RetentionGeneration X

Surgent's Review and Analysis of Crucial OBBBA Changes

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

Changes to the standard deduction Senior deduction Deduction for auto loan interest Estate tax changes and the portability option Tax consequences associated with investing in revised opportunity zones Full expensing of domestic R&E Individual and corporate charitable contributions Wagering losses Student loan discharges Taking advantage of scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) Dependent care assistance program

Microsoft 365: Save More Time, Make More Money

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Webcast Only

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Appreciate the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your businessLearn best practices for harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 Design your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your businessUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely internally and externallyOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteManage your projects, large and small, with the Planner appDeploy the Stream app to document processes efficiently and effectively Bonus Content: Understand how to harness the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to GPT Vision - Understanding the fundamentals of GPT Vision and its capabilities.Advantages of Vision Mode Research - Exploring the unique benefits of visual data analysis over traditional methods.Accessing GPT Vision - Guidance on how to access and utilize GPT Vision capabilities.Financial Screenshot Analysis - Techniques for analyzing financial documents and reports through screenshots.Operational Insights from Visual Data - Using images to gain insights into operational processes and asset management.Integration with Google Maps  - Learning how to combine ChatGPT's vision capabilities with mapping technologies for enhanced spatial analysis.DDPP Analysis - Applying descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis to visual data.Sentiment and Facial Expression Analysis - Techniques for interpreting emotions and sentiments in images to gauge client and employee feedback.Body Language Interpretation - Analyzing body language in images to understand non-verbal cues in business contexts.Effective Photo Capturing Techniques - Best practices for taking photos that provide optimal insights for financial analysis.

Surgent's Annual FASB Update and Review

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Webcast Only

4.00 Credits

Private company standard setting activities Recent FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), including those addressing crypto assets (i.e., cryptocurrency) Non-GAAP financial measures ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ASC 606 final PIR report findings

How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding ethicsAvailable tools to aid in ethical decision makingThe role of bias in making ethical decisionsApplication through case studies

Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update

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Webcast Only

4.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.

Everyday Ethics at Work: Don't be the Next News Story!

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss ethics from an every-day real-world perspectiveHow to prevent an ethical lapse that can turn your business into the next news story

Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025

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Webcast Only

1.00 Credits

To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Understanding why the traditional pyramid structure is failing firms The inverted pentagon framework and its talent retention advantages Impact of technology and AI on entry-level accounting roles The 6 Ps of Business Model Transformation implementation Accelerating specialized skills acquisition in your workforce Effective knowledge transfer through mentorship and job rotation Technology-driven training and development strategies Best practices from other industries for workforce transformation Building and retaining specialized middle layers of expertise Strategic pricing models to support the pentagon structure

AI Revolution: The Big Picture for CPAs

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI and its evolution in businessDeep dive into generative AI and its applicationsImpact of AI on accounting, tax and finance sectorsFuture trends and opportunities for CPAsPreparing for the AI-driven business environment

Taking Advantage of Array Formulas in Excel

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Webcast Only

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Array Formulas: This segment establishes the foundation by differentiating array formulas from regular Excel formulas and explaining their significance.Using Array Formulas: This section focuses on the practical application of array formulas, teaching participants how to effectively implement and utilize these formulas in a variety of common Excel tasks and scenarios.Dynamic Arrays and Spill Functions: This part covers the utilization of dynamic arrays and spill functions, highlighting their role in modern Excel data handling.Advanced Array Functions: Participants will delve into complex functions such as SUMPRODUCT, UNIQUE, SORT, and FILTER, focusing on multi-condition summing and data management.Using Array Constants:  This section teaches how simplify the use of static values called Array Constants