CPE Catalog & Events
CPE & Event Classes
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!
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.
Master the Art of CPA Communication: Boost Your Influence!
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Techniques for simplifying complex financial information for clients and stakeholdersPersuasive communication principles aligned with CPA rolesBuilding and maintaining trust and credibility with diverse stakeholdersCase studies and Interviews with Finance, Accounting and CPA professionalsDeveloping empathy and emotional intelligence in communicationsBest practices for active listening to strengthen client relationshipsApplication of Influencer principles for impactful change in communication
Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Pervasive best practices for effective communicationSpecific strategies for written materialsUnique considerations for verbal presentationsThe importance of recursive revisionTips for successPitfalls to avoid
Become a Data Analysis Expert
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Analysis Process Flow: An introduction to the Data Analysis Process Flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a Data Analysis Expert.Data Modeling: A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics.Data Visualizations: An understanding how visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner.
How to Build a Custom AI Chatbot and GPT in Plain English
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of GPT Builder and AI agent customization techniquesIntegration of specialized knowledge bases and domain-specific expertiseSecurity and privacy considerations in AI chatbot deploymentCustom GPT development without coding expertiseImplementation of AI agents for customer support and workflow automationMulti-bot interactions and content creation strategiesBest practices for maintaining and scaling AI assistants
An Ethical Approach to Mental Health Issues at Work
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Virtue Ethics and Mental HealthDefinition, Myths and Bias of Mental HealthSuicide: Facts and ResourcesRecognizing signs of potential mental health challengesEmpathy and ListeningMental Health and Generational ExpectationsBecoming a Mental Health Ally
Surgent's Lessons Learned from Successful Companies
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Creating a visionary company Traits of successful, visionary companies Goal setting to create a successful organization The role of experimentation and failure in achieving success How successful organizations emphasize learning new skills The role of effective communication in achieving corporate success The importance of emotional intelligence in building corporate culture How leadership can direct a company toward success
Accountants and Malpractice; Can We Get Sued for This?
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2.00 Credits
How accountant liability is a very real threat in today's litigious society.A discussion of scenarios in which accounting professionals can find themselves inadvertently involved in a lawsuit.Pitfalls in which the accountant may find him- or her- self while dealing with clients.Real-life examples from the speaker's extensive experience as a practitioner and as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases.
Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
Awareness of advanced functions Creative methods for data manipulation Using intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentality Real-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with Excel Using Excel to perform e-mail merges Many other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolbox Enhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models
Advanced Planning: Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Projections
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On-Demand Only
1.00 Credits
Accounts Receivable Inventory Capital Budget Depreciation Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Working Capital Loans Debt Project interest expense more accurately Solving for Cash Projecting Covenant Calculations Create a Projected Statement of Cash Flow Choose your format How to make your Statement of Cash Flow maintenance free Debugging a statement of Cash Flow
Aligning Budgets to Strategy
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On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
A Proper Practical Planning Process (P4) The steps to planning The results of strategic planning Examples of budgets
Cases in Corporate Ethics
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4.00 Credits
We introduce new case selections to this seminar every year. Past cases have included these issues: Can you protect the public interest without violating our profession's confidentiality rules? How can a corporate world CPA get in trouble with their board of accountancy? Is a culture of fear and intimidation particularly susceptible to corporate fraud? How can using the CPA credential get a corporate accountant in trouble? Is exaggerating your CPE hours a violation of our professional codes of conduct? What are your options when your employer is clearly breaking the law? Does any legislation provide effective Whistleblower protection?
Communicating Financial Information to Non-Accountants
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On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
The math literacy barrier The financial literacy barrier What to say and how to say it Communicating ideas graphically
Compilations, Reviews and Audits: How They Differ
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On-Demand Only
1.00 Credits
Review of differences of compilation, review and audit engagements Compare and contrast major considerations of each type of engagement Provide practical tips and strategies Professional standards that govern each type of engagement
Corporate Ethics: Cases in Diversity and Inclusion
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1.00 Credits
Everyone can experience discrimination or harassment What the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct says about harassment and discrimination Other sources of ethical guidance Recent EEOC CasesLearning about each other
Dream Wide Awake
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On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
The three promises to live and achieve by A different way to approach goals that brings out what is really holding you back The five areas of wishful thinking and how to surpass with inspired action The six areas of fearful thinking and how to overcome with courageous intent
Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review & Update
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2.00 Credits
Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses Deductibility of meals Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures The four steps to analyze business expenses The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
Ethics: 10 Crucial Qualities of High-Character CPAs
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2.00 Credits
Discover why the ten crucial qualities of high-character CPAs are essential to your success Learn how to evaluate these qualities in job candidates and why you must do so
Ethics: Get Rich, Lose Weight, and Enjoy True Love
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On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
We will begin with a "What would you do?" quiz with five challenging scenarios. You'll be asked to choose among several options in each situation (don't worry, we won't collect the results). Next we'll do a deep dive into the five principles of ethical intelligence: Do No Harm Make Things Better Respect Others (by keeping confidences, telling the truth, and keeping your promises) Be Fair CareComplete a few fun writing exercises (optional) during the webinar. After which, Bruce shows how the principles of ethical intelligence reveal which option in each scenario is best. We'll conclude with a Call to Action so that some of the lessons from this webinar can be put into practice immediately. Even doing one of the things Bruce suggests will enrich your accounting practice and your life.
Ethics: How to Build and Keep Your A-Team
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On-Demand Only
1.00 Credits
Advertise for character Hire for character Promote and fire for character Walk the talk