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!
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:The role of TIGTA in the US tax systemAuditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operationsIdentifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax lawsPromoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax systemResponding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholdersUpholding ethical standards in the accounting professionBuilding trust and confidence in the tax system
Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI): Overview of its mission, role, and significance in maintaining tax compliance.Historical Evolution: From its inception in 1919 to its current role, highlighting key milestones and notable cases.Investigative Techniques and Tools: Detailed look at the methods and technologies used by CI agents to uncover financial crimes.Importance of IRS CI: Discussion on the impact of CI’s work on tax compliance, public confidence, and the broader financial system.Training of CI Agents: Insight into the rigorous training programs at FLETC and ongoing professional development.Process of Investigations: Step-by-step breakdown of how tax fraud and money laundering cases are initiated, investigated, and prosecuted.
2025 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standard Updates issued by the FASB.Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) and the projects they are advising the FASB on.
Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2Form 8582 (passive activity)The flow-through entity grouping electionIllustrative examples and consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standardsSelf-rental property and "former passive activities" rules
Surgent's Hiring New Workers and Payroll Taxes
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Form W-4 Form I-9 Form W-9 End-of-year compliance Payroll tax returns Unemployment insurance
Surgent's Top 10 Celebrity Estate Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Overview of estate planning The dangers of a Power of Attorney The most important aspect of a will Role, scope, rights, and responsibilities of an executor Benefits of incorporating a trust Bequests Caring for a pet Claims against the estate Insurance Consequences of poor estate planning
Selected Ethics Topics - 2024 - 2025
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Stay in compliance with recent ethics standards changes that impact your practice.Learn about key regulatory changes and initiatives impacting CPAs and the future of the profession.Discuss emerging issues and standard-setting activity that could affect your practice in the future. Explore practical applications of the standards and hear about common practice issues and challenges. Examples include private equity, technology, tax planning, audit quality, regulatory enforcement and standard-setting environment.Learn how failure to follow the standards can result in unwanted regulatory actions and publicity.
Surgent's Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Preparing to write: what is my purpose and objective and who is my audience When email is the appropriate communication methodology and when it’s not Common email mistakes and how to avoid them Proven techniques for writing more efficient, readable, and outcome-focused emails
The Bookkeeper Goes to Prison
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Live Webinar K2's Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
• Key fraud risks impacting businesses today• Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims• How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim
Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Modeling Essentials: Understanding the core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources.Building Relationships: Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets.Calculated Columns and Basic DAX Measures: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures.Calculated Columns vs Measures: Insights into when to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures.Explicit vs Implicit Measures: Understanding the difference and appropriate application of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis.Hierarchies in Data: Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting.Using Pivot Tables to Validate Measures: Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures.
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
Synchronize Your Files to the Cloud with SharePoint -Updated
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the OneDrive Sync app functionalityStep-by-step review and demonstration of how to deploy this appInstalling the Sync app on your local devicesConfiguring the files and folders to synchronize toy your local deviceManage the locally stored filesBest practice tips for using the Sync app and avoiding common mistakes
AI Privacy, Security, and Compliance Masterclass
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction: What is AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC)?Why AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC) is Increasingly Important for AccountantsAISPC Policy Best PracticesKey Tactical Questions for Addressing Data Security and PrivacyOpenAI and Compliance with Government RegulationsOpenAI and Two-Factor AuthenticationOther OpenAI Security, Privacy and Compliance ConsiderationsBest Practices for Secure Data Sharing with GPT How to Create a GenAI and ChatGPT Usage Policy for Your OperationsGeneral AI Policy Do’s and Don’tsAI Copyright Compliance & Protection GuideDeepfakes and Synthetic Media: A New Frontier for Fraud and MisinformationFrom Financial Oversight to AI Governance: The Sarbanes-Oxley Legacy and Accountants' New Frontier in AI Security, Privacy, Compliance and EthicsKey Takeaways
Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Advantages of budgetingThe role of budgetingMaster budgetingFlexible budgetingStandards and variancesCapital budgeting
Cryptocurrency 15 Years Later - A Market Update
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update on the cryptocurrency marketplaceCryptocurrency exchanges - the good, the bad and the uglyOverview of cryptocurrency taxation regulationsThe technology behind cryptocurrency - Proof of stake, Layer 2, wallets and moreBlockchain technology update
2024 PCAOB and SEC Update
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Developments at the PCAOB.Recent trends in SEC comment letters.Enforcement actions and administrative proceedings.Conclusions and predictions for the future.
Surgent's IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Criteria that the IRS uses to select returns for examination Substantiation requirements for travel, charitable contributions, vehicles, meals, virtual currency considerations and tax-related identity theft Understanding worker classification determinations on who is an employee and who is an independent contractor Distinguishing S corporation officer’s reasonable compensation issues How the IRS holds persons other than an employer liable for unpaid payroll taxes, a.k.a., the trust fund recovery penalty Tax-related identity theft procedures
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Surgent's Employer's Handbook: Legal, Tax, and Health Care Issues
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
Hiring and firing issues – What questions cannot be asked in an interview; how to document employee performance; establishing an annual review system; when an employer may and may not fire an employee, and much more Employment contracts – An analysis of the legal and planning issues in structuring employment contracts; when noncompetition agreements will and will not work Employment issues in the economy – Telecommuters and other special situations Legal liability issues – Recognition of age discrimination, sex discrimination, FLSA issues, minimum wage, overtime, sexual harassment, and more Fringe benefit issues – COBRA, Family and Medical Leave Act, and new developments in health care Medical plans – Who is a full-time employee?